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Hi Gerald this is Vivian Hicks from Henderson North Carolina, we graduated from Henderson Institute in 1970. I hope to see you at the Blues Alley in January. My email address HicksCarpenter@aol.com.

I attended the Investure for Dr. Ervin Griffith and the reception/concert that followed at Halifax Community College. It was absolutely superb. To my surprise I remembered the words to almost every song. My favorite two are kiss and say good-bye and hurt. Thank you for an electrifying performance. My daughter is 11 and upon entering the auditorium one of the usher whispered "old-school." But what she didn't know my daughter enjoys all types of music. She loved it.

Name: Leveta Guyton
Email: lrg_1955@yahoo.com
Date: October 22, 2007
Time: 8:13pm

Name: Sandra & Grady Turner
Email: sdays5@aol.com
Date: October 20, 2007
Time: 1:49pm

Sandra & Grady Turner

Name: Benitta
Email: brown.benitta@verizon.net
Date: October 15, 2007
Time: 8:46am

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I have been waiting for you guys to come back for so long. Please, Please come back soon! You guys are truly awesome and I just love to see your performances!

B-

Benitta

Name: David B. Castle
Email: david.castle@ge.com
Date: October 8, 2007
Time: 11:20am

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I am still haunted by your performance in Kansas City in July. Now I know what it means to speak and sing from the soul. I took my 17 year old daughter to your show and we were both blown away. I for one, would like to have the Manhattans come out with a new single that would hit the Top 40 charts and maybe, just maybe start a trend toward real singing and meaning. (Come on Blue, you have more in you!) This is one dad that wishes to thank you for providing my daughter and myself a truly memorable evening.

Please come back to KC!!!

Name: Cheryl Epps
Email: chrylhutto@yahoo.com
Date: September 16, 2007
Time: 8:34am

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Just wanted to say you guys were awesome in Augusta, Ga. on Sept.8,2007. You guys stole the show. Gerald sang "Change Is Gonna Come " and the people went crazy. You guys were so sharp. The Program Director and Peanut some of your biggest fans said they have to get that suit you guys had on. We will never forget that night here in Augusta. It is by far one of if not the best concerts we have had here. Can't wait til you guys come back again. See you in Atlanta. Keep up the good work.

Cheryl Epps

Name: R. Melvin McKenzie
Email: melvinmckenzie@sbcglobal.net
Date: August 19, 2007
Time: 12:34am

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I’m an ‘ol fan of the Manhattans and have been trying to purchase one of their tracks I used to listen to: ‘Til You Come Back To Me. I will be much obliged if someone can show me where I can purchase just that song. I emailed Blue, but among his hundreds of emails he probably will not see mine. Can anyone help???????

Cheers,

Melvin

Name:
Email: angelic_jew@comcast.net
Date: August 8, 2007
Time: 3:22am

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Just a shout out to Gerald... Glad to see life is good for you. Funy how we change over the years. Take care and best to you...

1975...Augusta Ga

Name: Princechell Johnson
Email: princechell.johnson@gsa.gov
Date: August 7, 2007
Time: 4:20pm

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My name is Princechell, I don't know if you remember me, but I used to go around with Tyrone Burwell and the Winstons. I love seeing the Manhattans perform. Do you have any plans of coming to the Washington, DC, area any time soon? Tyrone's mother recently passed away. She was a wonderful lady.

Princechell Johnson
GSA/PBS/PXD
18th & F Street, NW. Room 4329
Princechell.Johnson@gsa.gov

Name: Tina Nelson
Email: tambourine636@yahoo.com
Date: July 29, 2007
Time: 9:50pm

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I enjoyed another tremendous performance on Saturday, July 28th at BBKings in New York City. Thank you for again displaying the CLASS and EXCELLENCE that I have always loved and respected from the Manhattans. From the days of "When We Were Made as One" and "I'm The One Love Forgot" on into this millennium you own a special place in my heart. As always I am looking forward to that next Manhattan "fix."

Much Love,

Tina Nelson

Tina

DAILY QUOTE: You don't get harmony when everyone sings the same note.

Name: Warren
Email: Pawn5721@aol.com
Date: July 23, 2007
Time: 6:52pm

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guys it was truly a great seeing you again! GERALD, EACH TIME I SEE YOU, IT TAKE ME BACK TO THE WARM DAYS WE SHARED AT KITTRELL COLLEGE IN 1970!

and the clowning we did in front of the libary, duke hall. and the warm spirit that was there! Anyway, the stone mt concert was great! You and blue have'nt lost a step! Next time you are here, let me know, and I will be sure to have one of those good old north carolina meals prepared for you. My number is 678-548-6495! My e-mail is pawn5721@aol .com

MUCH LOVE

Ps.Nothing like home made biscuits pinto bean,fried fatback,chittering,and north carolina bar-b q. By the way i know how too make" alps" bolonga bugers Warren

I just wanted to say your performance was outstanding. I love both the Spinners and the Manhattans but you guys took the show and thank you for
adding Kansas City, Missouri to your agenda of performances. Thanks again.

Tracy Williams-Lindsey

Name: Moira Sago
Email: moiras@stallion.co.za
Date: July 10, 2007
Time: 6:37am

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Hey Manhattans & East Coat Connection, you Guys are the Bomb!!!!! No group or band could ever replace you’s.

Been to your concerts in South Africa, Nelspruit and Swaziland in 1997. I believe that you had a show in Bermuda last year - so disappointing as I am relocating to Bermuda and would love to have been there!!! When is your next concert in Bermuda or South Africa?

Could I please have Justice Butler’s contact details or e-mail address, pleaazzzzeeeee or alternatively fw my details to him please!!

