THE MANHATTANS were originally: Winfred "Blue" Lovett, Richard Taylor, Kenny Kelley, George "Smitty" Smith and Sonny Bivins. The quintet reportedly took it's name not from the big city across the water from New Jersey, but from the cocktail known as the Manhattan featuring whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. Still, the name suggested class, something the Manhattans have epitomized throughout their long career.
Between 1970 and 1973 they recorded for Starday/King Records , and by 1973 they were signed to industry behemoth Columbia where their career finally took off.
After 10 years of lower charting singles, the 1976 hit "Kiss and Say Goodbye" was the group's biggest hit to date and led to a performance at Jimmy carter's 1977 inaugural. In 1980 they won a Grammy for Shining Star written and produced by Leo Graham. In the mid 1980's female singer Regina Belle was briefly added to the lineup, singing on the Bobby Womack-produced single, "Where Did We Go Wrong" (a duet with Gerald Alston). She also contributed to The Manhattans 1986 Columbia Records album, "Back To Basics" before signing as a solo artist.
Two versions of The Manhattans have soldiered on to today. One lead by original member Sonny Bivins, and another created after a long hiatus, when founding member Blue Lovett began working with former lead Gerald Alston for a late career touring resurgence. Alston also appeared on Wu-Tang Clan's song "Stick Me For My Riches" in 2007.
In 2013, "Original" member Edward "Sonny" Bivins group features "Sonny" Bivins, Lee Williams, Charles Hardy, Harsey Hemphill and Alvin Pazant. In 2013, The Manhattans CD single "Just For Tonite" was released by Westwood Music Group. Currently, the group is recording material for a 2014 release. The Manhattans is a Registered U.S. Trademark owned by Manhattan Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
I'll Never Find Another
The Manhattans Lyrics
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I'll never find another
Find another like you
To make all my dreams come true
Now I'm so blue
I'll never find another
To make all my dreams come true
What should I do
Sitting here looking at your picture
At a smile time can't erase
And like reflections in a mirror, I see you
Holdin' hands with a guy of a different face, yeah
Oh, since you've been gone I've been trembling
Of the need to hold you close
But I've been caught in a syndrome of pride
Oh, baby, from love you just can't hide, no
I'll never find another
Find another like you
To make all my dreams come true
Now I'm so blue
I'll never find another
Find another like you
To make all my dreams come true
What should I do
Sitting reminiscing, lost in thoughts of yesterday
Don't wanna face reality because you're not here with me
Lost in the past, don't think I'll last
Without your love, without your love, yeah
Oh, since you've been gone, I've been trembling
Of the need to hold you close
But I've been caught in the syndrome of pride
Oh, baby, from love you just can't hide, no
I'll never find another
Find another like you
To make all my dreams come true
What should I do
Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba
I'll never find another
Find another like you
To make all my dreams come true
Now I'm so blue
I'll never find another
Find another like you
To make all my dreams come true
What should I do
The lyrics of The Manhattans' song, "I'll Never Find Another," is about heartbreak and reminiscing that perfect love that one has lost. The song begins conveying the message that finding someone else like the person they have lost is impossible. The individuals' dreams can only come true with the one they loved so much, and in their absence, the pain and sadness are unbearable. The lyrics detail that the individual is alone with their thoughts and memories, not wanting to face the bitter reality that everything has changed; the world feels different without them.
The verses convey the feelings of helplessness and the fact that the individual is still in love with the person who has gone away. They miss the physical connection of holding the loved one tight as they reminisce and think about the past. The lyrics describe a vivid image in the individual's mind, looking at pictures of their perfect (ex) lover who they can't erase from their thoughts. They keep holding on to the memories of their love, trying hard to forget the present.
The chorus repeats the message and emotional state of the individual. They are engulfed in sadness, feeling lost in the present without their love by their side. The sorrowful melody of the song and the soulful tone produced by The Manhattans emphasize the feelings of the individual and how much they miss their perfect lover.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never find another
I believe that I will never discover someone else as great as you.
Find another like you
Discover someone who is just as unique, loving and kind as yourself.
To make all my dreams come true
Realize all of my ambitions and aspirations and give me happiness.
Now I'm so blue
I feel lonely, sad and broken-hearted now that you're gone.
What should I do
I am unsure about what actions to take because of the emptiness you've left me with.
Sitting here looking at your picture
Reflecting on the good times we had together and how I miss you.
At a smile time can't erase
I can't seem to forget that precious moment when you smiled at me.
And like reflections in a mirror, I see you
I keep seeing your image in things and places that remind me of you.
Holdin' hands with a guy of a different face, yeah
Seeing you with someone else is overwhelming and heartbreaking.
Sitting reminiscing, lost in thoughts of yesterday
Thinking deeply and longingly about the past and our time together.
Don't wanna face reality because you're not here with me
I am avoiding the sad truth that you are no longer here with me.
Lost in the past, don't think I'll last
I feel stuck in the past and I am not sure I can move on without you.
Without your love, without your love, yeah
I am lost and unsure of what life would be like without your kind, loving presence.
Oh, since you've been gone I've been trembling
I have been feeling anxious, vulnerable and fearful since you left.
