THIS WAS GREAT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Mannfred Mann's - Earth Band Blinded By The Lights REACTION

THIS WAS GREAT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Mannfred Mann's - Earth Band Blinded By The Lights REACTION
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[@tendersoulsretreat5863]

This song wins the award for no one knowing the lyrics but singing anyway.

[@csedrivers2850]

🤣

[@abelincoln3287]

This song was written by Bruce Springsteen!

[@thetomgibson]

And vastly improved by Manfred Mann.

[@susanschonnop9701]

I was about say that . Good song.

[@jillwilliams3784]

@@thetomgibson Absolutely

[@cylentkills]

@@thetomgibson your opinion

[@rodger7029]

Bruce’s original is much better

[@Robert-gn7de]

The full length version of this tune is a whole different rabbit hole!

[@Neil_BT]

Definitely need to check out the full version. The instrumental break is just iconic - and contains one of the great lyrics "Mama always told me not to look in to the eyes of the sun, but Mama, that's where the fun is." And then they play chopsticks lol. One of those covers that is just so ubiquitous that you don't realise it's a cover because you absolutely never hear the original. 100% cast iron banger.

[@umdesch4]

I went into the comments to say exactly this, but you already covered it. The full version of this song is SO MUCH BETTER!

[@JohnSmith-pn1kq]

The long version is always the one played on the radio

[@jakerazmataz852]

I'm old and I've never heard the short version.😁

[@eze8608]

👍🏽✌🏽👍🏽✌🏽👍🏽✌🏽👍🏽✌🏽👍🏽✌🏽

[@capt.k6554]

ARggh! I was waiting breathlessly for that GUITAR SOLO but it never happened!

[@Ecosse57]

ah, summer night cruising in a 60s muscle car with this blasting out of the pioneer speakers. before the internet we often had to guess the lyrics and that was part of the fun.

[@yankeeboyno7]

Bruce Springsteen wrote it for his 1973 album and Mannfred Mann covered it in their 1976 album. So it is definitely a song of the 70’s!!

[@xScooterAZx]

I used to be a roadie for Manfred Mann. I still have my Jersey with the all access pass ironed on it. :} I also have my Jersey with the ironed on pass for Little Feet,when I worked for them. Ahh,..life was fun back in the day. I got to work for all kinds of bands. It all started when I worked at a place called The Starwood Nightclub. Rock music was everywhere in Hollywood at the time. You couldnt walk two feet without tripping over members of some band.

[@mjpleusch]

Did you happen to know Robbie Stewart? He was their manager at the time?

[@xScooterAZx]

@@mjpleusch Forgive me,but I'm afraid I dont remember him. I got hired at the Starwod nightclub,by a guy named Jack. He was in the band,but I dont remember what instrument he played. It was a short time and they gave us (me and the others they hired that day) the baseball jersey with picture on the front. Memories kind of get jumbled up when everyone's getting high and they're havung fun getting you wrecked too. .lol. Better days,huh?

[@theodoreritola7641]

80s vibe my donkey lol ,, This was 1976

[@xScooterAZx]

@@theodoreritola7641 Where did I say anything about the 80's? I didnt. Also I never even mentioned this song,or when it care out. Please read my comment again. (I'm 68 but I still have a very good memory of my life,what went on and when.)

[@jm12green31]

​@@xScooterAZx cool man I bet you have some stories... plenty of partying?

[@billbox1916]

It seems to me there must be a longer version of this song. Not only do I remember the layers of vocals like this, but also layers in keyboards where the piano plays "Chop Sticks" over the top of the keys and the vocals are layered in there as well. It's powerful.

[@AndersonDawesWasRight]

Yes, this is the short 45 single version.

[@js6729]

Yes and this version is missing the guitar solo

[@mikeking7710]

Yup, the single was 3.48, but the album version was 7.08

[@jamessugg7061]

Reved up like a deuce another runner in the night.

[@mikerichardson8983]

Man this song brings back good memories from the 70's. I listened to this song all the time. Great song. They sure don't make music like this any more.

[@theradchase3094]

I like this song and dreamweaver by Gary wright. We lost a good singer when Gary wright passed away.

[@Xeusmoose44]

You both would have loved living in the 70s/80s. Just hanging out with friends and zero cell phones. We partied so hard but had the best of times. Thanks for the memories!

[@haydendegrow945]

See, songs like this are why stereo sound is so awesome! You can have echoing and layering and enter a whole new depth into the song. This song is AWESOME to listen to in a car!

