Manfred Mann’s Earth Band Father of Day, Father of Night with Lyrics in Description

Track 1 from their fourth album released in 1973 copyright Polydor Records. The South African keyboardist formed this band in 1971 and they are still recording and performing. The album was recorded at the Workhouse in London. It received below average reviews at the time but is considered a classic these days. It reached No. 96 on the Billboard chart. Written by Bob Dylan and produced by Manfred Man’s Earth Band. Featuring: Manfred Mann – Hammond B-3 organ, Mellotron, Minimoog synthesizer, lead vocal on “Earth, the Circle Part 1” Mick Rogers – Lead vocals, lead & rhythm guitars Colin Pattendon – Bass Chris Slade – Drums Special Guests: Irene Chanter – Background vocals Doreen Chanter – Background vocals Paul Rutherford – Trombone Peter Miles – Percussion on “In the Beginning, Darkness” Father of night, Father of day Father who’ll take the darkness away Father who teacheth the birds to fly Builder of rainbows up in the sky Father of day, Father