This mix is not for the faint of heart, so all you groovy geezers take it easy with this one, and let the Daptone crew guide you through a soulful journey of some of our favorite party starters, and late night movers.
Get ready, cause we're gonna swing folks. There's a Happening going down in Bushwick, and we here at Daptone Records would like to share it with you. You don't have to be hip, but… more »
Ten beloved recordings from the Manhattans’ CBS era. The dazzling choices include a shining version of Timi Yuro’s ’60s hit “Hurt,” which they rejuvenate with the addendum of a killer fade. Two underrated bawlers, “Wish That You Were Mine” and “Am I Losing You,” are as gripping as their mega hits: “Shining Star” and “Kiss and Say Goodbye.” These are coveted male group sounds by one of the urban genre’s most durable and liked vocal groups. – Andrew Hamilton