Flim Flam Man (song)


"Flim Flam Man" is a song written by Laura Nyro. It was first recorded and released by Nyro in February 1967 on her debut album More Than a New Discovery.

Barbra Streisand recording

The best-known version of the song was a hit for Barbra Streisand in 1971. It was the final single of three releases from her Stoney End LP. The song was suggested to Streisand by record producer Richard Perry.
The song reached number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1971. It also reached number seven on the US Easy Listening chart. In Canada it peaked at number 62.

Chart performance

Chart Peak
position
Canada RPM Top Singles62
Canada RPM Adult Contemporary17
US Billboard Hot 10082
US Billboard Easy Listening7
US Cash Box Top 10069

Other versions

"Flim Flam Man" has also been recorded by Peggy Lipton, Robin Wilson, Don Lane, Janice Hoyte and Grace Cosgrove.