Blinded by the Light ~ Manfred Mann's Earth Band with lyrics

[@jeffcoat1959]

Dave Flett's guitar solo... one of my favorites.

[@slayer51811]

His solo is what made me fall in love with this song

[@ZER0--]

Wah wah. In a good way.

[@Faithjoy508]

It's about drag racing.

[@YourMom-jk3gh]

Whoa now 😘🍷✌️

[@kinmd]

Written and recorded first by Bruce Springsteen

[@JohnMartin-yr6vr]

This video was posted 8 years ago and he is still hearting comments. What a legend. Edit: 10 years now.

[@ThatPershingTankGuy-4760]

Ikr

[@Rivenmoxie]

Its way older than 8 years old thats why lol

[@steveabrams777]

classic 70s

[@samb7794]

And this is like the only unliked comment haha

[@lilpissjugg3199]

Pain

[@Guitarzan8]

MN man in my 60's here. With over 11k comments I don't expect anyone to read this, but I need to say something. I LOVE 70's rock with organ in it. Sometimes I feel like I'm alone there, but Manfred Mann, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, even come early REO Speedwagon just turns my crank!! I play guitar in a few bands and the keys add SO MUCH!

[@daisywrabbit]

yes!!!

[@misaloon]

❤

[@Speakno12]

I hear you loud and clear!!

[@N64StillKiksAss]

im assuming u also like Close to the Edge by Yes too? that one takes the cake for best organ solo in any song ive ever heard

[@timwolf8314]

How about ELO, ELP, Boston, Kansas and even Grand Funk Railroad off the top of my head... Oh, And also The Doors with the late, great Ray Manzarek

[@Diana2112Gaming]

One of the classics of all time--and the best part? So many people don't realize this is a cover! The Boss did it first, Manfred Mann's Earth Band did it best.

[@timothysprengeler4071]

I love both versions, but Manfred Mann had the chops to turn it into a big hit.

[@smw51464]

I heard the boss’s version but it’s crap compared to this

[@STSwhisperer]

@@smw51464Lol

[@kodowdus]

Bruce actually wrote the song, but a lot of people apparently only heard this version and therefore got intrigued by the reference to a "douche" (not to mention that sample from the timeless classic "Chop Sticks").

[@timothysprengeler4071]

There is one radio station in my area that plays the full album track. The single edit omits the instrumental break (including the Chopsticks sample) and the "brimstone baritone" verse.

[@cowgillmonkey]

Skimming through the top comments and see they're all 1 to 5 years old. 2024 and this song still rocks as hard as the day it came out. Leaving this comment so I can come visit this legendary tune again whenever somebody else comments.

[@johnpearce2659]

Play it now, nice and loud

[@kevinsaxon1367]

K does

[@torrymarrs2642]

Brilliant, right on bro! And Springsteen's version is pretty tasty too a few years later on..

[@janeelliott1548]

I'm here with you, this song rocks.

[@1fromtheroad]

2024 eclipse weekend. Looking into the eyes of the sun. That’s where the fun is. Rock on!

[@Txepsiyu]

Proof that four drunk guys will start a fight, but four stoned guys will start a band.

[@maggienbob1304]

Funny ; )

[@mooseing22]

While stopping at the fridge along the way...

[@supermetroid009]

@@mooseing22 always gotta stop at the fridge lol

[@IBtrollinyoufool]

Peace-pipe

[@yorkiegeoff1825]

Words of wisdom mate 😆👍

[@Nele928]

I grow up in the 70s its reminds me when I hear this Masterpiece. Anyone in April 2024?

[@StevenAdams-zj8tx]

I allways thought it was wrapped up like a douche😅

[@kmb1964]

@@StevenAdams-zj8tx I came here to write that comment!

[@kmb1964]

@@StevenAdams-zj8tx ....and, I just found out that Squeeze Box by The Who wasn't about an accordion. I'm 59.

[@kwstbrks]

YES!! Take me back. We had the best music around!!

[@Nele928]

@@kwstbrks That's true.

[@antichxrisma]

Lost my best friend to suicide earlier this year and this was his favorite song. I see him every time I hear this. Rest In Peace, PJ. 2006-2023

[@loompsteranimation]

i am very sorry to hear that, only two years older than me. my sincere condolences

[@antichxrisma]

@@loompsteranimation Thank you. I’m grateful that people are willing to spend their time sending their condolences to me. His family thanks you as well.

[@W0LFRAVEN-]

🙏

[@danielortiz7916]

Sorry for ur lost, i feel ur pain and aslo lost my childhood Best friend to drugs, miss him daily. We both have the same first name and everytime my name is called i miss him more...

[@loompsteranimation]

@@antichxrisma you are very welcome, friend

[@daveb6214]

Absolute Legend of a song , nearly 2024 and it Still Rocks today even after All these Years. True music . Those that are listening to this song you have Amazing taste in music, I salute you stay safe from the 🇬🇧

[@lindsayblogs8974]

Lost my papaw to his battle with cancer today, this was his favorite song. Currently in tears listening to it again and again. ☹️♥️

[@apolloreinard7737]

condolences

[@jlmsmith2113]

And the spirits of the just who are made perfect through suffering shall enter Heaven, I truly believe this, have faith and you will see your Dad again! May God’s precious Holy Spirit take away your pain and bring you full healing for your loss.

[@gregmunn2945]

6 yrs I did the same thing, it gets easier 🥺

[@miguelquintana8076]

Been there. Shits rough, but it'll get better.

[@codyflake3080]

Know how you feel. 3 years since my grandfather passed away so it’s not easy for me to listen to music without thinking about him. He introduced me to real music. Condolences to you😞.

