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Vocal Coach reacts to reaction to analyses analyzes analysis of breaks down Manfred Man - Blinded By The Light
Original Video without interruption: • Manfred Mann - Blinded...
Check out Manfred Mann here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manfred...
Manfred Mann were an English rock band, formed in London and active between 1962 and 1969. The group were named after their keyboardist Manfred Mann, who later led the successful 1970s group Manfred Mann's Earth Band
"Blinded by the Light" is a song written and recorded by Bruce Springsteen, which first appeared on his 1973 debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. A cover by British rock band Manfred Mann's Earth Band reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in February 1977 and was also a top ten hit in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Canada.
* Songwriter: Bruce Springsteen
* Producer: Mike Appel, Jim Cretecos
* Genre: Folk Rock
Performed by Manfred Mann
- Mick Rogers (guitar and vocals)
- Manfred Mann (keyboards, Minimoog synthesizer and vocals)
- Colin Pattenden (bass guitar)
- Chris Slade (drums and vocals)
Date and Location
Midnight Special 1975
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[@ciphernine7824]

One of the most unique and underrated bands of the 70's. That little piano riff is The Celebrated Chop Waltz, otherwise known as "Chopsticks."

[@josemexicano1910]

From the 60´s and 70´s. Manfred Mann Earth Band started in the middle of the 60´s.

[@DavidB-2268]

​@@josemexicano191070s. Manfred Mann (Do-Wah-Diddy) was a separate band from the Earth Band.

[@garymaidman625]

​@@josemexicano1910you are wrong. Manfred Mann Earth Band was created in 1971. It was the third band by Manfred Mann. The Paul Jones era was the first band, then the Mike D'Abo era was the second band, both without the 'Earth Band' name. It's similar to Jefferson Airplane, who became Jefferson Starship, who became Starship. Starship is not the same band as Jefferson Airplane.

[@josemexicano1910]

@@garymaidman625 If you see the title of the video , it says "first time reacting to Manfred Mann" the Earth band was never mentioned. I know there are three different bands but Manfred Mann is in the three of them.

[@josemexicano1910]

@@garymaidman625 I have to add this. The "three different Manfred Mann bands" have been underrated on their eras. If you ask people about albums like "Angel Station" not many people would know about it. With songs like You angel, you, written by Bob Dylan, or two great prog songs like Angels at my gate and You are I am both written by Manfred. A great prog album not many prog rock lovers know.

[@izzonj]

I've just got to say how great the Midnight Special (and also Don Kirshner's Rock Concert) TV concert series was back in the 70s. I got introduced to a lot of great music through live performances.

[@garymaidman625]

It's Chris Thompson who is the lead singer. Incidentally, Chris Thompson is also the singer of Thunderchild from War of the Worlds. Also Manfred Mann is South African, but Chris Thompson was born in the UK but grea up in New Zealand. At the back end of the song, it's actually Manfred Mann singing the verses while Chris Thompson sings the chorus over and over.

[@DropAnchor1978]

Chris Thompson is amazing. I saw him with Alan Parsons back in 1995 and his voice was just as powerful as ever.

[@mikeconway9849]

I loved Manfred Mann's Earth Band back in the day! A very unique sound.

[@StoneDigitalArtCanada]

That little snippit you hear at 7:50 is a musical allusion to "chopsticks" that just about the first thing everyone learns when messing around on a piano

[@BethRoars]

I knew it was something!

[@ggdk2865]

Playing piano for 25 years, never heard (of) this!

[@StoneDigitalArtCanada]

@@ggdk2865 maybe it's a Canadian or North American thing? It's a song I was probably tormenting my parents with ad nauseum as a 4 or 5 year old because it's essentially a 2-finger thing and very easy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH6Yl52dnqulrsk

[@NotStanleyTucci]

Bruce tells a great story about writing this song with all the tight rhymes… “my rhyming dictionary was on fire!”

[@scifibob]

It's so great that someone still are enjoying the old bands, that are soon to be forgotten

[@sourisvoleur4854]

His voice is so soulful. Every song in this album is great. A flawless album in my opinion.

[@sherleengibb9454]

Never get tired of hearing this track true test of time its timeless. I love the twists and turns especially the ending.

