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

brilliant song

[@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

[@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/

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Originalkeauty]

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

[@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 😆👍

[@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!

[@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

[@loompsterproductions]

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

[@antichxrisma]

@@loompsterproductions 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...

[@loompsterproductions]

@@antichxrisma you are very welcome, friend

[@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😞.

[@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.

[@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! 😊

[@Luis_Cali_Concrete]

Is it just me or does this song get better every time you listen to it?

[@SeaninMa]

Agree!

[@lucyball1866]

Try some more Springsteen sings and you'll find they have the same effect. The more you listen, the better they get.

[@abelpadilla7789]

That’s for sure !

[@wutang3323]

Yes 🍺 it does

[@jaycagin8639]

Fr

[@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

[@HazyHaydn]

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😉

[@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.

[@Peter_Pepper_the_Pickled_Piper]

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

[@cindykimerer5552]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 🇬🇧

[@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

[@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

[@user-rc1fi5gz6g]

Probably cuz it's insane

[@annrodriguez2891]

​@@GoblinGirlAbsolutely ❤

[@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.

[@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...

[@jonathanbirch2022]

Ah Gilmour, the guy who makes guitar solos sound like dentistry

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@normt6226 Comfortably Numb live.

[@ImMoonMan]

Coming out of my house after quarantine like...

[@joohop]

Bless Up Moon Man

[@chatti06]

Lmaoo

[@Oakleaf700]

Superb!

[@jeffreyjewell75]

Bahahahaha

[@sarahlabinski94]

Underrated comment👏🏻😂

[@sicknick7558]

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

[@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

[@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

[@mikaylam6747]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@user-rc1fi5gz6g]

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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@JaneAE2012]

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

[@greensyndicalist1971]

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.

[@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 !!😂

[@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.

[@ilovefatguys12]

I don’t think I’m the only one that thought he said douche instead of deuce.

I think you maybe are...

[@stevemiler4856]

Sounds like douche to me.

[@Toxic_GamingTW]

Sounds like douche to me

[@bp6329]

you need to get your ears cleaned out then

[@Toxic_GamingTW]

@@bp6329 it sounds like both douche and deuce to me

[@johnperry3381]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@Ryjel-Destiny]

Patrick O'Connor You said it!

[@enklaev1465]

fantastic music? you mean reved up like a douche

[@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.

[@bann5777]

Sickest solo I have EVER heard 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@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

[@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.

[@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)))

[@DwayneGraham-kp6wn]

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

[@desertbrat8281]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@jaxv94]

People who watched the eclipse without glasses right now

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

With, without..... it's a delicious sonic shower.....

[@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.....

[@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

[@dustyflair]

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

[@ChristopherLara-bz3zl]

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

[@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?

[@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 :) !!

[@andrewfowler4738]

WOW… just fabulous. This was played at my best friend’s funeral. Miss you mate. God bless x

[@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(":

[@arealOg8o6]

No matter how bad you’re day was music from back then will fix it all.

[@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

[@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

[@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 😔

[@pantherplatform]

The best part of "watching" these songs on yootoob is the ability to slow them up or speed them down.

[@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.

[@isaacrubalcava5819]

No matter what generation this song will always be fire

[@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

[@scentlessapprentice88]

Dave fletts solo in this song is so good that it has the power to transport you through time and another place. The really good one's always do.

[@funmiester]

I can't believe this super song doesn't have 100 MILLION views!!!

[@sgt1terrence]

This better be in guardians of the galaxy vol.3

[@mepsiemopar8991]

I'm currently looking for my comment from about a year ago where I said Guardians 3 brought me here. Trying to be like Matt Groening

[@aaronalan8934]

It better not be.

[@jack1studios]

@@aaronalan8934 it better be*

[@-divinetragedy]

"Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun, but mama, thats where the fun is..."

[@georgehuffman40]

The sun picked you up and told you you were reved up like a Deuce

[@sonoyta5386]

The caliope crashed to the ground

[@nicholascandy80]

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

[@jmbanksSPI]

Rocking this at almost 3am with my wife and I sleeping in our office after an epic work party. We’re in our early 40s this song still slaps and life is amazing! THATS were the fun is!!! Chopsticks lol

[@StickMan-uh8xe]

Nobody: Me after turning the bathroom light on at 2 am:

[@mioswensson2444]

Hahaha

[@MA3DCH3N]

underrated

[@bp6329]

you pair of mugs

[@MpaYn]

Yeah we didn't have power yesterday. And this morning when I woke up, the electric was back on so I went into the bathroom and turned on the light and immediately said blinded by the light!.

[@jude7524]

My dad opened the curtains when we had just woken up and I started singing blinded by the light

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@EditErath]

I dont know why but this song sounds soo calming that it cures my anxiety away

[@Blackout4500Reviews]

A moment of silence for the people who thought that this was the weekend’s song

[@joohop]

Bless Up Earthling I Used To Have An Uncle Called Johnny Cave

[@stuntmonkey00]

Another moment for all of the people here who don't know it was Springsteen's song to begin with.

[@mah38900]

Had no idea someone made. anew version I'll listen to it next.

[@BenDover4Mee]

@@stuntmonkey00 That's because Springsteen's version SUCKED and MM's version was SO MUCH MORE FUCKING AWESOME that it blew Springsteen's away, completely OUTTA THE PARK, like not even in the same league. Stringbean was an overrate fuckwad.

[@1secondarysmile]

I at least hope that the people who thought that this was the Weeknd’s song actually liked it and got into 70’s and 80’s music. The best decades for music!

[@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

[@bunneybeast]

Hear this on Gold radio every so often and when it comes on I always turn it up. Great song 🙌

[@aarongray503]

This song brings back memories of sitting in my dads truck listing to classic rock station in the 90s and he would turn it up. I miss him everyday.

[@Mike4metal]

One of the best songs ever Created! Been giving me goosebumps since the 70”S🔥🔥✨

[@valentinovuitton2845]

This is Grade A 100% pure Colombian cocaine, ladies and gentlemen

[@snelgrave101]

Can i have some please , Blow brought me here after all.

[@blakecampbell8012]

Hell let's all take a line

[@orlandomazo1274]

God dammit!!! that shit is good!

[@saintjacob1]

Disco shit.

[@southeastindependentsocial330]

Pure as the driven snow

[@backintimevintage7613]

This is truly one of the top 10 best songs of all time. From beginning to end, just pure mastery. Keyboards, guitar, vocals, just incredible.

[@mikelocascio8695]

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

[@ViperSoloz]

This song will forever have a spot in my life

[@TonyEnglandUK]

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

[@ViperSoloz]

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

[@Goodsir420]

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

[@Nick-Matchem]

Best song I have ever heard in my life.

[@s.k8391]

I love my dad for showing me this Amazing music

[@terriquinlan7683]

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

[@sargentsandvich3400]

When you step outside for the first time in 2 weeks.

[@joohop]

Have You Been Underground Earthling ?

[@wowguuy1331]

@@joohop nah hes in quarantine, oh how life has changed

[@user-se8nh3yu1e]

😂😂😂😂

[@phillynegro3400]

Lmaoooooo

[@taylorbritt499]

Unfortunate foreshadowing? Or was this posted after quarantine started lol

[@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

[@ericthiel4053]

This is one of those songs that I would hear growing up when mom and dad would kick on the radio all weekend on the classic rock station and every now and then it shows up in my head out of nowhere. Today was one of lose days lol.

[@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