[@andrei8738]

Always gives me the goosebumps on the intro. Whoever is reading, I hope you have a wonderful day and keep on listening to awesome records like this.

[@joohop]

Blessings From Birmingham England

[@radahn42]

Bri'ish

[@chelseagoldsmith5267]

Ditto ❤️

[@TonyEnglandUK]

Or if you're American, _"Briddish"_

[@maureenpearson9966]

Thank you, I sure needed to read your comment. I appreciate it more than you can ever imagine. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and I miss my Mom. You have a good day as well.

[@ChrisKogos]

Okay he's definitely saying "douche" it's not even a matter of opinion anymore.

[@russell1821]

Revved up like a "Deuce" (Deuce = '32 Ford Hot Rod) but yeah I used to think that too lol Cheers! RL

[@Theoneloveoneheart]

Facts 💀we’re no longer discussing this 🍄

[@divinedriftofficial]

Hes lips look like he's saying repped up in a deuce lol, but supposedly it was "cut loose like a deuce" tel Springsteen covered it and changed it to "revved up like a deuce" referencing revving a '32 deuce coupe.

[@christianb8900]

@@divinedriftofficial Springsteen wrote it, and released it 3 years before.

[@sandyann225]

It still is and always will be wrapped up like a douche lol

[@fishingfan1500]

90's child here, brought up listening to all the golden oldies. This is one of my all time favorites, this and "Band on the Run" by Mr Paul McCartney & Wings.

[@iandanielcassidy8126]

I'm glad that I was born on September 23rd, 1997.

[@BoudicaJ]

And Jet? Brought my kids up on BOTR and Jet, reminds them of driving through the 90s in my Mkii Golf xxx

[@egglordsasuke8532]

Probably the most underrated guitar solo that I've ever heard.

[@boogabuga7657]

absolutely

[@glennjelich3174]

Absolutely agree

[@jeffvaliton4530]

Yes, so unique

[@georgefloydspaceshuttlepro1839]

Yeah and they cut it from most radio versions too!!!!

[@glennjelich3174]

@@georgefloydspaceshuttlepro1839 Yes they cut the solo and the last verse from the radio version

[@alancantu2557]

That guitar solo is magical… just melts like butter

[@DexterHaven]

@@Benkei978 Good point.

[@boogabuga7657]

@@Benkei978 imo this solo tops all of gilmour's solos except maybe time.

[@normt6226]

@@boogabuga7657 Now you're wrong...The tone is great...the playing ? On par with Gilmour? Don't think so...Time is not even is greatest solo...

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@normt6226 Comfortably Numb live.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@Jonathan Birch Ah, Jonathan Birch, clueless about guitar skills.

[@rz3090]

This song reminds me of growing up in the seventies…..it absolutely optimizes the 70’s!

[@upturnedblousecollar5811]

Did you mean "epitomises"?

[@traceyroyer993]

@@upturnedblousecollar5811 Did you mean epitomizes? 🤗😁😉🤯☮

[@tomshanks4092]

Haha I guess in some ways you could say it optimises it!

[@kevinmalone3210]

Alot of drugs and partying influenced the lyrics. An old 70s song that use to get alot of radio airtime.

[@Hiterally_Litler]

Same for me. Different times. A homogenous safe beautiful time.

[@sicknick7558]

Listening to this makes me miss my old job. I worked at a hand car wash and this played on the radio.

[@meemawdragon9964]

lol, and I was the cashier at the car wash when I was 15 1/2 and this song came out. I remember lots of Friday nights at the back of the car wash with a keg, maybe1 joint and this blasting out of the speakers

[@HazyPolitics]

Maybe this sounds weird, maybe I’m a pussy.. whatever you want to call it... I turned 17 on October 11th, 2020. Every time I hear this song I want to break down crying. My dad was born in the 60s, so naturally, I grew up surrounded by classic rock. This was one of his favorite songs, I heard it constantly on the radio. It reminds me of all the childhood truck rides with him. I lost my dad to suicide in 2013. Now that I’m almost an adult, it’s getting so much harder rather than easier. I miss him more than ever. All I have left is the music he listened to.

[@joohop]

Bless Up Earthling

[@mlech6634]

Always cherish your memories, music can make or amplify memories, as if galvanizing them. Never forget your dad. Rock on and remember one day, you'll be with your dad again. The greatest love you can show your dad is to live a full life!

[@aaronstainer7245]

life isnt easy my friend but you got to push through it dude it will make you stronger on the long run chin up dude

[@elim7228]

Stay strong in such trying times, as the True Light will be coming soon. This song is about taking the bait of the False Light, aka the Lucifer, and being burnt as a result. And the singer's name is Chris. Must be a coincidence.

[@tupapucho13]

Hey bro I can't say I know what your going through cuz I have yet to experience the loss of a close relative plus I don't even know who my father is never met the guy but from what I have gathered in my very roughly lived 42 yrs I can tell you I feel at least 85 from such a balls to the wall lifesty u chose to put myself through I found that those you love are never far from you you just can't visually detct cuz their form cannot be seen as we only see a very miniscule amount of the light spectrum trust your pops is their everywhere not metaphorically but instead quite literally and is ready and able to assist you or guide you through any obstacle think of him as your new guardian angel on duty 248/365 so don't go doin anything you don't want him to know about cuz that's not possible i hope you can find that knowledge comforting and not disturbing cuz it is for real😉

[@stargazer2312]

This song gives a weird feeling of déja vu, a nostalgia for something you cant really seem to remember, and it makes it fascinating

[@o_sch]

Thats called being high my friend

[@Mr.B.B.Wolfman]

Bruce Stringbean:Grown in The USA's version from 4 years earlier maybe? His only song to make #1. Dancin in the dark only hit #2. Mann made this a #1 also. Bruce joked that his version only became a number one hit after Manfred took his song about hot rods and made it about a feminine hygene product. Haha.

