This song was the soundtrack to the summer of 1976. It was inescapable and we loved it.

A lot of people don't know that Bruce Spingsteen wrote this song. Before he was popular and all.

Chris Thompson on vocals ....what a unique voice.. and he absolutely kills it live too!

People tend to forget that the band's namesake, Manfred Mann, is actually the guy working the keyboard.

"Chopsticks" is the name of the piano section, that a lot of us learned on piano as young children.

In the 60's Manfred Mann (the keyboard player) had hits in England under the name "Manfred Mann". I remember "Do Wah Diddy Diddy".

The 60's and 70's were an incredible period of creative talent!

This is the best version of this song that I have heard. Never seen it live. The extra drums and back ups on this compared to the radio version?....FIRE!! /d

Timeless song! Some of the greatest performances came from that old show “Midnight Special” just like this one. 😊 keep up the great reactions!

Blinded By The Light was a monster hit in the 70s. This song took me right back.

Manfred Mann is the keyboard player who collected various musicians around him. This group is actually Manfred Mann Chapter Three. Dylan once referred to Manfred as being his favourite remaker of his songs. "With God on our side", "The Mighty Quinn", "If you gotta go, go now", "Just like a woman", "You angel, you"

That was a virtuoso live performance! I'd only ever heard the studio version, which is brilliant. I'm amazed they were able to play a song this complex live and so well. Wow!

Jamel please run for president. You'd win in a landslide. No question.

This song always reminds me of my misspent 70s childhood.

WOW- I’ve never seen a live version of this song. Great job by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band.

Brother, you lift our spirits up every day.

That's what I'm talking about. They played the hell out of this song on the radio in the 70s. Get saved peeps

Manfred Mann were pretty good at the cover, including Quinn the Eskimo, a Bob Dylan cover.

Me and hubby used to think he was saying “wrapped up like a douche” !😂

ALL three singing their own parts@"the same time, then the woman kick in... so beautiful!!!!

It's actually Manfred Mann's Earth Band and I remember their performance On the Midnight Special.

Manfred Mann was genius of reinventing himself. listen to: "Quinn the Eskimo"

I grew up listening to this as a kid in Australia, my parents were always playing the greats of music !!! 🤩🤩🤩

For whatever reason, this is one of my top 5 all favorite songs (MM version of course). I never tire of hearing it and it always makes me smile. Music not only elicits emotions, but can transport us back in Time. Such a simpler time.

I hope Cheap Trick's "Surrender " and The Baby's "Everytime I think of You" are on the agenda....70's RULE😁😁

Constantly played on the radio in the 70’s. Brings back memories!❤️

The incredible Chris Thompson on vocals!

Back in the 60's...my friend and I used to "jam out" to their song "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" lol!

You do lift our spirits, even if it's just showing us some throw-backness that we used to call 'groovy' or 'far out'.

It is crazy I still remember having seen these Midnight Special performances when they were on the first time LOL

Wow, I never imagined this song would work so well when played live.

Now that I know he's saying "deuce" instead of "douche" it's soo freaking clear, lol!! It's a really great song!! Stay safe and God bless!! 💖

can you react to Manfred Mann- Doo Wah Diddy Diddy. One of my all time favorite song!

Got to listen to the studio version that Solo in the middle of the song sounds amazing

I've always loved Manfred Mann. They were so DIFFERENT. Even in the 60s, they were a complete divergence from the usual British bands, with elements of jazz. The lyrics were always way out there. Thanks for playing this.

GREATEST ALL TIME COVER PERIOD! Springsteen wrote this song for his 1973 album "Greeting From Asbury Park" Springsteen thought he wrote a hit song. He did, but Springsteen's version never charted. However, Manfred Mann turned it into a #1 single in 1977. Funny thing is, Manfred Mann's other #1 hit, was "Might Quinn", which reached #1 in 1968. The song was originally written and recorded by Bob Dylan as "Quinn the Eskimo". Manfred Mann loved covers. He covered several Dylan songs and 3 Springsteen songs. In addition to "Blinded by the Light", he also covered "Spirits in the Night" and "For You"

Hey Jamel 🎧🎶 love the background for the Monday format!

This is a cover of Bruce Springsteen's song, and sounds so different!

In the crossover section the lead guitar player shredded it-then the organ kicked in and the dual harmonies-man what a genius arrangement.

Jamel you’ve got to do “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry on your Soul Train Saturday’s.

The full name of the group is Manfred Mann's Earth Band.

JamelAKAJamal This was really good.. Im old enough to remember watching this when it first aired. That being said, i would like to suggest you try listening to this same song in studio version and sit back and enjoy✌🏿

Well that is one of the best live performances I have ever seen in my life. Amazing

"I need a lover " john Mellencamp.. adding for review consideration. It has a wonderful build up.

