Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
Electric Light Orchestra
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Got love, if that's what you need I got three or four babies sittin' on my knee I got good love waitin' for you I come sneakin' round the corner of the avenue You gotta Ma-Ma-Ma Belle, or I will get you You know you gotta Ma-Ma-Ma Belle, before I get you There's one thing that's on my mind And that's getting hold of you before I serve my time, I gotta Keep on, with my heavy load Till I see you come a strollin' down that open road You gotta Ma-Ma-Ma Belle, or I will get you Don't you know you gotta Ma-Ma-Ma Belle, I will get you And you're feeling sorrow, Ma-Ma-Ma Belle, I will get you And now it's all about Ma-Ma-Ma Belle, I will get you I love you Ma-Ma-Ma Belle That's why I want to get it all well I'm sure you can tell I got Good soul, runnin' so deep Gonna get you in the corner so that I can keep Can't you hear me once Ma-Ma-Ma Belle, oh I will get you You know I want her Ma-Ma-Ma Belle, or I will get you And you gotta find Ma-Ma-Ma Belle, or I will get you Yeah and it's all about Ma-Ma-Ma Belle, I will get you
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Written by: Jeff Lynne
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11 facts about this song
Band Origin"Ma-Ma-Ma Belle" is one of the popular songs by the British rock band, Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), which is known for incorporating orchestral and symphonic music.
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Album DetailsThe song was a track on their third studio album, "On the Third Day," released in November 1973.
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Track LengthConsidered one of the heavier rock songs by ELO, "Ma-Ma-Ma Belle" has a runtime of 3:56 minutes.
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Collaborative PerformanceThe album version of "Ma-Ma-Ma Belle" features guitar contributions from Marc Bolan, the lead vocalist of the 1970's band, T.Rex.
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Release VersionsThe song was published in two different formats, a stereo and a quadraphonic LP version.
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Chart PerformanceThis track failed to chart in the UK, the band's home country, but reached the 22nd spot on the Canadian top singles chart in 1974.
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Song CompositionELO's fusion of traditional rock-n-roll with modern orchestration is very evident in "Ma-Ma-Ma Belle", boasting a cranked-up guitar sound meshed with cellos, violins, and french horns.
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Lyric ContentThe song seems to indicate a romantic connotation, but the lyrics are open for interpretation.
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Live PerformancesDespite its moderate chart success, the song is frequently included in ELO's live performances, proving its popularity with fans.
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Music VideoA promotional film was also made for the song, which was broadcast on Top of The Pops in 1974.
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LegacyLater on, the song was selected for the 2000 compilation album "Flashback," and ELO's founder Jeff Lynne re-recorded it for the 2012 set "Mr. Blue Sky: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra."
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