Reelin’ In The Years 13: Blue Suede Shoes Again
Posted in 1970s, Music, Reelin' In The Years at 13:00 on 12 August 2011
No. Not Blue Suede Shoes as in “don’t step on my.”
This is a much more poignant song written by Mike Hugg who was a member of 60s band Manfred Mann. When the band morphed into Manfred Mann Chapter Three Mike shifted into writing theme tunes and incidental music for film and TV as well as having a solo career. His album Somewhere was released in 1972 and Blue Suede Shoes Again got a bit of radio airplay as a single at the time but wasn’t a hit – which I could never understand as I really liked it.
Mike Hugg: Blue Suede Shoes Again
His theme tune for the TV series Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads is undoubtedly much better known. This is the full version.
Mike Hugg (as Highly Likely): Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
When looking for Blue Suede Shoes Again I came across this track and it’s brilliant.
Mike Hugg: Bonnie Charlie
Tags: Blue Suede Shoes Again, Bonnie Charlie, Highly Likely, Manfred Mann, Manfred Mann Chapter Three, Mike Hugg, Reelin' In The Years, The Likely Lads, Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
