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The Manhattan Transfer

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The Resume

    (1969- )
    Born in New York City, New York
    Current lineup (1972-present):
    Tim Hauser
    Janis Siegel
    Cheryl Bentyne (replaced Laurel Masse in 1978)
    Alan Paul
    Hit singles include ‘Operator’ (1975), ‘Chanson D’Amour’ (1977), ‘Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone’ (1980), ‘Boy From New York City’ (1981), ‘Route 66’ (1982), ‘Mystery’ (1983) and ‘Too Busy Thinking About My Baby’ (with Phil Collins, 1995)
    Vocal Group Hall of Fame (1998)

Why they might be annoying:

    The original group was a cutesy act that spoofed hippies (1969-71).
    When the group returned in 1972, Tim Hauser was the only original member.
    Their first big hit, ‘Operator,’ is about making a long distance call to Jesus.
    They are extremely chipper.
    Their popularity peaked in the early 80s.
    They made a children’s album called ‘The Manhattan Transfer Meets Tubby the Tuba’ (1994).

Why they might not be annoying:

    They are known for skillfully blending jazz with pop.
    They named themselves after the 20s novel ‘Manhattan Transfer’ by John Dos Passos.
    They revived interest in jazz and bebop.
    Tim Hauser met Janis Siegel and Laurie Masse while driving his cab.
    Laurel Masse was forced to quit the group when she got in a car accident (1977).
    Their disco hit 'Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone' was inspired by the 60s TV show of the same name.
    They were the first group to win Grammys in the pop and jazz categories in the same year (1982).

Credit: Georgina


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 11 Votes: 9.09% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 20 Votes: 65.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 8.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 26 Votes: 34.62% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 23.81% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 52 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 67 Votes: 50.75% Annoying