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“Mama” was the first single from Genesis’ 1983 self-titled album (often referred to as the “shapes album” or simply The Mama Album, after the first track). Instantly recognizable from its harsh drum machine introduction composed by Mike Rutherford, which leads into minimalist synthesizer lines in minor keys and finally Phil Collins’ reverb-laden voice, “Mama” serves notice that the album which follows will be considerably darker than previous efforts. It remains the band’s biggest commercial success in the UK, reaching #4 on the UK Singles Chart. It also made the top 10 in Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Ireland and the Netherlands. It was less popular in the US, only reaching #73 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The track also has a powerful final verse punctuated with a live...
Read on...Song lines: ♪ Can't you feel my heart ... Ha ha ha,ha ha ha awh ... But I know you're always there ♫
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