Manfred Mann`s final single was released in April 1969 and peaked at #8. When the single was in the top 10 in May 1969 the band split.
The single was co-written by Mitch Murray who also wrote or co-wrote the following hits -
How Do You Do It - Gerry & The Pacemakers
I Like It - Gerry & The Pacemakers
You Were Made For Me - Freddie & The Dreamers
I`m Telling You Now - Freddie & The Dreamers
Even The Bad Times Are Good - Tremeloes
Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde - Georgie Fame
Hitchin A Ride - Vanity Fare
I Did What I Did For Maria - Tony Christie
Avenues & Alleyways - Tony Christie
Goodbye Sam Hello Samantha - Cliff Richard
Billy Dont Be A Hero - Paper Lace / Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods
The Night Chicago Died - Paper Lace
Apologies - it was "blinded by the light"
prometheus11 1 month ago
Correct me if I'm wrong - wasn't this song written by Bruce Springsteen ?
prometheus11 1 month ago
Love this song =)
Thanks for posting.
NESHero 1 year ago
Manfred Mann had some classic hits, this was one, nice to hear.
nedthebed07 1 year ago
Pure Pop - LOVE IT ! The Aussie 45 always sounded a bit flat, and the fade out was not symmetrical, it seemed to fade up again slightly then chop out at the end.
tubeie07 1 year ago