Mama Told Me Not to Come
Three Dog Night
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Will you have whiskey with your water Or sugar in your tea ? What's all these crazy questions That you're askin' of me This is the craziest party There could ever be Don't turn on the lights 'Cause I don't want to see Mama told me not to come Mama told me not to come That ain't the way to have fun,no, uh uh Open up the window Let some air into this room I think I'm almost chokin' From the smell of stale perfume And that cigarette you're smokin' About to scare me half to death Oh open up the window sucker Let me catch my breath Mama told me not to come Mama told me not to come That ain't the way to have fun,son That ain't the way to have fun,son The radio is blastin' Someone's knockin' at the door I'm lookin' at my girl friend she passed out on the floor I've seen so many things I ain't never seen before I don't know what it is I don't want to see no more Mama told me not to come Mama told me not to come She said that ain't the way to have fun son That ain't the way to have fun NO! Mama told me Mama told me Mama told me
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Written by: RANDY NEWMAN
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8 facts about this song
Song Origin"Mama Told Me Not to Come" is originally a song written by Randy Newman.
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First RecordingThe song was first recorded by Eric Burdon in 1966. It was on their album "Eric Is Here", featuring famous lost musician, Billy Preston, on the organ.
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Randy Newman versionDespite being the song's original writer, Randy Newman didn't actually record a version until 1970, four years after Burdon's recording. It's included on his 12 Songs album.
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Three Dog Night versionThree Dog Night made their cover version in 1970. It became a number 1 hit in the US and is considered the most popular version of the song.
- Their version of "Mama Told Me Not to Come" is included in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll list.
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Tom Jones versionIn 2000, Welsh singer Tom Jones recorded a duet of this song with British rock band Stereophonics and it was included on his album "Reload”.
- This version reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Stereophonics' collaborationStereophonics, along with Tom Jones, performed the song live at the BRIT Awards in 2000. Their version also was included on the BRIT Awards 2000 album.
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Song MeaningThe song is about a guy who's experiencing his first "wild" party, with alcohol and smoke-filled rooms. He's overwhelmed and says that his "Mama told him not to come", a line that suggests he was not prepared for the adult vices at the party. According to Newman, it's a song about not drinking.
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Newman's InspirationRandy Newman revealed that he took inspiration from his real-life experience attending parties in the 1960s. The song references the culture shock he felt coming from a protected background.
Overall, "Mama told me not to come" is a song that has been interpreted and reinterpreted by various artists across the years, showcasing its timeless appeal.
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