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Paul Jones (born Paul Adrian Pond, 24 February 1942) [1] is an English singer, actor, harmonicist, radio personality and television presenter. He first came to prominence as the original lead singer and harmonicist of the rock band Manfred Mann (1962–66) with whom he had several hit records including "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" (UK #1, US #1) and "Pretty Flamingo" (UK #1).
Manfred Mann with Dave Berry, 1967. Manfred Mann – keyboards, backing vocals (October 1962–June 1969) Mike Hugg – drums, vibes, keyboards (October 1962–June 1969) Paul Jones – vocals, hand percussion, harmonica (March 1963–July 1966) Mike Vickers – guitar, alto saxophone, flute, backing vocals (October 1962–October 1965)
This version is more pop-oriented than its predecessor, The Manfred Mann Album, as it features "Sha La La", "Come Tomorrow", [9] and "Hubble Bubble (Toil and Trouble)"; as well as compositions made by lead singer Paul Jones and the traditional American folk number "John Hardy". It also features a smaller section of the band's R&B and jazz ...
Manfred Sepse Lubowitz [7] (born 21 October 1940), known professionally as Manfred Mann, is a South African-born musician, residing in the UK since 1961. He is best known as a founding member of the bands Manfred Mann , Manfred Mann Chapter Three and Manfred Mann's Earth Band .
Manfred Mann. Manfred Mann – Hammond organ, keyboards, backing vocals; Paul Jones – lead vocals, harmonica; Mike Vickers – guitars, saxes, flutes, backing vocals; Tom McGuinness – bass, backing vocals, liner notes, guitar on "Pretty Flamingo" Mike Hugg – drums, percussion, vibes
"5-4-3-2-1" is a 1964 song by British band Manfred Mann, written by the group's eponymous keyboardist Manfred Mann along with Mike Hugg and Paul Jones.Released as a single on 10 January 1964, the track peaked at #5 on the UK Singles Chart, [1] becoming the band's breakthrough single and first commercial hit as the theme tune for the weekly ITV pop music television programme Ready Steady Go!. [2]
In 2013 they toured nationally to support a new Manfred Mann compilation, [3] and did so again in 2014 and 2016, [7] [8] [9] and in 2017 to promote their new album, Makin' Tracks, featuring both Jones and D'Abo on vocals, as well as performances in Ireland. Mike Hugg retired from touring in 2022 and was replaced by Mike Gorman on keyboards.
Groovin' with Manfred Mann is an EP by Manfred Mann, released in 1964. ... "Did You Have To Do That" (Paul Jones) Recording dates "Groovin" – 23 June