The Zoo Blues (Asa) MANHATTAN TRANSFER

It's as fast as a rocket ship Strange as a zoo See the common man dare (Dare for the man) If you care to Come on down to your local store now Can't you hear the voices Buy one, buy two More fun

The Zoo Blues Manhattan Transfer

I'll turn you on I'll turn you on To turn you on with To turn you on quickTell me, what, what's the trip To turn you on quick Tell me, what, what's the trip To turn you on with Tell me, what, what's the

Blues For Pablo MANHATTAN TRANSFER

water came a brother driven mad Puttin' forth a heathen horde on his people To blacken human spirit'll make the devil glad -- glad Things like that will make the devil glad Make the devil so glad

Blee Blop Blues MANHATTAN TRANSFER

y'nuts - stone nuts It's drivin' you crazy One more drip an' you'll scream No stuff, you can look him An' tell he has enough Whoa-oh, lemme tell y'really It's rough Talkin' 'bout them blee blop blues

The Blues Are Brewin' Manhattan Transfer

When the moon's kinda dreamy Starry eyed and dreamy And nights are luscious and long If you're kinda lonely Then nothin' but the blues are brewin' The blues are brewin' When the wind through the window

(The Word Of) Confirmation MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Music by Charlie Parker Lyrics by Eddie Jefferson I'm here to just confirm what I've been really always sayin' About modern jazz It's the savior of the nation And I'll believe it if you do too

Shaker Song MANHATTAN TRANSFER

(Oh it's a ) Blast the radio. The hits just come and go. Block out what he knows that he has blown (That he has blown) The night hangs its head As the fool crawls into bed.

Shaker Song (Live Version) Manhattan Transfer

The fool screams, 'no more!' He grabs his shirt and hits the door What she needs from him he ignores. It's a bore. Oh it's a bore. Oh it's a bore. Oh it's a bore. (Oh it's a ...)Blast the radio.

Tuxedo Junction MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Erskine Hawkins Boop bop, Boop Bop Boop bop, Boop Bop Boop bop, Boop Bop Boop bop, Boop Bop Way down South, in Birmingham I mean South, in Alabam' There's a place Where people go to dance the

Sing A Study In Brown MANHATTAN TRANSFER

painting will come alive Bathed in blues 'n full of drama An' all the swing they needed so they'd survive I'll add some tans an' yellow ocher Such soul!

Tubby The Tuba Meets A Jazz Band MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Curious about the wide world, Tubby takes his melody in his suitcase and travels to the big city where he meets a jazz band.

Offbeat Of Avenues MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Artist: The Manhattan Transfer Song: The Offbeat of Avenues Album: The Offbeat of Avenues THE OFFBEAT OF AVENUES (lyrics by Cheryl Bentyne and Don Freeman) Big blues in the city, trailin' the

Sassy MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Artist: The Manhattan Transfer Song: Sassy Album: The Offbeat of Avenues SASSY (lyrics by Janis Siegel and Cheryl Bentyne) Dig! Y'really wanna flip your lid?

Stomp Of King Porter MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Take a look at that wigglin' See the cutie in the corner She's losin' her blues by stompin' outta her shoes The folks are hoopin' n' hoppin' Dig how all the fingers're poppin' Over there's a wild

The Offbeat of Avenues Manhattan Transfer

Big blues in the city, trailin' the main stroll (a kitty) Cup o' joe, get witty.

You Can Depend On Me MANHATTAN TRANSFER

(By Earl Hines, Charles Carpenter & Louis Dunlap) Though you say we're through I'll always love you You know you can depend on me If you need a friend, I'm yours until the end You know you can

Birdland MANHATTAN TRANSFER

5,000 light years from Birdland But I'm still preachin' the rhythm Long-gone, uptight years from Birdland An' I'm still teachin' it with 'em Years from the land of the Bird An' I am still feelin

The Manhattan Transfer Java Jive

I love coffee, I love tea I love the Java Jive and it loves me Coffee and tea and the java and me A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup (Boy!) I love java, sweet and hot Whoops Mr.

Manhattan Martian Babylon Zoo

Monday mornin' as I lie awake A Starman fell from outer space Evil watchin me, was it all a dream Hello Boy, you're going insane One day we will tolarate the pain I'll be here to entertain There go all

Tubby The Tuba At The Circus MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Tubby joins the circus but ends up as a water carrier for the elephants. He really wants to become a star under the big top bu walking the tightrope. However, Tubby takes an embarrassing fall.

Poinciana (The Song Of The Tree) Manhattan Transfer

Poinciana, your branches speak to me of love Pale moon is casting shadows from abovePoinciana, somehow I feel the jungle heat Within me, there grows a rhythmic, savage beat.Love is everywhere, its magic

Hear The Voices (Bahia De Todas As Contas) MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Music by Gilberto Gil Lyrics by Tracy Mann Come join the circle and witness the magic Hear the voices Believe and imagine Hear the voices Come join the circle and feel the unspoken Hear the

Notes From The Underground (Antes Que Seja Tarde) MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Music by Ivan Lins & Vitor Martins Lyrics by Brock Walsh Beneath the marbled halls of Pretoria There's the faintest sound rising from the underground Behind the prison walls poets fantasize Voices

Choo Choo Ch' Boogie Manhattan Transfer

I'm headin' for the station with a pack on my back I'm tired of transportation in the back of a hack I love to hear the rhythm of the clickety clack And hear the lonesome whistle See the smoke from the

Along Comes Mary MANHATTAN TRANSFER

was sure out to lunch Now my empty cup tastes as sweet as the punch When vague desire is the fire in the eyes of chicks whose sickness is in the games they play- And when the masquerade is played

