MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND "BLINDED BY THE LIGHT" (reaction/review)

Check out Sight After Dark (Singer Sifa Graffiti and Guitarist Dan Berg) reacting to “Blinded By The Light” by Manfred Mann's Earth Band.
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[@garyrausch1184]

The original by Springsteen is street gritty, this is a dance party. Heard them both when they were released, i like them both for different reasons

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

One of my favourite songs ever. The Midnight Special version is fantastic. You look gorgeous Sifa.

[@SightAfterDark]

Thank you so much Dawn!

[@TONE11111]

"Revved Up Like A Deuce" is referencing a two door car, as in Little Deuce Coupe. Lingo of the times

[@Jimi-ld2vw]

Haven't heard this tune in a long while. Thank you, it's a good one. I remember it being one of the best tunes played on AM radio. Sometimes AM was all we had. The only problem was that the AM played a short version. Long versions would take away from commercial time. *Sigh* Lol. Yup, that's the way it was sometimes.

[@kbstabs5982]

I have been liking this song much more than when it came out.

[@AmberPearcy]

This song always reminds me of the movie “Blow” (with Johnny Depp) even though I knew it already before then, I just watched the heck outta that movie back in the day. 😂 I also remember asking my dad what is he singing in that one part? He assured me it’s “duce” 🤣 Such a great song! With a bunch more memories but I’ll leave it to that for now. I can only imagine folks who were around when this first came out have their own amazing recollections related to this one!

[@KennethStCyr-dv6cm]

One of those times a band takes someone else's song and makes it their own.

[@shoutinchuck3363]

Oh man! Taking me down memory lane. Twice! Original version came out in the early 70s. The way Springsteen spun those lyrics reminded me of Dylan's Subterranean Homesick Blues (classic video, btw). And then Manfred Mann's version became a big hit later in the 70s. Great cover that took it up a notch musically. My favorite part is the "Chopsticks" piano solo. 🤣

[@chazblitz]

I always loved the Chopsticks part too!

[@paulfenwick8767]

@@chazblitz That was Chris Slade's idea/contribution

[@paulfenwick8767]

The chopsticks were the drummers idea btw

[@14gilbertst]

Spirit in the Night too. These songs were sanctuary.

[@WilliamsEtcPro]

Excellent!

[@StevenMichals0812]

The original was on Springsteen's first album Greetings from Asbury Park. That album has some good songs, including Spirit in the Night, also covered by Manfed Mann's Earth Band.

[@greg2976]

Their "Roaring Silence" album is one of the best albums as far as I'm concerned!!!!!!

[@pilesovinyl]

Manfred Mann, South African born who grew up in England and was the creator of the British Invasion band who made their name with Do Wah Diddy Diddy (#1 in 64) and then songs like The Mighty Quinn (#10 in 68) and this one #1 in 76. He and his group had 18 charted singles from 64-84 with his keyboards at the center of all of it. Great choice.

[@paulfenwick8767]

Love his strength in his anti-apartheid views even though it got him banned from entering his homeland.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

This is the album version. It has the same effect on me Sifa, I have to move! I was 17 when this came out and the memories are all good. "revved up like a deuce" 32 Deuce coupe - car. Bruce's version is horrible. MM own this forever.

[@jypziiatthecrossroads9047]

The E Streeters opened for MMEB early in their career, eventually Manfred opened for Bruce. I don't know how Bruce allowed the use of his songs, but good thing they did, cause this cover is definitely in the top 100 of the R+R era. Spirits in the Night and I came for You aren't as unique as far as arrangements go, but that's life.

[@HG-cv4ru]

I prefer the Springsteen version that has more vocals, and you can see it is very double-entendre heavy. Springsteen wrote the song and the MFM Earth Band version is lyric light and more poppy.

[@SightAfterDark]

We’ll have to check it out!

[@stephenpresley5772]

Great song

[@christopherhuff3123]

"Revved up like a Deuce ( car) , another runner in the night" You're welcome

[@SightAfterDark]

Thanks!