Much Love

Moira Sago

Johannesburg, South Africa

Name: Carleen Mayberry
Email: carleen_mayberry@carstar.com
Date: July 9, 2007
Time: 10:12am

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How wonderful you gentlemen were I had the most enjoyable evening listening to you guys. I grew up listening to you from my older sisters although I am only 40 years old I love old school music the male groups back in the 60’s and 70’s talked about how much they love a woman and the heartaches of a relationship today music is just not like that what ever happen to the male groups who actually sing about love. Well I just wanted to say that your group is still going strong and I am a very big fan I would love to see you again in concert. God bless you all.

Carleen Mayberry

Administrative Coordinator

CARSTAR Franchise Systems, Inc.

Sorry for all those that saw the so -called fakes, cause I saw the reall thing baby and Hot Hot springs is even hotter forr it. Love you sexy , fine and talented young men . Blue, David ,Gerald, and Troy(Hoss) You have a home in spacity any day and night you hear me. And one other thing fans please spell thier names correct, thats insulting to say you love tthem and cant take time to spell check yoself

i have heard this song when i was 7 years old and i never forgot that song kiss and say good bye noone could had come out with a better song than that all i got to say GOD BLESS THE MANHATTANS and keep on singing your number 1 in my book always will be a fan of the group and kiss and say goodbye will always be my favorite song in the world no comparing to any other cause u cant compare to that song

Tour of Aotearoa (New Zealand)--Such a awesome group what’s the chances that they may travel down-under to our great country for some performances. Come on guys break all the rules and come see what we have to offer in the way of hospitality and friendship. Be assured our Maori welcome will inspire and delight you as the haka (which is a Maori war dance) does when performed prior to a rugby match by our world wide known rugby players, THE ALL BLACKS, got to see them to believe them. Once again love all your sounds.

Name: Talma Lennon
Email: talmalennon@globo.com
Date: March 21, 2007
Time: 5:05pm

I CAN SAY I TRULY HAD A WONDERFUL TIME, THE SHOW YOU GUY’S PUT ON IN JACKSON WAS SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!!! THE VOICES WERE ON POINT!! THE STEPS WHERE GREAT YOU GUY’S DID NOT MISS A BEAT AND TROY ALL I CAN SAY IS KEEP DANCING BECAUSE YOU ARE HOT!! YOU GUY’S LOOKED AS IF YOU NEVER GET TIRED OF PERFORMING I WILL SEE YOU GUYS AGAIN KEEP IT UP BECAUSE YOU ALL WERE SIMPLY
WONDERFUL !!!!

Name: Elizabeth Nunez
Email: lzbthnunez@yahoo.com
Date: March 13, 2007
Time: 12:05am

Name: Kimberly Conaway
Email: kimbnown@yahoo.com
Date: February 25, 2007
Time: 7:04pm

Name: Mattie Bozeman
Email: Mattiebozeman@aol.com
Date: February 24, 2007
Time: 1:54pm

I GOT EXCITED WHEN I HEARD THERE WAS GOING TO BE A SOUL JAM CONSERT IN DAYTON OHIO, BUT WHEN I LOOKED AT YOUR TOUR DATES, I WAS UPSET THAT IT WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL MANHATTANS. ITS BEEN A FEW YEARS SINCE YOU WERE HERE AND WE MISS YOU, YOU ARE THE BEST AND THE ONLY "MANHATTANS" HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!!!
TELL JUSTICE "HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY". I KNOW WHY HE IS SUCH A NICE PERSON, HE IS AN AQUARIAN, LIKE ME.

Stay in touch Divababy220@aol.com

Name: Patricia Connelly-Gary
Email: GLOSPAL@aol.com
Date: February 6, 2007
Time: 10:43am

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I am sooooooooooo angry. In January, The Detroit Opera House announced the upcoming "70s Soul Jam", with The Manhattans being one of the groups appearing on February 23, 2007.. My family and friends know how much I love this group, but due to recent health problems (heart surgery), I knew money was tight, and I would not be able to see them this time around. Imagine my surprise when my 17 year old grandson presented me with a ticket he purchased with his earnings working as a co-op student. I had mentioned to him that in the 70's and 80's, I NEVER MISSED THEIR SHOW. Imagine my disappointment when "The Manhattans" came on stage without Gerald or Blue. I know time brings about a change in all of us, but my eyesight isn't that bad. One of the singers looked vaguely familiar, I think it might have been Bobby (?). I was very disappointed. They tried to sing the Manhattan hits, but it was AWFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is this legal? Can other people just take the name? What about false advertising? Please e-mail me back if the "genuine" Manhattans will be coming to Detroit. I have such fine memories of seeing them at "Henry's Lounge" back in the 70's.

Sorry to be soooooooo long winded, but I was really disappointed.

Patricia Connelly-Gary

Name: Janice
Email: Bjanice614@aol.com
Date: February 3, 2007
Time: 2:04am

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I went to the 70's Slow Jam tonight mainly to see the Manhattans. The show was nice, but needless to say, it was that other group. I was so disappointed. It's been years since I've seen the group. Diane and I used to catch the group every time you came to Cleveland. Quite a few people were under the impression that it was going to be you guys that were appearing........ What a bust!!!! The key is to look for the billing of Blue /Gerald & The Manhattans. Again, the show was good - but not the same. Can't wait to catch the group real soon in the near future.

Name:
Email: Lmssher@aol.com
Date: January 3, 2007
Time: 6:04pm

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I READ WHERE YOU WILL BE IN UPPER MARLBORO MARCH 16, I WILL SURELY PLAN TO BE THEIR. I WENT TO HENDERSON INSTITUTE WITH GEARLD AND DWRIGHT, AND FINISH SCHOOL WITH GEARLD COUSIN ERNEST TERRY.

Janice from Cleveland