"Sha La La" is a song written by Robert Mosely (whose name is spelled "Moseley" on the record) and Robert Taylor.[1] The Shirelles released the original version of the song as a single in 1964, reaching #15 on the U.S. R&B chart and #69 on the U.S. pop chart.[2]
| "Sha La La" | ||||
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| Single by Manfred Mann | ||||
| from the album The Five Faces of Manfred Mann | ||||
| B-side | "John Hardy" | |||
| Released | 9 October 1964 | |||
| Recorded | 22–23 September 1964 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 2:30 | |||
| Label | Ascot, His Master's Voice | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Robert Mosley, Robert Taylor | |||
| Producer(s) | John Burgess | |||
| Manfred Mann singles chronology | ||||
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Manfred Mann recording edit
The most successful version was performed by British pop group Manfred Mann. It reached #3 on the UK Singles Chart and #12 on both the U.S. pop chart and the Canadian chart in 1965.[3] It was featured on the US version of their 1965 album The Five Faces of Manfred Mann.[4]
Cash Box described it as "a delightful rock-a-rhythmic beat refitting of the Shirelles' few-seasons-back click."[5]
Other versions edit
- The Ventures released a version of the song on their 1964 album Knock Me Out![6]
- Gary Lewis & the Playboys released a version of the song on their 1965 album Everybody Loves a Clown.[7]
- Enoch Light and His Light Brigade released a version of the song on their 1967 EP Discotheque Vol. 2.[8]
- The Manfreds released a version of the song on their 1999 album L.I.V.E.[9]
References edit
- ^ "discogs.com". discogs.com. 1964. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ "The Shirelles, "Sha-La-La" Chart Positions". Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "Manfred Mann, "Sha La La" Chart Positions". Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "Manfred Mann, The Five Faces of Manfred Mann". Discogs. 1965. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "CashBox Record Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. November 14, 1964. p. 8. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ^ "The Ventures, Knock Me Out!". Discogs. 1964. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Everybody Loves a Clown". Discogs. 1965. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "Enoch Light, Discotheque Vol. 2". Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Manfreds, L.I.V.E". Discogs. 1999. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
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