Pretty Flamingo
Manfred Mann
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On our block all of the guys call her flamingo 'Cause her hair glows like the sun And her eyes can light the skies When she moves she walks so fine like a flamingo Crimson dress that clings so tight She's out of reach and out of sight When she walks by, she brightens up the neighborhood Oh, every guy would make her his if he just could If she just would Some sweet day, I'll make her mine, pretty flamingo Then every guy will envy me 'Cause paradise is where I'll be Pretty flamingo Pretty flamingo When she walks by she brightens up the neighborhood Oh, every guy would make her his if he just could, ha If she just would Some sweet day, I'll make her mine, pretty flamingo Then every guy will envy me 'Cause paradise is where I'll be Sha, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, pretty flamingo Some day, I'll make her mine (sha, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, pretty flamingo) Yes I will, yes I will, I'll make her mine (sha, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, pretty flamingo)
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15 facts about this song
Origin"Pretty Flamingo" was written by an American songwriter, Mark Barkan. The British band, Manfred Mann, just popularized it.
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Release Date"Pretty Flamingo" was first released on April 15, 1966, by the British band Manfred Mann.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song topped the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in May 1966. It also ranked No. 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Musical StyleThe song carries an elusively nostalgic feel due to its dreamy melody. It is majorly categorized under pop and rock genres.
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LengthThe original recording of the tune lasts for 2 minutes and 33 seconds, a standard length for pop singles in the ’60s.
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Album Inclusion"Pretty Flamingo" was featured on the US version of Manfred Mann's kind of compilation album called "Mann Made Hits."
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Recognition"Pretty Flamingo" stands as one of the most iconic songs in Manfred Mann's discography due to its chart-topping success.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists over the years, including Bruce Springsteen, who frequently performed it in his early concerts.
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Music VideoThe original song does not have a music video due to the era in which it was released. However, several retro-style videos and performance clips have been created afterward.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song’s lyrics tell a story of a man who is infatuated with a girl who has an intriguing allure. Everyone calls her Pretty Flamingo.
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Unique FeatureOne of the distinguishing feature of the song is Paul Jones' use of the vibrato technique.
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Band LineupThe lineup of the band during the release of this song included Manfred Mann (keyboard), Mike Vickers (guitar, alto sax, flute), Tom McGuinness (guitar), Paul Jones (lead vocal, harmonica), and Mike Hugg (drums).
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Band's BreakupThe band broke up a year after the release of "Pretty Flamingo," in 1967, making it one of their last hits.
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Original Band's NameManfred Mann's original band name was Manfred Mann's Earth Band, but they decided to shorten it later.
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Signature SongDue to its popularity and its place in the band's history, "Pretty Flamingo" is often considered Manfred Mann's signature song.
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