Mike Hugg, former drummer with 60s RnB-turned-pop combo Manfred Mann, commenced his solo career in 1972 with the release of Somewhere, with Tom McGuinness on guitar, Elton Dean on sax, Mick Waller on drums and contributions from Manfred himself. Stress & Strain was released the following year. Mike was credited with co-writing the early Manfred Mann hits, as well as most of the music from the film Up The Junction, and the theme for TV’s Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads. This collection of wistful melodies and rockier titles proves his songwriting prowess. The albums have not been available in the UK for some years.
Somewhere 1972
Blue Suede Shoes Again
Love Is Waiting
Sad Song
Everything Comes and Goes
Fool No More
Bonnie Charlie
Goodbye
Bessie Don’t You Cry
Don’t Keep Me Hanging On
Somewhere
Stress & Strain 1973
Stress and Strain
Picture of You
Woman
Peace in your Smile
So Sorry Please
Solitaire
Tonight
If You’re Missing Me
Paradise City
Forget to Remember