Tell Mama
Hey music lovers! Today, I want to introduce you to a timeless classic that will make you want to groove and sing along. The song I’m talking about is “Tell Mama” by the legendary Janis Joplin.
Released in 1970 as part of her posthumous album “Pearl,” “Tell Mama” showcases Joplin’s powerful vocals and raw emotion. Known for her bluesy style and soulful delivery, Joplin truly shines in this track.
The composition of “Tell Mama” is credited to Clarence Carter, Marcus Daniel, and Wilbur Terrell. Originally recorded by Etta James in 1967, Joplin’s rendition adds her own unique flair and intensity to the song.
So, what does “Tell Mama” mean? Well, the lyrics tell a story of a woman who is tired of her lover’s lies and mistreatment. She’s had enough and is ready to stand up for herself. Joplin’s passionate performance brings out the pain and determination in every word.
This song has had a significant influence on the music industry, inspiring countless artists with its soulful sound and empowering message. Joplin’s rendition of “Tell Mama” solidified her status as one of the greatest female vocalists of all time.
If you want to dive deeper into Janis Joplin’s incredible career, I highly recommend checking out her official website (Link: https://www.janisjoplin.com/). There, you can explore her discography, read about her life, and discover more of her iconic songs.
So, what are you waiting for? Put on your dancing shoes, turn up the volume, and let Janis Joplin’s “Tell Mama” transport you to a world of soulful blues and powerful vocals. Trust me, you won’t be able to resist singing along!
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Tell Mama – Janis Joplin lyrics
🎵 Let’s sing along with the lyrics! 🎤
Janis Joplin!!Three, four.Yeah!!!Yeah!!!Whoaa … yeah!!!You thought you had found yourself a good girl,One who would love you and give you the world.Then you find, babe, that you’ve been misused,Come to me, honey, I’ll do what you choose.I want you toWell, tell mamaTell all about it.Well, tell mamaWhat you needTell your mama, babe,What you want.Tell your mama, babe.LP Columbia AS 1377 (promo) What you needWhat you want.What you needWhat you wantWhoa! an’ I’ll make everything alright.That girl you didn’t have no sense, babe,Wasn’t worth all the time that you spent.That same man throwed you outdoors,I just heard that he quartered your clothes, hey!Well, tell mamaAll about it.Tell mamaWhat you need.Tell your mama, babe,What you wantTell your mama, babe.What you needWhat you wantWhat you needWhat you want,Whoaaa! an’ I’ll make everything alright, daddy, I swear!Hey!That girl you had didn’t have no sense, dear,Wasn’t worth all the time that you spent.And that same man that throwed you outdoors,I just heard that he stole all your clothes, hey.Well, tell mamaAll about itTell mamaWhat you needTell your mama, babeWhat you wantTell your mama, babeWhat you needWhat you wantWhat you needWhat you wantAnything I can doAnything I can do for you, baby.Tell your mama, babe!Tell your mama, babe!Tell your mama, babe!Tell your mama, babe!Tell your mama, babe!Tell your mama, babe!Hey!Every time you get lonely, lonely, lonely,Every time you get lonely sometime.Every time you get lonely, lonely, lonely,Every time you get lonely sometime.Every time you got to cry, cry,Every time you gotta cry.Every time you got to cry, cry, cry,Every time you gotta cry.Well, I’ll tell you, dearIf you’re a womanI can only assumeThat you already know what you’re looking for, baby.If you ever, if you were lookin’, if you were lonelyif you were lookin’, or lonely,I know what you’re lookin’ for,And I figured it out at fourteen years oldAnd I been lookin’ for it every since, too, man.However, if you happen to be a very young man,(Preferably a young man)I’ll tell you what you need, man,When you wake up an’ it doesn’t feel right, man,Your head don’t feel right, nothin’ feels rightI’ll tell ya what you need ¡ªYou need a sweet lovin’ mama, babe,Sweet talkin’ mama, baby.You need a sweet lovin’ mama, babe.You need someone to listen to you,Someone to talk to you,Someone to hear youSomeone to want youSomeone to need youSomeone to use youSomeone to hold youWant you, talk, listen, hold ya, want you, need you,Hold you, need you, want you, need you, hold you,Won’t you need me mama, mama, mama, mama babyHey now, mama, mama, mama, mama, babyLord, mama, mama, mama, mama, mama, babyHey, mama, mama, mama, mama, babe.Tell mama all about itTell mama all about itWhat you need, what you wantWhat you need, what you wantAnything I can doAnything, baby, I can do for youTell your mama, babeWhoa mama babe!Whoa mama babe!Whoa mama babe!Whoa mama babe!Whoa mama babe!Whoa mama babe!Whoa mama babe!Whaa mama babe!Whaa mama babe!Whaa mama babe!Whaa mama babe!YeahAn’ I’ll make everything alright, yeah!Hey!Alright!
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