[@chazblitz]

I never got on the Springsteen train. Like Dylan and a dude named John Hiatt, songs they write are always better when covered by others. Back up vocals on this by drummer Chris Slade who had hair back then, lol. Most know him as the crazy good bald headed drummer with The Firm, David Gilmours solo band in 84 and mostly as Phil Rudds replacement twice in ACDC. All these old 70s Manfred Mann albums take me back to hooking school to go play Frisbee and smoke big joints of seedy Columbian weed. Ah, to be young (and fucking skinny) again, lol. Deuce is a type of car. The Deuce Coupe was also mentioned in a Beach Boys song as well. We all know what and who douches are lol.

[@shoutinchuck3363]

Gotta be careful with those seedy joints bro. They can be explosive. Found that out the hard way. Ha ha!

[@shoutinchuck3363]

And also ... GO O'S!!!

[@chazblitz]

​@@shoutinchuck3363Love their new "Hydration Station" for HR celebration lol

[@shoutinchuck3363]

@@chazblitz I guess that replaced the handle bars. Well they were certainly well-hydrated tonight after scoring 11 runs! I wonder if they load that thing up with Natty Bohs after the game. You know the old school O's woulda done that. Ha ha!

[@noddynewbold]

3 or 4 of MM's biggest singles were Bruce covers

[@looksee2506]

Not a fan of Bruce but I did like his original version. MM version is far superior... Always enjoyed in the 70s HIGH AF.

[@chopa2less]

Couldn't disagree more. I've heard worse covers, but not many.

[@paulfenwick8767]

liked this track ever since it was released. I find Springsteen like Dylan. His songs are piss poor until someone else takes it and changes it from mundane to good with a bit of creativity. Love Hamlet Thompson's vocals on this. I remember when released, it got put on the juke box at my local pub. Spent many a pound on it. TBH though, I used to play the B side, Starbird, A> because I loved it and B. It caused the middle/old aged patrons to moan and complain to the landlord (unlike me to try and get under someone's skin 😜) I did hear in the Trump types bible bashing south, they wanted to ban this version because the were to stupid to understand the lyrics. Saw them a couple of times around this period and they were really good. The controversity was "Douche", changed from Boring Bruce's version. He didn't like it 😂 Good pick David.

[@chazblitz]

I didn't know Chris Thompson was referred to as Hamlet. Ya learn something new everyday here on SAD, lol.

[@paulfenwick8767]

@@chazblitz I think it's his middle name. Just threw it in as a bit of fun...The Bard...it tickled me anyway, lol.

[@kikurass322]

I guess you've never heard Lilly Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts then eh? Or Shelter From the Storm and many many more. Broaden your horizons. The only bands have NOTHING to offer are hip hop and rap.

[@sootikins]

OMG it's the Curly Whirly Anus song - lol. "Little Early Pearly gave my anus curly whirly". But seriously, love this song, also love Spirits in the Night (another Bruce cover by MM'sEB). Heard the MM'sEB versions long before the original Bruce versions and I prefer them. Never was a Bruce fan: "Fire the Boss!!".

[@michaelschulzodermath571]

back here from germany with my two fav reactors! This are the seventies, and the MMEB does it in a most perfect way anytime, from their first album to - maybe - angel fire. I love all of them with Mick Rogers, such a great singer and guitar player he is! Chris Thompson is a really good add to the band, but - sorry - he is not Mick! I love also the way they do the springsteen and the dylan stuff.

[@mikedemike5393]

The song had the shorter radio version and then the full extended version which is the best part of the song.I've never known the words to the song and nor do I care..just checked them out and it all makes no sense anyway...always a crowd pleaser this one.

[@Grendelbc]

As a diehard Springsteen fan, I hated Manfred Mann for ripping off this tune and ruining it.

[@SightAfterDark]

Oh no!

[@kikurass322]

You need to listen to the album Angel Station, it'll blow your minds. I wonder if these guys even know what a calliope even is?