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Name: John Chellis Comments:
I have been a fan for all of my adult life,
and that spans a lot of years. When I hear the first lines of SHINING STAR my
throat tightens up. I think it is the GREATEST song ever
sung. Better than SAVING GRACE, which comes in a very close second. I hear
your songs on XM satellite radio on Soul Street. Thank you for the years of
enjoyment. John R. Chellis
Name: Vivian Hicks Comments: 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.
Name: Larry Davis Email: ld_five0@msn.com Date: November 27, 2007 Time: 5:15pm Comments:
I have been trying for years to find FOR EVERY BY YOUR SIDE. Can I buy this.
Can I get a CD or LP. I don't care.
Name: Pepinho Comments:
Boa noite!
Hoje eu estou com 45 anos de idade e gosto
do "Manhattans" desde que ouvi pela primeira vez "There's no me whitout you"
em uma festa de aniversário em 1980. Espero que vocês venham para o Brasil
fazer um show em breve.
Um abraço,
Pepinho
Name: Susan Miller Comments: 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. Thanks again and God Bless. Susan Miller, CSA, DPA
Name: Leveta Guyton Comments:
I attended your concert on Saturday,
10-20-07 at The Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC. I am a Benedict College
graduate and this was my 30Th College Reunion. I must say your concert was the
best and highlight of the weekend festivities. I love the way you included
the audience. Have you ever considered giving your special Lady fan flowers
during your concerts ? I know this would only make their night more special.
Your music brought back so many beautiful
memories of my college days. Those were the days when music was truly
music........ May God Continue to Bless all of you.
Love,
LRG/class of 77
Name: Sandra & Grady Turner Comments:
My husband and I attended the concert you
gave last night (Oct. 19, 2007) at Halifax Community College in Weldon, North
Carolina to celebrate the inauguration of the new president, Dr. Ervin
Griffin. Thanks for bringing such a classy show to this part of North
Carolina. It was fabulouuuuuuuuuuus!!!!!!!!
Sandra & Grady Turner
Email: brown.benitta@verizon.net Date: October 15, 2007 Time: 8:46am Comments:
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 Comments:
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!!!
Email: chrylhutto@yahoo.com Date: September 16, 2007 Time: 8:34am Comments:
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
Email: melvinmckenzie@sbcglobal.net Date: August 19, 2007 Time: 12:34am Comments: 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???????
Name: Comments:
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 Comments: 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 Comments:
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 Comments:
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
Name: Tracy Williams-Lindsey Comments:
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 Comments:
Hey Manhattans & East Coat Connection, you Guys
are the Bomb!!!!! No group or band could ever
replace you’s.
Been to your concerts in
Name: Carleen MayberryEmail: carleen_mayberry@carstar.com Date: July 9, 2007 Time: 10:12am Comments:
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.
Administrative Coordinator
Name: Angela Dobson Comments: 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
Name: Angela Dobson Comments: You guys are hot hot hot!
Name: 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
Email: wardw@verizon.net Date: May 19, 2007 Time: 8:22pm Comments:
I'm from Syracuse, NY, and I thought you'd be pleased to know took the
Greyhound all the way to Raleigh for the Mother's Day concert last weekend.
The ride was horrible, but your show was exceptional! When are we to expect a
new album release? Gerald mentioned some-thing about a new album. Keep me
posted as I have followed the Manhattans for over forty (40) years.
Name: Regina Brodie Comments:
HELLO MANHATTANS,
MY NAME IS REGINA BRODIE A FAN OF YOUR. I MOVED DOWN TO N. C.(LOUISBURG.) 3
YRS FROM BAYSHORE,NY. I MET GERALD AT THE WESTBURY MUSIC FAIR. WHAT A GREAT
GUY VERY NICE. ALSO I THINK HE MAY BE RELATED TO MY HUSBAND. THEY HAVE ALSTONS
IN HIS FAMILY FROM HENDERSON & WARRENTON, N.C. HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN AT THE RBC
.
REGINA BRODIE
Name: Comments:
Today you gave an excellent show @ the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. I brought
my daughter to the show as a Mother's Day present to introduce her to old
school. It was a delight to see the group again. Blue, you looked very well
and as always, the group performance was excellent. Your voice was like a
melody to my ears.
Gerald, what can I say. You are outrageously gifted with a voice that no one
will ever be able to mimic.