[@jordanhemminger7668]

Your parents! My dad and grandpa grew up listening to this aha.

[@BenDover4Mee]

@@o_sch Baaaaahaaaaaahaaaaahaaaaaahaaaaa!!! LOVE IT!!! So true!

[@darkshinethakid4463]

Reminds me of staying the night at friends houses and staying up waay too late

[@rjo.industries]

This is my Dad’s favorite song, and ALMOST every time I hear it I start to cry thinking about, playing this song at this funeral. And he knows all the lyrics to this song, and he may not be the best singer in the whole wide world. But when I see the blue eyes on the man that raised me sing this with his eyes watering, it means something. Has the same effect or even more powerful effect of my mom singing a lullaby to me.

[@joohop]

Blessings From Birmingham England :)

[@garymeacham7353]

i9 know how you feel my friend,i have been through the same thing,but it makes me feel uplifted becacuse i know my dad loved it so uch..

[@danieldajo]

That is a beautiful tribute.

[@ronniewall1481]

HEY THERE SAW ON YOUR SITE. NICE 45 YOU MADE. I'M FROM ATLANTA TEXAS.

[@negranomicon]

Your dad was a very cool dude! My dad’s favorite song was Sunshine Lady,maybe you could listen and we could appreciate them both! It’s a blues song lol but it’s the sweetest love song lol

[@jenniferzoretich8399]

Everytime I hear this song my mind gets flooded with so MANY memories!! Life was so simple then, so grateful I got to grow up in the 70"s!!!

[@joohop]

Same !

[@paulmilton5935]

💯 Me too! 😊

[@elainehinton6876]

It was a good time for music

[@pammetz3577]

Oh god! Me too! Takes me right back!

[@Katherine_02]

Me too!

[@Gatosfelices-z4s]

Damn! This song Is almost 50 years old AND still rocks. Best regards fron Guadalajara México!

[@Patricia-ot9fb]

❤❤greetings from St Louis, Missouri..maybe 1 day we meet n take it to the limit senor!!❤❤

[@jtbrah6995]

This song is legitimate proof that the lyrics can make absolutely no sense as long as the rest of the song kicks ass

[@jimlammers8975]

JT Brah this is poetry. Shakespeare with an electric guitar.

[@joefox354]

It was actually written and originally recorded by bruce Springsteen in 1973 on his first album, it's very different

[@belliose]

I understand it.

[@jtbrah6995]

belliose yeah, okay.

[@belliose]

Here's a hint: the events take place in November and involve a man's attempt to break into the music business.

[@dustyflair]

I hate to inform you folks asking if "who's here in 2024" but in 3024 they will still be listening to this!!!

[@MegaJackpinesavage]

& still wondering no doubt what all this nonsense means ('scuse me, my deuce needs revving & it's getting pretty late....)

[@dustyflair]

@@MegaJackpinesavage still be talking about a douche in the night....

[@dustyflair]

@@MegaJackpinesavage a "deuce" is a harley....they rev rev rev....

[@MegaJackpinesavage]

@@dustyflair As near I figure it, they're carnival rides -- merry go round(s), harleys -- w/ Funhouse worker, dancer, etc. etc. See ya at the fair, Dustyflair( if not too blinded by the light) & all the best in 3024!!!

[@brettyoung8691]

I was a 10 year old when this came out massive memory's

[@DwayneGraham-kp6wn]

This from 70s. I grew up in this era. Best songs ever. Had meaning.

[@kodowdus]

Many people aren't aware that the meaning came from Bruce Springsteen, who wrote the lyrics (except the part about the "douche"...).

[@kellykaz2341]

My 10 year old listens to this song before all his baseball games! He says it pumps him up! We love it ❤️⚾️

[@alexmaves1630]

ur sons going pro for sure. buddy knows how to get in the zone, this song hits man

[@christopherjohnson1803]

Don't tell him what a "douche" or "breaking a rubber in the night" means, just yet

[@rhysgoodman7628]

@@christopherjohnson1803 the lyrics doesn’t say “douche”, it’s “deuce” lol.

[@TehJew22]

Considering it's Baseball, it's "Another Runner in the Night". :)

[@fero1600]

@@rhysgoodman7628 I think it's a joke, because it is also another runner in the night, not break a rubber. And I saw a meme about this lyric being unintelligeble. So I think it was a joke but I'm not sure. Sorry for my english

[@MegaSim3]

My step-dads name was Manfred (but we used to just call him Manny) and always kept the album this song was on in his car. We used to listen to it together, when we drove somewhere without my mom or sister. He died this February due to a brain tumor.. I miss him so fucking much. (I know that many people don't care, just wanted to share this story about this great song.)

[@IdealUser]

+KaiserDragon Well whenever you're in the car listening to this album, Manny will be still rockin' next to you in spirit bud.

[@damanyocum149]

+KaiserDragon My deepest condolences to you on your loss of your step-dad : (

[@harveyvilla4196]

I am sorry for your loss man.... I remember this as music I listened to in my lost youth....and I always had the album "There's a yawn in my ear" on tape in the car soon. Rock on fella

[@ambertjeblue]

+KaiserDragon I care, eapecially because you care. It is a great song.

[@chrissjg]

+KaiserDragon that's what humans do! we dance for a little bit then put our bodies to rest. Come back again in the next life to dance again! Until we are finally finished. Love all humans as family. We are all the same with an exception of a few naughty fat cats.

[@Lucky_9705]

This song easily has the most underrated guitar solo in the history of music, and it's an absolute shame that it was cut from the single version. So many people missed how amazing it truly was.

