Pretty Flamingo
1966 single by Manfred Mann / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Pretty Flamingo" is a song written by Mark Barkan, which became a hit in 1966 when Manfred Mann's recording of it was released as a single. The single reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on 5 May 1966.[3][2] Manfred Mann's recording was a minor hit in the United States where it spent eight weeks on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 29 during the week of August 6, 1966.[4] It was also successful in Ireland, and was number one there for four weeks, keeping the Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black" at number two.
Quick Facts Single by Manfred Mann, B-side ...
"Pretty Flamingo" | ||||
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Single by Manfred Mann | ||||
B-side | "You're Standing By" | |||
Released | 15 April 1966 (1966-04-15) | |||
Recorded | 18 March 1966 | |||
Studio | EMI, London[1] | |||
Genre | Sunshine pop | |||
Length | 2:31 | |||
Label | His Master's Voice POP 1523[2] | |||
Songwriter(s) | Mark Barkan[2] | |||
Producer(s) | John Burgess[2] | |||
Manfred Mann singles chronology | ||||
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