[@Neil_BT]

One of my top ten favourite lyrics in music, "Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun, But mama, that's where the fun is." Don't know what it is about it, it's just magic.

[@josemexicano1910]

It's a metaphor. When someone advises you not to do something that can cause you problems, anything, no matter what... but your mind tells you ... Do it! What can go wrong? And you go and you do it.

[@coffeemachtspass]

My favorite lyrics: “Blinded by the light. Rid up like a doosher or run her in the night” I swear I’ve heard this song since it came out and could never figure out what he was singing. If they’re your favorites, more power to you.

[@kevinmclaughlin8975]

@@coffeemachtspass "ripped up like a deuce, another rumor in the night"

[@bjhellstream]

The same. Love that line. Especially in this version.

[@bobthebear1246]

​@@kevinmclaughlin8975*runner in the night

[@ericwilliams1031]

It's "Revved up like a Deuce" which is a hot rod. The lyrics are reminiscent of Springsteen’s early days as a musician with a handful of eccentric characters that he met at venues.

[@MrRondonmon]

Yes, but that was not in the original song, Bruce got a little agitated that they changed that. Go look at his original lyrics.

[@ericwilliams1031]

@@MrRondonmon yes I know, Bruce's lyric is "cut loose like a deuce". I'm referring to what the singer of this version is singing, which is "revved up"

[@markwilliams6394]

They nailed this song live. Loved this song when I was a kid. I was 10 when this was a hit for Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Used to ask my dad to turn it up everytime it was on the radio even though we had the album at the house. Never could hear it enough.

[@TerenceShortman]

Manfred man were part of the British invasion back in the 60's with hits like Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Pretty Flamingo and Mighty Quinn 1966 to 1969 Manfred Mans Earth Band a latter incantation mainly progressive rock this was one of the sounds of the late 60's and 70's and includes bands such as Yes, ELP, Genesis, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd and Supper Tramp Progressive was noted for its music complexity influenced by many genre's even in one song such as Jaz, Blues, Folk and classical. but also, time shifts, key shifts and sound effects. they also tended to make long tracks up to 20 min and short tracks under 3 min radio stations usually would not play them it was all about the Album which quite often was a concept album.

[@thomasflynn5366]

Before I heard this version I had always thought they wouldn't be able to do this justice live

[@firedoc5]

Classic for mis-heard lyrics. LOL This is one of those catchy sing-a-long in the car songs with your friends cruising around town back in the day. Another song of theirs is "The Mighty Quinn" which I suggest. The TV show Old Grey Whistle has had some of the greatest performances by some of the greatest bands ever.

[@headlibrarian1996]

Mis-heard? He’s outright slurring that lyric.

[@user-kd3we1ry5l]

He played with Carlos Santana at the House Of Blues when I saw him in 2014. He had an extended keyboard solo that brought me back to the 70s.

[@aussiebladerunner]

Here’s a little trivia: Chris Thompson who was guitarist and lead vocalist on Blinded by the light was also one of the co-writers of John Farnham’s You’re the voice! He said no to John recording you’re the voice as he had never heard of him but John recorded it anyway and they sent a copy to Chris who loved it. (Note: this is different to the Wikipedia version of events but is as per a recent documentary on John Farnham where Chris was interviewed and told the story this way).

[@markjames3522]

When John got the No in return apparently John ‘s manager Glenn Wheatley rang Chris Thompson to convince him Glenn still got a strong No . Then John himself rang Chris, John told him that he will send him a copy once You’re The Voice was finished then he could make up his mind . Of course Chris was blown away and loved John added the bagpipes solo

[@russallert]

Manfred Mann is one of the more unique musicians among the amazing talent that came out the British Invasion. His band started out as a jazz band, then switched to blues/R&B, and then pop as they racked up tons of hits in the 60s. The original band broke up in 1969, Manfred formed a short-lived unsuccessful jazz-rock band called Chapter Three, and then he formed the Earth Band in the early 70s. His keyboards progressed from piano and organ in the early 60s to mellotron in the late 60s, and to the Mini Moog in the 70s. Many great players have gone through his bands over the decades, including original lead singer Paul Jones, future Cream bassist Jack Bruce and Beatles buddy Klaus Voormann. The drummer in this clip, Chris Slade, also played with Tom Jones and AC/DC.