[@davidderitis9068]

I HATED the single version, or any other edited song that is good! You just don't edit a masterpiece!!

[@Lucky_9705]

@@davidderitis9068agreed

[@JohnSmith-ys3wc]

Yeh, for about 40 seconds they touched on the greatness of Pink Floyd

[@jackmanley1473]

With respect, Deodato's "Super Strut" would like a word.

[@diggitus]

@@JohnSmith-ys3wcGreat comment

[@youngthinker1]

Basically, the song is about a dude driving around his town on his motorcycle. He sees the children playing and feels his age. Recruiters come out and try to get him for different jobs. The opportunity to be a star catches his eyes and he becomes obessed with it. He is blinded to everything else as he chases that. His community moves on, but he is still stuck on being a star.

[@kodowdus]

It's apparently also personal for Bruce Springsteen (who wrote it).

[@Rokit762]

A masterpiece of music I’m Sorry for calling it underrated leave me alone now :)

[@GoblinGirl]

One of the greatest covers of all time.

[@BadlndsBob]

I don't know about that. It went to number one on the charts in its day. However, I can see that maybe it is not very popular today.

[@TheInkPitOx]

I don't think a classic rock staple is underrated

[@steveallen984]

​@@BadlndsBob Manfred Mann didn't write this song Bruce Springsteen did. Once he started coving his own song this one lost air time unless requested. It's about Springsteen's younger days night racing hot rods. The Duece was his Duesenberg he revved up it's engine and it was his hot rod of choice "his runner in the night" (night race). It's not popular today because most younger people don't know about the Jersey Shore lifestyle around the strips near the boardwalks with their Merry go Round. One bad car crash and the Calliope (Merry go Round) crashed on to the ground because he got blinded by the lights (doing 80 mph's at the boardwalk). Back in the days it made sense but today that lifestyle is history and so is this song as far as topping charts anymore

[@BadlndsBob]

@@steveallen984 Yes, I have known this was a Springstein song for a couple of decades now.

[@drpattia]

Literally one of the best songs in the history of Rock

[@neverbeenratiod8970]

Not even his song bud

[@Afrattzz1]

@@neverbeenratiod8970 doesn’t matter. This version blows Springsteen’s out of the water IMO

[@neverbeenratiod8970]

@@Afrattzz1 it’s literally so bad 😭 how can you listen to it and like it

[@brodyking7095]

@@neverbeenratiod8970 You just got ratio’d.

[@hurcanei6845]

@@neverbeenratiod8970 you trippin asf dude

[@justinmoody7012]

How this is not considered one of the greatest songs of all time is beyond me

[@GoblinGirl]

One of the greatest covers of all time.

[@fredranger7385]

the guitar solo

[@davecanly7535]

Probably was in the usa.. spring steen wrote it

[@ArchStanton-o6m]

Probably cuz it's insane

[@annrodriguez2891]

​@@GoblinGirlAbsolutely ❤

[@jamesaufdenberg4630]

This reminds me of High School. 11th grade. Loved this, but it took time. I was a Hard Rock guy Zepp, Purple, Humble Pie, but i came to love this!! I actually saw Manfred Mann in 1974 with Frank Zappa back East in Cleveland. They were very good. Saw lots of groups in Cleveland. It Rocked there in the Mid 1970's. My dad lives there. Im from L.A.

[@charlesbuckwheat2347]

Only thing I miss from SoCal is the Greek food. Go eat some for me!!! (But pick out the olives!) The closer to LAX, the better!

[@post11tracy1]

That's awesome! That's why Cleveland is the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@synthium4742]

Yup, I completely missheard all these lyrics.

[@joohop]

Your Not Alone Earthling Bless Up

[@shoreZ]

@@joohop *you're ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@martinwoyzeck2634]

@The Irishmen educated people do

[@cyperus4589]

@The Irishmen There are many people online who care deeply for sentences with proper grammar and spelling.

[@cyperus4589]

@The Irishmen It's not useless if it's essential to maintain proper communication.

[@pgo301]

THE 70's, a decade drenched full of the most fantastic music!!!!

[@CoolGuyCoolFly]

Dorkidot It's 70's

[@weskerhiro5140]

50's, 60's, 70's, 80's!!

[@johnmichaelcrawford1255]

Wesker Hiro hey! what bout the 90s man

[@Aaron-Miller-1138]

Patrick O'Connor You said it!

[@enklaev1933]

fantastic music? you mean reved up like a douche

[@MS-fi9qr]

Wow I'm honored and privileged to have grown up with the best music artists of all time and having to go way back to hear it in 2023 makes it more inviting !!😂

[@SoapNugget]

I cannot believe I've never heard this before. Easily one of the greatest songs I've ever heard! 7 minutes just flew by!

[@dizzlegrizzle1919]

cannot believe you never heard it either. never seen the movie Blow with jonny depp?

[@ArchStanton-o6m]

One day you'll work out what it means

[@loriolson1143]

Bruce Springsteen wrote it

[@Speakno12]

I’m so sorry it took you so long to find it, I’m 63 and smoked weed & listening to it when I was 15

[@KrispyTreat24]

Never?? Oh that's surprising you must be really young?

[@anthonyreyes6046]

when the world blows up I wanna be high AF listing to this song

[@tabbigus]

Anthony Reyes I like how you think.

[@82ndairproud]

Anthony Reyes but one of these days you'll grow up and...lol sorry couldn't finish that, yeah me too.

[@SteveSmith-ze5mw]

Anthony Reyes my current situation, it's not bad.

[@jshayneharrington4370]

I wit you bro

[@chrisporter5746]

Think beat you to the punch

[@Hiosho]

just came home after seeing them live...they still got it...what a great Show...was able to get an autograph on my Cd...whoop whoop

[@joohop]

Bless Up Earthling

[@JK-zi1rg]

Ya baby! Flashback city!

