Manfred Mann
Manfred Mann
Manfred Mann
Manfred Mann
Manfred Mann
Manfred Mann
Manfred Mann
Manfred Mann
Manfred Mann
Manfred Mann
Manfred Mann
Originally released in the UK as a single in 1966, “Semi-Detached Suburban Mr. James” is notorious for generally being considered the first British pop single to feature the Mellotron, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. Lyrically, this song is told from the perspective of a man to his former...
[Verse 1]
So you finally named the day
When wedding bells will chime?
I was sorry to hear you say
You're gonna be his not mine
[Chorus 1]
Do you think you will be happy
Giving up your friends
For your semi-detached, suburban Mr. James?
[Verse 2]
So you finally got your man
I hope you won't regret it
He can't love you the way I can
So please don't you forget it
[Chorus 2]
Do you think you will be happy
Buttering the toast
Of your semi-detached, suburban Mr. Most?
[Bridge]
I can see you in the morning time
Washing day, the weather's fine
Hanging things upon the line
And as your life slips away, yeah
[Verse 3]
So you finally named the day
When wedding bells will chime?
I was sorry to hear you say
You're gonna be his not mine
[Chorus 3]
So you think you will be happy
Taking doggie for a walk
With your semi-detached, suburban Mr. James?
(Semi-detached, suburban Mr. James)
Semi-detached, suburban Mr. James?
[Outro]
So you finally named the day?
So you finally named the day?
So you finally named the day?
(Semi-detached, suburban Mr.)
So you finally named the day?
(Semi-detached, suburban Mr. James)
So you finally named the day?
(Semi-detached, suburban Mr. James)
So you finally named the day?
(Semi-detached, suburban Mr. James)...
Semi-Detached Suburban Mr. James was written by John Carter & Geoff Stephens.
Semi-Detached Suburban Mr. James was produced by Shel Talmy.
Manfred Mann released Semi-Detached Suburban Mr. James on Fri Oct 21 1966.