The Manhattans I'm The One Love Forgot

[@ThaBrooklynHurricane]

I want to thank my uncles and my aunties for loving and playing this music, growing up in Harlem in the 60s now I absolutely love it and I’m so glad to even know this music. Timeless and beautiful and so soulful it hits every time.

[@lindadavis2275]

Always ,always one of favorite songs by the Manhattans

[@fitzbaby11]

i was born in 1952 and also grew up in jamaca,queens. there was a great feeling back then,no gangsta rap,no drive bys,just good music and partys in basement.. good memorys.thx 4 the posting.

[@aristothree5689]

I feel you my friend i was born in 1952 also ARISTO three

[@ellenreed8861]

I feel you also. Born in 1947 and still going strong & listening to this great music in 2024 & beyond, love it . ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@LorettaGreenWilliams]

Chimmin' in...Born in 1954 and remember listening to this fantastic song on WDAS in Philly with the fabulous dj, Georgie Woods...Wow...we should write our stories...The Best to the babies born in the 50's.

[@JamesBrown-dj9bg]

Georgie Woods the guy with the goods, Jimmy Bishop, Sonny Hopson, Harvey Holiday, Butterball Sunday nights in Wynnefield singing with my older brother on our steps , natural acoustic he sang 1st & 2nd tenor, I covered bass & baritone. He passed in 79 at the age of 27, I loved him so.

[@anitammims9384]

I'm a Philly girl too, and between Harvey Holiday, Georgie Woods, and Butterball on WDAS radio station they kept the good oldies on the radio every week, especially on Sundays. Thanks to all of the DJ'S at WDAS I have a very broad knowledge of the oldies and good music.

[@emeraldstarr4643]

​@anitammims9384 Me too. Georgie Woods used to play Junior Walkers song, What Does ItTake To Win Your Love" and dedicate it to me when I was little. The Manhattans used to come to The Uptown and do hand choreography with white gloves on. They would turn the lights to shine different colors and all you could see was white goves moving in sync. Anyone remember that?

[@hannahgilliam3026]

I thank my mom for Making me a Classic baby I was born in 1965!!! She still plays Her records until today, I will be 56 On Easter Sunday this year!!!! My mom will 77 in July. Yessssss I'm still Blessed🤗

[@chess1458]

Man I can still see my dad sitting at the kitchen table on friday nights playing poker with my uncles and his friends and this one blaring from the kitchen radio....they are all gone now,but man this brings back memories.....r.i.p dad....representing baltimore,md...thanks pookie

[@tonydial6280]

I love this tune . I was a U.S. Trooper stationed in Germany 1967 . We would get together in the Service Club on post and practice this song. We did it well. When a group of young G.I.'s come together to sing look out . Anyone out there who has ever been in that place you know. So to all you former G.I.'s God Bless. Love did not forget.

[@dondavis0]

I was in Germany in 1971-72 and I know what you mean

[@edwardarismendez6255]

🇺🇸

[@fuentes323]

🫡🇺🇲💪🏼Salute brother💯

[@CheckMate657879]

Amazing! I'm reading this on Memorial Day 2024. Thank you for your service to our country.

[@omarshabazz9610]

A killer cut! Perfect five part harmony.

[@loisweiss6678]

they can sing it to death Omar

[@marlocolomo3993]

Thee jammm 😍😍😍

[@tommieshider7326]

How could you not love this record? Its a true classic! Thanks Manhattans for recording it.

[@elaineford39]

Can't get no better. Just look, the good old days was really good. Good family, good friends, good music. So many good things, who knew?

[@deborahpatterson7692]

I am so grateful for being born in the era of GREAT musicians and great lyricist-magnificent showmanship.

[@amd77j]

One thing I notice more now than ever is just how great the orchestration was on these "blue lights in the basement" classic songs. Set up the vocals perfectly, made just as much of a lasting impression on me as the vocals.....

[@lindadee2053]

I made a special trip into NYC in 1966 to find this album. Just loved this song and the group, and I still have the album after all these years.

[@3RDNBZ]

I grew up with my older sister playing "The Manhattans" in the '70's with Gerald Alston and his silky soul voice on their many hits. But to hear the early Manhattans with the late George "Smitty" Smith oh hits like "Follow Your Heart" and "I'm The One Love Forgot" , I'd have to say that although most of them are gone now "The Manhattans" early and late, will not soon be Forgot! . . . .