[@autisimusmaximus5524]

Das muss geil gewesen sein!

[@keenanketsdever590]

where were they playing ?

[@Hiosho]

@@keenanketsdever590 southern, very southern part of Germany..like 1 mile away from the border to the Swiss

[@cindykimerer5552]

My Brother Paul liked this song. RIP My big brother! Thank you for this song! Good times and a fun song!

[@bradharp4612]

anyone in july 2024 listening to this is a blessed person. they don't make music like this anymore. thank you God for youtube.

[@sarahuselman8598]

Who’s listening to this for the solar eclipse of 2024???

[@kylepike5139]

This is the song I thought of!

[@kylepike5139]

It jams lol

[@elizabethtagliatela8959]

AYEEEEEE!!!!

[@debbiemurray1496]

I thought of HOLE IN THE SKY, especially Pantera'$ version 🎉 but this one ROCKS 🎵🎶🎶🎊🎊🎊💫

[@memesthednaofthesoul.]

Me after the eclipse. Not Exquisite!

[@Soundmanfh]

Thinking of my friend big Dave, RIP. I had a 72 Ford Pinto with chrome rims, wide tires, traction bars, dual exhaust, tuned header, blue printed short block with a pair of Weber carburetors. Dave said he could hear me coming five miles away blazing those Weber dueces running through the Pocono nights. Love how this song keeps us together even after his death.

[@reginacendejas5921]

Soundmanfh ahhh the Ford Pinto✌️ RIP to your friend

[@carysherrill5277]

Soundmanfh bro my brother had a pinto with a 302 boss in it screamed!! 10s in a 1/4 mile at Detroit dragway he’s also gone he passed 3 years ago..

[@valkor73]

thats so great

[@gecttakhla4249]

You survived a pinto

[@chrisriley9520]

Friends forever as they say

[@Devsguy]

I watched this over and over until I memorized all the lyrics. Nobody is ever as impressed as they should be.

[@joohop]

i'm impressed buddy !

[@jenniferbyington2855]

Devsguy if a woman could play this, like me...dat be one bad ass b....

[@jenniferbyington2855]

If a woman could play this guitar or piano....that'd be one bad ass b......!! And u gotta have extra "spunk" in your soul 2 understand the song....😊😉🙌

[@diannapia]

Haha this made me laugh

[@archiballarchi3922]

little erly birly with a curley whirly(":

[@EddieBryan]

Guitar yes, but the organ is really special, too. How much organ do you hear these days. The whole symphony of instruments and changes are superior.

[@devonnjordan400]

These lyrics are insane literally.

[@cowoverthemoo]

Thats why I understand them

[@alifqadrmuhammad4542]

The reference is what was taking place in the '70s. Many political and musical occurrences are the referenced in the lyrics. The lyrics did not make any sense to me until the 1970s were used as key references.

[@brubeck1]

this was so big in the 70s never off the radio id walk past houses and would hear it playing from each side of the road it was pretty amazing.

[@antrolly]

ugh.... just give me one hot sunny summer day in the 70's to put on my flip flops and hear this on the way to the corner store for some 'Black Cat Gum' and a freezie... lol

[@JaneAE2024]

@@antrolly Yes! These are the memories that sustain me 🧡

[@ThatGreenUnionGuy]

Unfortunately, mostly that was the radio edit version that left out the third verse and "mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun" refrain, which is the point of the song--if it has one.

[@lucyball1866]

Yeah... Bruce Springsteen wrote a cracking sing with this one!

[@MephProduction]

still never off the radio.

[@ImMoonMan]

Coming out of my house after quarantine like...

[@joohop]

Bless Up Moon Man

[@lavenderchiron]

Lmaoo

[@Oakleaf700]

Superb!

[@jeffreyjewell75]

Bahahahaha

[@sarahlabinski94]

Underrated comment👏🏻😂

[@sharonthorne9587]

I remember when this first came out. I was in high school. I had no idea what he was as saying most of the time and neither did anyone else but we loved it! What a great song!!

[@ketaminepoptarts]

every line in this song sounds like its talking about something completely different then the line before

[@joohop]

Agreed Earthling I Want One Of Those Poptarts Bless Up

[@siphesihlesibiya2034]

The song came out during the times of the cocaine rush... I'm sure you get my point 😂

[@yotsubaed]

69th like haha

[@rollercoaster478]

I think the song is about his childhood/young adulthood memories, all mashed up together.

[@vinyldash2333]

this songs about a drug trip.

[@joshf99]

i wish music like this was still being made

[@siractionslacks890]

Since DJs don’t have to play songs off physical media and switch them after they play, break songs have gone out of style. That’s why “Stairway to Heaven” was played so often; it gave you enough time to do your business, grab something to eat or drink and still be back to change it to “Aqualung”.

[@thaenebrissss_96]

There is probably over thousand prog rock/metal bands out there right now. They just don't play it on the radio

[@TheDarkDutchman]

@@thaenebrissss_96 Just wanted to write the same. Thanks bud! Very true.

[@shortybenha]

Listen to The Weeknd

[@thaenebrissss_96]

@@shortybenha how is The Weeknd any similar to MMEB?

[@darlenegriffith6186]

This song has a universal appeal. Every so often a song is written that has the potential to bring people together. This is one of those songs.

[@Ignirium]

That's what i love about music, it transcends language, time and any differences between people; Music is understood by all

[@johnperry3381]

That guitar solo remains as one of the sweetest of all times. Impeccable.

[@wheelieking3461]

Most underrated guitar solo ever...

