Manfred Mann - Ragamuffin Man [1969 Promotional Film] “Ragamuffin Man“ is a song written by Peter Callender and Mitch Murray, first recorded by Manfred Mann and released as a single on 18 April 1969. It reached No.8 in the UK singles charts in May 1969. Personnel: Mike d'Abo – lead vocal Manfred Mann – keyboards Tom McGuinness – guitar Klaus Voormann – bass guitar Mike Hugg – drums Lyrics: Born and raised as a rich man's son You were always a restless one Living high only made you low So you packed up and hit the road Hey, Mister Ragamuffin Man Life was so grand, you used to stand Holding your head up high Hey, Mister Ragamuffin Man Just look at you now, I wonder how You can be satisfied? Stowed a ride on a westbound train Called yourself by another name Spent your nights in a mission home Cast away the life that you'd known Hey, Mister Ragamuffin Man Life was so grand, you used to stand Holding your head up high Hey, Mister Ragamuffin Man Just look at you now, I wonder how You can be satisfied? As you rise in the mornin' rain Take a look down that road again Does the thought ever grab your mind For the life that you've left behind? Hey, Mister Ragamuffin Man Life was so grand, you used to stand Holding your head up high, high Hey, Mister Ragamuffin Man Just look at you now, I wonder how You can be satisfied? (Oh, no, no, no) Hey, Mister Ragamuffin Man La, la la la La la la la Hey, Mister Ragamuffin Man La, la la la La la la la...
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