[@bobthebear1246]

Chris Slade was also in The Firm with Paul Rodgers, Jimmy Page and Tony Franklin.

[@theadminstonegrove977]

My kids associate Manfred Mann's 'Somewhere in Afrika' as road trip music, along with Jethro Tull, Kansas, and progressive bands mixed with Beatles and similar Brits (for my wife) :) Glad that you enjoyed this, it was fun to watch.

[@davidsuttles101]

Of all the so-called singer/reactors, you are one of the most talented and beautiful. I really enjoy your reactions! RVA is awesome, too!

[@mitchfleming274]

It's 'Revved up like a deuce another runner in the night' is a reference to a hotrod (32 ford) revving it's engine.

[@mariorojas8342]

Loved the reaction, always liked this song, with your amazing knowledge it just makes it more interesting, i always look forward to your next reaction.

[@charliestevenson3500]

The 70s were a time where many styles of music were evolving, punk, heavy metal progressive rock, Southern rock, California/Country rock, metal, disco, soul, funk, pop, country and western and numerous others. All you needed back then was a radio.

[@kichoforrest]

I love watching you do these Beth.. You make them fun :)

[@martinduner1844]

I actually met Manfred in a parking lot in Uppsala, Sweden a few years ago and got to shake his hand and say a few mumbling niceties. Great musician, great guy!

[@johnhmaloney]

I adore this song for just how far ahead of the curve it was. It really set the template for new wave. Also, it was nice to see the drummer singing harmony. Drummers who sing are pretty rare. Btw, the keyboard part after the guitar solo that you recognized is Chopsticks and it predates Blinded by the Light by about a century.

[@JurgenStrauss-ow2ge]

Have You ever heard about a guy named Phil Collins ?

[@johnhmaloney]

@@JurgenStrauss-ow2ge Of course, there are drummers who sing ... Collins, Don Henley, Gil Moore, Kelly Keagy off the top of my head, but it's still rare compared to the number of them who play other instrument or no instrument and sarcastically naming the most famous one does nothing to disprove that.

[@MrDoneboy]

Man, I used to watch The Midnight Special every week!

[@bobfoutch5238]

Vocalist was Chris Thompson, who also was in the short-lived band Night.

[@matskarlsson4177]

What a nice surpise! This band was my first real favorite way back in the seventies and Chris Thompson is still on the list of my all time greatest vocalists. There is so much awsome music recorded with MMEB and Chris. BTW, Chris is one of the writers of a little hit called You're The Voice

[@salsonny]

Their version of this is similar to what Hendrix did for Watchtower, Epic.

[@BobSiefken]

The first time you hear that keyboard ramp up is like going on a fast ride.

[@jimsaq]

That's an Australian accent you're hearing there :) It's Chris Thompson - born in England, grew up in New Zealand and lived in Australia before he went back to England. He's the one doing the lead vocal here

[@tombrearton3435]

But Manfred, who introduced the song, IS South African.

[@jimsaq]

@@tombrearton3435 chris thompson introduces the song. you can literally see him walk up to the mic and speak, and start clapping his hands as he asks the audience to clap - while manfred is improvising on the hammond(?) where there is no mic - the mic is quite a way around to the left from where he's playing as you can see later in the video and at the time of the introduiction. also, it's chris thompson's voice you can hear :)

[@caroldudgeon50s]

I have their album "The Roaring Silence", a gem of a record! They were (and are) brilliant, every song is great to listen to.

[@delscoville]

Of course, as a keyboardist, I really like this for the Rhodes amd Moog Mini. Sometimes if I'm at my studio desk I'll play along. That little tune in the middle is Chopsticks.

[@jeffc8965]

It's 'chopsticks' (if you haven't figured it out yet.)

[@carrieorsel1340]

Holy.....moly.....I hadn't made that connection.....

