Manhattan Transfer Shaker Song

Manhattan Transfer Vocalies Live at Tokyo in Japan 1986
Janis Siegel
Alan Paul
Tim Hauser
Cheryl Bentyne
Manhattan Transfer Band
Guitars:Wayne Johnson (Washington)
Drums & Bx:Buddy Williams (Brooklin)
Bass:Alex Blake (New York)
Saxophone & Reeds:Don Roberts (Los Angeles)
Musical Directors & Keyboard:Yaron Gershovsky

[@alaneisenberg1438]

Janis Siegel is fantastic ...the other three are fantastic ...the band is fantastic What more could you want?

[@bopgirl]

What made the Transfer so great in their heyday was that they seemed to be having so much fun onstage.

[@rysss6580]

RIP Tim Hauser!!! i love this record!! great quartet!!

[@filsgreen]

Amazing vocals by Janis.

[@milablk]

Janis totally ROCKS this one!!! Love MT, but this is my all time fave

[@tonyde52]

I LOVE the little dance number the three other members do. Cheryl Bentyne REALY gets into it.

[@DavidGlover-s7x]

Love Janis.

[@elizabethjones2378]

God I LOVE this group, just want to get up on the stage with them.... bliss!

[@thedudeabides3930]

They were like really fun music teachers.

[@brookelyn7714]

This lineup was my favorite MT personnel!

[@bronzemen34]

Janis ❤️......love Manhattan Transfer forever

[@darlitomamaril7783]

who would dislike this song? I can't believe you... very lovely song.

[@regolo960]

Janis great!!

[@flemishaardvark]

Has anybody out there got ManTran's "Love for Sale. It just has to be the best version ever!!

[@joeforte1902]

One of the best pieces of music for all time...absolute perfection.

[@billpiechocki]

Diggin' the dance moves!

[@alanparsonsfan]

Janis Siegel, you are the Ella Fitzgerald of this generation. I don't think we will see her or your like again. Where do you get your energy?

[@andreawaterstreet3901]

Maybe from that Wacky Dust? (JK!😹)

[@rysss6580]

i used to play this when I was on REAL RADIO! #dj

[@cakafella]

gotta love the clothes. i was a teen in the mid 80's. looks like a saved by the bell reunion

[@user-fc09]

이 좋은그룹을 왜 이제야 알게 된건지 안타깝네요 이제라도 많이 들어야지😊

[@albertomacanim4661]

World class performers

[@anonymusum]

Just great - and even live. True musicians!

[@alfjoey1234]

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS GROUP!!!!

[@renzo00]

Nicest song ever

[@미제드론]

Fantaaaaaaastic!!!

[@paulorobertomachado4660]

SHOWWWWWwwwww!

[@hubertvale5132]

Yassss!

[@metroissei]

この曲好き～

[@pauljurgen-romrig219]

My 14 year old daughter is mad into an outfit called Pentatonix (PTX) She showed me them, I showed her Manhatten transfer. she now loves Mantattan transfer, and thinks her dad is cool as fuck! In a few day's, she will still love Manhattan transfer, but I will be a wanker again. Anyone! Please explain,

[@sharonpratt3334]

Paul Jurgen-Romrig Have you heard the Christmas song The Manhattan Transfer did with Pentatonix? Fabulous!

[@MurdahPivot]

damn urkel can play

[@enkiitu]

How I wish they wouldn't dance....

[@Bick-ll6po]

oh my freakin gawd, Janis I adore you! Love the group, but Janis Siegel is an absolute treasure! Love the album version of this song, but wow the way she improvises all over this live version is a joy to behold!

[@frankstudent]

Siegel is my fave!

[@Eupher72120]

Check out her solo recording "At Home". Not well received by the critics, but screw 'em. That album is GOLD. David Sanborn on alto, Branford Marsalis on tenor/soprano, Lew Soloff on trumpet/flugel, and a who's who of rhythm sidemen.

[@frankstudent]

@@Eupher72120 I will seek out that record. Thank you!

[@atkinssmith2152]

I love Janis Seigels voice. She is an Angel. ¡!¡!!!!!¡

[@wattage2007]

Loved Siegel's performance on this. Such spirit!

[@sweeperdave1]

Where are the groups with this much talent today?

[@SnarkierThan-U-R]

And they didn't use Autotune bnack then

[@Itzzzdon]

Migos

[@terenzeujean4581]

pentatonix looking good

[@rorymcinroy8022]

Check out the Swedish group ‘The Real Group’.

[@johntechwriter]

They’re around. Open your ears. And your mind.

