The Manhattan Transfer - Mystery (Official Audio)

[@mattfoley6082]

Rod Temperton was a genius.

[@ReyHugoTelevision614]

Such a poet

[@TheDjpanda1000]

Heatwave Michael jackson George Benson Quincy Jones best friend legendary roddy ❤❤❤❤

[@ianmartinez2370]

@@TheDjpanda1000💛💛💛💛

[@annastaciabeaverhausen1989]

Manhattan Transfer was very underrated. Pop music fans are fickle. Talent for singing is rarely enough to be successful.

[@pCOCKPRO11]

Name 5 or 10 of their best hits

[@BillonBass]

@@pCOCKPRO11 Only 11 Grammys and a 50 year career so I’m wouldn’t say underrated. They are legends in the jazz world and one of the few groups who successfully crossed over. Birdland Spice of Life Operator Twilight Zone Java Jive Smile Again Route 66 Chanson d’Amour Baby Come Back to Me Tuxedo Junction Mystery On a Little Street in Singapore I could go on…..

[@susannehall7234]

They were very versatile. Nobody comes near to the sound they make together. LA Sounds, a group, made a tribute album to them in the early 80s and it was putrid/terrible! Not a patch on MT. That is when I realised just how good the 4 of them were together. There really is no comparison. I always prefer their version of a song to anybody elses.

[@periwinkleblue2]

Manhattan Transfer were *never* _underrated._

[@annastaciabeaverhausen1989]

@@periwinkleblue2 kinda funny. Your message is sandwiched between TWO comments they were underrated. 2 against 1. We win.

[@yannickkatayisha524]

It's a underrated song. A beautiful one

[@calvinsutton4405]

It's not underrated Anita Baker loved this song so much she remade this song.

[@shonbenjamin5973]

And made it a classic​@@calvinsutton4405

[@Steel_the_Free]

Mystery by Anita Baker was written by Earl Shuman, Leon Carr and Rod Temperton and was first released by The Manhattan Transfer in 1983.

[@felixocasio2798]

Yes one of my favorites 👍

[@MrBmic]

Never knew Anita's version was a cover and I love her version. Just hearing this version for the first time.

[@Steel_the_Free]

@@MrBmic Thanks for playing the ball. For me it's always been about "why do I find something attractive? " (not about better or worse). As you know God's gift for our music allows believers of all stripes. Keep trusting your curiosity.

[@VERAWRONG]

Honestly, this song was destined to find Anita. Ms Baker’s sophisticated singing approach and immense musicianship really helped establishing this song as her very own.

[@SprolesThe2024]

It was written for Michael Jackson, and was recorded for Thriller, but not used.

[@TheDjpanda1000]

I never knew this was done by legendary Manhattan transfer first wow I always loved this group very soulful ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ianmartinez2370]

💛💛💛💛💛

[@larrylollis5875]

They could of won a grammy for that song

[@calvinsutton4405]

I believe Anita Baker did when she remade this song.

[@VERAWRONG]

@@calvinsutton4405Not with Mystery. It was Caught Up in the Rapture and Sweet Love. However, I feel that Anita truly made this song her own.

[@stephengolden6080]

"should have!"❤👍

[@ameluarts1400]

All this time, I really thought Anita Baker originally sang this, what a pleasant surprise. Absolutely love this song, and am so glad to acquaint myself with the original.

[@djwick6722]

I thought the same thing until I watched a documentary about Rod Temperton. My mind was totally blown at how much of genius he was. It's sad that we will never have musicianship like this ever again.

[@stevencasey]

Underated group. So sad they retired after 50 years of spectacular music.

[@mattfoley6082]

They had several hits and won several Grammys. Not underrated to those of us paying attention.

[@stevencasey]

So very true. Glad they won't get lost in time.

[@KadeSutherland]

2:52 AMAZING SYNTHS 👏

[@calvinsutton4405]

This is one of my favorite groups of all time. When i first heard this song in 1983 it made me cry. Their harmony is insane and vocals are filled with so much Soul. Them dancing wasn't all that great because their raw natural vocal ability and harmony was Angelic❤

[@mustangm210]

This is the original and I've always loved it! I love Anita but The Manhattan Transfer will always be the best..

[@happycamper232]

I thought that Anita was the only one who song this. Wow, we learn something every day.

[@Steel_the_Free]

Mystery by Anita Baker was written by Earl Shuman, Leon Carr and Rod Temperton and was first released by The Manhattan Transfer in 1983.

[@Steel_the_Free]

Mystery by Anita Baker was written by Earl Shuman, Leon Carr and Rod Temperton and was first released by The Manhattan Transfer in 1983.

