I was 12 years old when I saw this on the Two Ronnies in 1978. I was just about to enter puberty. Seeing Laurel sing and perform this had a profound effect on me that saturday night when this came on! 30 years later as a man and watching it again I can see why her MOVEMENT stirred all sorts of new and unfamiliar feelings in that 12 year old Boy! True class, grace and talent. Simply not enough of this around anymore! I hope she is well wherever she is now.
I remember seeing this on The Two Ronnies Show, Saturday night in 1978. I also heard it every morning on the Terry Wogan Radio show, as I was eating my Weetabix and getting ready for school. Needless to say this song got into my head. I will never forget this performance.
a way to describe this song in a way .... a warm moonlit night sat in a cool bar with a 77 trans am black parked outside in back listening to Manhattan transfer back when this song was written with a loved one a great end to the night walking on a moonlit beach next to a fire n some fine wine simply perfect way to end the night I say xx 👍👍👍😉
Beautiful, graceful, romantic. Just what is needed in these days of meaningless so called love songs. Laurel Masse is gorgeous, sweet voice, I could play this for ever. Thanks for posting.
A beautiful song from a more beautiful time. This woman is making love to her audience.... Confident beyond words.i watched her as a child performing this back in the 70,s and felt moved even then,maybe my hormones got triggered that day, who knows Smile
Beguiling interpretation from a beautiful songbird, inside and out...Laurel is just as lovely today, by the way...saw her this past Christmas season in concert in NYC...delightful and such a smart lady, too! Bless her radiant spirit, always!
just watching this beautiful video n listening to Manhattan transfer makes me want to be back in 1978 such a beautiful time with a cool ride a 1977 trans am in gold n 6.6 litre
I heard this on the radio today and it took me right back to the 70's. Great song/singer/group. I say this all the time : we didn't realize how good it was at the time, and then it's gone. I am on a mission now to get their greatest hits and listen all over again.
My dad had the Pastiche album and I loved this song when I was 5. Haven't heard it in so long though, thanks for posting. Laurel is probably the most desireable woman that ever lived.
@myroseaccount I am not surprised that you had the hots for the female vocalist of Manhattan Transfer when you were twelve years of age, back in '78. She was a VERY attractive/fanciable young woman ...... and, what is more, she had a lovely voice as well, so she did. "Walk In Love" was - and indeed still is - a great single. It reached the lower echelons of The Top 20 in the early part of 1978 (if memory serves) but it deserved to be a MUCH bigger hit that it actually was.
This song, this video, this arrangement, this presentation is strangely alluring. I've enjoyed hearing this song many times before by others and they were all good but this one is good, excellent, in a special way. I guess that's creativity.
Laurel was a fantastic talent--------it's both a shame & a blessing that she & MT went their own ways back in late '78. -------------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o
Laurel Masse' preceded Cheryl Bentyne in MT and only dropped out because of a terrible auto accident that nearly killed her and required a long rehab. Wow--besides a beautiful voice she does a pretty good hula dance too!
wud love to time travel back to the late 1970s let's think we had Saturday night fever n grease n the bee gees n Tony manero n the famous disco 2001 oddssey in Brooklyn n the cool evel knievel oh boy a perfect time xx
beautiful dancing, I wonder if she studied Hula dancing, looks so very close.......what a voice, leaves me speechless....Wow...this group always sang beautifully, thank you for posting this......doug
massively different world mate... not just different people... technology, communications, media, music industry, end of cold war, etc... BTw. I have this track on an old John Klemmer LP (sax) from 1978 called Arabesque. I did not realise it was even the same tune as the way its played is not quite like this... he was the original composer btw...
I loved Man-Tran's version of "Tuxedo Junction" but when this came out, it blew me away. In fact, the whole album this comes from "Pastiche," is full of similar gems, some in "40's style," but others, were more, for the time, contemporary efforts.. The album was "unavailable," for years, but can be found on C.D. or downloaded, these days..well worth a look!
