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"Tokoloshe Man" was a 1971 UK hit single by John Kongos, released on Fly Records. It stayed in the UK Singles Chart top 10 for five weeks, peaking at number 4. Kongos' previous single release was "He's Gonna Step on You Again", another number 4 UK chart hit. "Tokoloshe Man" was covered by Happy Mondays.
- "Can Someone Please Direct Me Back to Earth"
- 1971
- 3:50
- Glam rock
The album Kongos (Elektra, 1972), plus his remaining singles first issued on Fly, appeared on the CD Tokoloshe Man Plus, released by See For Miles Records in 1988. Personal life. Kongos is married to Shelley and has four sons; Johnny, Jesse, Dylan, and Daniel, who are members of the rock group Kongos. References
“Tokoloshe Man” is a timeless song that delves deep into the human experience. It explores our innate fears and the universal struggle to find hope and solace amidst adversity. Through its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, it transports listeners to a world of mythology and introspection.
- Preston Graham
"Tokoloshe Man" was a 1971 UK hit single by John Kongos, released on Fly Records.[1] It stayed in the UK Singles Chart top 10 for five weeks, peaking at number 4.[2][3] Kongos' previous single release was "He's Gonna Step on You Again", another number 4 UK chart hit.[3]
Tokoloshe Man Lyrics: Make your bed up high / Pray into the sky / Close the window, close the door / Make no difference if you're rich or poor / Get on your knees, scream, please / That man...