The Manhattan Transfer • Operator [1980]

Operator by William Spivery

Members:
Tim Hauser
Alan Paul
Janis Siegel
Cheryl Bentyne

Producer:
Ken Ehrlich

Director:
Dick Carter

Audio:
Jim Mancini

Music Director:
Yaran Gershovsky

Band:
Alex Blake
Wayne Johnson
Don Roberts
Kenwood Dennard

[betheva]

Forget sometimes how fabulous these guys were.

[mesolithicman]

That lady had serious gospel singing chops. Just perfect.

[karenshear]

This is a blessed blast from the past! I loved it then in my twenties and I appreciate it even more now, in 2023!

[stewrosster]

Absolute passion for the music. I am a headbanger, Janis Seagel is one of my favourite singers!!!

[a.p.]

Its amazing how a song will stick with you. Its been about 40 years and I remembered most of it right off.

[tuffm]

I was 15yo when I first heard this group love all there music

[paull.rogers]

I grew up in a very religious family. This was the only group and only song we were  allowed to play when I was a kid. And I loved it. And we snuck in other songs from The Manhattan Transfer when my folks were out.  R.I.P. Tim Hauser. Thanks for the music and The Manhattan Transfer!

[tumpytumpy]

in 1980 I was an Operator. Love Manhattan Transfer.

[leroycharliefour]

My mom would dance me around as a baby to this song. Still Jam out to it

[songbird]

They make it look so easy. I am singing this this Sunday, and brother, it definitely AIN'T!! Incredible talent!

[bluestarheaven]

The first time I have heard this great tune, I was still high school student. And 50 years after, Janis Siegel is an everlasting idol for me.

[j.haywire]

Absolutely standing ovation deserved for this song. You guys ROCk in 2024! Love you all.

[paulroberts]

Always visually extravagant, always professional, always put everything they have into a performance and that is why they are consistently wonderful. 

[maryannerundle]

Feeling down well embrace these words, , 2024 still my favorite

[davidparks]

I saw them in 1979 in KC with my girlfriend at the time.what a show. Thanks guys 😀

[seagrif]

Wow! This is even BETTER than the version on the albums!

[MrMegaFredZeppelin]

R.I.P. Tim Hauser, founder and singer of The Manhattan Transfer. ROCK

[doitee]

know you are up there seeing everything from all sides. Thanks for everything man....what a fabulous group.

[ezraepizon]

Amazing 44 years ago.... I loved it and now I am old.... What pros!

[johnputt]

MY TWIN BOYS WERE INFANTS WHEN OPERATOR CAME OUT. I WOULD HOLD THEM AND DANCE AROUND IN FRONT OF THE STEREO SPEAKERS. PROBABLY CAN'T DO THAT NOW. THEY'RE SIX FEET TALL. I JUST PLAYED THE TRANSFERS THIS WEEK ON AN OLD CASSETTE.. IT STILL SOUNDS GREAT!