This is how love sound,s. I remember long ago feeling like this, what on earth happen,s ? It never repeat,s you just keep chasing that feeling. I close my eyes listening to this then open my eyes at the end and realise I was dreaming about how I used to feel, sad is,nt it. I know it will never come back, impossible to replace that feeling of love but not knowing you are in love. What a unhappy mess, bugger me, lonely is a man without love, (englebert).
Why can't pop singers these days sing like this, I can't stand all the screaming and over enthusiastic embellishments that the brainwashed masses seem to think is clever. Bring back natural singing voices like Laurel Masse. Please!
So true - the best singers give more to a song by seeming to give very little. And when it's done right - as with Laurel - a subtle performance makes a great song even greater.
@myasmate Iknow what you mean - I felt like she was singing to ME - and I am sure many other listeners had the same experience. The sign of a truly magical performance.
I was 12 years old when I saw this on the Two Ronnies in 1978. I was just about to enter puberty. Seeing Laurel sing and perform this had a profound effect on me that saturday night when this came on! 30 years later as a man and watching it again I can see why her MOVEMENT stirred all sorts of new and unfamiliar feelings in that 12 year old Boy! True class, grace and talent. Simply not enough of this around anymore! I hope she is well wherever she is now.
Exactly my memory too! How many lads remember that Two Ronnies evening because of Lauren?!
Beautiful woman, beautiful voice. A very happy late 70s memory.
I remember seeing this on The Two Ronnies Show, Saturday night in 1978. I also heard it every morning on the Terry Wogan Radio show, as I was eating my Weetabix and getting ready for school. Needless to say this song got into my head. I will never forget this performance.
a way to describe this song in a way .... a warm moonlit night sat in a cool bar with a 77 trans am black parked outside in back listening to Manhattan transfer back when this song was written with a loved one a great end to the night walking on a moonlit beach next to a fire n some fine wine simply perfect way to end the night I say xx 👍👍👍😉
Beautiful, graceful, romantic. Just what is needed in these days of meaningless so called love songs. Laurel Masse is gorgeous, sweet voice, I could play this for ever.
Thanks for posting.
A beautiful song from a more beautiful time.
This woman is making love to her audience.... Confident beyond words.i watched her as a child performing this back in the 70,s and felt moved even then,maybe my hormones got triggered that day, who knows
Smile
Darren i completely understand .loved this woman and this song since I witnessed both
This is absolutely beautiful, Laurel's performance was flawless-
This is gentle, tender, truly so loving. A great song I loved as a young teenager. They don't do it like this anymore.
Exquisite Laurel. Beautiful instrument. Beautiful sense of pitch. Sense of song coloration....
She's got everything...including moves.
Steve. Agreed. Beautiful piece of music And definitely something Beautiful about Laurel
@@mauriceogrady4447 Unity of form and content.
Beguiling interpretation from a beautiful songbird, inside and out...Laurel is just as lovely today, by the way...saw her this past Christmas season in concert in NYC...delightful and such a smart lady, too! Bless her radiant spirit, always!
just watching this beautiful video n listening to Manhattan transfer makes me want to be back in 1978 such a beautiful time with a cool ride a 1977 trans am in gold n 6.6 litre
Laurel's the full package. The looks, the moves, the voice.
I heard this on the radio today and it took me right back to the 70's. Great song/singer/group. I say this all the time : we didn't realize how good it was at the time, and then it's gone. I am on a mission now to get their greatest hits and listen all over again.
Laurel was captivating… fabulous group
Couldn't agree more, I love this somg
This is just beautiful, both to hear and to see. Laurel is gorgeous and has a great voice. How music should be, but these days so rarely is.
I couldn't agree more. What a stunning lady and a 4 octave voice. She can charm the birds from the boughs.
My dad had the Pastiche album and I loved this song when I was 5. Haven't heard it in so long though, thanks for posting. Laurel is probably the most desireable woman that ever lived.
Just wonderful ....memories.
Fantastic music and the lead singer is beautiful.