[@greggwilliams6269]

thank you

[@MsLH208]

Wheelie King iagree

[@TheVitoandollini1]

Wheelie King Fuck yeah

[@silverstar5891]

WHEELIE KING .COMPLETELY AGREE . :-D

[@aray1757]

Whole reason I listen to this song.

[@claudiajackson7863]

This song brings back so many memories for me along with The Eagles. I was a kid in the 70s and I remember listening to songs like this in between weather reports hoping and praying that our county would be called to not go to school because of snow or ice. Makes me feel all warm inside. Sometimes wish those days could come back but only if I could take my 2 grandsons with me. 🥰

[@paulahunt3508]

@Claudia Jackson I LOVE YOUR COMMENTS! Yeah, I’d have to take my Grandson back with me too. He would love my era!

[@claudiajackson7863]

@@paulahunt3508 thank you so much for your reply Paula. There's not a whole lot in this world to be happy about anymore but you grab and hold onto things that give you the warm and fuzzies. Mine are some music and of course my 6 and 4 year old grandbabies. I wish I could protect them from everything. My son and daughter were slightly upset when I announced that I love those two grandboys more than anything in the world. My two kids were like but what about us mom. I said sorry that's just the way it is lol. They are 33 and 28 so they need a lot of growing up still. Of course I love my daughter and son but the love I have for my grandsons is completely different you know? God bless you!

[@arealOg8o6]

Golden , I wish I was a teen in the 70’s

[@gregmunn2945]

It is criminal we only receive one life 😔

[@thepwrjunkie7378]

In the days before youtube, you had to hope the album came with lyrics or you could spend a decade singing the wrong words

[@johndixon6221]

No matter. This was the greatest music era.

[@rivabenzikri77]

R i p to my mother she swore the lyrics we're wrapped up like a douche.

[@grantkruse1812]

@@rivabenzikri77 No No NO ..."woke up with a douche in the middle of the night"

[@NooniiToons]

ok boomer

[@napomania]

I remember when I was a teenager I almost cry in tears when I bought a cassette of Micheal Jackson and there was no lyrics in the card inside ( considering the prize I was paid lol)))

[@rickydanminton2375]

Reminds me of the girl I love that has slipped away from me twice. Once when we were young and just out of school, and then again 36 years later when we met up again. Boy was I dumb and stupid. I never got over the first time and I will never get over second time either. I’m 66, so my chances of getting another chance are slim and none. Gosh, she was even more beautiful 36 years later and she will always be beautiful to me. I love her so much and I feel lost without her. It’s been a “Total Eclipse of the Heart” for sure. 😢 💛

[@pickles224]

I’m still not convinced. Like, he HAS to be saying “douche”...

[@michaelduke3772]

I thought he said wrapped up like a douche not revved up like a deuce. So this whole time I thought he was talking about blunts.

[@sonoyta5386]

I used to think that for ever, till I stumbled upon the lyrics one day Tayl

[@ereynoldful3974]

When i was a kid i thought that too and so to this day i just say douche when singing along

[@pearlllg]

Another “rumor” in the night. I have never known until today what the heck these words were! lol!

[@fortysixn2903]

Wrapped like a douche forever

[@stormycrap4692]

Getting old sucks but sure had great music along the way of doing so

[@davelaroque4713]

Feel the same way

[@bleucollarchef2960]

Amen bro!

[@deidalahavukh2657]

im 21 and new to getting old but i feel this. its scary a lil

[@justifythis4375]

Yeah, but now we get gems like “shake that ass ho” these are not the good ol days

[@rivabenzikri77]

Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the Sun... whomever was like me how to find out for themselves.. pushing 60 I wish I listened to everything my mother told me. Not one nasty word in this song even though my mother thought it was douche,, but at least they wore pants correctly , and not singing about guns and drugs. We were not total Angels back then but we did no one else harm.

[@shando-licious1]

That solo baby. It’s rare to find anyone that appreciates that!! BUT MAMA. THATS WHERE THE FUN IS ❤

[@MichelleMilligan-jc8xl]

Good one

[@PryorTravis]

I remember as a kid having nights where I just couldn't sleep and about 12:30 or 1 a.m. I'd turn on the radio and it would inevitably be one of the endless rock anthems like this one or Stairway to Heaven or Paradise by the Dashboard Light or pretty much anything by Boston.

[@isaacrubalcava5819]

No matter what generation this song will always be fire

[@josephrichardson4797]

Songs like these bring us back to great times in our life.

[@risingpower3658]

Did you ever find out what it means? Look above there and I mention another song, just like this one.

[@CrocTV42]

Disco duck was a number one hit

[@edwardpaterson1957]

The guitar solo truly takes you to its own world

[@cibernena]

When I was little, I thought this was the coolest song I had ever heard. Even to this day, it's up there. A great classic.

[@joohop]

IT Still Is Earthling

[@ytbeLaw]

When Springsteen first heard this, he was probably like, "What the hell did you guys do to my song? I love it!"

[@annemeikle7401]

I didn't know Bruce Springsteen had written this, I always liked it but havnt a clue what it's about, if anything at all

[@joeratley1062]

The comment about acid being the reason for such entertaining lyrics in this song should know that Bruce Springsteen didn't do acid. I love this song.

[@MrMoisheLebowitz]

I heard this song back in 1976 when it first came out. I was 6 at the time. My aunt had a red square radio which she would place by her bedroom door so all of us could listen to Manfred Mann and this masterpiece. The nostalgia is something amazing. All of you who heard this song back then just like I did are truly blessed. The kids of today will never understand it.

[@codyflake3080]

I’m not a kid now but I grew up on this and other music predating my birth. Nothing today beats it.

