| Artist | Manfred Mann |
|---|---|
| Cover | MM's Cock-a- Hoop.jpg |
| Released | 3 April 1964 |
| Recorded | 13 June, 30 September, 17 December 1963 |
| Studio | EMI Studios, London |
| Genre | Rock and roll |
| Language | English |
| Label | His Master's Voice |
| Producer | John Burgess |
| Next year | 1964 |
| Chronology | Manfred Mann |
Manfred Mann's Cock-A-Hoop is an EP by Manfred Mann, released in 1964. The EP is a 7-inch vinyl record and released in mono with the catalogue number His Master's Voice 7EG 8848.
Track listing
- Side 1
- Side 2
- "Without You" (Jones)
- "Why Should We Not" (Mann)
Background
Manfred Mann's first EP featured their first two singles Why Should We Not and Cock-a-Hoop, released in July and October 1963. Neither of them charted. 5-4-3-2-1 was written as the theme song for the TV show Ready Steady Go and in February 1964 reached # 5 on the British charts.[1]
Chart performance
The EP did not chart.
Personnel
- Manfred Mann - keyboards
- Mike Vickers - guitar, alto saxophone, flute
- Mike Hugg - drums and vibes
- Paul Jones - lead vocals, harmonica
- Tom McGuinness - bass guitar on "5-4-3-2-1" and "Without You"
- Dave Richmond - bass guitar on "Why Should We Not" and "Cock-a-Hoop" [2]
References
- liner notes
- Footnotes