Of the need to hold you close
I am overcome with the strong desire to hold you tightly.
But I've been caught in the syndrome of pride
My ego and pride have prevented me from reaching out to you and reconciling our relationship.
Oh, baby, from love you just can't hide, no
Love is such a powerful emotion and no matter what, you can't hide or ignore it.
Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba
Melodic repetition of sounds to emphasize the emotionality of the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEO GRAHAM, PAUL RICHMOND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
D. TlERRA AYERS
THE MANHATTANS ALWAYS PRODUCED LOVE SONGS FOR MANY
YEARS AND DECADES THAT ALSO DELIVERS
A BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE
HERE AND I LOVE
THE TITLE W/SUCH GREAT HARMONY
TO ENTERTAIN ALL THEIR MUSIC CONNOISSEURS WORLDWIDE WITH
THEIR AMAZING GOD-GIVEN LEGACY SO GENEROUSLY,
DOMONIQUE T. AYERS
"THE MANHATTANS" ARE TRULY VERY CLASSY SOPHISTICATED GENTS
AND SO EXTREMELY TALENTED SINGING SOME OF THEIR GREATEST LOVE
SONGS OF ALL TIME HIGH IN HISTORY AND I ENJOY THEIR GREAT
ENTERTAINMENT & I MISSED SEEING THEM &
THEIR SOLD OUT SHOWS
WHENEVER THEY CAME
TO TOWN TO
THE MOTORCITY'S FINEST
DETROIT'S OWN AT "HENRY'S COCKTAIL LOUNGE"
"THE MANHATTAN'S,
THE WHISPERS, BABYFACE, AFTER 7,
THE ORIGINALS, THE SPINNERS, THE JACKSONS,
THE TEMPTATIONS, SMOKEY R. JUST 2 NAME A FEW
Domonique Ayers
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SONG MASTERPIECE FROM
THOSE AMAZING MANHATTANS
AND LOVE THE MUSIC WITH SUCH
GREAT MELLOW BEATS,
NOW MUST SAY THOSE LYRICS HAS
ME MESMERIZED AND I TRULY
REGRET I NEVER GOT TO SEE YOUR
YOUR PERFORMANCE AT HENRY'S
COCKTAIL LOUNGE BUT AT THE SAME TIME THIS SONG WELL DO
JUST FINE, BECAUSE I'M YOU KNOW
BY NOW I HAVE A VERY JEALOUS MAN
LESLEY ANGEL LOVE
THE MANHATTANS WERE SO GENUINE AND UNFORGETTABLE WITH OUTSTANDING
SHOWMANSHIP IN ALL THEIR PERFORMANCES WITH GREAT REVIEWS EVERY TIME THEY CAME
TO TOWN TO DISPLAY THEIR GREAT
FORM ART EXZIBIT, FOR QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT WITH ALL THEIR BEAUTIFUL LOVE SONGS
OF UNFORGETTABLE (BALLARD'S) AND THAT COULD CAPTURE ANY
ANY WOMAN'S HEART AND SOUL, YES, DUE TO ALL THEIR MANY
GOD-GIVEN TALENTED ABILITIES
THEY WERE PHENOMENAL IN A CLASS ACT OF THEIR OWN GIFTS OF TREASURE,
BUT NEVER OUT OF DESPERATE MEASURES,
WITH ALL THEIR ECCENTRIC QUALITY PRODUCERS & MUSICIANS
YES THEY WERE SOME VERY CLASSY SOPHISTICATED GENTS
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WORK OF ART THAT'S MOST
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CONTINUE TO CHERISH AND
KEEP IT MY MEMORY FOREVER
AND THIS LOVE SONG ALSO BARES
REPEATING, ALSO DUE TO THEIR
ORIGINALITY SOMETHING I'VE
ALWAYS ADMIRED FROM
THE OLD SCHOOL WHEN GROWN
FOLKS MUSIC WAS MADE TO PERFECTION WITH POWERFUL
LYRICS THAT SPOKE THE TRUTH WITH CONVICTION ABOUT
GENUINE LOVE MEN HAD FOR
THEIR WOMEN EXCLUSIVELY.
Donnie Brown
WOW my soon to be wife came to me with this song. I remember when I used to play this over and over again, hoping for my soulmate to come. She has arrived. I love you Sheryl!! 💯
Christopher Campbell
would say the same but my wife to be is caral
Michael Norris
This is one of the ultimate romantic love songs that included great back ground singing, great singing, wonderful lyrics, trueness of the message of pain of loss.
This song also has great acoustics, and is timeless in the search for lost loves of yesteryear.
Kelly Smith
Such texture and depth. Today’s music can’t touch it…
mrgoodtime10001
This is a group that time can't erase, they will always be a lot of people favorite group.
Sam Hern
These guys could turn lyrics into magic.
Alana Wilson
This song is the kind of song that can make you float away to that special place on any day it's Magic
Alicio Martinho
Simplesmente,um dos mais memoráveis grupos de soul de todos os tempos!
Randolph Clark
ONE OF MY ALL TIME CLASSICS🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯👏👏👏😎😎😎😎
leniebabe44
One of those songs you can't get enough of!!