On August 27, 1976, “Bronze” label released “The Roaring Silence”, the seventh Manfred Mann’s Earth Band album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Workhouse Studios” in London, and was produced by Manfred Mann, Colin Pattenden, Dave Flett, Chris Hamlet Thompson and Chris Slade.

Personnel:

• Manfred Mann– keyboards, backing vocals
• Dave Flett– lead guitar
• Chris Hamlet Thompson– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Colin Pattenden– bass
• Chris Slade– drums, percussion, backing vocals
• Barbara Thompson– saxophone
• Doreen Chanter– backing vocals
• Irene Chanter– backing vocals
• Susanne Lynch – backing vocals
• Mick Rogers– backing vocals

Track listing:

1. Blinded by the Light – Bruce Springsteen
2. Singing the Dolphin Through – Mike Heron
3. Waiter, There’s a Yawn in My Ear – Manfred Mann
4. The Road to Babylon – Manfred Mann, Thomas, Colin Pattenden
5. This Side of Paradise – Manfred Mann, Thomas, Colin Pattenden
6. Starbird – Manfred Mann, Chris Slade
7. Questions – Manfred Mann, Chris Slade