[@m-racer5096]

I was a 90's kid and my parents raised me on Elvis, 60s 70s and some 80s, and Motown. 90s had it's good things to, like Alanis Morrisette (that I picked up through my older brother) (Almost) everything that came after is rubbish

[@frankschmitz249]

Ich bin auch 70'er Baujahr, mit Brüder die 10 bis 16 Jahre älter sind ❤

[@Osbornetorun1]

Springsteen is a genius songwriter, musician, artist and performer! This version by a terrific band really takes a great song to yet another level with this interpretation!! One of earliest rock songs that blew me away with its beauty and passion…

[@paulinesereni5417]

my dad was a drag racer and won the Winston Nationals and he and the team would play this song so they had the words right but i was blinded bt how cool the song was and steal listening in 2019 I'm 53 years old. I miss my dad so it brings back great memories of me being just little and life was good.

[@unzie1215]

Pauline Sereni some songs are imprinted in our minds memories forever x.

[@paulinesereni5417]

@@unzie1215 agreed take care

[@jameswalkden7499]

I used to listen to this when it was a hit in the 70s and hated it. I was 10 and it bored me. My wonderful uncle, who was like a dad to me, used to say how great it was and that I would get to like it. 45 years later I realised he was right. He passed away last year and I now love it. When the intro comes on it brings a tear to my eye and my uncle, brothers and I are sat in front of his radiogram again in 1974 counting down the top 40. Great treasured memories because of a song I used to hate. Ain`t life strange.

[@ghostfromdeadmenatseawilli2248]

Cool

[@richardhamblen5526]

Congrats on the Winston Nationals, Pauline Serini, you sound like a rockin' lady! I posted the mix/lyrics so they could be followed by the 99% that don't know them, LOL! It has really cool visual effects in the center break on this one..I'm 60 now and still like the REAL music ,not the current crap that calls itself 'music'..sorry about your dad, I was adoppted, my folks have been dead over 25 years now, over 30 for my dad..

[@blerdynerdy5705]

I remember sitting in an Applebee's with my late mom and this song came on over the speakers. She then said how back when she was in high school in the 70s, all the guys would sing "douche" instead of "deuce". I can hear it no other way now.

[@williamburke1731]

Every time I hear this classic, it takes me back to the glorious days of the '70's, when we didn't have a care in the world. Turn out the lights, turn on the lava lamp, smoke a joint..and enjoy!

[@danielmccoy8875]

And no one gave a shit about just having a good time and no one hassled it..I was there too

[@badjuju2721]

wish i could have experienced it, sound cool af

[@bryanmcneil9872]

William Burke 70’s were the best decade for music BY FAR

[@kaelajolly0]

Ha! That’s my house right now. 💥

[@skipmiller3812]

Weren't those the days? Or should I say daze? 😎

[@BungHoleCamper]

Coming from an EDM DJ, this song is legendary! Definitely one of the top 10 songs ever.

[@exiletomars]

This is relevant for anyone who stared at the eclipse without eye protection.

[@JoeSmith-le2nk]

discorobotification Trump

[@jenniferbyington2855]

discorobotification i took breaks so don't make it starred!!!

[@thegreatmightyd]

My friend tried doing that way back in middle school, he thinks staring at the sun is why he developed cataracts in his eyes years later...

[@favianvasquez1054]

discorobotification NOPE, I had my beer goggles.

[@tylerbeam8933]

Wow

[@Goodsir420]

Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun, but mama THAT'S WHERE THE FUN IS!!!

[@cubswincubswin]

Great song, truly a classic!! 😎 Who else is listening in the summer of 2019?

[@tcmalone7824]

cubswincubswin blast from the past

[@MrDgeece]

i'm discovering this song for the first time of my pretty old life (44) right now...and well it was daft punk before daft punk

[@DoveGirl]

same wavelength! go Cubs! (GO SOX!)

[@Greeno420]

Ppl will be listening to this *_every_** year* for *a **_long_** time.* It gets _thousands_ of views _Everyday._ Why are y'all so thirsty for likes? 🤔😆

[@biancabee4926]

cubswincubswin me :) !!

[@thomasogrady8899]

There is so much to the song... it's like an eight minute opera with great music and harmonies... totally off the grid!!!!!!!!

[@daisyunderwood1002]

Yeah acid trippin.😂

[@rockinjmaude3413]

This isn't just a great song, it's a work of art

[@tannerbellwood2347]

RockinJMaude lol they didn’t even write it

[@halmcdonald1725]

It had to be Manfred Mann to take it to the finish line 🙂🇺🇸 One of the Best

[@dizzlegrizzle1919]

@@tannerbellwood2347 but they played it infamously and lets be real it is the instrumentals that make so muchof this. do not be a bitchy person

[@terriquinlan7683]

For me, this has the most beautiful lead guitar break ever. And I'm really listening!

[@beew584]

This literally just seems like he’s describing different people at a wild party

[@joohop]

It's About A Lady From Outta SPACE BLESS UP EARTHLING

[@joohop]

Lady I Just Subscribe To Yo Wild Party Channel Bless Up Earthling Birmingham England UK

[@Jack-zh4op]

😂😂

[@shoreZ]

@@joohop I cannot understand anything you say lol

[@shoreZ]

That's kind of whats its about. Apparently it's about being on a drug trip at a party

[@stonefaced4578]

Starting another summer! No better song to signal the introduction to the nice weather!

[@hnnymn]

I love this drumming, especially in the break at 2:34. That break just twists my intestines inside out. Just as rock and roll should!

