So Long Mama

Rick Nelson · The Last Time Around 1970 - 1982 [2010]

(R. Nelson)



What do you want from me now mama

I picked you up when you were down

All of the time I thought you loved me

You were runnin' all around.



You got the wrong information

'Cause it's a bad situation

So you just

Walk yourself right out that door mama

I don't want you anymore.



If I said that you'd grown cold lately

That'd be an understated fact

I'd get more lovin' fom an iceberg baby

So before you melt, get off my back.



There's gonna be a slight correction

You'd better find a new connection

Get out your spring-a-later shoes

Start payin' your own dues

I don't want you anymore.



You strut around town with your nose up in the air

I'll bet you've never seen the ground

You'd better learn how to breath through your ears mama

'Cause if it rained right now you'd drown.



To avoid a misinterpretation

It's time you took a long vacation forever

You just walk yourself right out that door mama

I don't want you anymore.



What do you want from me now mama

I picked you up when you were down

All of the time I thought you loved me

You were runnin' all around.



You got the wrong information

'Cause it's a bad situation

So you just

Walk yourself right out that door mama

I don't want you anymore.



So long mama...

So Long Mama

Rick Nelson's "So Long Mama" stands as a poignant song in his extensive discography, blending the surf rock energy of his early career with the soulful depth characteristic of his later work. Recorded during a period where Nelson navigated the transition from teen idol to a more mature musical artist, the track exemplifies his ability to fuse pop sensibilities with emotional storytelling. Released on the compilation "The Last Time Around 1970 - 1982," the song reflects the broader catalog of his career, showcasing his vocal range and songwriting versatility beyond the typical beach party themes of the 1950s. As part of his legacy, this recording captures the essence of mid-20th-century American pop, offering listeners a glimpse into the personal and artistic evolution of a defining figure in rock and roll history.