Hey Mr Manager
Badfinger · Other Songs - Badfinger
And I'm not alone, I guess that everybody wants it, too
You got no feeling, you've been dealing all the wrongs
Your lies are stealing Lord, I think you should be gone
Hey, Mr. Manager You're messing up my life
Hey, Mr. Manager Don't think I need that kind of strife
It's the same old story, we all know it to the end
But without your boring glory, we could live again
You got no feeling, you've been dealing all the wrongs
Your lies are stealing God, I think you should be gone
Hey, Mr. Manager You're messing up my life
Hey, Mr. Manager Don't think I need that kind of strife
Laying down these lines This song's especially for you
It may be simple But in some ways, so are you!
Hey, Mr. Manager You're messing up my life
Hey, Mr. Manager Don't think I need that kind of,
that kind of, that kind of strife
Waiting for the phone to tell me
You and I are through.
Hey Mr Manager
Recorded by the British rock band Badfinger, this track stands as a poignant example of their early work, blending melodic pop sensibilities with the raw emotional depth characteristic of the group's debut era. The song features the distinctive vocal delivery of Paul McCartney, who provided lead vocals before joining The Beatles, showcasing his ability to convey vulnerability within a polished rock arrangement. Released prior to their major commercial breakthrough, the recording captures the band's transition from garage rock influences to a more refined studio sound. It remains a significant piece in their discography, reflecting the themes of ambition and the music industry that would later define their legacy. The composition highlights the collaborative spirit of the Liverpool scene, with guitar work that balances aggression with melodic accessibility, cementing its place in the catalog of classic 1960s and 1970s rock music.