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| "Mama Can`t Buy You Love" | ||||
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| Single by Elton John | ||||
| from the album The Thom Bell Sessions | ||||
| B-side | "Three Way Love Affair" | |||
| Released | May 1979 | |||
| Recorded | October 1977 | |||
| Genre | Philadelphia soul[1] | |||
| Length | 4:02 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | LeRoy Bell and Casey James (of Bell and James) | |||
| Producer(s) | Thom Bell | |||
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Mama Cant Buy You Love
Elton John
Discográfica: MCA · · Productor: Thom Bell
1979 single by Elton John
"Mama Can`t Buy You Love" is a hit single for English musician Elton John from the EP The Thom Bell Sessions. The song was written by LeRoy Bell and Casey James (of Bell and James fame). Bowing at number 69 on the Hot 100 on 9 June 1979, the track became John`s first US top ten hit in almost three years when it peaked at number 9 on 25 August 1979.[2] "Mama Can`t Buy You Love" also spent one week at number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. In the US, it was certified gold on 17 August 1979 by the RIAA.[3]
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1979 single by Elton John
"Mama Can`t Buy You Love" is a hit single for English musician Elton John from the EP The Thom Bell Sessions. The song was written by LeRoy Bell and Casey James (of Bell and James fame). Bowing at number 69 on the Hot 100 on 9 June 1979, the track became John`s first US top ten hit in almost three years when it peaked at number 9 on 25 August 1979.[2] "Mama Can`t Buy You Love" also spent one week at number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. In the US, it was certified gold on 17 August 1979 by the RIAA.[3]
Leer másThe chord structure of the opening instrumental of "Mama Can`t Buy You Love"[4] bears a strong resemblance to the chord structure of the opening instrumental of Ronnie Dyson`s "One Man Band (Plays All Alone)".[5] According to the Hot 100, Thom Bell produced both records. The Spinners provided the background vocals on the track.
Reception
Record World said that John`s "vocals are a perfect mate for Bell`s sparkling lyrics, production & keyboards."[6]
Chart performance
Weekly charts
| Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[16] | Gold | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also
- List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1979 (U.S.)
1979 single by Elton John
"Mama Can`t Buy You Love" is a hit single for English musician Elton John from the EP The Thom Bell Sessions. The song was written by LeRoy Bell and Casey James (of Bell and James fame). Bowing at number 69 on the Hot 100 on 9 June 1979, the track became John`s first US top ten hit in almost three years when it peaked at number 9 on 25 August 1979.[2] "Mama Can`t Buy You Love" also spent one week at number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. In the US, it was certified gold on 17 August 1979 by the RIAA.[3]
The chord structure of the opening instrumental of "Mama Can`t Buy You Love"[4] bears a strong resemblance to the chord structure of the opening instrumental of Ronnie Dyson`s "One Man Band (Plays All Alone)".[5] According to the Hot 100, Thom Bell produced both records. The Spinners provided the background vocals on the track.
Reception
Record World said that John`s "vocals are a perfect mate for Bell`s sparkling lyrics, production & keyboards."[6]
Chart performance
Weekly charts
| Year-end charts
|
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[16] | Gold | 1,000,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
See also
- List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1979 (U.S.)