'Davy's on the Road Again' 'Mighty Quinn' 'Spirits in the Night'... All glorious tracks by the Mann.

As you've stated before, it all goes down on the Midnight Special! Yes sir!

I love the way that this live version has all of the best elements of the studio version but a great laidback intro

Saw Chris Thompson sing this live back in the early 80s when he was touring with his band as Chris Thompson and The Islands. Absolutely superb. Such a great rock vocalist.

Blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night Blinded by the light Madman drummer bummers Indians in the summer With a teenage diplomat In the dumps with the mumps As the adolescent pumps His way into his hat With a boulder on my shoulder Feeling kinda older I tripped a merry-go-round With this very unpleasing Sneezing and wheezing The calliope crashed to the ground The calliope crashed to the ground But she was blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night Blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night Blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night Some silicone sister With her manager mister Told me I got what it takes She said, I'll turn you on sonny to something strong Play the song with the funky break And go-kart Mozart Was checking out the weather chart To see if it was safe outside And little Early Pearly Came by in his curly-wurly And asked me if I needed a ride Asked me if I needed a ride 'Cause she was blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night Blinded by the light She got down but she never got tight She's gonna make it to the night She's gonna make it through the night But mama, that's where the fun is But mama, that's where the fun is Mama always told me not to look into the eyes of the sun But mama, that's where the fun is Some brimstone baritone Anticyclone rolling stone Preacher from the east Says, "Dethrone the Dictaphone Hit it in its funny bone That's where they expect it least." And some new mown chaperone Was standing in the corner Watching the young girls dance And some fresh-sown moonstone Was messing with his frozen zone Reminding him of romance The calliope crashed to the ground But she was blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night Blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night (Madman drummers bummers and Indians in the summer with a teenage diplomat In the dumps with the mumps as the adolescent pumps his way into his hat) Blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night Blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night (With a boulder on my shoulder feelin' kinda older I tripped the merry-go-round With this very unpleasing sneezing and wheezing the calliope crashed to the ground) Blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night Blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night (And now Scott with a slingshot finally found a tender spot and throws his lover in the sand And some bloodshot forget-me-not whispers daddy's within earshot save the buckshot turn up the band.) Blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night Blinded by the light Revved up like a deuce Another runner in the night (Some silicone sister with her manager mister told me I got what it takes She said I'll turn you on sonny to something strong) She got down but she never got tired She's gonna make it through the night

If you want the "bell ringing" moment with Manfred Mann, just listen to DO WAH DIDDY. There is absolutely NO WAY you haven't heard that one.

Manfred Mann - I CAME FOR YOU. Written By Springsteen. You'll love it.

Love the energy of this song especially the change ups and progressions. It takes you on a journey..

Spirits in the night would be a good choice next

Hey Jamal - You'll know of these other Mannfred Mann classics: Manfred Mann - "Doo Wah Diddy Diddy" and Manfred Mann - "Mighty Quinn" which was played in the 1989 Denzel Washington movie "The Mighty Quinn". Worth a look if you appreciate Denzel's acting.

I do believe Bruce Springsteen wrote this song, if I'm not mistaken.

"That guy on that piano, organ, whatever the hell . . . " was Manfred Mann, whose group this is. The other 'whatever the hell' (the smaller keyboard above the organ) is a Minimoog synthesizer . You've heard LOTS of songs using the Minimoog, which was the first synthesizer simple, lightweight and affordable enough for practical touring. Rick Wakeman of Yes had as many as 12 Minimoogs onstage at a time, so he wouldn't have to program new tones as he was playing.

One of my favorite songs ever. Since I was a little kid. ❤️❤️❤️

Please Buffalo Springfield is made for your review. "For What It's Worth".

You know I' old when I remember watching "The Midnight Special" on Friday nights and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert on Saturday night.

Manfred Man’s Earth Band started life as Manfred Man and the Manfreds in the beat boom of the 60s. They had a hit called 54321 which you may have heard. When they became the earth band their music improved immensely. In the early 80s I lived on the outskirts of London, England. At one of the local music pubs there was a regular Blues band that played at the weekends and drew a decent crowd, in the days before they were forced to charge an entrance fee to stage live music. Every so often one of the Earth Band’s guitarists, Steve Waller, would show up and transform this pub blues band (Hershey & The Twelve Bars) into some amazing act. He rounded the show off by introducing a bit of Jimi Hendrix’s instrumental from 3rd Stone From The Sun into the middle of the blues classic ‘Walking The Dog’ . It was fabulous. Sadly Steve’s no longer with us, but I’ll certainly never forget him. Thanks for reviewing this seldom played classic. It brought back a lot of happy memories from my 20s.

