Manhattan, Kansas (song)

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ReleasedMarch 6, 1972
RecordedFebruary 25, 1972
StudioCapitol (Hollywood)
"Manhattan, Kansas"
German release picture sleeve
Single by Glen Campbell
B-side"Wayfarin' Stranger"
ReleasedMarch 6, 1972
RecordedFebruary 25, 1972
StudioCapitol (Hollywood)
GenreCountry
Length2:39
LabelCapitol
SongwriterJoe Allen
ProducerAl DeLory
Glen Campbell singles chronology
"Oklahoma Sunday Morning"
(1971)
"Manhattan, Kansas"
(1972)
"I Will Never Pass This Way Again"
(1972)

"Manhattan, Kansas" is a song written by Joe Allen, and recorded by American country music artist Glen Campbell and released in March 1972 as a single. The song peaked at number 6 on both the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.[1]

The song's name refers to the city of Manhattan, Kansas, which in the song is the hometown of a young girl who has a baby after being used and abandoned by the baby's father. The song tells of her leaving town (to Denver), and washing dishes to support herself.

Chart performance

Other versions of the song

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