Released in the early 70s, these hot hits from Mighty Manfred and The Wonderdogs, produced by the talented Ollie McLaughlin! “You Can I Can,” “She,” and “Sing a Sad Song” by Percy and Them, are just some of the awesome tunes you’ll find. Ollie teamed up with his buddy Sammy Kaplan to co-owner the tracks. Currently, McLaughlin Publishing Company and Lovelane Music Group Inc. share equally in the ownership. Get ready to groove 70s styled mid-to-uptempo psychedelic rock has a constant beat of guitar, bass, and drums, with an effective flute. They feature jazzy leanings and is fronted by a celebratory vocal.
“You Can I Can” by The Mighty Manfred and The Wonderdogs
Composed By – Alan Lutzk, David Green (28), Frank Del Vacchio, Ken Hoye, Nick Boromei
Producer – Ollie McLaughlin
Published by McLaughlin Publishing and Lovelane Music Publishing
Released: 1971
Genre: Garage Rock
Music Video: Created by Ron Cobert, Lovelane Music Group, Inc.
“You Can I Can” by The Mighty Manfred and The Wonderdogs serves as a potent anthem for our times, echoing a resounding call for unity and collaboration amidst the tumult of our modern world. Its resonant message reverberates through each verse, articulating the shared struggles and aspirations of individuals across diverse backgrounds. The song’s insistence on joining hands underscores the transformative power of collective action in addressing societal ills like prejudice and division. Championing inclusivity and equality bridges divides and fosters a spirit of solidarity among listeners. Through its stirring lyrics and infectious melody, the song ignites a flame of hope and determination, inspiring all to work together toward a brighter, more harmonious future. It’s a rallying cry for empowerment, urging us to embrace cooperation, understanding, and mutual respect as we navigate the challenges of our time.
“I Can You Can” Lyrics
“I Can You Can” Lyrics:
(Chorus)
I can
You can
We can
Join hands, baby
I can
You can
We can
Join hands
(Verse 1)
People across the nation
Tired of the aggravation
At the hatred going on
Right, man
It’s time we look around
To see what the people found
Try to get it together
Start anew
That’s it
(Chorus)
I can
You can
We can
Join hands, baby
I can
You can
We can
Join hands
(Verse 2)
Taking it to the races
Got the problem of the nation
Not just a thing of our own
That we all knew
And now we all are brothers
No matter what the color
We don’t have to have a king, baby
Let me tell ya
(Chorus)
I can
You can
We can
Join hands
I can
You can
We can
Join hands
(Verse 3)
You know
During these trying times
Let’s all try to do our little thing
And work together
So that we could come up
With a positive solution
To the problems of the day
(Bridge)
So why don’t you all
Join hands with us now
Sing along
Goes something like this
(Chorus)
I can
You can
We can
Join hands
I can
You can
We can
Join hands
(Outro)
Come on, man
I can
You can
We can
Join hands
I can
You can
We can
Join hands
I can
You can
We can
Join hands
I can
You can
We can
Join hands
I can
You can
We can
Join hands
“She” by The Mighty Manfred and The Wonderdogs
This song is a poignant reflection on the highs and lows of love and its aftermath. It begins with an intense passion (“She set my soul on fire”) but quickly transitions to the pain of heartbreak (“Too late, I’m through with her, she’s gone”), the vivid picture of the emotional impact of losing someone dear, likening it to a sudden storm that leaves the protagonist alone. There’s a try at a resolve to move forward (“Let’s face the week, and I’ll be your life”), accompanied by a sense of self-assurance (“My feeling, man, I’ll be this guy”), but then we find that it is a bittersweet reminiscence of the lost love.
“She” by The Mighty Manfred and The Wonderdogs Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
She
Set my soul on fire
My girl
All about the desire
In love
Everlasting love
[Bridge]
Too late
I’m through with her
She’s gone
Hit me like thunder
She sent me
Into a quiet somber
[Verse 2]
Let’s face the week
And I’ll be your life
My feeling
Man, I’ll be this guy
[Verse 3]
She
Is like a worldy girl
She’s so fun
She’s from another world
I praise the lord
She will never leave me
[Outro]
Because of her
I achieve tranquility
Because of her
I achieve tranquility
Because of her
I achieve tranquility
Because of her
I achieve tranquility
“Sing A Sad Song” by Percy and Them
“Sing A Sad Song” by Percy and Them
Published by McLaughlin
Published by Lovelane Music
Arranged by Dave Vanderpitt*
Producer by Ollie McLaughlin
Written by John Hargrove, Johnnie Thornton, Leroy Ivey
Released: 1973
Genre: Funk / Soul
Music Video: Created by Ron Cobert
©Lovelane Music Group, Inc.
“Sing A Sad Song” Lyrics
Verse 1:
You know
Have you ever really loved someone
I mean really love someone
And that’s someone you can’t depend on
Lonely
I don’t know about you
I’ve been hurt like that before
I get so wrapped up within myself
Lonely
Chorus:
I just want to sing
Sitting at the crack of dawn
Waiting for the sun to come up
Sitting
Oh baby
Sitting
Verse 2:
She’s gone
Left me here
And I’m by myself
I’m all by myself
See, sitting here
I’m listening to the morning dove
Sing a sad song
And I’m lonely
Bridge:
Since the day that you left
Haven’t been able, no no, to be myself
I feel your love has taken
A stroll through the park
Where hugging and kissing
Oh tear my heart apart
Did I do wrong to make her go away
She just ducked out of my life one day
And I don’t know what to say
While this was happening to me
Seems like a bad dream
Chorus:
Ooo whoo ooo whoo baby
And I’m lonely
And if she comes back to me
It will end my misery
Ooo whoo whoo baby
And I’m lonely
Just like a morning dove
Ah baby
Singing a sad song
Listen up
Outro:
Ooo whoo whoo baby
And I’m lonely
It’s like morning dove
Ya baby
Singing a sad song
Listen up