[@jojomart]

All of the 70's songs you two react to make me so nostalgic for my teenage years. I wish I could go back sometimes, and do it all over...

[@Jaxicat]

I feel like this was always on the radio when I was a kid. We had a few debates about what the lyrics actually were for this before the internet.

[@williamh4172]

It will always be: "what looked like a douche" to me.🤪

[@moward4964]

@@williamh4172 😂 I always heard wrapped up like a douche, 😂

[@chthoniapodcast]

@@williamh4172 Yep--"wrapped up like a douche, another runner in the night." Of course it's actually "revved up like a deuce", but that's not as much fun.

[@Analysta654]

@@chthoniapodcast LOL! Yep, I always thought they were saying wrapped up like a douche.

[@rostand5264]

Everybody did. 😅

[@txrockerusa1st862]

This is one of my favorite songs ever. Even though BS wrote the original. This tops that by miles.

[@kirstenjakobsen1651]

I saw MMEB in 1986 in Århus, Denmark. Best concert ever!!!

[@troystrane]

Chris Thompson was the lead singer in this song for Manfred Mann. A great rock voice!

[@djhrecordhound4391]

There's a whole MMEB show from maybe(...?) 2000 in Koln, Germany on Rockpalast. Noel McCalla does an awesome job singing lead

[@vickiepatrick4107]

Omg its so awesome that you 2 are loving the 70s music..theres not a lot of younger people that do like it if you can even get them to listen to it..the ones that do would have loved to be a teen in the 70s..we had the music the dances and the cars we had the best time hanging with all our friends

[@DocRock71]

The use of 2 separate lyrics at the same time is found with even greater effect on the song "Scarborough Fair/Canticle" by Simon and Garfunkel, where there are 2 stories being sung at the same time (one of love and one of war). One of the best examples of two separate sets of lyrics sung at the same time that's ever been written. Watching the lyric video or lyrics to read along with helps a lot to see the ridiculous beauty of that song and their mind blowing harmonies.

[@johnlamere2189]

Two different parts being sung at the same time is called "Counterpoint".

[@loadedorygun]

no sugar tonight is my favorite

[@angier5775]

We sang this in choir in HS. I love all the parts!

[@CaptainAwesome7400]

There are solo recordings of The Side of a Hill, which makes the backing lines there. It's very good.

[@caroldudgeon50s]

Yes! That was the example I was thinking of too 😊. I sang the second part in school choir as a child.

[@shannanward6792]

Six months of high school was spent discussing what those lyrics ment. No one agreed but it was sure fun singing this down those hallways.

[@julietenning7981]

This came out 1976, when I first got married. Loved the song, always a feel good mood...the marriage...not so feel good. Got 3 beautiful kids out of that , though, so not a total loss or waste .

[@anthonyferris8912]

Another great British band from my youth…

[@SeminoleRail]

I never even realized there was a short version of this song. This one leaves out my favorite verse as well as the Chopsticks interlude in the middle.

[@zoegartham312]

In my mind/opinion, "blinded by the light" (also) refers to a quite literal light. If you've ever been up on stage giving a performance with spotlights on you (I have from Choir in HS and College) the spots a) generate a ton of heat, so everyone is sweating on the stage from being in their direct light, and b) while it helps the audience to see us, it makes it very difficult for us to see them. The spotlights all but blind us from seeing anything distinctly beyond the end of the stage, which is good as it helps keep us focused on the conductor. Taking things a step further then, the song could be seen as a metaphor for life. When the spotlight focuses on us, it blinds us to the world around us, so take care not to stand in it for so long that you miss out on other great things life may have to offer but you can't see because you're hyperfocused on the only thing you can see-what's right in front of your face.

[@ronjacobs9557]

You have to listen to their song, " Do Wah Diddy Diddy" An absolute blast!

[@rhigh100]

I have no idea what Bruce was thinking when he wrote this.

[@michaelnorman3393]

He explains with great humor on VH1 Storytellers. "And the rhyming dictionary was on fire" :)

[@whirledpeaz5758]

So wonderful seeing a new generation discovering the soundtrack of my childhood. Greatest era of music innovation in history.

[@jewelsf1925]

I grew up with this song, it brings me back to late night cruising!

[@jerickson725]

Every time you react to a song from my childhood, I feel so blessed I grew up in the 70's with such great music. This one takes me back to 1977, age 12 and listening to the 45 on my sister record player over, and over, and of course rockin' to it at the roller skating rink!

