The_mindbenders_seventh_son -

While are best known for their 1965 chart-topper "A Groovy Kind of Love," their 1966 take on "Seventh Son" serves as a fascinating snapshot of the British Beat era's obsession with American R&B. Written by the legendary Willie Dixon , the track has been reimagined by everyone from Mose Allison to Iron Maiden, but The Mindbenders brought a distinctly Mod-adjacent energy to the supernatural lore. The Song’s Supernatural Roots

Their cover competed for attention with Johnny Rivers' massive 1965 hit version, which peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Evolution of the "Seventh Son" Title the_mindbenders_seventh_son

It was first recorded in 1955 by blues pianist Willie Mabon , followed by a popular jazz version by Mose Allison in 1959. The Mindbenders’ 1966 Rendition While are best known for their 1965 chart-topper