The Les Humphries Singers was a musical group formed in Hamburg, Germany by… Read Full Bio ↴The Les Humphries Singers was a musical group formed in Hamburg, Germany by Englishman Les Humphries in the year 1970. The group consisted of a large number of singers of diverse ethnic origin, some of whom such as John Lawton also performed with other groups. Another member was Jürgen Drews who later had a 1976 solo hit in Germany, "Ein Bett im Kornfeld", a cover version of "Let your Love Flow" by the Bellamy Brothers. The Les Humphries Singers at the time brought something from the flair of the hippie movement into the hit world.

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!)
(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)
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)

Overall Meaning

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.

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Ein richtig guter Laune Song, Danke Rolf LG aus Berlin 👍🤗🍀

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