Ma Baker

Boney M.

About Ma Baker

"Ma Baker" is a song by disco group Boney M., released as a single in 1977. It was the first single off their second album Love for Sale and their third consecutive chart-topper in Germany. The song was a huge success in Europe, topping the charts in many countries there. It was a number 2 hit in the UK (only surpassed by Donna Summer's "I Feel Love"). In the U. S, the song only reached number 96.


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Put your hands on your head and give me all your money
She was the meanest cat
In old Chicago town
She was the meanest cat
She really mowed them down
She had no heart at all
No no no heart at all

She was the meanest cat
Oh she was really tough
She left her husband flat
He wasn't tough enough
She took her boys along
'Cos they were mean and strong

Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - she taught her four sons
Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - to handle their guns
Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - she never could cry
Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - but she knew how to die

They left a trail of crime
Across the U.S.A.
And when one boy was killed
She really made them pay
She had no heart at all
No no no heart at all

Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - she taught her four sons
Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - to handle their guns
Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - she never could cry
Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - but she knew how to die

And then a man she liked
She thought she'd stay with him
When he informed on them
They did away with him
She didn't care at all
Just didn't care at all

Here is a special bulletin.
Ma Baker is the FBI's most wanted woman.
Her photo is hanging on every post office wall.
If you have any information about this woman,
Please contact the nearest police station

Don't anybody move! The money or your lives!

One day they robbed a bank
It was their last foray
The cops appeared too soon
They couldn't get away
And all the loot they had
It made them mighty mad
And so they shot it out
Ma Baker and her sons
They didn't want to hang
They died with blazing guns
And so the story ends
Of one who left no friends

Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - she taught her four sons
Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - to handle their guns
Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - she never could cry
Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - but she knew how to die

Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - she taught her four sons
Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - to handle their guns
Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - she never could cry
Ma Ma Ma Ma - Ma Baker - but she knew how to die

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Boney M.

"Boney M." began as a Euro-Caribbean vocal group created by German record producer Frank Farian. Originally based in West Germany, the four original members of the group's official line-up were Liz Mitchell (lead singer) and Marcia Barrett from Jamaica, Maizie Williams from Montserrat and Bobby Farrell from Aruba. The group was formed in 1975 and achieved popularity during the disco era of the late 1970s. The group's catalogue has sold more than 150 million albums and singles worldwide with most sales in the UK and Germany. After celebrating Boney M.'s 10th anniversary in early 1986, the group officially disbanded, splitting into two groups with an original member in each, both bearing the 'Boney M' name. The male lead, Bobby Farrell, appeared as da… more »

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Written by: FRANK FARIAN, FRED JAY, GEORGE REYAM

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Ma Baker" was released by Boney M. in May 1977.
Chart Performance
The song was a big international hit, reaching the Top 10 in many countries, including the UK where it peaked at number 2.
Inspiration
"Ma Baker" was inspired by an actual criminal, Ma Barker, who was a famous American crime matriarch in the '30s.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many artists around the world, including notable versions by Milli Vanilli and Lady Gaga.
Music Video
The music video for "Ma Baker" features the members of Boney M. acting out a disco-themed gangster movie.
Sample Use
Parts of "Ma Baker" have been sampled in several other songs, including "S.O.S." by La Bouche and "Ma Baker" by Boney M. vs. Sash!
Genre
"Ma Baker" is considered Disco and Euro-Disco genre music.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song tell a rather humorous version of Ma Barker's life and crimes.
Group Formation Fact
Boney M. was created by German record producer Frank Farian.
Song Popularity
As of today, "Ma Baker" remains one of Boney M.'s most recognized and popular songs.
Album
"Ma Baker" is a song on the album "Love for Sale", which is the second studio album by the group. It was also the opening track of the album.
Song Length
The track is approximately 4 minutes and 35 seconds long.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label, Hansa Records.
Notable Performance
"Ma Baker" was performed at the Sopot International Song Festival in 1979, ensuring its popularity in Poland.
Certification
The song received Gold certification in the United Kingdom for selling over 500,000 copies.

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