[@SoulSister66]

When the fellas sang this at the Apollo, "SMITTY" would step out of the dark shadows and sing "No one to hold....." that was all it took, "SMITTY" drove the Apollo audiences wild!!!!!!!!!!! Precious Memories..........

[@darryllewis449]

The original Manhattans were one of the best performing groups. Along with the O'Jays before the big hits. Loved the Apollo back then.

[@SoulSister66]

@@darryllewis449 ~ Absolutely right on, Darryl! The Manhattan with "Smitty" singing lead, The O'Jays with "Eddie" singing lead and Little Anthony (& The Imperials) were my top 3 Groups in the 1960's. There were other great groups but no lead singer sang with more depth than "Smitty"! ~

[@carolb3079]

Real love and people Back then ,Beautiful souls and times.

[@CarrieTucker-j6l]

I'm sure it was a night to remember...! And you were actually there " Wow, I admire you.

[@markrauson2050]

I thank God I was born and raised in a good era of music can't tell you how real this music is can't tell you how good rhis music really is

[@waynesprauve9608]

Remember this recording from my high school years; my last year to be exact. It was a big hit for this group in New York City where I grew up. I saw them countless times at the Apollo Theater, 125th & 8th Ave. I have appreciated and followed this group from their very first recording. Had the pleasure of speaking with a couple of it's members in the parking lot of a night club known as "JUST JAZZ" in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after their performance, back in the late 1970's - early 1980's.

[@macobrew]

I feel so lucky to have been growing up during this era. Thanks for the post

[@johnwehr6686]

Me too ! I'm still finding hidden gems.

[@ShaquailaJames]

Woww..... It wonderful to hear these things especially because I never got the chance to me my grandfather George Smith

[@allaboutrecords]

Your grandfather was the greatest!

[@Unfamous_Buddha]

I was born in 1952, I'm white, grew up in a black area of Yeadon, PA (outside Philly). Used to listen to this on WHAT AM and own the 45 (somewhere now in storage). It's one of the best songs ever (up there with The Intruders' "United" or The Ethics' "Think About Tomorrow."

[@agape4tube]

Back in the early 60s my dad took me to a Manhattans concert. We sat right up front and one of the singers took my hand and sang directly to me. I was in heaven for days❤

[@rawcoyote]

was just a little peachy when this was out and dug it totally. still do, best of manhattans ever. still makes me feel the same way

[@frightfan1]

I love this song. I grew up near Pittsburgh,and although I was too young to attend the dances,how I remember the music,the DJ's,the TV shows(Dance Party and Come Alive).My Mom introduced me to the Terry Lee show on WMCK in 1964,and I was hooked. The world is so different now. Anyway,many thanks for the great music selection pghpookie! More! More!

[@veronicaproctor2252]

Getting through social distancing by listening to music from someone special's birth year. This was and continues to be Great music.

[@GarwinWayne]

R.I.P to all the original Manhattans. Smitty Smith, Ricky Taylor, Winfred Lovette, Sonny Bivins & Kenneth Kelley

[@raymondmorgan3329]

GarwinEugene Wayne Yes!!

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

Amen

[@bear1more287]

Grew up on this Album Manhattans Greatest Hit on The Carnival Label ,They are from New Jersey...

[@aristothree5689]

Hell of a group back in the day my favorite is I'm One That Love Forgot a priceless song. I was born April 1 1952 johnnie from Pittsburgh but live o n LosAngles rise in. Watts

[@TheShabazzProduction]

@@bear1more287 I hear you, me two, all their cuts were killers!!!

[@Creamslove]

It was 1975 and I was digging in my sister's 45 crate filled with oldies and came across this and I fell in love with the Manhattans once again, thanks for the memories.Peace.

[@MsNini-sw2jn]

I love this instrumental version with the background vocals. The Manhattans sure can harmonize & Smitty had such a unique singing voice.

[@loisweiss6678]

the best

[@GS455Stage1]

I believe the year was 1967

[@yachaenma2036]

From France, this tune is simply Maaaaaagic.

[@ppehsy1]

The Manhattans made some of their FINEST recordings on Delux Records!!!!!

[@tino0936]

One of the greatest Soul records of all time.

