Biography:
The Manhattan Transfer is the name of two incarnations of an American vocal group, with Tim Hauser being the only link between the two groups. The group’s name comes from John Dos Passos’ 1925 novel Manhattan Transfer and reflects their New York origins.
The first group, established in New York City in 1969, disbanded after producing a single album, Jukin’ (1971). This article focuses on the second line-up which was set up in 1972 and is still together. It is famous for mixing jazz, big band, and popular music styles.
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Intro: A D9 / A
A D9 / A
My my - Oh the feelin'
A E / A
Of the sound - Precious and real and
F#m C#m7 Dsus7
Uh that's nice - Whip up some steamin' jazz
Cdim
The pot is on the stove It's cookin'
A D9 / A
Want some more - We always save some
A E / A
Art nouveau - For special patrons
F#m C#m7 Dsus7 Cdim
You look nice - Do you believe in jazz
D9 / A
Kansas City to Brazil
Cdim F#7/ F#4/ F#9
It even gets you hot in your home
D9 / A
Kansas City to Brazil
Bm7 Esus4
I blow your top Blow your own
[CHORUS]
A D9/A
Ah uh ah - This be-bop's - too much - I know you know
A E / A
Hip hop - Never stop - I'll pour you - tasty funk
F#m C#m7
We got - Cool and hot - Just for you - pleasures of the soul
Bm7
Come on Come in - And check it out – 1 Uh c'est si bon
Soul food to go
Yeah yeah yeah
The Mavericks
The Meg And Dia (...)
The Melancholy O (...)
The Memories
The Mendoza Line