In 1976 they represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest with the Ralph Siegel title "Sing Sang Song." Les Humphries performed a mix of popular music and gospel covers and had some success in Europe with this approach. Two of their earliest and best known hits were "Mama Loo" (1973), and "Mexico" (1972) which was based on the 1960 Johnny Horton country hit "The Battle of New Orleans".
Additional members included Leslie Mándoki (also of Dschinghis Khan) and Inga Rumpf, who likewise work today as solo artists and producers. Liz Mitchell was later front woman with Boney M. John Lawton also sang for the German progressive/hard rock band Lucifer's Friend and would go on to be the frontman for Uriah Heep. The Les Humphries Singers dissolved at the end of the 1970's, after Humphries had left due to tax liabilities to his English homeland
Mama Loo
Les Humphries Singers Lyrics
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(Hey!)
(Hey!)
(Hey!)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
You got to get through (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Can rock and roll (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Save your soul (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
You've got lots to do (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
She's gonna go far (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Got a hot red car (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
She's a rock and roll star!
(Hey!)
(Hey!)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
It's all up to you (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
It's getting round (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Funky sound (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Back off, Boogaloo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mamma Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
She's gonna go far (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Got a hot red car (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
She's a rock and roll star!
(Hey!)
(Hey!)
(Hey, hey, hey, Ma-ma-ma Loo) (Hey!)
(Hey, hey, hey, Ma-ma-ma Loo) (Hey!)
(Hey, hey, hey, Ma-ma-ma Loo) (Hey!)
(Hey, hey, hey, Ma-ma-ma Loo) (Hey!)
(Hey, hey, hey, Ma-ma-ma Loo) (Hey!)
(Hey, hey, hey, Ma-ma-ma Loo) (Hey!)
(Ready, steady, go, man, go)
(My Mama Loo's so nice to know)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Can rock and roll (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Save your soul (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
(Ready, steady, go, man, go)
(My Mama Loo's so nice to know)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
She's gonna go far (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Got a hot red car (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
She's a rock and roll star!
(Hey!)
(Hey!)
(Hey!)
(Hey!)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Back off, Boogaloo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mamma Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Can rock and roll (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Save your soul (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
It's all up to you (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Can rock and roll (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Save your soul (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Back off, Boogaloo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mamma Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Can rock and roll (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Save your soul (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
The Les Humphries Singers’ “Mama Loo” is a fun and upbeat song with a straightforward message. Throughout the song, the singers exclaim “Mama Loo” and “Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo,” conveying the idea of the titular Mama Loo being a rock and roll star. The lyrics suggest that Mama Loo has a hot red car and is going to go far, all while saving souls and rocking and rolling. The song encourages the listener to get through to Mama Loo and enjoy the funky rock sound that she embodies.
The repetitive nature of the lyrics gives the song a catchy and memorable rhythm. The use of “Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo” emphasizes the idea that Mama Loo is the central figure of the song and should be celebrated. The constant exclamations of “hey” throughout the song contribute to the overall energy of the piece, creating excitement and enthusiasm in the listener.
Overall, “Mama Loo” is a fun and lively song that is meant to be enjoyed and danced to. It celebrates the character of Mama Loo and encourages the listener to appreciate the upbeat rock and roll sound that she embodies.
Line by Line Meaning
(Hey!)
Let's get excited and get ready for this song!
(Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
The singer is introducing Mama Loo, who will be the star of the song
Mama Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
The singer is addressing Mama Loo directly
You got to get through (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo is challenging the listener to overcome obstacles and succeed
Can rock and roll (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo believes that rock and roll music is an important part of life
Save your soul (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo thinks that rock and roll music can be spiritually uplifting
You've got lots to do (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo is encouraging the listener to stay busy and productive
She's gonna go far (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo is confident in her own abilities and future success
Got a hot red car (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo is proud of her car, which is a symbol of her personal success
She's a rock and roll star!
Mama Loo has achieved her dreams of becoming a famous rock and roll performer
It's all up to you (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo believes that the listener has the power to control their own destiny
It's getting round (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Word is spreading about Mama Loo's talent and success
Funky sound (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo's music is funky and unique
Back off, Boogaloo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
Mama Loo is warning a rival performer to stay away and not challenge her
Mamma Loo (Ma-ma-ma, ma-ma-ma-ma Loo)
A repetition of the chorus to reinforce Mama Loo's importance
(Hey, hey, hey, Ma-ma-ma Loo) (Hey!)
An enthusiastic shout-out to Mama Loo
(Ready, steady, go, man, go)
Encouragement to get up and start moving to the music
(My Mama Loo's so nice to know)
A final statement of admiration for Mama Loo
Contributed by Christopher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@oliverwillinger9868
Ein wunderbares Lebensgefühl.
Den Menschen ging es immer besser.
Meine Tante und mein Onkel
Hatten eine Froschgrüne Küche.
Einen großen Ford, und ein Segelboot.
Es herrschte eine positive Grundstimmung.
Ein anderer Onkel aus Berlin,
Fuhr auch ganz tolle Autos.
Kapitän, Admiral, Diplomat,
Granada, Consul.
Mercedes Coupe,
später Rover Vitesse 3,5 V8
Weiß und braunes Leder mit Holzlenkrad.
Die Leute waren sehr entspannt, und der Zukunft zugewandt.
Ich wuchs bei den Großeltern auf.
Einfach und herzensgut.
Mein Opa ging zu Fuß,
Geld war immer vorhanden.
Es wurde nichts auf Raten gekauft.
Der Großvater sagte,
Was wir nicht bezahlen können,
Brauchen wir nicht.
Ich habe heute noch großen Respekt vor ihm. Er ist 1993 im Alter von 87 Jahren gestorben.
@lindendrechsler6003
Was für ein Schwung, was für eine Stimmung in dieser Musik steckt! Im Vergleich zu heute: genial!!!!!
@achimhoffmann3908
Stimmt, ich SPÜR auch was !!! HEUTE TOTE HOSE !!!
@charlycolonia3215
und man sieht auch oft unseren Jürgen Drews 😊
@reinhardw.mummert9404
@@charlycolonia3215Der hätte dabei bleiben sollen, wäre der Welt viel erspart geblieben 😂😂😂
@standbyme4797
In Gedenken an meinen geliebten Papa, der am 18.12.2022 eingeschlafen ist...Solange es diese Musik gibt, lebt er immer weiter!❤️❤️❤️
@ankeraasch3165
💞 Alles Liebe und Gute in dieser für Sie, schweren Zeit! 💞
@standbyme4797
@@ankeraasch3165 Dankeschön!❤❤❤
@19sundance
Schaue auf Flohmärkten immer nach Schallplatten!
RIP John Lawton!
@Darrigrande
Großartiger Sänger war JL!
@elisabethkuehn154
Das ist ein Song den wir jetzt alle brauchen könnten das waren noch Songs