A TRIBUTE TO TIM HAUSER - MANHATTAN TRANSFER 

I was working painting the floor of a soundstage for an Electric Light Orchestra video shoot and Manhattan Transfer was on the soundstage next door rehearsing for a tour. That night they gave a show for the record execs and their managers and I just sat in the back digging every sound they made. It was great. That was 1980..

Tim Hauser , a man with a vision who brought together the greatest harmony group ever, surrounding them with an outstanding band , painstakingly developing a brilliant stage act and style. He is still greatly missed.

Nobody sings Chanson d amour like Janis. Beautiful voice. The Manhattan Transfer is the BEST! Always will be. So sorry Tim is gone. I was listening to them when lots of kids my age were into hard rock. I LOVE The MT. Always wanted to see them in person. Love to meet Janis, she's still beautiful. Lots of guys had crushes on her. 😁 still do.

The greatest jazz vocal group that ever existed......may the Good Lord above bless them forever

Saw them here in San Diego either in 77 or 78, shortly after Cheryl came on board. They were great. Best group ever in every line up. Tim Hauser was a genius, and this group proves it every time they sing a note, with or without Tim. Rest well Tim / El Dorado Cadillac you are missed greatly.

Thank you TIM HAUSER for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. May GOD bless your legacy and surviving family and MANHATTAN TRANSFER. I'll do my part to keep the music playing..

In another life......I’d like to think the universe put Janis on my path - we met - we fall madly in love - married and had tons of kids lol the end.......I’m a happy man in that universe beyond comprehension lol...........,....Manhattan Transfer - greatest Jazz and Contemporary vocal group ever.........R.I.P Tim Hauser - the genius behind it all - you will be missed good sir ❤️🔥

They honed their craft to perfection, will always have a place in my heart

大好きなアーティストです。ノリのいいリズム。きれいなハーモニー。いいですね。

Saw the Manhattan Transfer about 1980 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, they were amazing in person. About 20 years ago Tim had a weekly radio show on Santa Monica public radio station KCRW, on which he played some of the hippest music you could find anywhere on the radio, along with his personal anecdotes. I'll sure miss his elegance and eloquence.

Great selection of songs.

RIP Tim Hauser, thank you for the memories of your wonderful music with Manhattan Transfer, I have been a fan since the 70s. From a sad New Zealand Fan

oldiesfan1968 - I cannot thank you enough for this tribute to Tim Hauser, who will be forever missed. This group does such a superb job of presenting so many musical forms of the 20th century from all American genres. I'm glad they recorded so much for us. Thx.

RIP Mr. Hauser your Masterpiece is in the best of hands. I had the pleasure of seeing of guys live 40 yrs. ago here in San Diego. Can't wait to see you 4 again some day, with the legends like Bird you sang about. It will be a hell a show, and regardless of whatever legendary geniuses share the stage with you, the show will be stolen and kept for the rest eternity by you, Janis, Alan, and Cheryl Manhattan Transfer. Rest well great sir.

Thank you so much for this tribute to Tim Hauser. I saw them in Montreal in October of1985. It is the only concert that I was able to get front row seta. Needless to say, it is and always will be my absolute favorite concert ever! RIP Tim you will never be forgotten and you music will live on forever!

If I have a 2nd life I would dream of singing in this group.The Manhattan Transfer is the best 4 part vocal group of all time in my opinion. I still listen and probably will continue to enjoy these perfectly in tune, difficult harmonies. You are all gifts and I'm very sorry you lost Tim.

Thank you oldiesfan1968. I enjoyed this very much. I was aboard the Jazz Cruise of 2014 in January of that year mainly because Manhattan Transfer was to perform several times during that cruise as it traveled from Lauderdale threw the Caribbean and back. What a GREAT TIME we had. I was lucky enough to have spotted Tim Hauser several times during the cruise 'off duty' and struck up a few conversations with him, (Great Guy) he was willing to talk. I told him I lived at Buckeye Lake (Ohio) very close to Newark, OH where Jon Hendricks had grown up, so we had a little conversation about Jon, and how he had been involved with Manhattan Transfer, and had performed the Jazz vocal Scat on their recording of "Rays Rock House' and how Jon was in the famous Vocal Jazz Trio from the 40s and 50s, ' Lambert, Hendricks & Ross ' that had invented the Jazz Tecnic of " Vocalese" that was used later by Manhattan Transfer and the title of one of their Albums. Tim was a fine man and loved to talk. I will always remember the conversations we had and the several performances Manhattan Transfer performed during that cruise. It is one of my favorite memories. RIP Tim.

I met & spent the evening with The Manhatten Transfer, in New Zealand...what a night! 🎶 Love their music...each excellent in their own right. Janice, in particular, is fantastic. Love her voice. ❤

I just learned of the sad news of Tim Hauser's passing. He was a great singer. I do hope MT keeps going.

