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MUNGO JERRY NEWS
Welcome to our Mungo Jerry news page. Here you will find all the latest on our ‘mighty man’ and his band.
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MONEY FOR NOTHING
Ray would very much like everyone to read the document entitled ‘Money For Nothing’.
Just click HERE
It’s time to place your vote on the Heritage Chart again. Mungo Jerry’s new single, That Is Why (I’m So In Love With You) entered the chart at 58 and is now at No.44, so let’s get working to help make it another success for Ray and push it into the Top 40 and get the video played on the Heritage TV show.
Remember, you can only vote once per week.
Just click HERE to vote.
NEWS FROM RAY – 16/4/24: “Hello folks, many thanks for visiting the Mungo Jerry websites, YouTube channels, and social media sites.
“Please accept my apologies for such a long delay since the last time that I posted a news update.
“Thanks for voting for the tracks that you managed to get into good places on The Heritage chart and there will now be another one to vote for, That is Why (I’m so in Love with You) is my latest recording that is due to be streamed as of April 26th this year. Watch out for the video which is expected to be posted on YouTube very soon.
“This track will be on the album which is currently in process. The music on the collection is of mixed genres and reflects some of the past musical influences that have inspired me over the past five plus decades.
“My friend Bruce Brand of Arthole Graphics has already completed the major work of the album artwork.
“I never expected to record yet another version of In the Summertime but I have done so, and this 2024 recording will also appear on the album, the penetration that this song has made throughout the world since its initial release in the UK on May 22nd 1970 never ceases to amaze me.
“One thousand 45 rpm 7 inch vinyl copies in mono of the missing verse version of Alright, Alright, Alright c/w Five Hundred Miles, also in mono. This record will be available to purchase as soon as the new Mungo Jerry shop becomes operative. Both of these tracks will be included on the Undefinable album in stereo.
“Another MJ physical release is already on the market and the title is MUNGO JERRY – TEN GROOVES IN GLORIOUS MONO, this is also a limited edition, although a second pressing was ordered as the initial pressings sold out in a matter of just a few days.
“I continue to work on the MJ book in conjunction with Mr O’Hanlon, with additional help from Mr. Taylor, Mr, Wadeson, and Mr. Van der Kiste. I also have to thank Mr. J.K Hornhaver for searching out and notifying me of the numerous cover versions of In the Summertime which seem to continue to increase.”
MIGHTY MAN REVISITED
Have you checked out the version in the sidebar of Mungo Jerry’s hugely popular Mighty Man by New Zealand based combo, Country Bulldog Worboys.
Now, an updated version has been recorded, accompanied by a video but this time with Ray joining in (Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Cheese Grater, Jug).
The two guys, Neil Worboys (Vocals, Tenor Banjo, Harmonica, Kazoo) and Kevin Findlater (Vocals, Guitars, Bass) are now part of the Hogsnort Bulldogs Goodtime Band.
Check out their website by clicking HERE
PAUL KING: Some of you may not know but former band member, Paul King has undergone open heart surgery but the good news is that all went well.
“I would just like to say a big thank you to all the people who wished me well and a speedy recovery (especially Justin) and although it will be a long road to recovery, I hope to be out and about strumming a few chords and downing a few pints sometime in May.”
All the Best…Paul .
If you wish, you can leave a message for Paul on his website by clicking HERE
Get well soon Paul!
Below is an audio recording of Coming Back To You When The Time Comes by big Mungo fan, Jim McHugh, who lives near me. Jim’s not a performing artist as such, just plays for fun. He tells me it’s his favourite Ray Dorset composition.
TEN GROOVES IN GLORIOUS MONO – NOW RELEASED!
A liitle slow to notice but the Mungo Jerry vinyl LP, Ten Grooves In Glorious Mono is now available from various outlets. To buy from Amazon, click HERE
It features the following tracks:
IN THE SUMMERTIME (New recording)
MIGHTY MAN (Original recording test pressing)
BABY JUMP (2023 version with drums and sax)
LADY ROSE (New recording)
HELLO NADINE (Original hit version)
ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT (2023 version with the missing 3rd verse)
LONG LEGGED WOMAN DRESSED IN BLACK (2023 version with drums and sax)
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE IN THE ARMY TO FIGHT IN THE WAR (Solo acoustic version)
FEELS LIKE I’M IN LOVE (Sing-a-long in the coffee bar version)
DRAGSTER QUEEN (Swedish studio version)
Compiled by Ray Dorset & original mastering made by Darren Jones. Sleeve design by Bruce Brand.