[@stanleyjones4312]

I first heard the manhattans back in the mid 60`s singing follow your heart and then it was 1969 with its going to take a lot to bring me back baby these were the early year classics

[@drrock105]

Pittsburgh - Born In 1947, I Listened To This And "Follow Your Heart", All Through High School !!! There Is Also An "Alternate Take" Of This Song The Manhattans Put Out !!! Those Two And "Feels So Good To Be Loved So Bad" Are My Three ALL-TIME Manhattans Favorites !!!

[@geraldjohnson848]

The Manhattans. Period. Goin' old school, right here. Great ballad. Thanks for the post. Blessings

[@jamesprevard6555]

Original leader of the early group was the Man! Long before Geroal ...however u spell his name. U old school guys know whats up the few thats still around.

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

@@jamesprevard6555 They All Dead

[@gladysdavis-anderson6230]

Saw them do this at the Uptown in Philly. Still beautiful

[@harvejoel1911]

This record introduced me to the the Manhattan's, when I was old enough to drive, there were 2 things I needed to buy a 45 record player that fit under my dashboard, and this record, this was my music along with all of early 60s R&B,though I can name many groups loved(Intruders etc.) But this song Gerald Alstons voice tight ass harmonies, to this day leaves me numb with joy/love, we've all lived this LYRIC absolute "PERFECTION"!

[@cynthiam.russell5314]

This is not Gerald Alston. Long before him. George Smith (Smitty). They both had awesome voices but,Smitty had that pleading voice in all his ballads

[@kathygaither5746]

Baltimore loved the Manhattans. This was my favorite. Thanks for posting.

[@lindadavis2275]

I always loved this song ! They have always been one of my favorite groups !

[@pluvharmoknee]

this song took me back to my days of listening to Jimmy Bishop in Philly. grooveyyyyyyyyy

[@Gr8LilLady]

YES‼ WDAS FM. Jimmy Bishop. 😍

[@cynthiam.russell5314]

Georgie Woods, Jacko and Butterball

[@KeithFlippin16630]

I was born in 1956. I'm black and grew up in a black NJ community outside Philly nicknamed Jericho. This song will always remind me of my deceased older sister who saw loved this song and played her 45 of this song repeatedly after seeing them live at the Uptown.

[@raymondmorgan3329]

Mom use to sing this song when I was a kid. I love this song!!!

[@algthedrill]

what a group lead was change and never missed a step

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was sosososo brilliant

[@sheilapalmer224]

No body can't never ever take his place

[@GS455Stage1]

Simply beautiful, this is truly 'Philly' Soul at its best!!!

[@bobwatson1162]

😥 one of most heartbreaking songs ever.. this song will bring many tears to your eyes...

[@georgejoyner6917]

This era music always takes you to a place or time... Many of us have had THAT moment when this song was on point...

[@Unfamous_Buddha]

I'm 70. This stuff is the best.

[@JUNIORGGRANDE13]

This baddie is for sure gonna be be bumping in my LowRider Fleetwood chhheeeaaaooowww! Nvr heard it b4 firrme👊😎

[@jive5willie]

I can listen to this song several times a day.

[@ThomasBryant-i5c]

There's would never be music like this again 😔 totally

[@Nova-on4bb]

Love the oldies cuz newer stuff isn't worth the time.Thx for posting!

[@johnwehr6686]

Comparing modern day R and B to this stuff is like comparing high school basketball to the NBA.

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

Amen

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

@@johnwehr6686 Tell It

[@erixteed]

outstanding! somtimes tyu just need a dam gud tune ya know.thanx for makng the day start rite.rock on!

[@Mumsieish]

tho now 44 i was brought up lovin 50's 60's music and can't say how much I love this stuff. I really was born too late! x

[@nursebrendabe]

Whatever The Manhattans sang, they gave their all & all to it. I sure miss the music of my youth.

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was brilliant

[@gladysrodgers4015]

all these songs and hundreds of thousands more you were a huge part of our lives yawl could sang fast medium slow I know I was in my dream world for decades thank you all gentlemen more than I can say part of a personal family "you must believe"very pretty

[@pennridgeboy]

Suddenly it's 1966 and I'm cruising Allegheny boulevard in my 59 Galaxy convertible. Pittsburgh was such a hip place for white kids to listen to soul music. Porky, Hal Brown, Sir Walter, bobby Bennett etc. Thanks fellas for making my early years memorable

[@CheckMate657879]

They sound so-ooooo good - that harmony - too cold!

[@jeffreyconyers8735]

I seriously hope the late George Smith family receive royalties off his recordings.

