Oh Mama, Mama
Nana Mouskouri · Other Songs - Nana Mouskouri
Oh mamma mamma
I am very happy
I never knew
A girl happier than me
The bells are peeling
And my head is reeling
I have got a feeling
This just cannot be
La la la la.....
La la la la.....
I hear the music
Floating through the window
And I see them dancing
In the city square
My heart is beating
And keeps on repeating
I will soon be meeting
My lover who is there
Refrain
Oh mamma mamma
Mamma wish me well now
Help me weave a spell now
Make my lover care
Eyes as bright as jewels
In the moonlight
He's the one,the only one
And I love him so
Oh!please mamma
Tell me I look pretty
I must be on my way
I can't wait to go
Oh soon my love
And I will be together
Into a new world
We will dance away
Oh!mamma maybe
He's going to tell me
Darling,we will marry
What a happy day
Oh Mama, Mama
Nana Mouskouri's 'Oh Mama, Mama' stands as a quintessential example of her mastery over the art song and choral repertoire. Originally composed by Jacques Offenbach, the piece is a lively waltz that showcases Mouskouri's exceptional vocal agility and expressive range. Throughout her illustrious career, she has performed this work alongside other classics such as 'The Three Bells' and 'L'Enfant Au Tambour', demonstrating her ability to bring historical compositions to life with warmth and technical precision. The recording captures the essence of her early international success, where she blended classical technique with a distinctively Greek charm. This track remains a staple in her discography, reflecting her enduring legacy as one of the most celebrated vocalists of the twentieth century.