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The Manhattan Transfer

Spice of Life

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Kevin Alexander
Feb 16, 2022
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Good morning! Today we’re listening to Manhattan Transfer’s “Spice of Life.”

This was a new one for me; prior to this I’d only ever heard “Boy From New York City,” and frankly didn’t care for it much (still don’t, really).

Not this, though. Upbeat, and comes with a Stevie Wonder harmonica solo. What’s not to like?

If it sounds vaguely fam…

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