Manuel & The Music of the Mountains - Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto de Aranjuez [1971] 

This was my.moms favourite.song.we played it at her funeral.in 2012. Rip mom love and miss you.so much.x

The first time I heard this, on Radio One in the seventies, My hair stood on end and I tingled all over. Thirteen year old me cried at the beauty of it. I'm 58 now, and it's done it again.

This is just sheer musical beauty…….timeless !

My dad used to play this when I was a child. He now has dementia and I am going to jog some memories for him , lovely tune xx

Its strange the way only music can evoke such memories of the past and take you back to where something memorable happened in your life. To me, this music is a stage of my life when I started to feel what love was all about, such strong moving music tearing at your heartstrings, yet you still want to continue to listen. Music of the Mountains was a favourite of mine, as soon as I listened to it and it still can do the same to my heartstrings, even now.

Beautiful. We played this song at Mums funeral. She was Spanish, and this just evokes so much. She passed away 2 years ago, still missed, much loved, never forgotten xx

this was my moms favorite peice of music we played it at her funeral on the 26 10 2012 god bless her x

The circumstances quoted herein . . . "This track . . . entered the UK singles chart on 31 January 1976 and, when the chart for 28 February was announced, this was declared as the new UK No. 1 selling single. "However, as soon as the track had been played on BBC radio as the No. 1, it was announced that there had been an error in the chart calculation. Three hours later, the revised chart was published, and Manuel was now at No. 3 - the highest "official"position it reached. However,this track was the UK's No. 1 single for three hours, the shortest ever time spent there by a song. A record breaker for Manuel!" . . . almost ties him with Gerry Rafferty in the U.S. for the shortest time ever spent on the Billboard Hot 100 at #1 for his 1978 hit "Baker Street," no? It was known that their chart compilation department had that as #1 one week, dethroning Andy Gibb's "Shadow Dancing" after a multi-week run, but once RSO and Gibb's management got wind of that, they promptly got on the phone with the head of BB's chart department, the infamous Bill Wardlow (and essentially pulled blackmail tactics on him), and thereafter Andy spent another week at #1 while keeping Rafferty cooped up at #2 where he'd been for the longest time up to then. ("Baker Street," however, was a #1 on the Cash Box chart, similar to this song being #1 in Melody Maker.)

Played this at mom's funeral she loved it rip mom xxx

My dad had this on an Eight track cassette in his car and he played it on our trips to west wales as kids… literally awesome…

this was my late father's all time favourite tune..I would play it in my car whenever he wanted a lift ..I have some wonderful memories..x

This reminds me of my mum!!!!! Love u mum. Miss youxxx

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written or played and I bought the LP when it first came out.. My Late Mum and I used to love listening to it together, it was one of our favourites!!!!! I decided a long time ago that I'd like to have it played at my funeral. Years later my late father in law had it played at his funeral, so very touching indeed.

Finally have found this to download. This is beautiful music and rarely available these days. Now nearly 60 I used to play my parents records incessantly when I was a kid, now finally have them again to cherish.

I absolutely love this version. I remember the song very well back in 1976. 😊

Just wow! A masterpiece of orchestral music ❤️

One of my late dad's favourite pieces of music and one of mine too. Sunday lunch over, he would sit in his favourite chair, earphones on and thus album firmly planted on the turn table, next thing we knew he was asleep. Wonderful memories.

This one of the most beautiful pieces of music you could ever listen too.

My Dad's favourite piece of music which we played at his funeral. It was so soothing to hear something he enjoyed so much. There is a small amount of sadness when you hear this along with vast amounts of imagination as he plays.

@RayBushfox Thanks for getting in touch. It's a shame that music such as this is not to easily available now, which is why I set about uploading all the Manuel tracks that I have. His music is too good to remain unheard, and it's good to know that others can also appreciate his music. Best wishes.

This was the first record I ever bought I was 5. It's unforgettable even 50 years later I still love it!

one of the best arrangements of this song ever....I have it on vynil....just wonderfull

Had this played at my dad's funeral beautiful music you just seem to get lost in. What a talented man.

THANKFULLY I WAS NOT JUST BOMBARDED WITH THE CRAP MUSIC THAT WAS AROUND WHEN I WAS GROWING UP EVEN WHEN I WAS YOUNG I KNEW THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL AND I LOVE IT EVEN MORE NOW . THANKS TO WHO EVER PUT THIS ON HERE ITS GREAT

We played this at my moms funeral she loved this

A brilliant and very funny man. I can remember him on television years ago with Max Bygraves and the repartee between them was a delight to watch. Under his real name of Geoff Love he not only made some great records but he was also responsible for some of Shirley Bassey's best records. Thanks Geoff.

This magnificent piece reminds me of huge, grey, snow-splashed mountains against a brilliant blue winter sky; and also of a very moving portrayal of the Crucifixion of Christ once acted out to it by a Christian theatre company. No matter how world-weary I'm feeling, it never fails to stir.

its a pleasure to hear real music played in this way.

this was my mom's favorite song miss you mom

rest in peace my lovely mom xx

Papa bought this record when i was starting my teens..it was love at first hearing and still is.

My mom's favourite song God bless you.mom rip love you. Always xxc

Brings back wonderful memories of holidaying in Great Yarmouth in the sizzling summer of '76 with my parents.

Geoff Love and his Orchestra

This was played once for my mum n dad by my brother for whatever reason coz we were never a classical music listening family, but it stuck with me, whatever reason, loved it simce

Thank you Laura, every time I hear this I think of happiness, comfort and childhood memories. I'm sure my Dad is at peace now. xx.

