The Manhattan Transfer Boy From New York City

The Boy From New York City (Remastered) is performed by The Manhattan Transfer with lead vocals by Janet Siegel. From their sixth studio album Mecca for Moderns, the single is the vocal group’s first top 10 hit, reaching #7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in August 1981. The song also won the group the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals. The Manhattan Transfer appeared on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand in 1981. The Manhattan Transfer is Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Alan Paul, and Janis Siegel. Additional Musicians are David Foster - acoustic piano, Dean Parks, Jay Graydon - guitar, Abe Laboriel - bass guitar, Mike Baird - drums, Don Roberts – saxophone, and Jerry Hey - trumpet.