Troy and David, you both are good. Troy keeping on smiling!
Thanks Blue for reaching and touching my hand. I was the young lady with the
braids.
I have been listening to your music since the 70's. I am telling my age now.
I have been to so many of your concerts. Each time I come, you guys get better
and better.
I love you guys.
Name: Rev. "Carrie" M. Tillman Comments:
To My Favorite JC Group
I am a Jersey City girl that have moved to
Greenville, SC and I had to pleasure of seeing you guys the Saturday before
"Mother's Day" at the Bilo Pepsi Pavilion Center and it brought back some
great memories of concerts at Symphony Hall in Newark, Madison Square Garden
in NY to name a few.
Gerald and Blue you guys still have it! You sound
sooooooooooooo goooooooood that I found myself screaming like I was a school
girl.
I am a minister of the gospel but I still enjoy
music especially the ole school. My sister and her husband kept laughing at me
because I got into the music and had a ball going down memory lane.Each time
"Blue" would talk or sing and I could hear how strong and clear his voice
still is, I would scream even more
It was wonderful seeing you guys again and I have to
say whatever you are doing to keep yourselves looking as handsome as all of
you are, please keep on doing it! I hope to see you all in the near future
singing my soul happy as you have done so many times before. Thank "Blue" for
telling us about the website because I told my sister I couldn't wait to get
home a post a not on it.
One Of Your Many Fans,
Rev. "Carrie" M.
Tillman
Name: Comments:
We went to the 70's Slow Jam just to see The Manhattans. My girl friend and I
was very disappointed when this other group came out being billed as The
Manhattans. I know for sure to check to make sure I see Gearld and Blue name
on the program before buying tickets. You're the best..... God Bless you.
Name: Comments: 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: Cheryl Holcombe Comments:
WE WERE AT THE CONCERT AT THE CIVIC CENTER IN MISSISSIPPI, AND
THE MANHATTENS MADE THE SHOW. WE NEED A "MANHATTENS CONCERT".
WE WILL KEEP WATCHING A LISTENING FOR SUCH A CONCERT TO HEAR
ALL THE SONGS AND ENJOY THE FULL GLORY OF "THE MANHATTENS". THANKS FOR THE
THRILL.
CeHolcombe
Email: kelvin.payne@arkansas.gov Date: April 3, 2007 Time: 7:55am Comments: Dear Sirs, I would like to know who was the lead singer of the song "kiss and say goodbye" was it Gerald Alston?
Name: Talma Lennon Comments: WONDERFUL GROUP!!! GREAT, CONGRATULATIONS!
Name: Email: Rth39046@aol.com Date: March 19, 2007 Time: 4:19pm Comments: I love them in Jackson, MS and will be going to Desoto Civic Center to see them again. Gerald Alston is still red hot!
Name: Chaka Johnson Email: Chaka.Johnson@msdh.state.ms.us Date: March 19, 2007 Time: 2:30pm Comments: 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 SIMPLYWONDERFUL !!!!
Name: Elizabeth Nunez Comments:
Great website and love listening to yr
music since the 70's and still enjoying listening to it here in Belize on the
radio stations. Will have the opportunity one day to see your live
performance in the US. Wishing you all continued success.
Elizabeth
Name: Comments: Its so nice to know that the Manhattans are still going strong.........alg
Name: Kimberly Conaway Comments:
I saw your performance last night at the SC
State Gala. It was outstanding as usual. Thanks for sharing information
regarding your website. Nice way to follow your appearances. Take care.
Name: Mattie Bozeman Comments: 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!!!
Name: Ardessa Stewart Email: minttwobe@yahoo.com Date: February 17, 2007 Time: 8:22pm Comments: I feel in love all over again when I stumbled across this website.
Name: Cynthia Weatherspoon Comments: My uncle invited me along with my friend to see the
Manhattans in Dayton,OH when his group sponsored the group here and I was on
cloud 700. You were outstanding and I met a very special friend and you know who
you are!!! I hope you come my way again soon and I wish you all the success.NO
ONE CAN DUPLICATE THE REAL THING!!!!!!! You were such a blessing after I
suffered my stroke....THANK YOU
Name: Stacey May Comments:
keep up the good work Troy you guy are great......
Love your cousin Stacey May...
Stay in touch
Divababy220@aol.com
Name: Patricia Connelly-Gary Comments: 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 Comments:
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: Comments:
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
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