[@russelldavis4938]

That layered technique you refer to is greatly utilized in Simon & Garfunkel's "Scarborough Fair/Canticle". It is actually two songs sung at the same time.

[@GranFelicia]

oh that takes me back to HS choir days trying to sing that/those songs!!

[@jimyoung6271]

"Mighty Quinn" is one of my favourite Manfred Mann songs. And "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" and "Pretty Flamingo", etc.

[@keithglasgow5146]

This song from 1976, Manfred Mann's Earth Band came from the original 1960s Manfred Mann and reformed as MM's Earth Band. "Davy's on the road again" is a popular song also from MMEB. Some great (original 60s) "Manfred Mann" songs include "Pretty Flamingo" and "Mighty Quinn" . Check them out!

[@zenhaelcero8481]

One of the rare occasions when I like a cover more than the original. Never cared for Springsteen's version, but this one kills.

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Same with Spirit In The Night for me

[@seanscanlon9067]

+Zenhael Cero - Did you hear the cover before the original?

[@brettv5967]

@@seanscanlon9067 I definitely did. For a very long time I presumed this was the original.

[@Bensalem5Gang]

Yeah it kills the soul and fire of the original. Manfred Mann needs to stick to Do Wah Diddy Diddy.

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@brettv5967 I did too and when this version charted here in the UK, I had never even heard of Springsteen, although I was only ten at the time. I just tend to find that people often prefer the version of a song that they hear first or the one that they are more familiar with. I had a similar situation as a Billy Joel fan when a work colleague told me that Barry White's version of Just The Way You Are was the original, based purely on him hearing that one first and being more familiar with it.

[@karenglenn6707]

This brings back so many memories of being 16 in Australia when it came out. Still a brilliant song!!

[@djhrecordhound4391]

LOL, I have an Aussie 45rpm on Bronze label--best sounding copy ever!!!! Ones here on Warner Bros were noisy, depending where they were pressed. It traveled a long way because I'm in Canada. 💙

[@tombanaski3251]

Another reminder of how great music was when I was growing up!

[@Zebred2001]

Mannfred Mann's first hit was Do Wah Diddy Diddy (1964) one of the very first songs I remember (I was three). It was also hilariously sung to the troops by Bill Murray in Stripes (1981).

[@samandkoda]

Manfred Man also did The Runner. I love that one.

[@centuryrox]

I believe that was written for the 1984 US Olympic team.

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

Logan?

[@Roscoe6719]

Ian Thomas wrote it 1981 off his album by the same name

[@BoondockRoberts]

Manfred Mann was a band that rolled with the times. They had three big songs in three big era's. Doo Wah Diddy in the early 60's Beach Boys kinda thing. Mighty Quinn for the psychedelic late 60's (Bob Dylan cover) and this mid 70's cover of Springsteen channeling Dylan.

[@CharCanuck14]

Exactly what I was going to comment but you beat me to it. Cheers to you BD!

[@jerryjones2818]

They also covered Springsteen's "I came for you". It didn't climb as high in the charts, but it got a lot of FM play.

[@merlball8520]

"Channeling Dylan" 🤨 In what way is this anything like Dylan's music?

[@BoondockRoberts]

@@merlball8520 Springsteen was channeling Dylan

[@CJBW]

This song takes me to a bar called The Longhorn in a small college town in the Northeast!! We thought life was easy and just soaked up the music & fun with good friends.

[@young3nsinglej]

The production on this is amazing. Really needs a great system or headphones to fully appreciate it.

[@captrik17]

Classic. Most misheard lyrics tho 🤣

[@Tank4Life]

I remember when this song came out. Everyone was thinking, "what is this?" Didnt take long for it to catch on.

[@peebeedee6757]

Prior to Earth Band, earlier in the 60's they were plain Manfred Mann with singer Paul Jones, one of the best vocalists on the Brit scene. Check out Pretty Flamingo and Do Wah Diddy. Corny titles but part of the backdrop at the time.

[@glep3570]

They were quite the cover band. I can remember when this song came out, some cheeky DJ was asking the band what the various lyrics stood for. They couldn't answer since these were all Bruce's childhood memories.

[@jaycorby]

G LeP You are 100% correct, and reacting to this shorter version ( without the " Chop Sticks " part ) is tainted because the 'reviewers' aren't hearing the whole song.

[@myklegue3968]

...and by the way Manfred Mann plays the keyboards!!

