- Mama Said (The Shirelles song)
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"Mama Said" Single by The Shirelles from the album The Shirelles Sing to Trumpets and Strings B-side "Blue Holiday" Released 1961 Format 7" single Length 2:11 Label Scepter Writer(s) Luther Dixon, Willie Denson The Shirelles singles chronology "Dedicated to the One I Love"
(1961)"Mama Said"
(1961)"A Thing of the Past" / "What a Sweet Thing That Was"
(1961)"Mama Said" is a song performed by The Shirelles, written by Luther Dixon and Willie Denson. It became a top ten hit, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was released as a single in 1961. It has been covered by American Spring, Dusty Springfield, and The Stereos as well as a young Dionne Bromfield. It was also the inspiration for "Days Like This" by Van Morrison.
Shirley Owens · Doris Coley · Beverly Lee · Addie Harris Albums Tonight's the Night · Baby It's You · Foolish Little GirlSingles "Tonight's the Night" · "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" · "Dedicated to the One I Love" · "Mama Said" · "Baby It's You" · "Soldier Boy" · "Everybody Loves a Lover"Stage Baby It's You! The Musical (2011)Book:The Shirelles
Categories:- The Shirelles songs
- 1961 singles
- Songs written by Luther Dixon
- 1960s pop song stubs
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