Mama, You Been on My Mind
Rod Stewart
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Perhaps it's the color of the sun cut flat And coverin' the crossroads I'm standing at Or maybe it's the weather or something like that But mama you been on my mind I do not mean you trouble, don't put me down, don't get upset I am not pleadin' or sayin' I can't forget you I do not pace the floor, bowed down and bent, but yet Mama you been on my mind Even tho' my eyes are hazy And my thoughts they might be narrow Where you been don't bother me, or bring me down with sorrow I don't even mind where you be wakin' up tomorrow But mama you been on my mind I'm not asking you to say words like yes or no Please understand me, I've no place I'm calling you to go I'm just whisperin' to myself so I can pretend that I don't know Mama you been on my mind When you wake up in the mornin' baby, look inside your mirror You know I won't be next to you, you know I won't be near I'd just be curious to know if you can see yourself as clear As someone who has had you on his mind As someone who has had you on his mind Mama you been on my mind
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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10 facts about this song
Composer"Mama, You Been on My Mind" was written and composed by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. It was first recorded during the studio sessions for his third album "The Times They Are a-Changin'" in 1964.
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Unreleased originDespite it being one of Dylan's most covered songs, the original studio version was not officially released until 1991, where it appeared in "The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991".
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Joan Baez's PerformanceOnce Dylan’s romantic partner, Joan Baez was the first to perform "Mama, You Been on My Mind" at the Newport Folk Festival in 1964. Her rendition of the song brought it to the notice of the public for the first time.
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Johnny Cash's versionJohnny Cash, a legendary country singer, also covered Dylan's "Mama, You Been on My Mind". This version of the song appeared on Cash's posthumous album "Bootleg Vol. II: From Memphis to Hollywood" in 2011.
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Recorded with George HarrisonIn 1970, Dylan recorded a version of the song with former Beatle George Harrison during the sessions for Dylan's "New Morning" album; however, this rendition of the song was not officially released.
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Rod Stewart's CoverBritish rock singer-songwriter Rod Stewart covered "Mama, You Been on My Mind" in his ninth studio album "Never a Dull Moment" in 1972, introducing the song to a wider audience.
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Jeff Buckley's influenceThe song is among the Dylan songs that Jeff Buckley, known for his cover of "Hallelujah", played regularly in his concerts, furthering widening the popularity of the song.
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Speculations on themeAlthough Dylan's lyrics often defy a straightforward interpretation, 'Mama, You Been on My Mind' is generally considered a poignant expression of lingering affection and nostalgia for a past lover. Some fans speculate it was inspired by his relationship with Suze Rotolo.
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Prolific covers"Mama, You Been on My Mind" has become one of Bob Dylan's most covered songs with versions by many well-known artists including Cat Power, Dolly Parton, Jack Johnson, and Lea Michele.
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In the Rolling Stone's listIn 2013, the Rolling Stone magazine listed "Mama, You Been on My Mind" at number 86 on their list of the 100 Greatest Bob Dylan songs.
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