The Manhattan Transfer - Soul Food To Go (Sina)

The jazz vocal group from New York City did this English language remake of the 1982 song, "Sina" by Brazilian singer-songwriter Djavan, who also sings background vocals on this track. "Soul Food To Go" went to #25 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1987; sadly the single did not enter the Hot 100, making it another song that I thought deserved to be a bigger hit. This was one of my favorite songs of 1987, with some great vocal and musical arrangements all around, and there's even a nice music video that combines live-action and stop-motion animation. original version on the album Brasil written by Djavan; English lyrics by Doug Feiger © copyright 1987 Atlantic Recording Corporation, Capim Music, Rashida Music, Doug Feiger Music. All rights reserved.