We first saw Manhattan Transfer in the '70s in Chicago at a small club on Lincoln in Old Town at a concert sponsored by WTTW - my wife and I were absolutely blown away and became lifelong fans.

Several years ago I purchased the Very Best of the Manhattan Transfer cassette. I had seen them on TV but after hearing them on that cassette I was blown away. Then I bought The Symphony Sessions on CD. WOW!!! Now I want to put together my own vocal quartet. RIP Tim Houser.

Manhattan Transfer are legend! ☝👐☝

Saw Manhattan Transfer in Greensburg Pa just short time before his passing. Great performer and singer. Saw them last summer and his replacement is fantastic. No one like Hauser though. The group is still the best. Have seen them ten times.

Thank you Tim Hauser for all the beautiful music Alan ladies you guys are the one thank you

It really brings it home to me what tripe the public have to listen to today.....these are true artists....putting their all in to entertaining an audience with perfect harmonies to listen to...

True perfection and delivery -- Come back Tim - your greatly missed by the super group Manhattan Transfer

R.I.P. Tim Hauser ❤️

This Video made me crying. What a great group of highest talented musicians!

Saw them at Radio City in the 1980s. The opening of the second half featured the Count Basie Orchestra rising up on the elevator from the pit while playing. They burned the house down.

Manhattan Transfer...Bee Gees....Huey Lewis and the News.....I wish I could go back and love my craft all over again ... Fondest Regards....Ron

What a great loss for the Manhattan Transfer. Tim Hauser was the backbone of the group.

A well deserved tribute to a great man who contributed a lot😃

Man, what a life - singing with one of the greatest vocal groups of all time and making records that will easily stand time's test. Got to see him with the MT in Singapore a couple of years back - brilliant gig. Brilliant pre-gig workshop too for a wannabee but aging Bass vocalist like me. Glad to hear the MT will continue, but one of the greats has passed. Thank you Tim Hauser for some fantastic harmonies. Tone on!

i am sorry to hear the passing of tim hauser my father who passed way over 21 yrs was a big fan of Manhattan Transfer as a young boy of the 70s i remember going to the famous nems record store in liverpool and buying the classic chason damour

Tim was the Man! Imitated Never Duplicated!

MERCI !!! MILLE MERCIS pour m'en avoir appris plus sur ce groupe mythique que j'ai écouté (et dansé) jusqu'à la folie !!!!! Que j'écoute toujours avec un immense bonheur dès que quelque chose ne va pas notamment, mais aussi tout simplement pour donner à la vie toutes les couleurs et tout le relief qu'elle mérite. De GRANDS artistes, l'Amérique éternelle telle qu'on l'aime !!! Avec toutes mes amitiés de France !

If I get a chance to meet this phenomenal vocal group, I'll have fulfilled a lifelong dream. RIP Tim. You are very much missed but your spirit definitely lives on with our American vocal treasure, the ManTran!

As a long time fan of Manhattan Transfer, I thank you for this tribute and compilation.

Nice work, Tim. Job done! Rest in peace, sir.

Once in a life time do we see a group of this talent and range. Glad I was here !!

Always been a huge fan. Sadly I never saw them live. Long live Eldorado Caddy.

Oh God I love this group to the bones with all my heart. I had no knowledge of Tim Hauser's death. He was truly the main "spark plug " of the group. He made the group what they are today. I'll definitely miss him.

Manhattan Transfer sure has their own style. A little swing, jazz, blues and the old time flavor. I have been listening to them for years. If their singing Charlie Parkers songs that's all I have to say. Great sounds.

I'm sorry to hear about Tim Hauser's passing. He was my favourite member of the Manhattan Transfer. I've been listening since I was a boy. R.I.P. Tim Hauser.

So so happy to listen Manhattan Transfer , love it

There is nothing like it and nothing coming. The Transfer were so good, we didn't really understand. We still do not. And, Bird, Duke, Rahsaan, so many, recede as some of us mourn. But, with modern methods of technology, we have something, and it is good.

Just heard the news, be it a little late. Loved this group for years and saw three of the four concerts they performed in New Zealand. A tragic loss. Glad to hear the group is to continue performing. Thanks for the fantastic music.

An amazing man, incredible group singing songs I will never forget. I cannot believe Tim Hauser is gone, and i did not even know he left us three yrs. ago. Great video & compilation of Transfer hits ! Enjoy. merylee niranjani

Thanks for the tribute! Always loved MT and founder Tim Hauser. Very sad about his too early death. But he will live on...

Triste saber da morte de Tim Hauser. Pude assistir a banda em São Paulo há alguns anos atrás. Tipo do som que pertencia à mente e ao coração de Tim. R.I.P., Tim. Que bom que a banda continua! Yes!

