Thursday's Classic Reactions Ep. 43: Manfred Mann - Blinded By The Light

#THG before I forget! Man, The Midnight Special was the show to watch back in the day. So many great artists and bands.

Manfred Mann's Earthband - one of my old favourite bands in the 70s and 80s. I was introduced to them by the German lad staying with me on a school exchange. I lost count of the number of times I went to see them live and they were great every time. This is a cover of a Bruce Springsteen song (they did a couple more of his songs too ... and I much preferred the Earthband versions). Manfred Mann is on the keyboard. Chris Thompson was vocalist, Chris Slade on drums - sorry I can't remember the guitarist's or bassist's names. They were an English band (although Manfred was South African I think). Manfred Mann and the Manfreds had some hits in the 60s (Do-Wa DIddy Diddy, The Mighty Quinn and others).

For me, this is a prime example of a cover song that's way better than the original, which of course was done by Bruce Springsteen. I like when a Band can pull that off, there's a few really great covers out there... This was a big hit on the radio back then!!! #THG

Thanks - what a blast from the past. This is the band I've grown up to, and probably the one with my most concert visits. And ... Manfred Mann (the keyboarder) is still touring today.

Hello. To me, this is one of the true classics! I may have recommended this a long time ago, i don't remember, but i have requested this performance on other channels. It is a great jam! That's all I have to say about that. #THG. ☕️☕️☕️☕️