[@harvejoel1911]

This song made me so sad, and yet so strong, Love lost, fess up we all felt it at some point---nothing reminds me of my High School years more than "THESE MANHATTANS"-- man could they tell a sing!

[@harvejoel1911]

High School ^^^^

[@aristothree5689]

Thank you IM THE ONE THAT LOVE FORGOT WAS A BIG HIT IN PITTSBURGH PA A.M. FROM PITTSBURGH ARISTO THREE PRICELESS SONG LOVE A CLASSIC WILL NEVER GO ALWAY

[@raheemsaverah6977]

Back in the day, I played this song twice in a row, on the air waves at the Big DJ, WBDJ 1410 AM. It was so nice, I had to play it twice. It's a mind up-setter, and a bad go-getter. Mercy.

[@QueenAnitaSoul]

Beautiful Song

[@Dayoung1s5933]

One of their best!

[@kathygaither5746]

Thanks for posting. One of my Manhattan favs.

[@themodboychristian1039]

Wow..... Legends... All da real men gone forever..... Class acts

[@eslubin]

this may be one of the saddest songs outside of blues in modern history

[@zulukahn213]

Me? I was born in 1950 in Hip City (NYC) South Jamaica. To be a shy black kid among a sea of fast talking smooth walking dudes, who had strong "raps" and knew how to pull the ladies, was a sorry state to be in at the time. I wanted a girlfriend so bad. I played this cut endlessly. Today, with 4 grown kids and two grands, I have since made up for lost time. This ballad is still in my collection.

[@juanvillanueva5267]

These deep soul grooves were beautifully produced and engineered. Perhaps the greatest sounding of these gems remain obscure and largely unknown but the high quality production brought the level of our hi fi's up a notch or two. It still does not excuse the lack of radio play and promotion. These boys and girls deserved better.....

[@fuzzyeggyolk]

This has been my song forever Thanks

[@baronesstravis8979]

One of my all time favorites!!!

[@sheilapalmer224]

This is a master piece

[@pghpookie]

good to hear from someone who understands the 'TL' sound. 'come alive', i remember it well. your mother had good taste, and it seems to have rubbed off. thanks for watching/listening. more pittsburgh oldies to come. of course i throw in some of my own faves.

[@scorpiowilliams3460]

What can I say ! Awesome, beautiful, my favorite song by the Manhattans.

[@robertgill7009]

a group that pgh feel in love with. hard to explain but you had to be there at the time. so many memories.

[@sheilapalmer224]

He was the greatest

[@prettycountrygirl2]

Oh my!!! I love this. First time hearing it.

[@sulaimanali7395]

THIS IS THE MANHATTANS THAT I KNEW AND LOVED!! USE TO SEE THEM AT THE UPTOWN THEATER IN PHILLY!!

[@brodocbetty4856]

Yess they were on many shows there.

[@dianeparker64]

Love this song..

[@keithjones1350]

I remember listening to them when i was a kid

[@GS455Stage1]

NYC-1966 Summer-This is the true Philly Sound- Simply the best. Sport67

[@allaboutrecords]

This is the Manhattans at their finest! When Smitty left us, the group just wasn't the same. The Manhattans were right up there with the 60s O'Jays, 60s Intruders, Jive Five, The Exsavyons, The Esquires, The Whispers, and how can I forget The Four Mints! Would love to see some clips with Smitty!

[@anclark2063]

Come on! The group started achieving WORLDWIDE recognition a few year later when Gerald did his lead role on .. there's no me without you.. , however it was written that's was George Smith who recommended young Gerald ALSTON.

[@allaboutrecords]

@@anclark2063 Yep, They were still a top notch group in their early Columbia years, and through most of their great career with Gerald... but there's only one Smitty and he was in a class of his own,

[@SuperCoolmack]

​@@allaboutrecords True! Smitty was in a class with only one member!

[@SuperCoolmack]

@@anclark2063 WORLDWIDE recognition does not alter the fact that after Smitty the group was not the same.

[@anclark2063]

@@SuperCoolmack Worldwide recognition trumps, bigger contracts, lots of shows overseas. Smithy was only known by you the hard-core American soul music fans and the US isn't the World. The music changed when we touch the 80s and the Manhattan sound changed with it. THERE'S NO ME WITHOUT YOUUUU.