MUNGO JERRY – ‘SONG-BY-SONG’ BOOK
At Ray Dorset’s (a.k.a Mungo Jerry) request, we are refraining from publishing our book, Mungo Jerry – ‘A Song-By-Song Review’ as he is busy working on his next album – “maybe my last” – Indefinable and would like us to include reviews of each track as we have done with all of his other work.
Frustrating as it is, it does make sense to have a full record of all of Mungo Jerry’s musical output and leave no loose ends, even though we originally planned to have a ‘Stop Press’ section saying that a new album was simply ‘Coming Soon’.
Ray has several tracks recorded already so hopefully the delay won’t be a long one and fans I’m sure will agree that it is the correct thing to do.
Anyone who would like their name to be included in the book we are looking to include a section that will feature your name and location.
Simply reply to [email protected]…… or through Kevin Bennett’s Mungo Jerry Fans Facebook page.
The book will be available to order through Amazon and we will post full details on the website and Kevin’s FB page.
SONG OF THE WEEK
From 1978 and the Ray Dorset & Mungo Jerry LP, this week we the wild-sounding rocker, Let’s Make It.
BOOM RADIO LISTENERS VOTED MUNGO JERRY’S IN THE SUMMERTIME NO.1 IN THE ALL-TIME SUMMER SONGS CHART.
A HERITAGE RADIO POLL VOTED THAT’S THE COLOUR OF LOVE ONE OF THE BEST SONGS OF LAST YEAR
Juergen Keuneke found a piece of footage of Mungo Jerry from way back in 1970 as part of a 70’s-type show.
Located at around 41.39, you can view by clicking HERE
MUNGO JERRY FANS GROUP ON FACEBOOK : For those who don’t know, there is a Mungo Jerry discussion page up-and-running on Facebook.
Created by Kevin Bennett, who is based in the U.S, Kevin told us, “the page has 521 members, a small but elite group.
“There’s at least one band member, or former band member on here.”
Click HERE and log-in to have a look and join up.
ROB KAMPHUES : Don’t forget to visit our friend Rob Kamphues’s website covering his vast Mungo Jerry collection, believed to be the biggest in the world.
It really is something to behold for all Mungo Jerry fans to trawl through.
Rob has literally hundreds of pieces of memorabilia, ranging from vinyl, CD’s, cassettes, 8-tracks, posters, press cuttings photographs and much, much more.
Click HERE to check it out.
Above are two really good interviews that Ray did in 2021 with Nick Prince. Some of you may have already seen them but we hadn’t until now. We thought that they were a must for the website.
JJ in France has tipped us off about a feature about Ray Dorset’s 1972 solo LP, Cold Blue Excursion in the latest issue of Rock & Folk magazine. It is, of course, in French but is a must for all you collectors out there.
JJ can supply copies for 20 Euros and that price includes postage. Just email him @
Check out this video link to a clip of Mungo Jerry playing Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black on TV, featuring John Brunning on lead guitar. (Found by John Hornhaver).
“I have to tell you, every crowd I play The Colour of Love for absolutely LOVES it! From little kids to seniors in their 80s and above; they all dance, smile and try to sing along, even to my version!”
Gary Strickland, Georgia, U.S.A
SOME NICE COVER VERSIONS
Roel Van Ekeris in Holland has sent in some interesting Mungo Jerry cover versions Just click on the links to view
BABY JUMP
PEACE IN THE COUNTRY
MAGGIE
LIVIN’ AIN’T EASY
SANTO ANTONIO, SANTO FRANCISCO
SANTO ANTONIO, SANTO FRANCISCO
YOU BETTER LEAVE THAT WHISKY ALONE
IN THE SUMMERTIME
THE MIXTURES – IN THE SUMMERTIME
IN THE SUMMERTIME
PROSPECTS
FEELS LIKE I’M IN LOVE
WOODEN HEART
ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT
Here is the interview Toby did for the Keyboard Chronicles, where he chats about his time playing with Rialto, Mungo Jerry and The Stranglers and more besides.
Also click HERE to read an interview Toby gave to The Stranglers website where he once again talks about playing with Mungo Jerry.
AUTOGRAPH REQUESTS: Just a quick reminder that unfortunately, the official Mungo Jerry website – mungojerry.com – are unable to provide autographs due to the overwhelming volume of requests.
MUNGO JERRY at The Blues Garage – 3/11/2017 – playing Long Black Train
(Thanks to Juergen Keuneke for the tip off)
