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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Fox on the run
The Manfreds Lyrics
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her hair shone like gold in the hot morning sun.
She took all the love that a poor boy could give her,
and left me to die like the fox on the run.
Like the fox (like the fox, like the fox) on the run.
Everybody knows the reason for the fall,
This woman tempted me, oh yes, then took me for a ride
but like the lonely fox I need a place to hide.
Like the fox (like the fox, like the fox) on the run.
Come take a glass of wine and fortify your soul,
we'll talk about the world and friends we used to know.
I'll illustrate a girl who put me on the floor.
The game is nearly up, the hounds are at my door.
Like the fox (like the fox, like the fox) on the run.
The Manfreds's song "Fox On The Run" tells the story of a man who fell in love with a woman, but ended up betrayed and alone, just like a fox being hunted by hounds. The lyrics begin with the image of the woman walking through the cornfields, with her hair shining like gold in the sun. The man loved her deeply, but she took everything he had to offer and then left him to die. The chorus compares the man to a fox on the run, hunted and without a place to hide.
The second verse reflects on the biblical story of Adam and Eve and the temptation that led to their fall from paradise. In the same way, the woman in this story tempted the singer and led him astray. He now feels like a lonely fox seeking shelter from the hunters. The final verse invites the listener to take a glass of wine and reminisce about old friends while the singer tells the story of the girl who broke his heart. However, he knows that the game is nearly up and the hounds are almost at his door, implying that his time is running out.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fox On The Run" capture the bitterness and pain of a broken heart, and use the metaphor of a hunted fox to create a vivid image of desperation and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
She walked through the corn leading down to the river,
She strolled through the field towards the water, where the crops were noticeable by the river; her hair glimmered in the intense morning heat.
her hair shone like gold in the hot morning sun.
Her locks gleamed like gold as they basked in the heat of the daylight sun.
She took all the love that a poor boy could give her,
She used up all the love given to her by an impoverished young man.
and left me to die like the fox on the run.
And abandoned me, who now feels as helpless as a fox fleeing its predators.
Like the fox (like the fox, like the fox) on the run.
Like a fox trying to save its life, running as fast it can to avoid its captors.
Everybody knows the reason for the fall,
It is common knowledge why we fall into trouble.
when woman tempted man down in paradise's hall.
When women allured men into the primitive Eden.
This woman tempted me, oh yes, then took me for a ride
This lady allured me into temptation, and later took advantage of me.
but like the lonely fox I need a place to hide.
And like a lonesome fox, I require a hiding spot to escape my enemies.
Come take a glass of wine and fortify your soul,
Drink some wine and find courage to go on.
we'll talk about the world and friends we used to know.
We'll chat about the world and our past companions.
I'll illustrate a girl who put me on the floor.
I'll describe a girl who brought me to my knees.
The game is nearly up, the hounds are at my door.
My time is nearly over, and those hunting me down are outside my door.
Like the fox (like the fox, like the fox) on the run.
Like a fox fleeing, I have no option but to run away.
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Fox on the Run
Manfred Mann
(lyrics by Tony Hazzard)
She walked through the corn leading down to the river.
Her hair shone like gold in the hot morning sun.
She took all the love that a poor boy could give her
And left me to die like the fox on the run.
Like the fox (like the fox, like the fox) on the run.
Everybody knows the reason for the fall
When woman tempted man down in paradise's hall.
This woman tempted me all right, then took me for a ride
But like the lonely fox I need a place to hide.
Like the fox (like the fox, like the fox) on the run.
Come take a glass of wine and fortify your soul.
We'll talk about the world and friends we used to know.
I'll illustrate, a girl put me on the floor.
The game is nearly up, the hounds are at my door.
Like the fox (like the fox, like the fox) on the run.
Tony Hazzard wrote the words but also listed songwriters: Brian Francis Connolly / Stephen Norman Priest / Michael Thomas Tucker / Andrew Scott (Fox on the Run lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc)
@johnhale8118
I am 64 and remember hearing it for the first time, it still has the same magical effect listening to it now as it did then.
@MrsBeasley55
same here 🎶
@user-jr5hv3xb3m
In 1967 I was 14. Great time
@imwatchingyou6113
One of my favourite songs to... 👍 Two years up on you bro...
@keithculley8041
Same
@paul_109
I can't quite explain it but there's nothing that can get even close to the sound of guitars in songs from the 60s
I love it
@JasonMoffatt
I'd say this gets close ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csoF51nEtc8
@kjr2868
I would say it was the Marshell amps PLUS the better 'musicianship' gained from 1000s of hours of practice, no TV, no internet to distract you! As they say genius is 10% talent adn 90% sweat!
@SomeInterestingName
@@kjr2868well not everyone used Marshall amplifiers, many used Vox. Most likely it's the analogue sound production from the amps using valves, electronic instruments still being quite "raw" as they'd not long been invented, and the better musicianship of just about everyone, as many pop musicians were classically or formally trained. Subsequent decades gave rise to more self taught musicians (punk in particular) who learnt how to play solely by playing the pop music that came before. The 50s and 60s had little to nothing like their own sound to go on, which is why, in part, it's so "different".
@Madda640
This song was a time and place - and will never be forgotten - what a gem.