Mary Had a Little Boy

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About Mary Had a Little Boy

"Mary Had a Little Boy" is a 1990 song recorded by German Eurodance group Snap!. It was released as the fourth and final single from their debut studio album, World Power in December 1990. The song reached number-one in Zimbabwe and on the dance music chart in Canada. The song's lyrics are based on the nineteenth century Nursery rhyme, Mary Had a Little Lamb. The chorus includes the line "Mary had a little boy, little did she know; and everywhere that Mary went, the little boy was sure to go". The song was re-recorded and included on their in 2003, remix album, "The Cult of Snap!" featuring Milky & 2NF. 


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1990
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Oh oh oh oh, Mary, Mary
Mary had a little boy but little did she know
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go

Mary, a girl at a party
Pretty face, fantasy body
On the strength girl was fine
Mission: make her mine
So I stepped to her shyly
Before I could speak she walked right by me
Frozen, lost my cool
Out of the groove, what´s my next move
Should I chill, should I follow
Heart is pounding, I feel hollow
Paused, thought for a minute
If she was a pool I´d jump right in it
So in her path I did step
Nervous but I still had pep
It didn´t matter where she went to
I would be there too

Mary had a little boy but little did she know
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go

Saw her at the mall
Stand tall, courage don´t fall
To her smoothly I approached
Tried to speak and almost choked
Abnormal for the ruthless chiller
Normally I´m a ladies killer
Why were my nerves shaky
I knew she´d make me and not break me

Here she comes, should I talk to her now
Yes, it´s now or never

Mary had a little boy but little did she know
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go
Mary had a little boy but little did she know (oh
Mary, Mary)
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go (oh Mary, Mary)

Oh oh-oh-oh ooh-oh, Mary
Oh oh-oh-oh ooh-oh, Mary

Hello Mary, how´s your day
Hope it´s going in the right way
How about dinner and some dancing
Later on some romancing
Music, we could talk
And express our inner thoughts
How about it, what do you think
Ended statement with a wink

Mary had a little boy but little did she know
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go
Mary had a little boy but little did she know
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go
Mary had a little boy but little did she know (oh
Mary, Mary)
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go (oh Mary, Mary)

Oh oh-oh-oh ooh-oh

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Snap!

Snap! is a German Eurodance project formed in 1989 by Frankfurt-based producers Michael Münzing and Luca Anzilotti. The act has been through a number of line-up changes over the years, but was most successful when fronted by rapper Turbo B, who performed on singles "The Power" and "Rhythm Is a Dancer". more »

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Written by: BENITO BENITES, JOHN VIRGO GARRETT III, DURRON MAURICE BUTLER, PENNY L FORD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Genre
"Mary Had a Little Boy" is a classic example of the Eurodance genre, characterized by its upbeat tempo and fusion of various electronic music styles.
Release Date
The single was released in December 1990.
Chart Topping
The song was a chart-topping hit and reached Number 8 on the UK Singles Chart and Number 2 on the Dutch Top 40.
Unique Twist
It is a twist on the nursery rhyme 'Mary Had a Little Lamb,' using the melody but telling a completely different story.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by spiritual African-American songs. The meaning behind the title and lyrics derives from what is believed to be an old African American spiritual song from the era of slavery.
Album
"Mary Had a Little Boy" is featured on Snap!'s debut studio album “World Power.”
Production Team
The song was produced by the German production team Snap!, featuring Penny Ford on the lead vocals.
International Success
The song achieved commercial success internationally, becoming a Top 10 hit in several countries including Germany, Australia, and Sweden.
Music Video
The song's music video is known for its striking visuals of the band performing against an industrial backdrop interspersed with animations.
Popularity
Even 30 years after its release, the song remains popular and has been sampled and covered by numerous artists.
Different Versions
There are several versions of the song, including a US Radio mix, a Club mix, and a Radio mix.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised "Mary Had a Little Boy" for its catchy tune, creative lyrics, and fusion of electronic and pop elements.
Recognition
In 1991, the song was nominated for the Billboard Music Award for the Best Dance Video.

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