In 1979, the disco phenomenon was in full swing, and exerted a great deal of influence over the American music market. Many artists who recorded music in genres as diverse as jazz, rock, and country were inspired to record material with a disco flavor. Some of the efforts were quite successful and well done, and among these was The Manhattan Transfer's "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone," a danceable tune inspired by the music from the popular 1960s television program.
The song was recorded during a time of transition for the group, as they moved from a more pop-vocal based sound into a more jazz-oriented one. "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone" was the most successful single from the well-regarded 1979 Extensions album, peaking at #30 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late spring 1980, as well as a #12 placement on the Disco chart. The group would go on to even greater pop success in 1981 with their remake of the Ad Libs' hit, "The Boy from New York City."
Listen to a sample of "Twilight Zone/Twilight Tone" here: http://music.barnesandnoble.com/Extensions/The-Manhattan-Transfer/e/075678156526/?itm=4 . The song is included on several of their hits collections as well as Extensions.
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