[@buffalosowljah]

just remember theres 98% of cover version of songs that have been around of a very long time

[@Mysta56]

Hell I didn't know it either till now!!! Didn't know Rod Temperton wrote it either. Now that man has skills!!!

[@charleswidor7066]

Sorry; but I must correct you: "Mystery" was written, composed, and arranged exclusively by Temperton. Unfortunately, Temperton's rich harmonies in the Chorus were badly watered down and altered by Anita Baker's arrangers. @@Steel_the_Free

[@movielover123ish]

Best Version of this one

[@renatodavalo2592]

Soul..rhythm & blues and jazz..This is Manhattan Transfer ❤

[@theramden6025]

Congratulations 50 years thanks for the music excellence

[@ianmartinez2370]

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[@joejoerunya8908]

Man I can just imagine Michael Jackson killing this 🔥🔥

[@NicoVellaFilm]

Only 945 likes on an 80s jazz/funk masterpiece. It deserves 945 million.

[@MrEdredd70]

Honestly, no disrespect to Anita but I love this version!!!!!

[@charleswidor7066]

This version is the songwriter, Temperton's, intent and conception: He not only wrote and composed "Mystery," but also was the instrumental and vocal arranger for this Manhattan Transfer version.

[@juniorjunior4087]

@@charleswidor7066 truth. rod made it perfectly perfect. janice vocals is far clearer and her range is umatched.

[@JetpackJesse-f7n]

We have a "Strawberry Festival" here in Owego, New York. We get around 10,000 people here but that's not my point. We are good and simple people that enjoy a good time. If you wouldn't mind check it out and come here and have a good time. Then you all can see my tears of joy as I enjoy the most amazing music ever.

[@erictateia5089]

I, too. Anita Baker is a Great Lady but I love a lot the MANHATTAN TRANSFER...

[@AlessandroDiStaso]

Anche x me è più bella questa versione forse perché i MANHATTAN HANNO UN TOCCO SPECIALE 4 VOCI CHE SI FONDONO MOLTO SPESSO IN UNA SOLA ❤❤❤❤

[@jeffshark4]

Love the song when at 1st came out in the eighties 83 Beautiful 🌹

[@michaellazzeri2069]

THIS----------is TMT I remember & love. I was so sorely disappointed by the 50th Anniversary CD, I really regret buying it.----- THIS gorgeous song ,from the late-great Rod Temperton , shows the group, with Janis in the lead, at their very finest. 1982. ----------------MJL, 76 y/o

[@JetpackJesse-f7n]

There is absolutely nothing better than singing with the passion with such an amazing resonance as all of you have done for so many years. Got me in tears and that's not easy. Well done and then some is all I can say. Thank you so kindly. I just stood up and took a bow to all of you for sharing that. 🤗😎👍🎶🎶

[@gogogogogirl]

"Reachin' out for another chance at heaven."

[@ReyHugoTelevision614]

Greatest part of that song. She kills it!

[@susannehall7234]

@@ReyHugoTelevision614 just unbeatable. Woh.

[@christopherpettaway5453]

Of all the versions Janet blows it away, gives me chills

[@zibbyzubb]

Janis.

[@susannehall7234]

@@christopherpettaway5453 yep it sure does.

[@diamondsareforever1011]

❤❤🎶🎶 will go dancing in the dark , walking thru the park and reminiscing I was 11 when this came out im 57 now we use to rollerskate to this song I still play this in short 2024 everyday bringing back memories thank you for the classic river band ❤

[@luigisworld7694]

This song was also originally recorded by Michael Jackson for his Thriller album in 1982. Unfortunately the song was also never released. So he also gave the song to The Manhattan Transfer in 1983!

[@rodimuspm]

Anita Baker did it as well on her Rapture album

[@Steel_the_Free]

Mystery by Anita Baker was written by Earl Shuman, Leon Carr and Rod Temperton and was first released by The Manhattan Transfer in 1983.

[@luigisworld7694]

@@Steel_the_Free Actually, Earl Shuman and Leon Carr didn’t write Mystery, Rod Temperton wrote Mystery himself And it was released in 1983!

[@Steel_the_Free]

Research on the song, "Mystery", first recorded by the New York vocalese group, Manhattan Transfer in 1983, shows it was covered 3 years later by Anita Baker. There is no mention of any kind with respect to this work of Michael Jackson.

[@Steel_the_Free]

@@luigisworld7694 Put your money where your mouth is. Or get off it! I'm here to learn, not to have a pissing contest with an echo.

[@SoloandJacob]

If there ever was a song with perfect everything, this is it!

[@patriceadelemua2366]

I love this song 🎉🎉🎉 Manhattan Transfer harmonized so beautifully 🎉🎉🎉

[@dionna0608]

I just found out auntie Anita covered this!!! One of her top 3 for me! Both are dope 🔥 This is a surreal experience because this one rocks out as well

[@yama5182]

Beautiful!!