[@cruzinpc]

One of my favorites & has been on my MP3 for years. Memories of blue light parties, bug juice, potato chips & grinding dances. Hope your mama doesn't come down stairs to the basement:) Wonderful memories. I remember the song from 8th grade, so it may have been out before 1966, I graduated in 1969. Shout out to Passaic, NJ & Paterson, our rival city, but I luv ya still.

[@sylvianixon7000]

cruzinpc YES!!!

[@williamwatt7874]

did y'all forget the song can i

[@3RDNBZ]

@@williamwatt7874 - How can I? . . . How can we, ever forget the one love forgot? . . . It’s gonna take a lot . . . to forget the great George “Smitty” Smith and the rest of the original Manhattans beautiful brand of Northern Soul & harmony!

[@ToeIn2194]

this is great...one of my all time very favorite real soulful oldies...omg i love this thanks....btw...great vd

[@millymille1]

I love this so pretty.thank for posting.

[@mryellowcrown]

IT NICE TO READ ABOUT THE EAST COAST STORY I WAS BORN IN 63 IN LOS ANGELES CA THE EASTSIDE , THE MUSIC FROM PITT PHILLY NY CHICAGO & THE REST OF EAST COAST HAD THE GREATEST SOUNDS , WE IN THE WEST COAST DIG THE SOUND FROM THE MID 60'S MY OLDER BRO SIS WERE HIT PATTI DREW , THE INTRUDERS THE FOUR TOP TEMPS BILLY STEWART.

[@mrstep2me]

NYC, Philly, and Pittsburgh continued to love doo wopish records long after they had become passe everywhere else. The Manhattans became major stars in the early 70's.

[@aristothree5689]

One of the best group of all time and it sad that they not even in the Rock And Roll Hall Fame they go back late 50 and the 60 hell of a group Aristo three

[@lulethacheatham7657]

My favorite Manhattans song......Gerald Alston is awesome but this jam here

[@maicaclarke7704]

+luleatha cheatham this is George smith, not Gerald Alston,who wasn't a member then.

[@lulethacheatham7657]

I know, much people don't the remember manhattans before the gerald alston

[@xaqaraequinox9608]

I do... I remember them from like, 1966...I particularly like: It's Gonna Take A Lot...purchased it from Amazon this year.... :)

[@MsNini-sw2jn]

My mom knew them & said they were the most kindest & sincere guys. So talented :-)

[@kandr21400]

Luletha, You're right. I found this album in the late 70's, and didn't realize there was a pre-Gerald Alston Manhattans. So glad I found this.

[@radiobutch2]

I remember buying ALL of their records on Carnival an Deluxe.

[@cynthiam.russell5314]

I remember playing this so much, it turned white

[@aristothree5689]

One of my favorite song they song some he'll ofsong back in the 50 and the 60 💘 the group my they R. A. P johnnie from pitt9 the song they song were priceless

[@ToeIn2194]

pure ,unadulterated old school wonderful

[@MrRayjamz]

Mom and I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!! A WDAS FM Philly Classic!!!!!!

[@christineharris5406]

Rip. Dear Original Manhattans.❤❤❤❤

[@VAPEMANIAM]

BEEN jammin this 1 since '82 in the womb & will continue till i can jam no more!

[@natty.roots.423]

The MIGHTY MANHATTANS!

[@pghpookie]

glad you like this, one of pittsburgh's favorites, and mine. and i might say it's pretty hard to be the first to post anything, there are so many great youtubers.

[@pghpookie]

glad you found this! welcome to the pre-gerald alston manhattans. they did some great mid-60's records.

[@Thacebenbrie3]

REST IN PEACE EDWARD 'SONNY' BIVENS. HE PASSED AWAY TODAY 12/3/14. HE WROTE MANY OF THE MANHATTANS EARLY SONGS. THE BEST EVER .....(tears)

[@daobsn91]

Thacebenbrie3 Kenny Kelly the last of the original Manhattans, died 2/17/15.May he RIP, along with the others!

[@williamwatt7874]

how about can i beautiful song

[@SwitchinLabels]

This song is awesome. HAT AM was the best (& only station) to listen to. I grew up NE Phila.

[@sheilapalmer224]

He kill this jam

[@ellenreed8861]

Golly, golly, and golly, love 💕💓 those manhattens, especially the track,' I'm the one love forgot' &' Can I' ,the harmonizing and bass is awesome , love u guys , ole school sounds are the best, and thank u so much for the post, brings back memories all good. I truly enjoyed it.☺☺👍👍 O and thank u pghpookie for the post.