It was written by their lead guitarist Junior Campbell, and singer Dean Ford (born Thomas McAleese).Released in late 1969, it was the band's first release on Decca following an earlier spell at CBS.
It went on to chart worldwide, reaching #3 in the UK Singles Chart in 1969,#10 in the US in 1970 on the Billboard Hot 100,and #7 on the Cash Box Top 100. Initial sales were significant in both countries, and the one million mark was reported in November 1971, when the group was presented with a gold disc for global sales.The track featured a lead vocal by Ford backed by vocal harmonies, and included a reverse tape guitar solo by Campbell.
"Reflections of My Life" has produced sales of over two million units. In 1998 the writers were awarded a Special Citation of Achievement by the BMI for attaining radio broadcast performances in excess of one million in the US alone.
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