[@djhrecordhound4391]

He's also the background singer doing different lyrics near the end.

[@dwaynewilloughby236]

Dude , your wife is so beautiful . And I’ve said this once before . And such a brightness about her ! You are a lucky man . You two are so cool 👍🏻

[@johnlamere2189]

I really dig when they add "Chop Sticks" in the middle. Totally cool.

[@ThemeOfSecrets]

Such a sweet, chill sound to rock with. I honestly had forgotten about Manfred Mann until I saw this. Well done.

[@theodoreritola7641]

I NEVER thought this song sounded 80s NEVER If any thing the 80s sound like the 70s I DO KNOW THE 70s were before the over rated 8os

[@davidberry7719]

J hit it on the head. The layers in this song are AMAZING.

[@debraparsons2618]

One of my favorite songs🎶🎶🎶

[@johnlemay1071]

Great song .great reaction. Written by The Boss

[@pilesovinyl]

Manfred Mann goes back to the British Invasion days, though he was born in South Africa he moved to England and formed Manfred Mann (the band) who did Do Wah Diddy Diddy which was a big hit back then. Later in the 60s they had The Mighty Quinn which was another top ten for them. He has been around for a very long time.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Just to add that Mighty Quinn was written by Bob Dylan.

[@janetbaker645]

Mighty Quinn….was a great song….

[@sneakyfox4651]

And still is. I was at his concert less than 48 hours ago. Still going strong despite his 81 years. Also saw MMEB at an open air festival in 1986. Lots of power!

[@ITPalGame]

For a long time I always heard it as, "wrapped up like a douche". 😁

[@rustybarrel516]

Still do, even though I know what it’s supposed to be. 😆

[@estherschuerch3034]

This is one of my Favorit Songs

[@CadillacL]

The layering of the lyrics is my favorite part too.

[@jesuslovesme9138]

Recorded in 1972 and released in 1973.

[@michaelnorman3393]

Bruce's original was released on Jan '73. This was released in '76 :)

[@moondoggie7293]

This was the radio cut. The full version is longer and has a great interlude in the middle of the song. Take a listen to the longer version.

[@bergiefbaby]

You could always tell when a dj was feeling themselves. You would get the long version of songs like this, roundabout and working man. Usually that late night shift.

[@jaysiegel4742]

this is in my top three all-time favorite songs........ ✌

[@Milow_Running_Wild]

This group was my father's favorite , I am proccesing my loss with you guys because my tears of sadness turn in tears of joy seeing your response My dad never saw you when alive and I know he watches hou guys with me know the two of you are so lovable thank you for your service . And the guy you have the same smile as my casino friend Paul he is amazing as you guys. You two make such a difference I can't even express it in. Words.💪❤️🙏™️

[@Renkk17]

Please check out - Mannfred Mann - I Came for You! ...Another Banger!!

[@jpdress65]

Their re-make of “Spirit in the night” (written by Bruce Springsteen) is also a great song. Blinded by the light’s first few lines are an “autobiographical” account of Springsteen’s life. With the rest of the song is true but, with unrelated events.

[@keithosmond5730]

Their early 80s cover of "For You" - yet another Springsteen song from Greetings From Asbury Park - is also excellent.

[@brendajoy13]

I agree, love Spirit in the Night.

[@dwaynewilloughby236]

This is one of the best songs ever man !

[@brettfarrell9279]

You got listen to you Angel you you got me under your wings

[@bluebear1985]

Their performance of this song on "The Midnight Special" is epic! Definitely worth having a look.

[@theodoreritola7641]

80s feel my hairy ass the 80s are over rated by claiming so many 70s songs

[@SeansMusicVault]

A true lyrical treat for you would be Prophet's Song by Queen. Freddie's use of delay in the mid section is nothing short of genius, weaving two lyrical lines to create a third vocal message.

[@BradReddekopp]

That's a deep cut and there are so many Queen deep cuts that are absolutely amazing. Death On Two Legs '39 Seriously, who but Brian May writes a song about time dilation? There are so many more great Queen songs but thinking about '39 has taken over my brain for now.

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

OMG that's my favorite song EVER!

[@deanm375]

I have memories of my older sister listening to top 40 music in her room and this song coming on twice an hour . Used to drive me crazy. LOL.

[@Isleofskye]

39 MILLION people viewed the LIVE version on KZbin for a reason:)

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

The term for the vocal style is 'cantical'. Another great track to check out is :'Davy's on The Road Again'. Thanks for the great reaction, I'll look forward to the next one.