[@juneelle370]

❤️ this song so much!!!

[@TheDjpanda1000]

There's another song anita did over to an dionne Warwick song as well❤❤❤

[@ianmartinez2370]

💛💛💛

[@matteom.8674]

Ik ben zo bliji dat die muziek, die stemmen van toen toen steeds te horen zijn. Is een troost in een soms niet zo makkelijk leven.

[@blacktempo77]

Always Beautiful!!!!

[@sharonmiller3329]

Beautiful, haunting song.

[@richardbrandon2168]

I have absolutely no clue ... I've always had this song .... That lady can sing.

[@leojbramble]

Wow, I may well have heard this version before Anita ever recorded it, but I'd since forgotten that they had recorded it.

[@tamaragore437]

She sounds really good!!!

[@zibbyzubb]

This was/is a brilliant album and should have been a much bigger hit. There were several tracks that deserved to be Top 40 hits. As it was, only Spice Of Life reached the Top 40 peaking at #40. Such a shame.

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Brilliant! Loved this song from first hearing it years ago! MT-thanks for all the great music!!!

[@susannehall7234]

Yes ditto. Brilliant albums.

[@diamondsareforever1011]

😊😊 ooh ahh my love , you make me smile again like a child of 3 this song always remind me of my mom in heaven looking up when I was a child feeling safe and loved it always take me back to my mom feeling her love and smiling thanks manhattan transfer for the memories and thank you for the love mom that you showed me and made me smile again always remembering you😊😊❤🎶🎶👍🙏🏻

[@63maury63]

Pura magia.

[@PeaceFan1]

Anita Baker Killed this Song..On her album " Rapture "...

[@wrinthiak3431]

I was today years when I discovered this lyrical gem❤

[@TheTones10]

Love this version but lean a little bit more towards Anita Baker’s version! Rod Temperton is an amazing songwriter and producer!!! Aside from this cut, if you listen to “Spice Of Life” from this album and also written by Rod Temperton, you’ll notice it has the same structure and chords as Michael Jackson’s “Baby Be Mine” which is also written by Rod Temperton.

[@bitdigital8052]

🔥 Damn!

[@rhondasaunders2117]

Wow I was today years old when I found out my favorite singer Anita Baker remade this song. I actually like this version too. Both versions are wonderful. ❤❤❤

[@mauriciobatoripardo]

Los amo!!

[@aannbbuutttteerr]

最高に美しい曲

[@dionna0608]

Why is this not on apple music so I can add it to my collection 😢

[@josedesagomes5045]

Hermosa Pieza, una Gran Voz, que Grande El Manhattan Transfer

[@前角知里-b4o]

なつかし〜🥺🥺😭

[@josedesagomes5045]

Un Verdadero Clásico de los 80's

[@juniorjunior4087]

Better version. Range is incredible. Harmony and beat originally arranged by rod

[@susannehall7234]

Yes defo.

[@BlazeTheDoja-qh1ey]

I swear all this new age Vapor wave stuff took a page right out of MT's book.

[@wavemasterx85]

Original version...wow

[@tonylyons7711]

I thought Rod had something to do with it. There is alot of Heatwave overtones. ❤

[@chrishansen9357]

Is this Laurel, or Janis singing lead?

[@v.a.993]

Jan

[@movielover123ish]

Janis

[@ianmartinez2370]

Mystery

[@susannehall7234]

Janis she nails it with her vocal range.

[@derektate8787]

I read that Laurel Masse had left the group in 1979 after being injured in a car accident, so at the time of this album (1983) the other singer (alongside Janis Siegel) was Cheryl Bentyne.

[@ForeverBlueHotel]

Omg I had no idea..... Thought it was Anita's song lol

[@ChilesRussellTaylor]

For Anita Baker!

[@Jhonyhandsom]

Sikatt

[@taxigroovenyc]

It was bigger for Anita Baker, but I prefer brighter vocals of the original by Manhattan Transfer..

[@comicsmash7093]

This is quite a stand in Jojo's bizarre adventure

[@markhall5656]

i like this but anita kills it, plus the bass

[@juniorjunior4087]

Nah Rods arrangement is way better. Janice hit it home

[@jamesstearns-kf5xr]

Vv...

[@marywealth6475]

Chorus sounds like a ripoff of "Hey There Lonely Girl".

[@shesallaboutthebusiness316]

l didn't know this was a remake until l saw a video on til til a few weeks ago. Anita bakers version is better

[@juniorjunior4087]

No way. This version is more flavorfull. Vocals are clear and the range is way higher.

[@jamescross5678]

I like Anita Baker's version better, it's more soulful. This is more bland and pop like, just my opinion.