[@groovecouple4644]

40 years listening to this fantastic song and still don’t know what it’s about....nope

[@joohop]

Living The Dream Maybe Bless Up Earthling :)

[@lannyslough8684]

I do know 🌟🦚🐲🐉🌟‼️

[@made_to_melt]

Car

[@raylumin8708]

That's magick & mistery. Enjoy it through the beyond. ☝️👍👍✅🤔😂🤣😅

[@Ruda-n4h]

The original long version by Bruce Springsteen tells of events and characters when he was starting out gigging with Steel Mill and the early E Steet Band - e.g. some drag queen at a night club liked his music - 'Some silicone sister with a manager mister told me I'd got what it takes,' etc etc.

[@danmac31300]

dad and me used to sing this song in the car full blast rolling to the bowling alley every saturday night love you dad and hope your still singing this song in heaven drinking an MGD

[@mooseing22]

Nice Post. That's a wonderful memory you have with your dad, sounds awesome. What a great song to share together too! lucky you. Music has the ability for us to feel sad & happy at the same time.

[@TRLgoodvibesdotcom]

Damn son you really know how to make an old man cry

[@demetriushill9725]

That's my beer for sure

[@BenDover4Mee]

Unfortunately your dad's in Hell, where he won't be enjoying ANYTHING anymore.

[@DaKamshron]

@@BenDover4Mee Why would you say something like that?

[@nicholascandy80]

Chills down my body every time I hear this song…. Enjoy your freedom while it lasts!

[@justmadeit2]

Bruce Springsteen wrote this one, but this is the ultimate version ! He had to be hugely impressed with this when hearing it. It hit number one in the U.s and in Canada, Am all time classic. Thanks Bruce and Manfred Mann

[@nk8633]

Yep, great song! Thank You Bruce! Thank you Manfred Mann!

[@musikkunstetc.8465]

I just read that this version is the only Springsteen penned song to go to number one in the U.S.

[@karenroberts6435]

I love Bruce is version too.

[@ssjineon7032]

I once asked my mom why these lyrics made no sence and she simply said "acid"

[@lannyslough8684]

Yep 👍

[@Force1Com]

makes more sense than most lyrics today

[@Force1Com]

some preacher from the east says dethrone the dictaphone hit him in his funny bone that's where they expect it least, almost sounds prophetical

[@guyharrison909]

Springsteen supposedly wrote this by randomly flicking open pages in a dictionary. Manfred Mann's version turned it up to 11.

[@michaelb2707]

facebook.com/brucespringsteen/videos/1411806935822409/

[@desertbrat8281]

I love this song. Reminds me of growing up during the 70s and 80s

[@ih8utbe]

Heard this constantly in 1977. Those were good radio days. Even though i was in grade school I can recall them being played on Cleveland Ohio radio. TV was also unforgettable.

[@christinebiada1292]

WMMS-The Buzzard?? I grew up in NE Ohio and am still here. I was 5 in ‘77.

[@frankschmitz249]

Beatles, waht we wont together ❤

[@jamesgregory2197]

When this song came out, how many thought they were saying “Wrapped up like a Douche”??? LOL..!!

[@georgeannmontesano8194]

Yep lmfao. I always thought that

[@seanwebb605]

james gregory It doesn’t?

[@georgedeyonge2957]

My mom did and i had to tell her otherwise yesterday

[@jhannah4]

@@seanwebb605 hahaha

[@seanwebb605]

@@jhannah4 Don't mock me. I'm not a music expert.

[@MsMasyoyo]

This song was part of my playlist on a road trip this summer. My son and I replayed it about 15 to 20 times. Love it!

[@BolinFoto]

Now I get it after all these years... he's blinded by the light so he can't read the lyrics on the lyric sheet and just makes stuff as he goes along.

[@Christopher408]

Best comment ever...😂😂😂😂😂

[@patriciaarthur329]

Bruce Springsteen write this song.

[@BolinFoto]

And that makes it less confusing? It's even more confusing after that info :p

[@jimmiebourque1691]

Would it be a lesser song even though the lyrics don't make sense to some???

[@BolinFoto]

Humor is sadly something you can't learn.....

[@mikelocascio8695]

They don't get much better than this, wonderful job boys!

[@tiredjay3000]

For some odd reason, this song gives me roadtrip vibes. Don't know why. It's not like it played in the car that I was in when I had my first road trip. It just gives me that feeling.

[@frederickmcway41]

This was one of my dad's favorite song, we would smoke a little weed and jam out to this, I love it!

[@joohop]

YES Earthling Bless

[@ingos.263]

Timeless ! Only one Word ... Nothing else to say.

[@michaelphillis5381]

Can we please talk about that guitar solo ?? My god what a beautiful cry on that guitar

[@mah0625]

lit it rip

[@jaycompany4886]

One of the best ive heard...... you're right friend.....they had to wipe the tears after the solo.

[@steveallen984]

Funny thing when Springsteen wrote this he didn't think it was worth recording. THEN of coarse when these guys turned it into a hit he changed his tunes.

[@VicRattlehead1980]

Dat chopsticks solo doe

[@lotusblossom2040]

Thank you for acknowledging! That solo is transportative and the best part of the song, IMO. 👍🏼

[@MazezGarage]

This song will forever have a spot in my life

[@TonyEnglandUK]

I wonder how many people realise the band is still touring today.

[@MazezGarage]

@Joey Aragon I’m sure I’m just a music type of guy I don’t really care for the lyrics

[@GravitySunset]

One of the best songs of all time. A little late to the comments but that’s where the fun is.

[@phillysher7]

😍

[@Kyle-c1n]

This is one of those rare songs especially the solo, where you can close your eyes and just drift off. Such a timeless piece of music 🤘🤘

[@bluemoon8851]

This song came out when my dad was in highschool. Him and all his friends would sing at lunch and in the halls replacing deuce with douche. Somethings never change.

[@awxlio8496]

G-pop Cuckleberry To grow up in the 70s and 80s.