Escucho a manhatan transfer desde los 70's es una música que deleita al oído, espiritu, mente y corazón. Gracias al genio de Tim . Tim tu música se quedó para la eternidad. Salu2 dsd mixco Guatemala.

Thanks for the clips. Great costumes!

merci pour cet hommage à TIM . Mahanttan Transfer est pour moi le plus grand de tous les groupes vocaux. Les harmonies sont originales et superbement équilibrées . Un répertoire éclectique allant du jazz traditionnel à la pop rock en passant par la variété avec 'chanson d'amour ' quel groupe fantastique ..Merci monsieur HAUSER ..et aux autres ...aussi !!!Alan , Cherryl et Janis .

Oh, Tim...

Não há como ficar igual sem o Tim! Mas fica aí um legado sensacional do Manhattan!

What a fantastic group, sorry to hear about Tim............he done good though!!

New Jersey legend god bless Tim what a singer

Sorry to hear about Tim Hauser

Mi reconocimiento a Manhattan Transfer. Gracias desde España. Intuyo que ya no estais juntos. En cuquier caso: Gracias.

another artist ...gone I remember the first time listening to.....'on a little street in Singapore' sorry for the spelling, but you know the tune. about the Manhattan Transfer,, reached the places that many others would like to get anywhere near!!!! oh well, RIP Tim.

Been living in Thailand and had not heard of his death, RIP.

I am a big fan of Manhattan Transfer. I found out about them after listening to take 6 first album and I knew that sounded familiar I wasn't sure what it was not think the song they were singing Back Then was you make me smile again after that point on I heard all the old stuff and then the new stuff Twilight Zone Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square spice of life and all the other great songs mystery so I am clearly after this is it take 6 I got it has continually to groove off the transfer sound there's nothing like if there's nothing is ever going to replace this is just a joy to have been caught up in the world of harmonious music

Gracias por este magnífico tributo a Tim Hauser o a Manhattan Transfer. Insuperables.

I miss music like this.

nicely done. RIP Tim.

so enjoyed seeing them in 2005 at The Civic Theatre in Newcastle Australia...they were incredible.

Beautiful, thank you.

Rip Tim 🙏 on a little street in Singapore

אני מעריץ את הלהקה היתי ב 4 הופעות.הרכב ווקלי ענק.........

Grew up with most important task to learn the Lyrics of all Manhattan’s songs..

It's the SUN! 💥

Multilingual to boot!!! These people are beyond human with talent. Braaavo!!

MT was the best and the finest interpreters of American compositions EVER... they were classically GENIUS! THEY were a major part of my dreams and maturation! Requiscat In Pacem, rest in peace, brother Tim! Arthur...

I'd luv to have been their drummer. In love with Janis forever!

Великолепное многоголосье!

got to meet and talk with both him and the rest of the Transfer (both with Laurel Masse and Cheryl Bentyne). Wonderful and gracious man, taking time to chat with a fan.

First tune wonderful, never heard it before.

Ça swing tel du Gleen Müller ,c'est super sympa 'ces gens qui viennent nous enchanter avec un travail très élaboré de mise en SCENE C'est MERVEILLEUX

RIP, Tim....you are missed.

if I could have sung in ANY vocal group ------------ANY-------------TMT would have been my choice without hesitation. they were simply & undeniably THE very best, EVER-----------there was literally nothing they could not------would not----------did not ----------do, & do better than anyone . RIP, Tim Hauser-----------I never fully understood just why Laurel was replaced. A bad accident that prevented her from singing ? Or her refusal to move west to LA, or maybe, both ? --------------I always dreamed of being a 5th voice on the group. ----------------------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o

I would like to tryout for Tim Hauser's part since his unfortunate absence,Tim was their manager and key vocals for their mellow melodies

You would think a tribute to Tim Hauser would mainly contain songs or segments of songs where he was the primary singer

Saw them in Hong Kong 1983 great vocals

Nice... Thank you.

ティムさん、ありがとう。どうか安らかに。

14:57 …una parte della mia vita❤

Per sempre nel mio cuore / always on my heart

I love allen Paul’s voice on I know why and so do you...

Soul food to go!

RIP Tim.

I found it disrespectful not to credit the Birdland song. Joe Zawinul is the author of this song, recorded on the first album of his band Weather Report.

Best!

Mecca for Moderns.......Wow

Vaikka lopettivatkin vuosia sitten niin nyt yllätyksenä,, että Tim Hauser on kuollut 2014,, kaikki tiedot ei tavoita,,

A tribute to Tim Hauser without even a mention of Killer Joe!?

I will miss your humor ! Rio!

Eldorado Caddy ! Take those cool moves, up to The Big Guy ! -------------WolfSky9, 75 y/o

I am going to forget politics. I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving. Boogie on.

ME (from cali????) PEERLESS; thks :)

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