Mighty Garvey

this seems like it was a very good album in 1968, i bought t his becouse i always liked manfred manns version of the mighty quinn as i feel that is the best cover of that song ever recorded, what you get here is a very nice digi pack but like the go up the junction cd it has no booklet but the remastering is great and there is no problem with t he sound of this, also on this disc is 2 versions of the same record the mono version and the stereo, anyway i sadly feel this was a bit of a failed concept album in 1968 a year before tommy was released, i know the late 60s was when some artists tried to look at the prospect of doing concept albums but most where not to good as i have quite a few, this basically falls into that same category as the whole concept ( whatever it is supposed to be about) seems to go no place, at times before tracks sound effects like early to mid 60s screaming girls can be heard kind of reminds you of a hermans hermits, beatles or an early yardbirds or kinks audience, anyway the rest is not all bad so i feel this release deserves 4 stars but up the junction got 5, if you are not to familiar with manfred manns 60s stuff go for flamingo from 1967 after this one, this was the end of manfred manns mop top era effectivly after this 1968 opus............

This is the third and final release from the second edition of the Manfred Mann group with Mike d'Abo handling the vocals. It is their Sgt. Pepper's if you will. This LP features the definitive version of Dylan's "The Mighty Quinn" and the hit "Ha Ha Said the Clown". For British Invasion aficionados this cohesive work is Brit Pop at it's finest and is a must have for the collection.The problem is finding a copy that has been recently remastered. The only Japanese mini-lp of this title released in 2007 sounds thin. Even the 2010 released SHM-CD uses a 2002 mastering. Amazon claims the release being offered here was pressed in 2016. It wasn't, the buyer winds up with the 2004 Creature Music release. Seemingly, the version to get is the Creature Music remastered 2012 release but good luck trying to find a copy. This collector sent Amazon's misrepresentation back to them since the two Japanese releases are in house and so far no luck on the 2012 remaster.

The discription says it's a February 2012 release. The one I received has a copyright of 2004. Not very happy about that. Having both mono and stereo versions is a plus.

Exactly as described. Plays perfectly. Great seller.

This was the third and final album by from the chapter two version of the Manfred Mann group - featuring lead-singer Mike dÁbo. The group is mostly known for their big and fine hit-singles during 1966-69 such as "Just Like a Woman", "Seme-detached Suburban Mr James", "Fox on the Run and of course the two included on this album "Mighty Quinn" and "Ha, Ha, Said the Clown"Though band-members Mike Hugg and Mike dÁbo were brilliant song-writers themselves their singles were, by one exception, always written by other songwriters ( Bob Dylan for one ). Their three albums are all fine examples of early British pop-rock at its finest and really worth seeking out. All band-members were experinced, talented and capeable of playing very different instruments and musical styles. This obviously shows on their albums and there is a great variety in instrumentation on their albums."Mighty Garvey" is probably their most consistent with fine original material from Hugg and dÀbo, and apart from the "comedy" tracks "Happy Families" they stay away from their tendency to put in a couply of jazz-tunes. Though "Happy Families" hardly are meant to be taken seriously, the opener sets a fine free-and-easy mood for the album.Mike dàbo's "No Better, No Worse" is a great Traffic inspired (?) tune featuring Klaus Voorman's flute, which is also known from more of their hits."Every Day Another Hair Turns Grey" is Mike Hugg's sad melodic answer to Beatles' "Penny Lane" - fine lead and harmony vocals on this one."Country Dancing" is a song much in the same vein as the single "Ha, Ha, Said the Clown", though not as good - written by dÀbo."It's So Easy Falling in Love" and "Each and Every Day" are other fine typical Manfred Mann songs; featuring the mellotrone which also often was used on their records. Written by Hugg."Mighty Quinn" is simply one the greatest singles released in the late 1960's - try compare with Bob Dylan's original, then you'll understand how big this band really was.The funky "Big Betty" is my least favourite on the album - may give associations towards Steve Winwoods Spencer Davis days.Mike dàbo's "The Vicar's Daughter" is a beautiful song, with lyrics that some may find somewhat too sentimental; for me personally it's a favourite.Guitarist Tom McGuinnes also contributed a song now and then; here he is featured with the surrelistic and experimental "Cubist Town" - though different the song works fine in the context.Hugg's "Harry the One Man Band" is a little more of the same - art pop-rock - naive in the same way as Syd Barrett's early Pink Floyd songs.For any fan of British pop-rock of the 1960's this album is a must!

Ah...Nostalgia!!! I was a fan of the Manfreds in the Sixties...not too many left now!! Mighty Garvey was a totally underrated album. Surprisingly, the previous reviewer didn`t think Big Betty was good.This was the funkiest, bluesiest tune on the album, complete with McGuinness brass guitar and thundering Hugg drums. It would have been a number one single, no bother. The spoof Garvey tracks were so funny, especially the Night Club Sammy Davis take off. Country Dancing was also very catchy and would have made an excellent single, rather than the abysmal Ha Ha Said the Clown. Imagine the Yardbirds recorded this...what were they all on? Magic Mushrooms??!!Anyway, Long Live the Manfreds!!!!

This album is one lost gem of 60's rock. I've heard it called the Manfred's "Sgt Peppers" and I dont like that analogy, but I understand it. Its definetly their masterpiece. Its amazing to listen through headphones. It shows off the band's many talents collectively.

I wasn’t that keen on the album in the 60’s but I wanted it to complete my collection.But nowadays I think it’s a nice piece of pop made by some of the best!

Love this cd.

A brilliant album I bought eons ago and still play on vinyl.Great to have it now on CD although one track change from the original threw me a bit !

Definately a 60's sound and excellent !

As a collector of sixties music I was aware of the fact that Manfred Mann had quite a string of hits between 1963 and April 1969. I wasn't keen on the Chapter I output, save Pretty Flamingo and If You Gotta Go, Go Now.I could get my hands on a very nice little hits collection called The Very Best of The Fontana Years which covers the Chapter II output. But that made me long for more. Hence Mighty Garvey. The album does not disappoint. It reminds me a bit of The Kinks' Village Green Preservation Society album. Another one of 1968's great underrated albums.After this album Manfred Mann released another couple of succesful singles but the group, according to Mike D'Abo, democratically decided to quite, while visiting The Netherlands for a TV appearance.