@myroseaccount
I am not surprised that you had the hots for the female vocalist of Manhattan Transfer when you were twelve years of age, back in '78. She was a VERY attractive/fanciable young woman ...... and, what is more, she had a lovely voice as well, so she did.
"Walk In Love" was - and indeed still is - a great single. It reached the lower echelons of The Top 20 in the early part of 1978 (if memory serves) but it deserved to be a MUCH bigger hit that it actually was.
from the two ronnies they really made this group sparkle with glamour gorgeous girls , fun , amazing costumes and sets
This song, this video, this arrangement, this presentation is strangely alluring. I've enjoyed hearing this song many times before by others and they were all good but this one is good, excellent, in a special way. I guess that's creativity.
Laurel is so beautiful here !
My first opportunity to hear Laurel's sweet voice. Thanks for posting.
Mmmmm I bought this single back in 77 - I just love them
Beautiful, sublime, or any other wonderful accolade you can bestow upon this gem of a song!
Organic, style, tenderness! Мagic woman! The _new Manhattan_ no songing like this!
Saw them live, they were so good. This is beautiful.
there is something hypnotising about the way this artist moves
Laurel was a fantastic talent--------it's both a shame & a blessing that she & MT went their own ways back in late '78. -------------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o
I love The Manhattan Transfer even more now - Laurel is like a goddess :)
wot a gorgeous song sung by a gorgeous lady. great band 2.
Seven years later, I'm going to say that this performance by Laurel takes me there and back (Paul Galico). Kudos!
Laurel has such a pure natural,beautiful voice...really missed her when she left the group.
Quality! Great music, great vocals, evoking wonderful memories.
Lucky lady, that God blessed her with that voice AND that figure!
awesome , love her , great group , they do some classic songs.
Great memories where the time gone
What a beautiful voice.
It wasn't a different world, just different people.
Laurel certainly brightened up my world - then and now.
Still wonderful. So romantic.
歌きわめて美しく上手。天才です。この人は。
This wonderful song has a real James Bond " Moonwalker" vibe going on. So Timeless !!!
Laurel Masse' preceded Cheryl Bentyne in MT and only dropped out because of a terrible auto accident that nearly killed her and required a long rehab.
Wow--besides a beautiful voice she does a pretty good hula dance too!
What a lovely voice.......................................................................as well.
a beautiful song and a beautiful woman oh for sure she is a lovely singer n knows hows to dance so gracefully xx
one of my fave songs!!
That womans hips should carry a health warning, I'm still having flashbacks & palpitations nearly 40 years on. ;-)
Richard Rayner She is totally feminine.....for sure and whats not to love.....beautiful , just beautiful sigh
+Richard Rayner :-)
very true
What a mover!
here here a great song by Lauren she sure can move those sexy hips ....... a great song to make love to bet Lauren is good in bed
wud love to time travel back to the late 1970s let's think we had Saturday night fever n grease n the bee gees n Tony manero n the famous disco 2001 oddssey in Brooklyn n the cool evel knievel oh boy a perfect time xx
beautiful dancing, I wonder if she studied Hula dancing, looks so very close.......what a voice, leaves me speechless....Wow...this group always sang beautifully, thank you for posting this......doug
What a beautiful,sensual,captivating performance and song.Todays performers take note.
Beautiful, I remember this so well, happy carefree days.
Hermosísima Laurel Masee y gran cantante...
とけてしまうほど美しい。ローレルは本来なら大スターです。ちゃめっけたっぷりで少しイモ臭くてかわいいです。歌は絶品です。
That was beautiful, almost makes me want to be in love again.
Six dislikes!! What a crazy world we live in!!!!
Beautiful, classy and sensual. Love it !
As a polynesian i couldn't wipe the WTF smile of my face watching this. I love MHT but this was so unexpected.
remember listening to this on works radio at you and me productions in 1978 lovely sound
i was actually at the show in shepherds bush in 1978,i was 10,happy days,,hope Laurel and the gang are in good health
Subtlety and Class. And, it ascends.
