The Manhattan Transfer - Birdland (Official Audio)

Track taken from the album Extensions (1979)

The Manhattan Transfer have achieved an incomparable career of pop and jazz hits, a legacy that defines the group as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The legendary quartet has won 10 Grammy® Awards out of 20 nominations and has been inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

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[davidturner]

I was doing field work in the Nevada desert for the summer of 1984, and this was the tune I played the most on my Sony Walkman. It made the miles just fly by, and was a big part of one of my favorite summer experiences.

[byronpost]

Believe it or not, the first time that I heard this song was on Soul Train, of all places. I was hooked after that despite all the rap music that was coming out at the time.

[ztoob]

Tighter harmonies you'll never hear. As good as it gets.

[erickinfantas]

The awesome Manhattan Transfer! And the great Jeff Porcaro on drums! No wonder this grooves so hard.

[johnnywomack]

I grew up on rock and Motown, I bought this album when I was 19. I don't know WHY I bought it, but when I put it on the turntable it blew my mind. Now that I'm in my 60's it STILL blows my mind. This album is sheer perfection.

[davidhinkson]

I remember Manhattan Transfer doing an ad for Akai stereo using a version of this song. I recall they used to win Grammy awards for jazz all the time, and while I couldn't relate to them as a child, I've grown to appreciate them over the years. Birdland is one of my favorite songs and this lyric version is outstanding!

[Autista]

The vocal harmony is just the best to listen to.

[chuyhighman]

I'm SO Glad I Got This Song, ...I Also GOT Weather Report !!!

[AndieZU]

This Album was big when
I was a starting High School in 1981. Played it incessantly. Who knew it would take on a whole new meaning to an even much larger audience 30 minutes of that location - Final Tour Kickoff - South Florida State College- Highlands County. Twighlight Zone 2023

[sterriedaanie]

That final minute is totally exhilarating.😊

[Quartermaster]

Very Best of Manhattan Transfer - I wore out that cassette (this song especially) during my Army years, ‘86-‘89!

[johnlarson]

Bird heard it, band played it! ❤️❤️❤️

[roysanders]

I watched them perform this on a 1979 "American Bandstand" episode

[sofiacrespo]

Love this. I was about 10 years old living in Manhattan listening to this. So much fun.

[proudsenior]

Makes me feel like I'm a teenager again. Thank you Manhattan Transfer!

[briandubois-gilbert]

A smash vocal tribute to fusion jazz super band Weather Report’s masterpiece—Birdland. Awesome!

[tovenrvik]

This song is so great, Bird is Charlie Parker‼️🎯👍JazzyT.

[yellowfeather]

I remember seeing this group on Jerry Lewis Telethon one year and I fell in love! The harmonies; the timing; the arrangement is excellent!! This was a very nice nod to Wheather Report, I simply love it!

[robertwarren]

Takes me back, just to the perfect place, my heart and soul. Thank You M.H.T I will be hummin and bopping down memory lane, Godspeed

[RobertWolfe]

i first hezrd thix song in a video where weather report performed it live and then when they did it live with tmt several years ago. it rocked then, too!!!!