On November 30, 1973, “Bronze” label released “Solar Fire” ,the fourth Manfred Mann’s Earth Band album.  It was recorded in 1973, at “The Workhouse” in Old Kent and at the“Road” in London, and was produced by Manfred Mann, Mick Rogers, Chris Slade and Colin Pattenden.

Personnel:

• Manfred Mann – voclas, organ, mellotron, synthesiser
• Mick Rogers – vocals, guitar
• Colin Pattenden– bass guitar
• Chris Slade– drums
• Peter Miles – percussion
• Paul Rutherford – trombone
• Irene Chanter– backing vocals
• Doreen Chanter– backing vocals
• Grove Singers – backing vocals
• Fin Costello – design, photography

Track listing:

1. Father of Day, Father of Night – Bob Dylan
2. In the Beginning, Darkness – Manfred Mann, Mick Rogers, Chris Slade
3. Pluto the Dog – Manfred Mann, Mick Rogers, Chris Slade, Colin Pattenden
4. Solar Fire – Manfred Mann, Mick Rogers, Chris Slade, Colin Pattenden
5. Saturn, Lord of the Ring/Mercury, The Winged Messenger – Manfred Mann, Mick Rogers
6. Earth, The Circle Part 2 – Manfred Mann
7. Earth, The Circle Part 1 – Manfred Mann