Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
Papa Loves Mambo
Perry Como Lyrics
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Papa loves mambo
Mama loves mambo
Look at 'em sway with it, gettin' so gay with it
Shoutin' "olé" with it, wow
Uh
Papa loves mambo (papa loves mambo)
Mama loves mambo (mama loves mambo)
Papa does great with it, swings like a gate with it
He loses weight with it, now
He goes to, she goes fro
He goes fast, she goes slow
He goes left an' she goes right
Papa's lookin' for mama but mama is nowhere in sight
Uh
Papa loves mambo
Mama loves mambo
Havin' their fling again, younger than spring again
Feelin' that zing again, wow
Uh
Papa loves mambo (papa loves mambo)
Mama loves mambo (mama loves mambo)
Don't let her rumba and don't let her samba
'Cause papa loves mama tonight
Uh
(Papa loves mambo)
(Mama loves mambo)
(Papa loves mambo)
(Mama loves mambo)
He goes to, she goes fro
He goes fast, she goes slow
He goes left an' she goes right
Papa's lookin' for mama but mama is nowhere in sight
Uh
Papa loves mambo (papa loves mambo)
Mama loves mambo (mama loves mambo)
Havin' their fling again, younger than spring again
Feelin' that zing again, wow
Uh
(Papa loves mambo) mambo papa
(Mama loves mambo) mambo mama
Don't let her rumba and don't let her samba
'Cause papa, loves a mambo tonight
Uh
The song "Papa Loves Mambo" by Perry Como is a playful and upbeat love song describing the love and joy of dancing the mambo. Perry Como uses the imagery of his parents dancing the mambo together to convey a feeling of excitement and spontaneity. He sings about how both his mother and father love to mambo, and how they both get into the rhythm of the dance. He describes how his father is able to swing and lose weight with it, while his mother is able to have fun and feel young again. Perry Como concludes with the advice that his mother should not dance the rumba or the samba because his father only loves the mambo.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a celebration of the love that can be found in the simple pleasures of life, such as dancing. The playful and catchy tune encourages listeners to join in the joy of the dance and feel the excitement and liveliness that it brings. The song's upbeat rhythm and happy lyrics make it a popular choice for weddings and other celebratory events.
Line by Line Meaning
Papa loves mambo
Father loves to dance the popular music genre called mambo.
Mama loves mambo
Mother loves to dance the popular music genre called mambo.
Look at 'em sway with it, gettin' so gay with it Shoutin' "olé" with it, wow
The couple is enjoying the mambo so much that they are moving their bodies to the music, shouting “olé” in excitement.
Papa does great with it, swings like a gate with it He loses weight with it, now
Father is a great dancer, who swings his body like a gate to the rhythm of mambo, which is helping him lose weight.
He goes to, she goes fro He goes fast, she goes slow He goes left an' she goes right Papa's lookin' for mama but mama is nowhere in sight
The couple is dancing with different moves and rhythms challenging each other. Father is looking for mother but is not able to locate her due to her swift moves.
Havin' their fling again, younger than spring again Feelin' that zing again, wow
The couple is enjoying their romantic dance as if they were young again in the spring of their lives, feeling the thrill of the moment again.
Don't let her rumba and don't let her samba 'Cause papa loves mama tonight
Do not let mother dance the other genre of music and just let them both continue their mambo dance as father loves mother and wants to dance with her only tonight.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kanjian Music, Shapiro Bernstein & Co Inc, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Hoffman, Bix Reichner, Dick Manning
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Sitharos
Brick Heck brought me here. Great song! 😁
@lolisgil7555
This song reminds me of my gramma. When she was in a bad mood I played this song and she smiled inmmediately and started telling me funny stories. I miss her a lot but this song makes me smile too. "For you in your birthday from here to heaven Goyi".
@GeneralLeiaOrgana
Happy late birthday ❤️💚💜💙💛💓💕💖💞💘
@papachanka658
Rip happy birthday
@jazminr.1435
Lolis Gil I bet she was a really great grandma 👵🏽
@raymond1756
Heaven is a very beautiful pleasant place even if she could come back she wouldn't come back that's how good it there I also wish I could go to heaven now and see my past loved ones and friends.
@anthonyyoungblood3613
Love that nothing like grandparents miss mine too
@alvarezgamefarm6028
R.I.P to my good dog Mambo of 13 years, lost him 2 month ago. Beautiful song miss you buddy, momma and poppa love you Mambo.
@rendor21
Mambo the Doggo!
@MrMoisheLebowitz
He's doing the mambo in dog heaven. You will see Mambo again and will both mambo for all eternity.