How a Misheard Lyric Made “Blinded by the Light” a #1 Hit for Manfred Mann’s Earth BandProfessor of Rock It’s one of the most notoriously misheard lyrics in rock history. A line that was supposed to be referring to a Hot Rod, has instead confused generations of listeners because it sounds like a ...3 years agoHow a Misheard Lyric Made “Blinded by the Light” a #1 Hit for Manfred Mann’s Earth BandProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.Interview: Jim Peterik on How Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” Became a Rocky AnthemInterview: Randy Bachman on How “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” Became an Accidental #1 HitInterview: 3 Doors Down on How “Kryptonite” Went from Math Class to Global #1 HitInterview: Andrew Farriss on INXS’s Breakthrough with “What You Need” and the Making of KickHow Rush’s “Fly By Night” Marked the Arrival of Neil Peart and a New Era in RockInterview: Midge Ure on How “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Became a Multi-Decade #1 HitHow Syd Barrett’s Downfall Shaped Pink Floyd’s “Brain Damage” and “Eclipse”Interview: Johnny Mathis on “Chances Are” and His Timeless Christmas Classics