In this series of four vault-raiding titles, Mannfred Mann (and
its other iterations and lineups) celebrate their BBC sessions over the
years to the tune of 142 tracks, most of which are previously
unreleased. Each title spans two discs and concentrates on a particular
era of the band’s varied history.
- Manfred Mann Paul Jones era 64-66
- Manfred Mann Mike D’Abo era 66-69
- Manfred Mann Chapter 3 Live Sessions & Studio Rarities
- Manfred Mann’s Earth Band (Mk 1 line-up era) 70-73
Volume 1 features Manfred Mann’s original lineup and documents the group’s initial flurry of hits including “Pretty Flamingo” and “Sha La La.” This volume also features Jack Bruce on a number of tracks, who would soon go on to form Cream. Aside from songs recorded on such programs as Saturday Club, Pop Inn, and Top Gear, the collection also features rare interviews with presenters that contextualize their early days as they rose to fame.
Volume 2 concentrates on the Mike D’Abo-led lineup during their days on the Fontana label from 1966-1969. Among the tracks are “Just Like a Woman,” “Ha! Ha! Said The Clown,” “Hound Dog,” and “The Mighty Quinn.” The collection spotlights 45 tracks, all but one of which are previously unreleased.
Volume 3 spotlights the radio appearances of Manfred Mann Chapter Three along with soundtrack recordings, studio gems, and jingles. Chapter Three arose after the break up of the Mike D’Abo lineup. The group was led by Mann and Mike Hugg and saw the pair entering more free-form territory. Aside from BBC sessions, this volume also includes radio work from Sweden and Australia, as well as the debut of the entire Venus in Furs soundtrack.
Finally, Volume 4 covers the first lineup of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band with BBC recordings from 1970-1973. Every track is previously unreleased. It includes the band’s earliest BBC appearance, before they adopted the Earth Band name. There are also In Concert sessions from 1971 (Paris Theatre, London) and 1973 (Golders Green Hippodrome, London), a 1971 John Peel session, and a number of other gigs recorded for radio. All the titles in the Radio Days series are remastered and have been released with the full approval of the featured artists.
Manfred Mann – The Paul Jones Era – Live At The BBC 64 – 66
CD1
1) Groovin’ (#1) – Ben E King/James Albert Bethea
2) Band Interview
3) Watermelon Man (#1) – Herbie Hancock/Jon Carl Hendricks
4) Sha La La (#1) – Robert Taylor/Robert Moseley
5) Band Interview
6) I Need You – Paul Jones
7) Come Tomorrow (#1) – Bob Elgin/Dolores Phillips/Frank Augustus
8) Look Away – Norman Meade/Bert Russell
9) L.S.D. – Tom McGuinness
10) Manfred Mann & Tom McGuinness Interview
11) Oh No Not My Baby (#1) – Carole King/Gerry Goffin
12) That’s The Way I Feel – Ellie Greenwich/Jeff Barry
13) The Abominable Snowmann – Mike Vickers
14) Manfred Mann & Paul Jones Interview/ Paul Jones Interview
15) The One In The Middle – Paul Jones
16) Parchman Farm (Paul Jones solo) – Mose Allison/Randy Cierley
17) What Am I To Do – Doc Pomus/Phil Spector
18) I Put A Spell On You – Jalacey Hawkins
19) Manfred Mann Interview
20) If You Gotta Go, Go Now – Bob Dylan
21) Watch Your Step – Bobby Parker
CD2
1) It Took A Little While – Paul Jones
2) Manfred Mann Interview
3) There’s No Living Without Your Loving – Jerry Harris/Paul Kaufman
4) Spirit Feel – Jon Hendricks/Milt Jackson
5) Tired Of Trying, Bored With Lying, Scared Of Dying (Unedited) – Paul Jones
6) When Will I Be Loved (#1) – Phil Everly
7) Still I’m Sad – Jim McCarthy/Paul Samwell-Smith
8) Manfred Mann Interview
9) Pretty Flamingo – Mark Barkan
10) Machines – Mort Shuman
11) Long Hair, Unsquare Dude Called Jack – Dallas Frazier/Kim Fowley
12) Paul Jones Interview
13) You Better Be Sure – Paul Jones
14) Sha La La (#2) – Robert Taylor/Robert Moseley
15) Mike Vickers Interview
16) Come Tomorrow (#2) – Bob Elgin/Dolores Phillips/Frank Augustus
17) Groovin’ (#2) – Ben E King/James Albert Bethea
18) Watermelon Man (#2) – Herbie Hancock/Jon Carl Hendricks
19) Oh No Not My Baby (#2) – Carole King/Gerry Goffin
20) When Will I Be Loved (#2) – Phil Everly
Manfred Mann – The Mike D’Abo Era – Live At The BBC 66 – 69
CD1
1) Mohair Sam – Dallas Frazier
2) Mike d’Abo Interview
3) Just Like A Woman (#1) – Bob Dylan
4) Wang Dang Doodle – Willie Dixon
5) Manfred Mann Interview
6) Semi-Detached, Suburban Mr. James (#1) – Geoff Stephens/John Carter
7) Morning After The Party – Mike Hugg
8) Ha! Ha! Said The Clown – Tony Hazzard
9) The Nitty Gritty – Lincoln Chase
10) Sweet Pea – Tommy Roe
11) Hound Dog – Jerry Lieber/Mike Stoller
12) Manfred Mann Interview
13) So Long, Dad – Randy Newman
14) I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man (#1) – Willie Dixon
15) Manfred Mann & Mike d’Abo Interview
16) Mighty Quinn (#1) – Bob Dylan
17) Handbags And Gladrags – Mike D’Abo
18) Cubist Town – Charles Perrot/Tom McGuinness
19) Sleepy Hollow – Tom McGuinness
