You're a Better Man Than I
The Yardbirds
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(B. Hugg / M. Hugg) Can you judge a man, By the way he wears his hair? Can you read his mind, By the clothes that he wears? Can you see a bad man, By the pattern on his tie? Well then, Mr, you're a better man than I, Yeah, Mr, you're a better man than I, Oh, Mr, you're a better man than I, Yeah, Mr, you're a better man than I. Could you tell a wise man, By the way he speaks or spells? Is this more important, Than the stories that he tells? And call a man a fool, If for wealth he doesn't strive? Well then, Mr, you're a better man than I, Yeah, Mr, you're a better man than I, Oh, Mr, you're a better man than I, Yeah, Mr, you're a better man than I. Can you condemn a man, If you're faith he doesn't hold? Say the colour of his skin, Is the colour of his soul? Could you say that men, For king and country all must die? Well, Mr, you're a better man than I, Yeah, Mr, you're a better man than I, Oh, Mr, you're a better man than I, Yeah, Mr, you're a better man than I.
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Written by: Brian Hugg, Mike Hugg
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10 facts about this song
Creation"You're a Better Man Than I" is a song that was first released by the band Manfred Mann in 1965. However, it was covered later by the English rock group The Yardbirds, which included the great guitarist Jeff Beck during this period.
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Album ReleaseThe song was included in The Yardbird's 'Having a Rave Up' album which was released in November 1965. This album was their second U.S. album which played a key role in establishing the band's reputation.
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PersonnelThe Yardbirds, at the time of recording this song, was composed of five members: Jeff Beck on lead guitar, Keith Relf on vocals and harmonica, Chris Dreja on rhythm guitar, Paul Samwell-Smith on bass, and Jim McCarty on drums.
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Musical InfluenceThe Yardbirds were known for their experimental and innovative approach to blues-inspired rock music. In "You're a Better Man Than I", you can hear their use of fuzz-tones, feedback, distortion, and other guitar effects, helped to pave the way for the psychedelic rock of the late sixties.
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Band TransitionThe song was released at a time when The Yardbirds were transitioning from a blues group to a more rock-oriented band. Jeff Beck’s time with the band, including the period that "You're a Better Man Than I" was recorded, greatly contributed to this stylistic shift.
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Yardbirds HistoryThe Yardbirds have a significant place in rock history not only for their own music but for launching the careers of three of rock's greatest guitarists: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. Jeff Beck was with the band when they recorded "You're a Better Man Than I".
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Jeff Beck’s StyleJeff Beck is considered one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock. His use of feedback and overdrive in his guitar playing, which can be heard in "You're a Better Man Than I", has been highly influential for many other rock and metal guitarists.
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Iconic SongsAlong with "You're a Better Man Than I", The Yardbirds with Jeff Beck also performed iconic songs such as "Heart Full of Soul", "Shapes of Things", and "Over Under Sideways Down".
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LegacyEven though "You're a Better Man Than I" wasn’t a major hit for The Yardbirds, it is still recognized as an iconic song from the mid-60s British Rock scene.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "You're a Better Man Than I" raises questions about moral superiority and prejudice, embedding some social commentary into the song, common in The Yardbirds approach of intertwining meaningful lyrics with experimental rock music.
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