[@douggregoryHOTMotorsports]

'Revved up like a Deuce' is a reference to a '32 Ford (coupe, roadster, sedan, etc) which was and still is the quintessential Hot Rod of all time. Designed by Edsel Ford its lines and form are considered timeless and pure among all vehicles before or since. This year of Ford has been mentioned in multiple songs, featured in many movies, and has been a backdrop for so many forms of media over the years. The best known use of the reference was in the Beach Boys chart topper - Little Deuce Coupe. Lots of musicians are also gearheads (motorheads to the folks across the Atlantic). Clyde Barrow liked them so much he wrote to Henry Ford to tell him so. Henry...didn't like the car and didn't expect it to sell well because of its focus on style, color, and power. Henry wanted to keep making basic transportation. Edsel proved him wrong. Style and power became more of a focus for automakers.... These days none of them can seem to accomplish the style part. The reproduction and Hot Rod industries have assured us the 'Deuce' will never die. There are more of them today than were produced then. You can literally purchase a steel reproduction stamped from the original designs and completely replicate the car as it was in 1932. That's how loved, enjoyed, and revered this car is.

[@jamesbatcho]

The whole album The Roaring Silence is fantastic.

[@KennethSorling]

Chris Thompson ihas one of the most beautiful male rock voices I know. Ever since I heard him sing "Thunderchild" on Jeff Wayne's "War of the Worlds", I've been a lifelong fan.

[@Starkraven100]

Chris Thompson a very underrated Vocalist, Guitarist, and Lyricist. Listen to him sing the song Thunder Child on the War of the Worlds Album. He also was co-writer of the song "You're the Voice.

[@BethRoars]

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[@ImperialMJG]

Its Chris Thompson singing. I thought everyone knew that. I know it was initially recorded with Mick Rogers voice but it was rerecorded with Chris on vocals and thats the #1 Hit everybody have heard at that time or in movies after. Its not just the first to enter the Billboard Hot 100, but it also reached top spot #1. The song is from The Roaring Silence. A fantastic album!

[@PhilliptBates]

Another great one written by Bruce and performed by Manfred Mann is "I Came for You"... check it out!

[@bobthebear1246]

It's just "For You," but yes.

[@elmarzuber9362]

This is one of my favourites songs of all time!

[@wolfman-up7dh]

For those unfamiliar, "Deuce" here refers to a Hot Rod; A heavily modified vintage car.

[@chris_debian5368]

The whole album is just outstanding

[@valclements1244]

The band is not Manfred Mann, that was 1960s, this is a later band with Manfred in it - Manfred Mann's Earthband

[@Utubemop]

So great...finally. I am a fan of the band for over 45 years now (became a fan at the age of 11). One of my most heard songs ever...so I never need to hear it again, but I am happy that it gets the appreciation I had for it almost all my life...though I listen more to the deep tracks of their albums nowadays ;-) Thy always had great vocalists and Chris Thompson is of course a signature voice for them, but also later vocalists were and are great.

[@karenmandeville7116]

they did an awesome cover of Dylan's Quinn the Eskimo.

[@LeftyConspirator]

Anyone who rocks out to Manfred Mann is a class act in my book. Also, the term 'deuce' refers to a WWII-era 2 1/2 ton truck - originally a 'deuce and a half' but later shortened.

[@azizmooshoolov2308]

In 1964, the band (which was then named Manfred Mann) had a number one hit with Doo Wah Diddy. In 1976, they went to number one with this song. They were their only number ones. It's the longest time between number ones for any group. Their version of Blinded by the Light is the only song written by Springsteen to reach number one.

[@kilgoretrout3966]

Bruce Springsteen's songs always sounded as if he shoehorned every last word that would fit into a song, at least in his earlier career. That's not a bad thing at all, it was always something i've marveled at Listen to there LPs Born to Run (of course) and Darkness at the Edge of Town, for examples of what I mentioned about the sheer amount of words in his lyrical construct. It is really amazing.

[@HG-cv4ru]

Springsteen is and always was a story-teller. Yes, he wrote the song. So his lyrics are a bit wordy? He is telling a story, and telling it fully. Manfred Mann cycled (a few times too many) IMO through the main verses and chorus. They might have used half the song as it was written. I hate songs with repetitive lyrics. I love the Springsteen version and hate what Manfred Mann's Earth Band did with it. "Well i jumped up, turned around, spit in the air, fell on the ground, asked him the way back home; he said take a right at the light and keep going straight until night and then boy, you're on your own." LOVE those lyrics.

[@jimwilcox2964]

Another song from them. Stranded (in Iowa). Have felt like that at times being from there , but never figured out what sounds like shipping forecasts have to do with iowa, maybe just sounds cool. Also, curly-whorly is another car reference. ZZ Tops Eliminatior car is also from around that time period they are referencing

[@gprich82]

The best oart of the song is what i like to call the guitar anti solo. In the studio track, It's like the lines are played back to front super unique and awesome.