The Duke Of Dubuque (Live Version) Manhattan Transfer

Well I'm known near and far as the cousin to the czar I'm the Duke, Duke of Dubuque It's well understood that my credit is no good (no good, no good) I'm the Duke of Dubuque And if you don't believe me

The Duke Of Dubuque MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Well I'm known near and far as the cousin to the czar I'm the Duke, Duke of Dubuque It's well understood that my credit is no good (no good, no good) I'm the Duke of Dubuque And if you don't

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Manhattan Transfer

Angels Hear the angels sing It came upon the midnight clear That glorious song of old From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold Peace on the earth goodwill to men From heaven's

It Came Upon The Midnight Clear MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Hamilton Sears Angels Hear the angels sing -- It came upon the midnight clear That glorious song of old (song of old) From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold Peace

Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season (Medley) Manhattan Transfer

Happy Holiday Happy Holiday While the merry bells keep ringing May your every wish come true Happy Holiday Happy Holiday May the calendar keep bringing Happy Holidays to you It's the holiday

Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season Manhattan Transfer

Happy Holiday Happy Holiday While the merry bells keep ringing May your every wish come true Happy Holiday Happy Holiday May the calendar keep bringing Happy Holidays to you It's the holiday season

Spice Of Life Manhattan Transfer

Down on the corner there's a reasonto smile When those evenin' shadowsfall Some kinda feelin' that it'shard to deny Once the neon lightsstart to call People out there searchin'for action Daytime distraction

Metropolis (Arlequim Desconhecido) Manhattan Transfer

the wheel you come alive And down into its heart you motor Atop the rise - Metropolis Defender of the high and mighty At every turn the homeless wait Reminding you of all that might beHurry now, there

Metropolis (Arlequim Deconhecido) MANHATTAN TRANSFER

The day begins Metropolis lies sleeping like a drunken soldier Behind the wheel you come alive And down into its heart you motor Atop the rise - Metropolis Defender of the high and mighty At

Blue Serenade MANHATTAN TRANSFER

you find a fascinatin' rhythm in the rain At every stop, you hear the clippin' and the clop You take a beat, you find a fascinatin' rhythm in your feet It's so complete and you know nothin' can

Mystery MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Turnin' back the hands of time Holdin' on to misty memories Chasin' shadows thru the night Tryin' to find that happy ending Reaching out for another chance at heaven We can still find the way if

Operator Manhattan Transfer

Operator Give me information Information Give me long distance Long distance Give me heaven One, Two, three Operator Information Give me Jesus on the line Operator Information I'd like to speak

This Independence MANHATTAN TRANSFER

(Marc Jordon/John Capek) The light is bending early Around the prodigal The gunner whispers gently His shadow on the wall The crowd is bursting from me A single animal It finds its freedom early

Skyliner MANHATTAN TRANSFER

of the past we'll keep 'em in the past (Higher Higher Ever Higher) Skyliner Skyliner flying so freely We seem to really touch heaven Sunbeams all dance on your wings where the light falls And

10 Minutes Till The Savages Come MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Artist: The Manhattan Transfer Song: 10 Minutes Till the Savages Come Album: The Off Beat of Avenues 10 MINUTES TILL THE SAVAGES COME (lyrics by Brock Walsh) Spiked heels and porkpie hat-- Have

Twilight Tone MANHATTAN TRANSFER

When I hear this melody This strange illusion takes over me Through a tunnel of the mind Perhaps a present or future time oh, oh Out of nowhere comes this sound This melody that keeps spinning '

Twilight Zone Manhattan Transfer

'round Pyramidal locomotion From a mystic unknown zoneHearin' the twilight Hearin' the twilight toneUnpretentious girl from Memphis Saw the future through her third eye People came with skepticism Picking

Good King Wenceslas Manhattan Transfer

Good King Wenceslas looked out On the feast of Stephen When the snow lay round about Deep and crisp and even Brightly shone the moon that night Though the frost was cruel When a poor man came in sight

Down South Camp Meetin' Manhattan Transfer

Saints and sinners, come one, come all (Have a little revival) Losers, winners, answer my call "Cause right now the tent's up (Really it is) The word's out - (Truly, it is) An' has been since the dawn

The Thought Of Loving You MANHATTAN TRANSFER

The thought of loving you The way I'm longing to A thousand hopeful dreams I have Are finally coming true I used to put you on a pedestal Where you became untouchable But now we touch and now so

Clouds Manhattan Transfer

See the white and fluffy clouds Adore the sun As he shines his light On each and every one Still, those clouds can hide his light Till the day becomes like night So my light heart would darken too If I

The Further Adventures Of Tubby The Tuba MANHATTAN TRANSFER

Tubby misbehaves at rehearsal, and the conductor tells him to leave. Defiant, Tubby joins a marching band. It's fun at first, but all the marching finally wears him out.

Goodbye Love Manhattan Transfer

The shadows climb the wall The door is closing, now on to something moreAnd goodbye love A whisper down the hall The wind that's all You still don't callMaybe I'll drink too much Try not to think too much

Smackwater Jack Manhattan Transfer

Now, Smackwater Jack, He bought a shotgun 'Cause he was in the mood For a little confrontation. He just a-let it all hang loose; He didn't think about the noose.

In The Dark MANHATTAN TRANSFER

(Green) In the dark It's just you and I Not a song, there's not one sigh Just the beat of my poor heart Lord, in the dark Now in the dark, in the dark I get such a thrill when he presses his