The Manhattans are an American popular R&B vocal group. Their songs Kiss and Say Goodbye, recorded in 1976, and 1980's Shining Star, both sold millions of copies.[1] The Manhattans have recorded 45 hits on the Billboard R&B Chart, including twelve top-10 R&B hits in the United States, starting in 1965.[2] Sixteen of their songs have reached the Billboard Hot 100, including two top 10s and a number-one hit with their song Kiss and Say Goodbye. They also charted eight U.S. R&B top 20 Albums, three of which were RIAA certified gold.