[@kevinmkraft]

Yes! Check out the FULL VERSION with a wonderful instrumental break!

[@johnthegreek5836]

Always loved this song

[@mushbone]

I learned this was a Springsteen cover when I saw Springsteen open for Chicago in 1973. My first thought when I heard the E Street Band play it during that show was, "Is this a cover of Manfred Mann?"

[@brentcox7772]

Very cool!! Try Mason Williams “Classical Gas “🤘🔥

[@mikekling]

"Wrapped Up Like a Douche" 🤣🤣 I only learned the actual lyrics a few years back. 🤦‍♂️ please check out "Let My Love Open The Door" by Pete Townshend ✨ Keep smiling 😁🎶

[@cevinwillson9113]

Slit skirts

[@evangeline3152]

I always thought he couldn’t be singing that but that’s all I could hear!😂

[@dwainwilkinson3147]

Revved up like a Deuce, you know the runner in the night.

[@scottmeendering5052]

Another runner in the night

[@dlc1119]

It's 'Revved up like a deuce' - reference to street racing cars

[@juangill8086]

Full version need to listen.its another level.

[@patriciawilliams1416]

70's had the most amazing music. Takes me back to a simpler time. Of course I was just a kid, but the music, man. And on weekends my Daddy and his buddies with their stringed instruments and blue grass. What a life I had

[@andrewmoorcraft1500]

Vocalist is Chris Thompson who also co-wrote John Farnham's "You're the Voice" which you have already reacted to

[@markharris1125]

And he went on to record with Mike Oldfield and Alan Parsons, two artists/bands sadly ignored by most reaction channels. (Though after a quick look I don't think Chris was on any of the big songs from MO and AP.) I actually knew his name from there, didn't know he was in Manfred Mann!

[@mcmlxv9827]

No comment on the oft-misheard lyrics? That's surprising.

[@dawndance1]

ABSOLUTELY love this song!!! Every time I hear it… I think of the movie BOOGIE NIGHTS!!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✨✨✨

[@chuckhole]

"Deuce" is a nickname hot-rodders use for the 1932 Ford Coupe. The Beach Boys did a song about the same car model in "Little Deuce Coupe".

[@dongange]

This is the radio edit, check the full version because there’s a lot more meat on that bone. That being said the original singer in Manfred Mann was a guy named Paul Jones and Brian Jones & Keith Richards wanted him to be the vocalist in The Rolling Stones before Mick. The MM 60s stuff is killer so please keep going down this rabbit hole

[@glennsmith8390]

The one to watch is their live performance on Midnight Special. The drummer really rocked on that version-one of the best ever on Midnight Special.

[@js6729]

This is the version they should have done 💯

[@reneadinaro8183]

Yes!!! 100% correct!

[@gradyrocks]

Roller skating on Saturday nights to this song, such good times

[@scottbrown5818]

You are so on it! I really agree! I really love it! ❤

[@Proud.American58]

@Abe Lincoln speaks the truth. This is actually on Bruce Springsteen’s 1973 album, “Greetings From Asbury Park”. Both versions are pretty good.

[@pigmeatmarkham898]

Guess that’s why they called him Honest Abe 😉

[@rwschumm]

Never thought too much about lyrics, just music! But I took it as kind of hoping things get better with all the things I'm facing. But I think there's room for interpretation. Fun seeing you guys having fun on your channel too!! :)

[@Doug778]

this one never gets old. reminds me of being young and growing up in detroit .

[@BillyWainscott]

We listen to y’all all the time y’all are great I was born in 58. My wife was born in 61 and we have got a man cave we go every Friday and Saturday night almost to our Man, cave and listen to the three hours. Well you don’t usually comment on nothing really don’t know much about smart phones. I’m hoping I’m doing this correctly but me and my wife was talking about y’all Sam, we would like to tell them how much will you appreciate the music they play in? Hell y’all react first time here in summer our music back in the day don’t stop keep doing it we love it.

