Manfred Mann - Up The Junction (Reissue) (1968/2004)

Up the Junction Soundtrack album Having started out as a series of autobiographical stories by writer Nell Dunn dealing with working class life and people in south London, UP THE JUNCTION made the transition to novel, television docu-drama, and eventually the big screen within five years. Up the Junction Soundtrack CD music Jointly written by Mike Hugg and Manfred Mann, the soundtrack to Peter Collinson's controversial 1968 film was mainly performed by the composers, using session musicians where necessary. Up the Junction Soundtrack music CDs The full Manfred Mann group can only be heard on the title song, although singer Mike d'Abo does take most of the album's vocals. Up the Junction Soundtrack songs

The main "Up The Junction" theme occurs in four versions including a jazz-tinged reading that sets the mood for much of the soundtrack. Up the Junction Soundtrack album The jazz influence is particularly in evidence in "Sheila's Dance," "Belgravia," and the menacing "Wailing Horn." Two versions of the haunting "Love Theme" and a clutch of songs from the pen of the talented Mr. Up the Junction Soundtrack CD music Hugg complete a stand-alone soundtrack which, according to the director himself, "will still exist long after the film has been forgotten." A bonus track, "Sleepy Hollow," B-side of the "Up The Junction" single, has thoughtfully been included for completists.