The Summit “Straighten Up and Fly Right”
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Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 perform The King Cole Trios’ “Straighten Up and Fly Right.”
Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 take to Soundstage to perform The King Cole Trios’ hit single “Straighten Up and Fly Right.” The vocal combinations in this arrangement, with the assistance of some well-rehearsed scatting, were pivotal in reaching the Jazz and Reggae feel of the song.
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The Summit “Straighten Up and Fly Right”
Clip: Season 11 | 1m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 take to Soundstage to perform The King Cole Trios’ hit single “Straighten Up and Fly Right.” The vocal combinations in this arrangement, with the assistance of some well-rehearsed scatting, were pivotal in reaching the Jazz and Reggae feel of the song.
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