Pretty Flamingo

by Manfred Mann

Pretty Flamingo cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 19 July 1966
  • Label: HMV
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 5:18
  • Community rating: 3.67/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Paul Jones

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Anchored by the massive success of its title track, 'Pretty Flamingo' captures the final phase of Manfred Mann's rhythm and blues roots before lead singer Paul Jones's departure. The group expertly merges their foundational British blues sensibilities with increasingly refined, radio-friendly pop-rock arrangements.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, rhythmic, orchestral, male-vocals, soulful

Tracklist

  1. Pretty Flamingo (2:30)
  2. You're Standing By (2:48)

Credits

  • Manfred Mann - primary artist
  • Paul Jones - vocals
  • Mark Barkan - written-by
  • Jerry Harris - written-by
  • Paul Kaufman - written-by
  • Helen Deutsch - written-by
  • Goffin And King - written-by

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