[@robhoffhines630]

This is one of my top 5 MT arrangements, stuck in the middle of the Extensions album. LOVE the way Janis spits out the rhythms, the backup wordless vocals changing vowels at the perfect moment in the harmony. Stellar. RIP Tim, you graced us with your passion in a blaze of great music.

[@SnarkierThan-U-R]

Best vocal group EVER! Thank you

[@neilleng9188]

2nd best, if you please. They have to get in line behind Judith Durham and the Seekers.!

[@johnmorris4347]

I absolutely love this song!

[@Selbach555]

The contrast between the band and the crowd couldn’t get any bigger.

[@DavidGlover-s7x]

I couldn't just sit there. Janis is so awesome.

[@breesalvador2674]

The fool screams, 'no more!' He grabs his shirt and hits the door What she needs from him he ignores It's a bore, oh it's a bore, oh it's a bore, oh it's a bore (Oh it's a ) Blast the radio The hits just come and go Block out what he knows that he has blown (That he has blown) The night hangs its head As the fool crawls into bed Still his hungry heart begs to be fed All the words she once said (That she said, that she said, that she said) So then he grabs his Chevrolet In one more attempt to get away But the thoughts of all the crimes of passion lay in his way He can shake the blues But you know he still can get confused It seems like such a waste 'Cause he can't shake her He can shake his tail But you know his moves are getting stale He's on the make, but oh, his heart can't fake That he can't shake her He can't shake her. No, he can't shake her. Romance falls like rain But all the motives are insane Everytime that he plays the game he feels the pain (He feels the pain. Who is to blame? Who is to blame?) He finds a joint that's jive Guys are spinning girls like 45's. All of the live bait sink for his lines they are so high He knows he is beat As his heart puts on the heat Run from the street that don't even fit his feet (Don't fit his feet. Now he can see. Now he can really see) Tell him here's a telephone He can beg to let the fool come home He tells her that his life's a drag alone (Can't be alone) He can shake the blues, But you know he still can get confused. It seems like such a waste 'Cause he can't shake her. He can shake his tail, But you know his moves are getting stale He's on the make, but oh, his heart can't fake That he can't shake her. He can't shake her. No, he can't shake her

[@landart67]

an amazing live performance. great back up band.

[@clintonwalls3642]

They performed at my highschool back in early 77. Wyandanch Jr Sr H.S long island ny ( 11798)😊.

[@11hoosier11]

Stage presence.....wow. Love to watch them all.Did Spyro Gyra write it (Jay Beckenstein)?

[@NandyDagondon]

Yes. Both are great.

[@MarkHolzhauer_Holzy]

I can't find any references on the 'net. Big song in the day for Spirogyra and Manhattan Transfer.

[@porcaro4ever]

Yes it was written by Jay

[@jerrylott4465]

Luckily I saw them live.....Janice Siegel such a quality singer...

[@cloudshe]

Fantastic! Thanks so much for posting this classic!!!

[@624Dudley]

Janis is simply a powerhouse. What talent!

[@ApartmentKing66]

Yeah, she's a dynamo, all right...enthusiastic showmanship.

[@ricosuave1949]

MANHATTAN TRANSFER.... SMOOTH ALL THE WAY.....

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

R.I.P. Tim Hauser. ROCK ON!!!!!!

[@billpiechocki]

@Valentin Maun, Yes! You CANNOT fake the kinda' fun they're having up there on stage... It's contagious I tell ya' - this performance NEVER fails to put me in a good mood!

[@oklangno]

i love this group...watched their concern in philippines july 2006 and was wonderful..

[@Mistertudball]

I've been in awe of them since the early 1970s in my dorm at Ohio State and they STILL rock.

[@erwinpurba2480]

In my view the best song from Manhattan Transfer. Awesome band and talent.

[@TheGBPM]

Spyro Gyra cover song

[@ddillon1022]

This was just a fantastic song done by them, love it!!

[@bugsy1028]

The lead vocalist can sing her a$$ off! Also, she looks like the girl from the movie MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING.

[@tonyde52]

+Engelbert Delrosario Her name is Janis Siegel. You are RIGHT. She looks like Nia Vardalos.

[@bugsy1028]

Her style of singing is pretty smooth. She is not even trying and she sounds awesome.

[@ichigoemi]

I can't wait to perform this song myself Love it

[@petarus625]

How'd the performance go?

[@darrellfort5829]

Rapper cooley live did this song on his live wire album which led me to hear this group

[@hankluvsdagny]

I don't mean to be all maudlin, but it feels a lot like when Laurel got hurt--like it'll never be any good anymore. I came around to Cheryl (took about three songs) and they did fantastic stuff. But no Tim? We all died a little, too, with his passing. Top 5 MT faves, no particular order: A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, Corner Pocket, Four Brothers, Shaker Song, Soul Food to Go. How about yours?

