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R&B Classic of the day: "Mama Used To Say" by Junior (1982) "Mama Used To Say"
(written by Carter/Giscombe) Said a small boy once asked,when will I grow up? When will I see what grownups do see In his fight to come of age,he would have to know the age to be recognized is when I'm not unmasked (chorus) And mama used to say,take your time,young man Mama used to say,don't you rush to get old Mama used to say,take it in your stride Mama used to say,live your life As the years went rushin' by,he would cut down on his age He would tell his girl of how it used to be How his mommy passed away,but these lines she would say and at the time he couldn't understand (chorus) Mama used to say,take your time,young man Mama used to say,don't you rush to get old Mama used to say,take it in your stride Mama used to say,live your life You're young,so young,don't hold on back Do all you want to do Now is the time for you to stride For you to get better in what you are doing A small boy once asked,when will I grow up? when will I see what grownups do see In his fight to come of age,he would have to know the age to be recognized is when I'm not unmasked (chorus) And mama used to say,take your time,young man Mama used to say,don't you rush to get old Mama used to say,take it in your stride Mama used to say,live your life,live your life,live your life... | |
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your joking right? | |
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yeah, great tune, haven't heard from the guy for years, guess he's out of musicbiz nowadays... I picked up a couple of his albums along the way, but actually "Mama" being the only track with some staying power for me though...
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He did some other great songs throughout the 80s...
***"Too Late"(1982) ***"Unison" (1983) ***"Somebody" (1985) ***"Oh Louise" (1985) but nothing can really top "Mama Used To Say".That song boasts a bouncy,infectious groove. | |
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One of the great R&B songs of the 80's. 1982 was great year for R&B music...so many great songs came out that year!!! | |
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I really like this one. I know a cut-n-paste song that mixes the main riff with a verse from The B-Boys "Rock The House".
So it's like **opening bassline and guitar from Junior** Gorgeous pretty, fine girls Tourists from around the world Executives in the business suits Texans in the cowboy boots Officials of the government And those on unemployment Drive around in limosines To rock the b-boy scene- Rock The House, y'all ...Somethin like that, i cant verify those lyrics Warren G rhymed over Junior too. You don't see, what I see Everyday as Warren G ...See, this is how I learn about songs before my time. | |
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"See this is how I learn about songs before my time"
and all this time,I thought you were learning from ME! | |
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BRO915 said: 1982 was great year for R&B music...so many great songs came out that year!!!
You ain't lying "You're The One For Me" by D-Train "Murphy's Law" by Cheri "Bad Boy/Having A Party" by Luther Vandross "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye "Last Night" by Stephanie Mills "Street Corner" by Ashford and Simpson "Early In The Morning" by the Gap Band "Truly" by Lionel Ritchie "I Really Don't Need No Light" by Jeffrey Osborne "1999" by Prince "777-9311" by The Time "Love Come Down" by Evelyn Champagne King "The Girl Is Mine" by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney "Do I Do" by Stevie Wonder "Let It Whip" by the Dazz Band "Outlaw" by War "Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)" by Donna Summer "So Fine" by Howard Johnson "Ain't Nobody Baby" by Con Funk Shun "Murphy's Law" by Cheri "Love's Comin At Cha" by Melba Moore "You Dropped A Bomb On Me" by Gap Band "Try Again" by Champaign "Attack Of The Name Game" by Stacy Lattisaw "Big Fun" by Kool and The Gang "Dance Wit Me" by Rick James "Keep Givin Me Love" by D-Train "Nasty Girl" by Vanity 6 "DanceFloor" by Zapp "Just Be Yourself" by Cameo "Alligator Woman" by Cameo "Pull/Fancy Dancer" by One Way "Heartbreaker" by Dionne Warwick "Body Slam" by Bootsy Collins "Doo Wa Ditty (Blow That Thing)" by Zapp "Genuis Of Love" by Tom Tom Club "Forget Me Nots" by Patrice Rushen "High Hopes" by the SOS Band damn,now I feel all nostalgic... | |
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DavidEye said: "See this is how I learn about songs before my time"
and all this time,I thought you were learning from ME! Awww It's just that you are one of the few that gives these songs attention regardless of when they were released, unlike, well.. jonylawson said: your joking right?
and when you add information like He did some other great songs throughout the 80s...
***"Too Late"(1982) ***"Unison" (1983) ***"Somebody" (1985) ***"Oh Louise" (1985) THEN I do learn stuff from you. I love how you have the years on almost every listing. | |
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BRO915 said: One of the great R&B songs of the 80's. 1982 was great year for R&B music...so many great songs came out that year!!!
don't forget: Fonda Rae - Over Like A Fat Rat | |
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CinisterCee said: BRO915 said: One of the great R&B songs of the 80's. 1982 was great year for R&B music...so many great songs came out that year!!!
don't forget: Fonda Rae - Over Like A Fat Rat Or "Must Be The Music" by Secret Weapon | |
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sorry i disagree..its not a classic,its a load of shite!now take your lyric writing ass home! | |
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BRO915 said: One of the great R&B songs of the 80's. 1982 was great year for R&B music...so many great songs came out that year!!!
Yeah I like that one too...the music...danceable! So...how's everybody doing? | |
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jonylawson said: sorry i disagree..its not a classic,its a load of shite!now take your lyric writing ass home!
Please! I'm not really in the mood to kick ass today | |
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DavidEye said: BRO915 said: 1982 was great year for R&B music...so many great songs came out that year!!!
You ain't lying "Pull/Fancy Dancer" by One Way Awesome list! btw, I'm listening to One Way's "Pop It" right now! As for "Mama Used To Say" that song was the joint. Would you say Junior was a one hit wonder? I remember another song off the same album that got some airplay but it wasn't as big. | |
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Hey oh bah -Fonda Rae (Posse records)
I must be Dreamin' Wanda D ( Elektra) Im Ready -Kano ( Emergency) Step By Step -Jeff Lorber ( Arista) Reach Up -Tony Lee (Radar) Walk on By D-train ( Prelude) Cavern -Liquid Liquid ( 99 ) Wordy Rappinghood -TomTom Club ( Island) btw... the "English Party Mix" of Mama used to say is the Mix to play... if u have the Original 12'' on Mercury [This message was edited Thu Feb 12 6:26:22 PST 2004 by TheRealFiness] | |
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UptownDeb said: DavidEye said: BRO915 said: 1982 was great year for R&B music...so many great songs came out that year!!!
You ain't lying "Pull/Fancy Dancer" by One Way Awesome list! btw, I'm listening to One Way's "Pop It" right now! As for "Mama Used To Say" that song was the joint. Would you say Junior was a one hit wonder? I remember another song off the same album that got some airplay but it wasn't as big. "pop whatcha got...pop whatcha got..." In 1982,Junior had another hit with "Too Late".Subsequent albums had a few more hits (the best was 1983's "Unison"),so I wouldn't necessarily call him a one-hit wonder.But his career peaked too soon.By the late 80s,he was over. | |
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TheRealFiness said: btw... the "English Party Mix" of Mama used to say is the Mix to play... if u have the Original 12'' on Mercury
[This message was edited Thu Feb 12 6:26:22 PST 2004 by TheRealFiness] I remember really liking a slammin' remix, maybe this was it. Oh, and Wordy Rappinghood was hot! What are words worth? | |
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Hey! They're playing this on radio@netscape.com right now! I just gave it 5 stars. | |
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so, if you like that stuff try this on limewire
artist: dj foefur title: soulshow 80's think you're gonna love that one! | |
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I like this song too - I really loved when Martin Lawrence used to make everyone sing it on his show - Hilarious! | |
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