Laurel is the definition sublime.
I love this sing I remember this sing from the 70 I hope you enjoy it 👍
Very, very nice. Thank you for posting this.
This was a great single - This on the A side and "Four Brothers" on the flip.
Happy Days
Taken From the Bands Pastiche Album. Laurel is stunning here both visually and vocally.
massively different world mate... not just different people... technology, communications, media, music industry, end of cold war, etc...
BTw. I have this track on an old John Klemmer LP (sax) from 1978 called Arabesque. I did not realise it was even the same tune as the way its played is not quite like this... he was the original composer btw...
40? 50 years later.
Lord, how we loved them.
I loved Man-Tran's version of "Tuxedo Junction" but when this came out, it blew me away.
In fact, the whole album this comes from "Pastiche," is full of similar gems, some in "40's style," but others, were more, for the time, contemporary efforts..
The album was "unavailable," for years, but can be found on C.D. or downloaded, these days..well worth a look!
just beautiful
Good song. I remeber this was plaed on the Two Ronnies a few years ago. Something very innocent about that period in history. Good times.
maravillosa cancion
This song is so very fascinating indeed. It sounds and looks like a romantic dream.
This is how love sound,s. I remember long ago feeling like this, what on earth happen,s ? It never repeat,s you just keep chasing that feeling. I close my eyes listening to this then open my eyes at the end and realise I was dreaming about how I used to feel, sad is,nt it. I know it will never come back, impossible to replace that feeling of love but not knowing you are in love. What a unhappy mess, bugger me, lonely is a man without love, (englebert).
The first single I ever bought from the record shop❤
Wow nice song done for you
beautiful song . 1978 as far as i remember
Laurel sings and dances so sensually
i totally agree
The song and the singer are both so sexy
This song is so lovely and lyrics are too...
I can't get tired of hearing this song many times...
Priceless music.
Laurel! Went to high school with you at John Jay - Linda Serino, remember? I was one of the hippies with Marie and Andy Horn....
I just discovered this woman. I'm in love..lol. She has a passing resemblance to Susan Sarandon, who I also love. Nice song, too!
beautiful beyond belief
That woman forced me to sit with a cushion on my lap in the 1970s. Heavenly.
I think he meant - got a hard on, as she's pretty tasty by 1970s standards
@@garethwilliams6479 😂😂😂😂😂
Think I understand what you mean. If only she could understand us men
@@mauriceogrady4447 Oh, I think she does...
All I can say is ...WOW!
When I listen to this, it's kind of got that feel of AWB's "ATLANTIC AVENUE"!
Sergio, Thanks so much for posting these GREAT clips!!
Why can't pop singers these days sing like this, I can't stand all the screaming and over enthusiastic embellishments that the brainwashed masses seem to think is clever. Bring back natural singing voices like Laurel Masse. Please!
So true - the best singers give more to a song by seeming to give very little. And when it's done right - as with Laurel - a subtle performance makes a great song even greater.
You are so right!
Great point
It's all forced singing these days pop idol and the voice have killed it.
wow, never saw Laurel like this b4! awesome.
@myasmate Iknow what you mean - I felt like she was singing to ME - and I am sure many other listeners had the same experience. The sign of a truly magical performance.
REMEMBER THIS FIRST TIME ROUND FANTASTIC IT NEVER DATED BRILL !!!!!!!!
A beautiful song, I like this version better than the original.
Laurel is the complete woman
Fabulous memories
Nice song from nice times ✌🏻
i need a time machine.. i need to be with Laurel Masse.. that needs to be my lover
You and me both mate!
fernando perdomo All red blooded males form a orderly queue.
a guilty pleasure of mine in the 70s
so....your on holiday, hand in hand as you walk the beech, this tune will always work as the soft gentle surf laps up against your feet.......hmmm
Brings back many memories... sigh!
I remember this sing to
Always had a crush on this woman
Thanks Anthony. Something about this woman. Just something. Cant put my finger on it. Also love the song