[@wkbbrat]

I kinda agree with you(hankluvsdagny). It's sad when an original member passes. It's never quite the same - I've been seeing all these retro groups live lately, and there's always a little something missing. Gonna miss Tim Hauser, but I'm optimistic- planning to see them in Nov.in NY. btw, Laurel is still living, (I think), and I loved Cheryl Bentyne from the start. She had a little more spunk, and seem stronger on the higher notes (imo). Plus she fit in with the others so perfectly.

[@unclealand]

Forty years later and you’re still whining about Laurel?

[@hlm7483]

✌️🤝♥️😎👍👌

[@hotgritz4sho]

now that i've found this track on u tube i'm playin' it to death myself! 1 of my favs fom tmt.

[@dollygeorge7194]

Love this song!❤❤❤

[@PepperWilliams_songcovers]

This group always ROCKED!!!

[@ApartmentKing66]

I'm surprised that the Transfer didn't duet with Spyro Gyra on this one. They recorded this too.

[@earllince4650]

One word....Brilliant!!!!!

[@hoss624]

I love the energy! No choice but to get happy😊

[@tomcIII]

I miss this group

[@sbenjapong]

👍👍👍👍👍😍😍😍😍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rogermoscrop4523]

The joy of a live performance!

[@bobbymobay]

Did you forget Cheryl Bentyne? I thought she was the fourth member in the third line up???

[@johntechwriter]

Okay, so white people can’t dance. But they sure can sing. Honor is due to Yaron Gershovsky for his tasty keyboard work and overall arranging skills. He keeps this complex piece from getting ahead of itself, instead maintaining a steady cool, the perfect backdrop to Janis Siegel’s blazing vocal.

[@DJaySplitSecond]

This group was ahead of thier time!

[@bellaireboy6782]

Was this before the incredible Spyro Gyra played it? MT is awesome!!

[@hydropolite]

Very underrated Song

[@lumpy0100]

Thanks Siouxies 74 Et Al.🙂

[@wetporopu]

Can anybody post"Nightengale Song In Barkley Square" Thanks...

[@Siouxsies74]

It's my pleasure!!

[@jonasabella7305]

Wow! Even more outstanding live😍

[@jerrymariano402]

nobody can replace mt.

[@lindacaylor3289]

You got THAT right Jerry Mariano....they were the BEST! 🎶🎵🎼🎙🎤📞

[@roylikesitlikethat]

powerful and explosive rendering of this song

[@nicolagiacopelli214]

Fantastic quartet!

[@samuelmedina5700]

and with a little latin beat...Love it

[@royjones3306]

Beautiful live on stage too! =]

[@thomasibsen9593]

Kildeparken.. ??? Memories?😊

[@BG-su6gx]

It does not get any better than this... Jazz!!

[@dollygeorge7194]

❤

[@derrickpetway258]

Love u

[@juangenesyjazz]

Inolvidables!! Me emociona!! Que calidad, hermoso tema , música música Universal!!!!!

[@bhupeshkiirtans]

This is the real thing! No gimmicks - just great harmony!

[@brookeukena246]

This is Incredibly sexy and seductive. Great energy!€ I think Spyro Gyre did an instrumental version. Fantastic vocals here. That sounds like an ARP Polyphonic synthesizer from the 70's.

[@michaelshanks6932]

Saw them in San Diego the summer before the pandemic, with Trist Curless replacing Tim Hauser. Still great!

[@eyesky0934]

We used to play this song at century Park hotel- Drezzel band 1991 Philippines Manila

[@Teamtuxedo]

This group is just 9 kinds of awsome. I have loved their music for years, and this is a great vid.

[@symph2000]

I disagree! It was entertaining to see them dance especially the 'kicking' part!

[@melissajanes6142]

having so much remembering this manhattan transfer playlist stuff

[@Vaslav72]

I like the way she sings this... Were the dancing bits really necessary?

[@sonnycarrasco976]

Would be nice if Spyro Gyra played with them

[@tolstoiii]

nobody else can shake this song except TMT... hehe!!! Payterrr

[@MikeChimeri]

I had no idea there were lyrics to this.

[@kienanhardy1349]

The beginning has a Mario Bro’s type a feel u feel me lol.

[@robertailman5092]

This song is pure magic...,it's got it all...,the "B" part is sheer fusion fabulous and matches the outrageous 80's outfits of MT members. The audience looks bemused...,hah! This song moves and the lyrics are beyond tragic-comedy...,all in all one the best from MT.

[@johntechwriter]

The audience is a room full of dead fish. Where are they performing this? Dubuque?