Their version appeared during a prolific year for the band, which included their live performance of the track on August 22, 1966 .
While are best known for their 1965 chart-topper "A Groovy Kind of Love," their 1966 take on "Seventh Son" serves as a fascinating snapshot of the British Beat era's obsession with American R&B. Written by the legendary Willie Dixon , the track has been reimagined by everyone from Mose Allison to Iron Maiden, but The Mindbenders brought a distinctly Mod-adjacent energy to the supernatural lore. The Song’s Supernatural Roots
Their cover competed for attention with Johnny Rivers' massive 1965 hit version, which peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Evolution of the "Seventh Son" Title
