The Banner Man
"The Banner Man" is a 1971 song by the British pop band Blue Mink. The song managed to reach the top ten on the UK charts peaking at #3 in May 1971. It was released as a single with the B-side "Mind Your Business".[1][2]
| "The Banner Man" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Blue Mink | |
| B-side | "Mind Your Business" |
| Released | May 1971 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 3:27 |
| Songwriter(s) | Roger Cook, Roger Greenaway |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Banner Man" | Roger Cook, Roger Greenaway | 3:27 |
| 2. | "Mind Your Business" | Alan Parker, Madeline Bell | 3:07 |
Weekly charts
"The Banner Man" reached the top ten on the UK charts, as well as in Australia and Belgium.
| Chart (1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 4 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] | 4 |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[5] | 38 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[6] | 11 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 3 |
Other uses
"The Banner Man" appeared in the 1999 film East is East.[8]
References
- "Blue Mink". Official Charts - UK. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- "The Banner Man". Discogs. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- Kent, David (1971). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. St Ives: Australian Chart Book. p. 271. ISBN 0-646-11917-6..
- "Blue Mink – The Banner Man" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- "Blue Mink – The Banner Man" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – Blue Mink" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
- "Blue Mink: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- "East is East Soundtrack". IMDB. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
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