[@arthurpaul2831]

I've always loved this song there is an extended version of it i will send it to you in an email Love you guys You're both so awesome I appreciate you both Thank you for all your reaction videos Many blessings to you both

[@ptournas]

Great song. Manfred Mann is the lead singer on this song and also the keyboard player. His first group, simply called "Manfred Mann" had a couple of top ten hits in the U.S (and 13 in the UK)., "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" and "The Mighty Quinn". Manford Mann sang mostly backup vocals in his bands and played keyboards, "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" was sung by Paul Jones, who also played harmonica in some of their songs. "The Mighty Quinn" was sung by Mike d'Abo, who also wrote the hit "Build Me Up Buttercup" which was a hit by The Foundations and the bass player was Klaus Voorman who also plays the flute in the song. Voorman went on to become a legendary bass player who played with a huge number of top artists, including the Beatles (both as a group and with each of them in their solo albums), The BeeGees, Nilsson, The Rolling Stones, BB King, Lou Reed and way too many more to list! I would love to see you react to either of those two songs, although I favor "The Mighty Quinn" which was written by Bob Dylan, although it wasn't officially released by him until a couple of years after Manfred Mann's recording was released. Here's a link to the official video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ26q4mrrcmsnck

[@johnnyW1966]

Chris Thompson is the lead singer, Manfred Mann provided backing vocals. Thompson sang "Thunder Child" on the original, 1978, Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds.

[@johnolwenperkins3579]

I'm afraid the lead vocalist on this track was Chris Thompson, not Manfred Mann.

[@ptournas]

@@johnnyW1966 I stand partially corrected. Manfred Mann sang lead only on the last verse of the song :)

[@loadedorygun]

Mike d’abo of Herod from Jesus Christ superstar fame? TIL!

[@ptournas]

@@loadedorygun Yes, that's him!

[@hampyonce]

Y'all should hear Springsteen's "Spirit in the Night" and Manfred Mann's cover "Spirits in the Night". Great stuff to compare. Y'all are a joy.

[@johnvance3011]

Great song, all over the radio when we were coming up

[@michaelknight2118]

Such a classic song. Fun for the first time. Many suggestions, all good. Keep the hippie sound singing. Lots of memories with this song. Thanks again.

[@brucer2152]

Now listen to "Singing the Dolphin through"...it has the most AMAZING saxophone solo in it.

[@twoheart7813]

I remember a lot of people mistook the "revved up like a deuce" for something else when the song first came out 😉, I even heard people complain about the wording of the song & had to explain what they were really singing.

[@centuryrox]

And people still sing the word "douche" in a joking fashion.

[@petem3627]

I think it’s still under debate….sure sounds like douche on some of it and not sure Bruce told the truth. I still remember Casy Kasem on the top 40 saying it was a military truck, lol.

[@dogsoldiertoo1099]

@@centuryrox Some people still think those are the lyrics. The deuce is a play on the 1932 Ford Model 18 which was the car that started the Hot Rod Movement. The Beach Boys sang about it in their song Little Deuce Coupe.

[@joesmythe8008]

One of my favorite songs of all time! 5/1/22

[@peterglynn2128]

Great Song. Manfred Manns Earth Band. “ Blinded by the Light “.

[@sam-dn9lh]

This song always made me laugh when I was younger because I thought they were saying something else that sounds a lot like “deuce.” It still makes me laugh honestly. 😂

[@bigjay123]

Wrapped up like a -------

[@HiddenCharmhome]

Same 😂😂😂

[@Bent137]

YES! I think this song has the most misunderstood/misheard lyric in history. I don't know if that's something that anyone has determined for sure but I feel like everyone I know when asked about a lyric they misheard/misunderstood would cite this one. Lol

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

You guys NEED to listen to the full version of this song. This version cuts out one of the greatest breakdowns and psychedelic guitar solos ever recorded. I have no idea why they ever even released this version.

[@johnvillanova1023]

It's the single edit! 😲

[@dudehenchman]

I had never heard this edit before, and it took me to a place of rage and dissapointment I was unaware existed within me What next? Now I'm gonna click on the new "Runnin' With The Devil" reaction and its gonna be Sammy? lol

[@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan]

@@dudehenchman lol that would be hilarious. But yes, I have no idea why anyone ever decided to cut the best part of the song out. Basically equivalent to eating an oreo without the filling.

[@bert_towle]

It's the AM radio version. FM always played the better, longer version.

[@davedave8602]

They did the same thing with Sweet's "Love Is Like Oxygen" Cut out the cool instrumental in the middle of the song.

[@imautubertoo]

I am amazed no one has a reaction video for Manfred Mann's song "Runner". Its one of the best songs for workout lists, right up there with eye of the tiger imho

[@Izzbadd]

This is a Bruce Springsteen song from 1973 re-cut by Manfred Mann in 1976.