Yesterday Man

Chris Andrews

About Yesterday Man

"Yesterday Man" is a song written by Chris Andrews and was his first single as a solo singer, released in September 1965. It climbed to No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart, and No. 1 in Ireland, New Zealand, Germany and Austria. In the U. S., it reached #94 in 1966. The Cash Box trade paper reported in its 5 February 1966 issue that it had passed 300,000 sales in Germany alone, and later over 800,000 as a final tally in that country (28 May 1966). In 1974, it was covered by Robert Wyatt (produced by Nick Mason) as the follow-up to his hit with Neil Diamond's "I'm a Believer" (Virgin Records). The song was also re-worked and released as "True Leicester Fan" by City People. 


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2001
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I'm her yesterday man
Well my friends that's what I am
I'm her yesterday man
Well my friends that's what I am
That's what I am, her yesterday man

Please tell me something have you met an angel
Someone too lovely to live on earth
Well yesterdeay I thought I met an angel but
She wasn't worth but she seemed to be worth

Oh, what a fool I have been
I was shure taken him

Yeah, I'm her yesterday man
Well my friends that's what I am
I'm her yesterday man
Well my friends that's what I am
That's what I am, her yesterday man

Get some of the good kind and some of the bad kind
Some of the others or in between
But all that I can say she is the worse kind
Well I think you know what I mean

And yet for all I say
I take the bad any day

Now I'm her yesterday man
Well my friends that's what I am
I'm her yesterday man
Well my friends that's what I am
That's what I am, her yesterday man

Oh come a little closer baby don't get tell me
You gonna leave me, you leave me, I know that, I know that...

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Chris Andrews

Chris Frederick Andrews (born October 15, 1942) is a singer an English songwriter whose musical career started in the 1960s. more »

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13 facts about this song

Genre
"Yesterday Man" is classified under pop music genre. The song has a catchy beat and calming, ardent lyrics typical of pop songs of its era.
Original Language
The song, composed by Chris Andrews, is originally in English.
Artist's background
Chris Andrews is a British singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1960s. He is not only the performer but also the writer behind "Yesterday Man".
Release Year
"Yesterday Man" was released in 1965, at the start of the artist's successful music career.
Commercial Success
On its release, the song was an instant hit in numerous countries, reaching number 3 on the UK Singles Chart, number 1 in Ireland, and making the Top 10 in many European countries.
Cover Versions
Many artists have recorded cover versions of "Yesterday Man", including Roberto Blanco, The Hellacopters, and Smokie.
Use in Films
The song was used in a German film called "Neues vom Wixxer" in 2007.
Language Versions
Due to its popularity, the song has been translated and sung in several languages, including German and Dutch.
TV Appearances
Chris Andrews appeared on numerous TV shows to perform "Yesterday Man", including "Top of the Pops" in the UK.
Legacy
Despite being over 50 years old, "Yesterday Man" remains one of the most recognizable songs of Chris Andrews and has earned its place in the history of British pop music.
Repertoire
"Yesterday Man" is known for its incorporation in the 'Northern Soul' repertoire, a music and dance movement that emerged in Northern England in the late 1960s.
Chart Performance
In Germany, the song scored number 1 and stayed in the charts for a whopping 26 weeks, making it one of Andrews' most successful songs in the country.
The Style
The song is an excellent example of British Invasion pop music, encompassing the moods and styles of that in the mid-1960s.

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