Oh Mother of Mine
The Temptations
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Oh, mother Oh mother of mine, I've I've been blind. The things that you tell me, yeah, I paid, I really Paid it no mind. Oh please, oh please forgive me, yes, I know I was wrong. But now, now I know, yeah, my place, my place is at home. Can't you see I've been crying now (Oh yes he's been crying) Almost dying(Uh-huh, almost dying) I need your advice mama, yeah (He needs your advice) (He needs your advice) Oh, mama (Please Mother) Oh, mama (Please Mother) Oh, mama (Please Mother) come on and tell me now How much about love, you don't understand? Yes, you know that you wrong. Or when you thought you were wrong. Yes, it was that young girl. She put you in such a whirl. Yeah, I said mama don't you worry now, yeah I guess i had it coming to me anyhow, yes I did. I am gonna do everything you say, Hm, each and every day I'm gonna be man. (Oh yes he's gonna be a man Yes, I am. Now that I understand. (Now he understands) Hm, I'm not gonna be no fool no more (He's not fool no more). Yeah because you told me so. (Like, like he was before) Whoa mama (Pleases mother) Oh, mama (Please Mother) Oh, mama (Please Mother) Come and tell me now. Oh tell me now. Hm, I'm sorry. Yes, I am really sorry. Oh, I should have think of you, yeah. Yes I should have because you no what to say.
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Written by: OTIS C WILLIAMS, WILLIAM STEVENSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Oh Mother of Mine" is the debut single by The Temptations for the Motown label. It was composed by William "Mickey" Stevenson and Barrett Strong in 1961.
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Chart PerformanceWhile it did not make a major impact on the charts, it nonetheless marked the beginning of one of the most iconic groups in the history of popular music.
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Artist DebutThe song served as the debut for The Temptations, the legendary five-man Motown group, featuring Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams, and Elbridge "Al" Bryant.
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Song Theme"Oh Mother of Mine," is a classic, enduring song of a young man's plea to his mother for understanding and support in his pursuit of love.
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EvolutionThis song set the stage for The Temptations' evolution into an R&B powerhouse, whose harmonious sound would later evolve with soulful ballads, psychedelic soul, and funk influences.
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Release ContextReleased during the early period of Motown Records, the song represents the label's earliest exploration of its signature blend of pop and soul.
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Video PerformanceThe TV performances of this song helped elevate the group's reputation for choreographed onstage sophistication, a trademark of The Temptations' concert performances throughout their career.
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B-Side TrackThe song's B-side is "Romance Without Finance", a concept that would occasionally recur in the group's later output.
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Vocal ArrangementIn this song, the band’s future de facto lead, Eddie Kendricks, lends his falsetto to the fittingly youthful lyrics.
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LegacyDespite its relatively modest impact at the time, "Oh Mother of Mine" has been included in several of The Temptations' compilation albums, underscoring its significance in the group's large and impactful body of work.
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