This brings back memories. A great song. I love it when it's live.

When I was in high school, we had someone play a popular tune over the school intercom in the morning. The principal threw a fit when this was played because he misunderstood duece as douche.

A fave of mine since childhood.. Such excellent musicians, lead vocal 😍😍😍✌️❤️🌎

one of my favorites! I was so young in 1976 but… POW! 💥 here came this song and it played for years all the time! Ahhhhhh….. Skating rinks and youth! ✨💖✨

I’m digging your new backgrounds and being able to watch you get your groove on with the band in the back❤️

I'm a happy camper, been waiting for to react to this song, what a great day 😁❤🎧

My first concert, Manfred Mann's Earth Band in Germany, 1979 in support of their Angel Station album. This song introduced me to the band, but their album Watch made me a diehard fan.

1of my favorite songs ever..!

Is it just me, or did the Tilt-a-Whirl always go faster when this song came on?

check out these 2 women underrated. Yvonne Elliman- "If I Can't Have You" and Nicolette Larson-"Lotta Love" .

What I like about these older live group shots is that there no fan reaction shots, no fans shooting video with cell phones, no quick remote camera shots flying around the stage or performers, or those really quick cuts to other cameras. Just showing the group performing. Plus, this was a great radio hit back in the day.

Chris Slade on the drums,when he had hair. He was the drummer of The Firm and latter AC/DC (Thunderstruck)

Spirits in the night.... Is also a killer song by them .

Try "The Mighty Quinn" by them next. Bob Dylan wrote that song.

"in the dumps with the mumps as the adolescent pumps his way into his hat" what an incredible image.

I heard this all the time in the 70s, but never realized how good of a song it is until the last few years.

That piano part you spoke of was chopsticks, incorporated into the melody.

'Can't You See' by The Marshall Tucker Band

I used to go rollerskating with my family in the late 70s and this song ALWAYS got played at the roller rink!

Grew up in midnight special reruns because of mom and dad. Lord my dad loved to dance when he was young, we had a HUGE music station, looked like a dresser but the top raised up to show an 8track player, record player, tape deck, and a radio, with big speakers. I teethed on the side of it. When everything was good, early 80's when the economy was Banging and Dad had a kick ass job. We always had music, Dad listened to classical all the way up to early 80's music, mom loved Micheal Jackson, Weird Al, Dr. Hook, Wolf man jack.... There was a lot of dancing and singing in my earlier childhood.

Manfred Mann had their first hit in the 60's with ' Quinn The Eskimo '. They released another version on one of the " Manfred Mann'n Earth Band ' albums in the 70's .

Man this song was one of my favs back in the 70s growing up. Still good today.

Midnight Special was the show to watch while baby sitting back in the 70s! Never missed a show!

I've saw this Band in Hamburg/Germany in the 90s for free on the big Party called Hamburger Hafengeburtstag (Harbours Birthday). I was about 23 years old and was amazed and fascinated by this song and the band was so good. This is really good music with power, surprise (changes of the speed) and it has a good sound ! I love your reactions - keep on rocking! Sorry about my english - greetings from germany. Love and Peace!

Look up classic rock in the dictionary and this song and Billy Thorpe Children of the Sun show up, this is staple on classic rock radio.

Jamel, I feel you're coming into your own recently. So much of your true personality is coming out. LOVING it!!

This is too classic, never gets old! Like all of Elton John and Billy Joel songs! Get into it! We jammed in the 70’s

Mom would get mad when I would play this in my room because she thought he said "wrapped up like a douche", lol.

That part on the organ is named chopsticks. Played by many when learning piano. That’s all I know how to play.

This was the first song on Springsteen's first album. Much different version. And it "deuce"

I can't tune in an oldies station without hearing this song! Takes me back to my 'Boone's Farm After Hours' days! 😉🍷✌☮♥️

Yeah..👍👍👍.... Another great one!!.. That brings back memories of Jr.High..in P.E...if it rained we got to play records...this great song was always played. 💖💜 this band.

I recently discovered that they also covered Springsteen’s Spirit In The Night the same year. That might be another worth checking out. I recommend both versions.

The other actor in “Big” that played with Tom Hanks was Robert Loggia.

A Sweet Anthem! My favorite line... "Momma always told me not to look into the light of the Sun... But Momma, that's where the fun is!!!!"

I remember when this came out ~'74/75. Great song.

If you're going off in this direction then you should try "Hold Your Head Up High" by Argent

"Do Wah Diddy" was one of the earlier hits. Paul Jones was one of the lead singers before this.

That was chopsticks on the keyboard.

Sitting on the dock of the Bay is a classic.