A masterpiece of jazz pop that combines sophisticated harmonies with urban grooves.
"Chanson D'Amour" reached number one in the UK. This highly polished album shines with arrangements that smoothly cross over swing, pop, and soul, and meticulous choruses.
The light, swinging rhythms and flawless harmonies instantly captivate the listener. "Coming Out" is a masterpiece that spread The Manhattan Transfer's name around the world, and it also achieved commercial success, with "Chanson D'Amour" reaching number one on the UK charts. The arrangements are superb, skillfully incorporating pop clarity while building on the essence of jazz. The vocal personalities of each member blend beautifully, creating an urban, sophisticated sound. Combining high musicality and popular appeal, this is a pinnacle work of 1970s vocal ensemble music.
A:
1)
Don't Let Go
2)
Zindy Lou
3)
Chanson D'Amour
4)
Helpless
5)
Scotch And Soda
6)
The Speak Up Mambo (Cuentame)
B:
1)
Poinciana (The Song Of The Tree)
2)
S.O.S.
3)
Popsicle Toes
4)
It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference
5)
The Thought Of Loving You
Producer - Richard Perry
Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Lew Hahn
Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Rick Rowe
Arranged By [Vocal] - Tim Hauser (A2 to A4, A6 to B2, B5)
Producer [Associate] - Tim Hauser
Guitar, Arranged By [Orchestral Arrangements], Music Director [Musical Director] - Ira Newborn
Bass - Andy Muson
Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Howard Steele
Remix [Re-mix Engineer] - Howard Steele
Mastered By [Mastering Engineer] - Allen Zentz
Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Doug Botnick
Arranged By [Vocal] - Janis Siegel (A2 to B2, B4, B5)
Management - Aaron Russo
Engineer [Assistant] - Tim Sadler
Engineer [Assistant] - Rush Fielden
Engineer [Assistant] - Dennis Devlin
Engineer [Assistant] - Dana Latham
Art Direction - Bob Defrin
Recorded By [Recording Engineer] - Tony Sciarrota
Photography By [Cover] - Suze Randall
Management [Management Coordination] - Brian Avnet
