Original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones, Mike Hugg and Tom McGuinness , and former member Mike d’Abo, are joined by Rob Townsend, formerly of Family, on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass and Simon Currie on saxophone & flute, as the exciting new line-up of The Manfreds.
Nowadays, Mike d’Abo, with his blessing, does not appear on all The Manfreds tours. This line up featuring Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness, Mike Hugg, plus Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe & Simon Currie, are becoming well known for their show of ‘Hits, Jazz & Blues’. A wonderful mix of Manfred Mann hits along with some solo material from all involved and a few surprises along the way too!
The highly acclaimed ‘Maximum Rhythm ‘n’ Blues’ Tour, which generally takes place in the latter part of every other year, sees the return of Mike d’Abo sharing the lead with Paul Jones. This year, in celebration of 60 years of Manfred Mann, they will showcase their vast catalogue of Manfred Mann hits and well known solo material in a two hour plus concert on their own. This will be the last opportunity to see BOTH Manfred Mann lead singers on a comprehensive tour together. A concert definitely not to be missed!
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Come Tomorrow
The Manfreds Lyrics
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Could replace my wrong word
Then my dear, that's the song I would borrow
And tonight you would hear
The saddest song of the year
And you'd be mine once again come tomorrow
Could reveal my sorrow
Then my dear, he would sing just for you
And tonight you would hear
The saddest song of the year
And you'd be mine once again come tomorrow
Just tonight, while in flight
On your windowsill they lie
To tell you all of my tears
And tonight you would hear
The saddest song of the year
And you'd be mine once again come tomorrow
If the song of the swallow
Could reveal my sorrow
Then my dear, he would sing, he would sing just for you
And tonight, tonight you would hear
The saddest song, oh, of the year
And you'd be mine once again come tomorrow
Oh, yes, tonight, tonight you'd hear
The saddest song of the year
And you'd be mine, you'd be mine once again come tomorrow
Sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, Mr. Songbird
Come on and sing just once, little swallow
And make her mine once again come tomorrow
The song "Come Tomorrow" by The Manfreds is a classic love song that expresses the deep longing of the singer to be reunited with his love. The lyrics of the song convey a sense of desperation and the desire to make amends for a mistake that was made. The singer wishes that the song of the songbird or the swallow could express what he is feeling and convey his sorrow to his lover.
The song starts with the singer contemplating the power of the songbird's song and how it could replace the words he has mistakenly said to his lover. He goes on to say that if the swallow could reveal his sorrow, he would sing just for her. The chorus of the song repeats the sentiment that tonight, his lover would hear the saddest song of the year, and she would be his once again come tomorrow. The song ends with the singer pleading with the songbird and the swallow to sing their saddest songs so that his lover may hear and be his once again.
The lyrics of "Come Tomorrow" are beautifully written, and they capture the sentiments of a person who has made a mistake in a relationship and desperately wants to make it right. The song has a timeless quality, and it is easy to relate to the emotions expressed by the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
If the song of the songbird
The singer wishes that the sweet and melodious tune of the songbird could replace his mistakes.
Could replace my wrong word
The singer regrets something he said.
Then my dear, that's the song I would borrow
The singer would ask the songbird to give him his tune so he could use it to win back his loved one.
And tonight you would hear
The artist is addressing his loved one, implying that she would listen to him if only she knew how he felt.
The saddest song of the year
The songbird's tune would be sad, reflecting the artist's regretful and mournful feelings.
And you'd be mine once again come tomorrow
The singer believes that if his loved one could hear the songbird's tune, she would come back to him.
If the song of the swallow
The singer still wishes for a bird's song to reflect his emotions, this time the swallow's.
Could reveal my sorrow
If only the swallow's cry could tell of the artist's sadness, he would be happy.
Then my dear, he would sing just for you
The artist asks the swallow to sing for his beloved to express his feelings.
Just tonight, while in flight
The artist is addressing the swallow specifically in terms of its flight pattern.
On your windowsill they lie
The singer imagines two swallows stopping to rest on his beloved's windowsill; he hopes they communicate his feelings.
To tell you all of my tears
The swallows would sing to his loved one, conveying the sorrow and apology the artist feels.
And tonight, tonight you would hear
The singer's plea is to be heard, implying his loved one is not listening to him.
Oh, yes, tonight, tonight you'd hear
The repetition shows the singer's desperation and longing to be heard.
Sing, sing, sing, sing, sing, Mr. Songbird
The singer is urging the songbird to sing its tune for his beloved.
Come on and sing just once, little swallow
He asks the swallow the same thing: sing one song for my loved one.
And make her mine once again come tomorrow
The artist's ultimate desire is to be reunited with his loved one, but he understands that he must first apologize and gain her forgiveness.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB ELGIN, DOLORES PHILLIPS, FRANK AUGUSTUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anthony White
One of the best voices of the 60s .without doubt in my opinion
Baskerville22
Hardly in the company of Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdinck, Gary Puckett, Elvis Presley, Johnny Mathis, Brook Benton, Gene Pitney, Matt Monro and at least 50 others I could name
Annie Cullen Perkins
Mine too…he had it all…voice smile looks…ticks all the boxes…😊
Steve Sweatman
Anyone watching this in 2020 and thinking that after more than 50 years its still just as fresh, cool, and brilliant as it was way back then.
Marlene Sullivan
2022. STILL A GREAT HIT
MrWarrenhudson
Hell yes and it’s now 2022
Tony D
Still great!
Marlene Sullivan
@Tony D I still visit
Marlene Sullivan
@MrWarrenhudson A EVERLASTING SONG
Mike
I love this song. Underrated and underappreciated 60s group.