
The voice at the heart of the night
The Manhattans
featuring Gerald Alston
A voice at the heart of the songbook.
Gerald Alston’s lead vocals helped make “Kiss and Say Goodbye” and the Grammy-winning “Shining Star” part of The Manhattans’ enduring story. Raised in gospel, Alston joined the group in 1970. From their soul-jam appearances to two shows at Yoshi’s in June 2026, these songs keep finding their way to a live audience.
Watch a performance“Shining Star” · archival performance, 2004