20) Manfred Mann & Mike d’Abo Interview
21) My Name Is Jack (#1) – John Simon
22) The Vicar’s Daughter – Mike D’Abo
CD2
1) Each And Every Day – Mike Hugg
2) The Letter – Wayne Carson
3) Mike d’Abo Interview
4) Fox On The Run – Tony Hazzard
5) Fever – Eddie Cooley/Otis Blackwell
6) Abraham, Martin & John – Dick Holler
7) So Long – Mike Hugg
8) Clair – Mike Hugg
9) Sentimental Sunday (Mike d’Abo solo) – Mike D’Abo
10) Manfred Mann & Mike d’Abo Interview
11) Ragamuffin Man – Peter Callander/Mitch Murray
12) Oh What A Day – Mike D’Abo
13) The Last Goodbye (Mike d’Abo solo) – Mike D’Abo
14) Just Like A Woman (#2) – Bob Dylan
15) Semi-Detached, Suburban Mr. James (#2) – Geoff Stephens/John Carter
16) I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man (#2) – Willie Dixon
17) Mighty Quinn (#2) – Bob Dylan
18) Manfred Mann & Mike d’Abo Interview
19) My Name Is Jack (#2) – John Simon
20) Orange Peel – Manfred Mann
21) She’s A Woman – John Lennon/Paul McCartney
22) Summertime – George Gershwin/Ira Gershwin
23) You’ve Got It Made – David Porter/Isaac Hayes
Manfred Mann Chapter 3 Live Sessions & Studio Rarities
CD1
1) Manfred Mann Interview
2) Manfred Mann & Mike Hugg Interview
3) Sometimes – Mike Hugg
4) Time – Mike Hugg
5) One Way Glass – Manfred Mann/Pete THomas
6) Bluesy Susie – Manfred Mann
7) Jump Before You Think – Mike Hugg
8) Breakdown – Mike Hugg
9) Konekuf (Mono Demo) – Manfred Mann
10) Time (Mono Demo) – Mike Hugg
11) Happy Being Me (Mono Single Master) – Mike Hugg
12) Devil Woman (Stereo Single Master) – Mike Hugg
13) Train Crash – Manfred Mann
14) So Sorry Please – Mike Hugg
15) Chips – Manfred Mann
16) Broken-Glass Lives – Manfred Mann/Pete Thomas
CD2
1)The Michelin Theme (Go Radial, Go Michelin) – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
2) The Maxwell House Shake – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
3) Ski “Full Of Fitness” Theme – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
4) Sweet Baby Jane – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
5) The Gorge – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
6) Venus In Furs – Main Titles – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
7) Buried Treasure – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
8) Something In The Water – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
9) Party Flashback – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
10) Deadly Liaison – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
11) Let’s Get Together (lead vocal: Barbara McNair) – Mike Hugg
12) Phantom From The Past – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
13) Erotic Interlude – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
14) Alone With Rita – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
15) Excited To Death – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
16) Musical Infidelity – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
17) At The Party (Jump Before You Think) – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
18) Fondling Venus – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
19) Dreams Of Wanda – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
20) Sexy Photo Shoot – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
21) Bathtub Suicide – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
22) Wanda Vs. Rita – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
23) Returning To Istanbul – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
24) The Sultan And The Slave Girl – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
25) Strung Up To Die – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
26) The Truth About Wanda – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
27) Tombstone Revelation – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
28) A Horrific Discovery – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
29) Venus In Furs – End Credits (lead vocal: Barbara McNair) – Manfred Mann/Mike Hugg
Manfred Mann’s Earth Band Live At The BBC 70 – 73
CD1
1) Ashes To The Wind – Charyl Edmonds/Jonah Thompson
2) Black Betty – Huddie Ledbetter
3) Happy Being Me – Mike Hugg
4) Mercury, The Winged Messenger – Manfred Mann/Mick Rogers
5) Buddah – Manfred Mann/Mick Rogers
6) Messin’ (#2) – Mike Hugg
7) Father Of Day, Father Of Night (Medley) – Bob Dylan
8) Mighty Quinn (#3) – Bob Dylan
CD2
1) Living Without You – Randy Newman
2) Big Betty – Mike Hugg/Manfred Mann/Mike D’Abo/Klaus Voorman
3) Mighty Quinn (#1) (Fragment) – Bob Dylan
4) Meat – Manfred Mann
5) Mighty Quinn (#2) – Bob Dylan
6) Dealer – Mike Hugg/Manfred Mann/Pete Thomas
7) Glorified Magnified – Manfred Mann
8) Messin’ (#1) – Mike Hugg/Manfred Mann
9) Get Your Rocks Off – Bob Dylan
10) Cloudy Eyes – Manfred Mann
11) Father Of Day, Father Of Night – Bob Dylan
12) Solar Fire – Manfred Mann/Mick Rogers/Chris Slade/Colin Pattenden
13) Bubblegum And Kipling (Earth The Circle, Part 2) – Manfred Mann