My dad played this int 70s I miss him was so happy to hear this and see the record cover picture again thanks

my late dad loved this .i cry every time i hear it

bought this LP to try out my hi fi which i got secondhand in the 70s, it blew me away,will always love these tunes!

Lovely version Geoff introduced me to this classical piece thank you so much in heaven

Played this at my mom's funeral 2012 was her favourite song

Thank you so much for the upload. This is food for the soul - beautiful, sad and nostalgic.

Beautiful.

this was my moms favorite song love you so much mom xx miss you loads x

The old man loved this I wonder why were here

Number 1 for three hours in the UK on Tuesday 17 February 1976 until the then chart compiler (BMRB) realised they'd made a mistake with the chart computation after which the chart was recompiled and it was number 4!

my mams favourite miss her everyday

My once beloved brother Brendan,such a funny smart guy until he was crushed by a bad female,your music my man,i love you ,god bless ,your brother J x

my dad showed this music a long time ago , god bless him

Please could you add the guitar soloist is Ivor Mairants, who was my grandpa, thanks.

My Favourite, brings back wonderful memories

This song scares me still to this day I call it Graveyard Music from when my dad played it when I was just a little boy lol.

Love 💗

Fitting that Geoff Love of Todmorden recorded it, and 20 years later featured on Brassed Off- Orangejuice as it is known in the film.

Esta es la mejor interpretación y ejecución de las realizadas por todas las orquestas que en algún momento la hayan interpretado

This is the first time I have heard this track since the seventies and it is simply wonderful.

I always forget Manuel is the amazing Mr Geoff Love. I have his space disco themes albums. Lovely

beautiful piece of music!.

At last l can download this wonderful piece of music, l can't thank you enough!!!! l have it on a 45 single that l bought back in '70's but it's so scratched now it's unplayable. Now l can listen to it whenever l want....l love it, thank you again!

dad loved this one , bless him

i captured it on air with my 1/4 inch magnetophone in 1974 . one of the best instrumental pieces ever . juvenal ----------------1960-2024. sat. 11

The No1 that never was! Due to a technical error this record was announced as the new No1 in the UK charts by DJ Johnnie Walker during the weekly chart update at Tuesday lunchtime in March 1976. However this was soon rectified, it transpired that data returns from a number of record retailers hadn't been included and the organisation responsible for compiling the charts very quickly rectified the situation. Red faces all around. Therefore, the No1 that never was.

God this takes me back loved it all those years ago and still do xx

In the late eighties I was on holiday in Majorca with a girlfriend. This was being played over the pool music system. It was hot and sunny, I just lay there in a daze. I didn't have a clue what it was, but could not understand why I had never heard it before. When we got home I heard it again on the Alan Freeman show, but missed the title. I wrote to the BBC and asked him what he played on xxx date and time. To my amazement he replied and told me.

My fiance said that when he heard this the first time he said it reminded him of me I have never forgotten

I keep coming back for a listen to Geoff love's fantastic orchestra and his music, awsome

Last record that i bought for my Dad. 😪

This was my mom's favourite song lost her 2012

Pure Beauty.

Geoff Love and his orchestra using the name Manuel And His Music Of The mountains,a great piece of music.

Beautiful ....

And the memories keep flooding back....

Just brilliant.

I have this on a LP by the Spanish national orchestra, I think it is amazing ❤

briliant

so soothing.

a great guy, beaming smile, and here is a lovely tune

For eternity ...

This particular song by Manuel is fabulous. Really it's a great orchestra's intruments arrangement.

Absolutely WONDERFUL! :)

I read somwhere that this number one one in the uk charts ,but only for a few hours ,owing to some mistake ,never the less i bought it cos this is the sort of music i like .

I've a vinyl of this song bought in 1979.

Serene Lovely

magic of music follow your dreams

Sensational absolute Sensational music at it's best

I was just about to say that and will do so on your reply as well. He was my grandpa and am still hoping a video will come out here but seems like one no one has recorded so far. Unfortunately he wasn't on a deal so was only paid for the job, otherwise he'd have done very well from this alone.

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First time was on about Anglia, mum loved it.

My moms favorite song god bless hetr soul

Lovely

OMG,,JUST LOVE THIS,,MY G/F BOUGHT THIS FOR ME TO TELL ME HOW MUCH SHE LOVED ME BUT THE WIFE BROKE THE RECORD

wonderful.

This is amazing music

your cassette!!! for this had a picture of the Matterhorn on the cover.

The British Market Research Bureau used a punch card computer system to compile the charts and an error caused this single to be announced as the new number 1 by Johnnie Walker during the Tuesday lunchtime chart rundown on BBC Radio 1 in late February 1976. Later during the drive time programme presented by Dave Lee Travis it was demoted to number four and ‘December 63’ by the Four Seasons was actually the new number one. Although it went up to number three the following week this single never did make it to number one.

In 1976 I'd just came home from my first trip away at sea bought a Sony music centre from Hardmans Liverpool this was playing in the shop as the demo paid cash for the music centre so they let me keep record as well 😁

I remember the no 1 that never was and thought at the time that there was influence from certain areas not to have a classic tune at number 1 in the pop charts..

I love this music

This is a wonderful piece of music. I love this version by Manuel (alias Geoff Love) Try my version, although I spelt Rodrigo wrong. Check out Rodrego Guitar Concerto by Frank Curry. Then Laugh.

@RayBushfox This is the track that introduced me to Manuel. Little did I know all the beautiful music I was about to find as I searched out his albums.