Radio Days Vol. 1: Live At The Bbc 1964 66 (CD) – Manfred Mann

“Radio Days – The Paul Jones Era” is the first complete collection of existing BBC recordings made by the original Manfred Mann lineup with vocalist Paul Jones between 1964 and 1966. Available on two LPs on heavy duty vinyl or two CDs, it documents the band’s string of hits from “Sha La La” to “Pretty Flamingo.” The band join legendary BBC presenter Brian Matthew through the rapidly changing music styles and environment of the mid-’60s. The sessions also feature another legend, bassist Jack Bruce, who was previously with The Graham Bond Organisation and John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers. After his stint with Manfred Mann, Bruce would go on to form Cream with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker. His presence in the group is highlighted on “Long Hair, Unsquare Dude Called Jack” never before officially available. “Radio Days” also includes group and individual interviews.Compiled from BBC recordings featured on the programmes “Saturday Swings,” “Saturday Club,” “Top Gear,” Swing Into Summer” and “Pop Inn,” this “Radio Days” collection is a fascinating look into how one of the UK’s most respected sixties bands promoted their current and upcoming releases and cultivated their fan base. Manfred Mann achieved this by performing new studio versions of their HMV label output along with some unique, BBC-only performances. The Radio Days series is being released under the “Artist Approved” banner, newly remastered and issued with the full approval of the featured artists. Available on a double-LP set pressed on heavy duty vinyl, or as a 2xCD.

Track List

1. Groovin’ (#1)
2. Band Interview
3. Watermelon Man (#1)
4. Sha la la (#1)
5. Band Interview
6. I Need You
7. Come Tomorrow (#1)
8. Look Away
9. L.S.D
10. Manfred Mann ; Tom McGuinness Interview
11. Oh No Not My Baby (#1)
12. That’s the Way I Feel
13. The Abominable Snowmann
14. Manfred Mann ; Paul Jones Interview/ Paul Jones Interview
15. The One in the Middle
16. Parchman Farm (Paul Jones Solo)
17. What Am I to Do
18. I Put a Spell on You
19. Manfred Mann Interview
20. If You Gotta Go Go Now
21. Watch Your Step
22. It Took a Little While
23. Manfred Mann Interview
24. There’s No Living Without Your Loving
25. Spirit Feel
26. Tired of Trying Bored with Lying Scared of Dying (Unedited)
27. When Will I Be Loved (#1)
28. Still I’m Sad
29. Manfred Mann Interview
30. Pretty Flamingo
31. Machines
32. Long Hair Unsquare Dude Called Jack
33. Paul Jones Interview
34. You Better Be Sure
35. Sha la la (#2)
36. Mike Vickers Interview
37. Come Tomorrow (#2)
38. Groovin’ (#2)
39. Watermelon Man (#2)
40. Oh No Not My Baby (#2)
41. When Will I Be Loved (#2)