Released August 19, 1976 Release date 19 August 1976 | Recorded 1975 Genre Vocal jazz | |
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Similar The Manhattan Transfer, Pastiche, Vibrate, The Offbeat of Avenues, Boy from New York City and | ||
Don t let go manhattan transfer
Coming Out is the third album by The Manhattan Transfer, released August 19, 1976 on Atlantic Records.
Contents
On the advice of their manager Aaron Russo, the group downplayed the "nostalgic" tenor of their previous breakthrough album in favor of more contemporary songs. However, the throwback single "Chanson d'Amour" became a breakout single in Europe, and hit the No. 1 spot in the United Kingdom for three weeks (as well as charting elsewhere in Europe).
The song "Zindy Lou" featured Ringo Starr and Jim Keltner on drums, Dr. John on piano and Doug Thorngren provided additional percussion. The song "Poinciana (The Song Of The Tree)" featured a Michael Brecker solo.
Charts
Coming Out debuted on Billboard's Top Pop Album chart on September 18, 1976 and peaked at No. 48.
LP side 1
- "Don't Let Go" (Jesse Stone) - 2:45
- "Zindy Lou" (Johnny Moore, Eddie Smith) – 2:50
- "Chanson D'Amour" (Wayne Shanklin) – 2:55
- "Helpless" (Holland-Dozier-Holland) – 3:07
- "Scotch and Soda" (Dave Guard) – 2:59
- "The Speak Up Mambo (Cuentame)" (Al Castellanos) – 3:05
LP side 2
- "Poinciana (The Song Of The Tree)" (Nat Simon, Buddy Bernier) – 4:11
- "S.O.S." (Ron Roker, Gerry Shury, Phil Swern) - 3:10
- "Popsicle Toes" (Michael Franks) – 4:16
- "It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference" (Todd Rundgren) – 3:30
- "The Thought of Loving You" (David White) – 2:56
The album was re-released on CD in March 1993.
Songs
1Don't Let Go2:45
2Zindy Lou2:51
3Chanson D'Amour2:54