[@user-mp7io6rw7g]

The Singer is Chris Thompson from New Zeeland. Chris left MMEB to form the band Night whit Stevie Lange Stevie was Married to Mutt Lange South african producer .

[@ImperialMJG]

But he always came back. He have been on every album since he joined. Also check out The bands live in Budapest. I think thats from 1983.

[@zindi1138]

one of my favs

[@donrichter3523]

Deuce specifically refers to a ‘32 Ford Model 18, and comes from the number 2 in ‘32. Same car as The Beach Boys sing about in Little Deuce Coupe. That’s the first year of the Ford V8 engine, making it the basis of the first hot rods. Btw, the singer is Chris Thompson.

[@vernhoke7730]

I've heard Bruce do this, probably at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park back in the seventies.

[@dannymoore6886]

Mannfred loved early Springsteen music. My favorite done by Manfred was For You. He also did Spirits In The Night.

[@DocGliss]

Always love your reactions and analyses, Beth. I too, miss the organic-ness of live music from those days. And if anybody's interested and doesn't already know, a "deuce" is a 1932 Ford Deuce Coupe, a very popular car among hot rodders.

[@1bigrowdy]

However Deuce in this song refers to a joint as it was called a deuce in some circles. Wrapped up like a deuce another runner in the night when it burns uneven you get a runner down the side.

[@jimwalter480]

​@@1bigrowdy The line is "Revved up like a duece"

[@1bigrowdy]

@@jimwalter480 While Springsteens lyrics reflect that Mann changed it to Wrapped up like a deuce..

[@professorD72]

Fantastic!!!

[@bocatampere]

Just lovin’ this song 🔥🤘❤️🇫🇮

[@michaellockhart554]

There was a second Springsteen song they covered on that album, Spirits In The Night

[@highwayst4r712]

Nightingales and Bombers album.

[@hunterhendee4325]

Saw him in '73 in Albuquerque. He opened for Uriah Heep.

[@KidRisky]

Another great example of polyphony is No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature by The Guess Who.

[@duanemorgan8747]

One of my all time favorite songs of all time

[@harlanginsberg7269]

The riff you couldn't remember which was from your childhood was Chopsticks. At least that's what I knew it as.

[@josephj.prioli1823]

Beth... there's always transitions in art, but to me this song is pure '70s funk.

[@pgklee]

Asked for “Blinded by the Light” at the record store when I was a kid ( meaning this version) the record clerk got me Greetings from Asbury Park. Never had heard of Springsteen prior to this. Even better the labels on the album were reversed and the first Springsteen song I ever heard was “The Angel” which is definitely not “Blinded by the Light”. Still like that song more than most fans do.

[@paulw.woodring7304]

It's not lost on Bruce that his only number 1 song is not the version he recorded. This was song 1 of side 1 of his first album, "Greetings from Asbury Park", in other words the first song he professionally recorded.

[@dr.s.]

That's, actually, not correct. The initial version of Greetings From Asbury Park they had recorded, didn't even have Blinded by the Light on it. But Columbia wasn't happy with that version, so Bruce wrote Blinded by the Light and Spirit in the Night, both recorded 3 month later.

[@bobthebear1246]

And Bruce Springsteen's original version is really not very good. "Spirits In The Night" is great, although Manfred Mann's Earth Band's cover is still way better. "For You" is almost unlistenable, whereas the Earth Band's cover is fucking amazing and near-Metal.

[@williamfrederickiii1683]

Took me a long time to really appreciate this version because I was so blown away with Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. But this is such a fun departure from the original.

[@teemusid]

That's Chris Thompson on lead vocals. Mick Rogers sang for the Earth Band as well.

[@nubopgritty634]

Good observation about the live mixing back then., the bands were mixing themselves as they played to a great extent. No computers just analog sound equipment.

[@joolz4848]

I'm old enough to have seen this performed live in the mid 70's, always loved seeing Manfred Mann's Earth Band. you should listen to - The Road to Babylon from the same album ( I could not find a live filmed recording on KZbin but In this case I do think the studio recording is the best one.

