Song Info:
"Shining Star" by The Manhattans was released on July 31, 1980. The song was included in their tenth studio album, also titled "Shining Star," and became one of the group's most successful hits, reaching the top of the Billboard R&B chart and peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was written by the group's lead singer, Gerald Alston, and producer Teddy Randazzo.
Artist Bio:
The Manhattans are an American R&B vocal group formed in 1962 in Jersey City, New Jersey. The original members were George "Smitty" Smith, Edward "Sonny" Bivins, Winfred "Blue" Lovett, Kenny "Wally" Kelley, and Richard "Ricky" Taylor. Over the years, the group went through several lineup changes, with Gerald Alston joining as the lead singer in 1970. The Manhattans achieved commercial success in the 1970s and 1980s with hits like "Kiss and Say Goodbye" and "Shining Star." Known for their smooth harmonies and romantic ballads, The Manhattans have left a lasting impact on the R&B music scene.
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