A Beginners Guide - Mungo Jerry

Mungo Jerry are a British rock band formed in 1970, instantly recognisable for their laid-back, jug-band skiffle style and massive summer hit “In the Summertime”.

Led by singer Ray Dorset, they blended blues, folk, and pop with a joyful, feel-good vibe.

Signature Hits:

• “In the Summertime”

• “Baby Jump”

• “Alright, Alright, Alright”

Known for their distinctive sound (featuring jug, washboard, and acoustic guitars), Mungo Jerry became one of the most successful and cheerful acts of the early 1970s. Their music continues to evoke sunny, carefree summers.

Mungo Jerry UK Singles Discography

Title	Catalogue	Release Date	Format	UK Chart
In The Summertime / Mighty Man	7N 2502	May 1970	7"	3
Baby Jump / The Man Behind The Piano	7N 2505	January 22, 1971	7"	14
Lady Rose / Little Louis	7N 2510	May 21, 1971	7"	5
You Don't Have To Be In The Army To Fight In The War / We Shall Be Free	7N 2513	September 3, 1971	7"	5
Open Up / Going Back Home	7N 2514	March 30, 1972	7"	4
My Girl And Me / Summer's Gone	DNX 2515	November 3, 1972	7"	48
Alright, Alright, Alright / Little Miss Hipshake	DNS 1037	June 22, 1973	7"	10
Wild Love / Glad I'm A Rocker	DNS 1051	October 26, 1973	7"	16
Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black / Gonna Bop 'Til I Drop	DNS 1061	March 8, 1974	7"	18
In The Summertime / She Rowed	DNS 1113	May 23, 1975	7"	-
Can't Get Over Loving You / Let's Go	2058 603	July 4, 1975	7"	-
Hello Nadine / Bottle Of Beer	2058 654	October 10, 1975	7"	38
Don't Let Go / Give Me Bop	2058 759	July 30, 1976	7"	48
Heavy Foot Stomp / That's My Baby	2058 868	April 15, 1977	7"	17
We're OK / Let's Make It	2058 947	November 11, 1977	7"	-

Quick Recommendation for Beginners: Start with their biggest hits: “In the Summertime”, “Baby Jump”, and “Alright, Alright, Alright” — these best represent their joyful, summery sound.