[@richardurena8202]

"Hello, I am your Heart" was my introduction , 1980, jr yr of high school

[@captaindunsell8568]

In the late seventies I saw them as the warm up band for Fleetwood Mac in Philly pa …

[@HenryBraswell]

This song was a great pick. What I like most are the bell bottoms. I was wearing them at the time of this video. Can't find them now, but still have the shoulder length hair.

[@seanbarron2890]

Another song they did during this era was "Davy's On The Road Again" which I rate just as good as this!

[@ldmax]

"There's a joke about this that no one wants to hear". In this live version, it is much more obvious what they are actually saying. He seems to enunciate much more clearly and the real lyrics are easy to understand. The studio version definitely sounds like what everyone says it sounds like.

[@josemexicano1910]

Talking about Bruce Springsteen songs, you MUST react to "Because the night", sung by Patty Smith. Great song!

[@thomashiggins9320]

I like the Natalie Merchant version better, when she was still with 10,000 Maniacs. Merchant has the stronger voice, and she nailed that tune.

[@seanbarker4610]

The drummer is chris slade, who was in Ac/Dc and Uriah Heep!

[@atlen.3130]

Nice to see someone discover the one and only Manfred Mann's Earth Band for the first time. By the way, not to be confused with the band Manfred Mann from the 60's.

[@davidkettell6236]

A great song from my youth and to this day have no idea what the lyrics were cause it was so good it did not matter . Ido not recall Springsteen recording this though ?

[@zlionsfan]

Springsteen's version of this is definitely different, perhaps more like what you were expecting ... oddly enough, as a long-time Springsteen fan, I actually preferred this version (the studio version had some minor differences but it's basically what you have here), as well as their version of For You, to Bruce's versions, and in a sense I think it because it felt like these did a better job of matching the feeling I got from Born to Run and songs like that from his early- to mid-career days. And I never really looked up Manfred Mann either, other than those two songs! I'm glad you listened to this one and enjoyed it as much as we did.

[@Smittay-Sr.]

Green is my favorite color! 😉 Great 🎵 song!

[@ariadnepyanfar1048]

“Blinded by the light. Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night.” Who knew right?

[@johnnyviri]

I believe the melody on the keys at 7:50 you were wondering about is Chopsticks en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopsticks_(waltz) I used to play it on the piano as a kid also.. just the first little bit.. never new where it came from until I looks it up just now

[@casperk1w1]

Chris Thompson (singer) was born in England and raised in New Zealand.

[@craigplatel813]

In the 70's mannfred manns earth band was on e if the groups that my friends in high school and college would always go buy the latest album the day it was released.

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

This, and David Bowie's cover of "Saint in the City" are probably the best known covers of Bruce's songs, but I like Frankie Goes to Hollywood's cover of "Born to Run" as well.

[@mysticvirgo9318]

CHOPSTICKS!!!!

[@michaelmartin4910]

Beth, that piano section you're trying to remember is called Chopsticks.

[@bdheine2300]

This was originally released on Bruce Springsteen's Hello Asbury Park album

[@johnniekight1879]

Chris Thompson on vocals. Manfred Mann is the best arranger in rock. He's had 3 bands. Manfred Mann, Manfred Mann Chapter Three & The Earth Band.

[@fredfred6644]

It's Chris Thompson on vocals. Mick had left by this point but returned to the band later.Drummer is Chris Slade who went on to play with Uriah Heep and AC/DC.

[@trxe420]

Was that song called "Chopsticks" or something like that? I don't know, I remember learning it around the time "Big" was a movie. You realize you literally stopped it midway through the best line of the entire song lol :)

[@marthasmadman]

The lead singer is Chris Thompson he was from New Zealand

[@marthasmadman]

Oh and the little piano thing is chopsticks

[@ronparsons8786]

Word has it that Springsteen used some old school rhyming dictionary he found at a used bookstore to come up with a lot of the lyrics to this song All-time classic and this live performance is *chef's kiss"

[@user-qj6fk9px8l]

*BETH: Manfred Mann did a dedication song to the 1984 Summer Olympics called **_"Runner"_** .......* WELL WORTH THE LISTEN & VOCAL ANALYSIS

[@waynedavenport6053]

MMEB one of my favorite bands of the 70's and 80's not given enough recognition for the great music they produced.

[@stuartgillespie9235]

Chopsticks!