Your Mama Don't Dance
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"Your Mama Don't Dance" is a hit 1972 song by the rock duo Loggins and Messina
. Released on their self-titled album Loggins and Messina
, it reached #4 on the Billboard pop chart
and #19 on the Billboard adult contemporary chart
as a single in early 1973.
"Your Mama Don't Dance" was covered in 1985 by the rock band Y&T
, in 1988 by the rock band Poison
, and it was the fourth single from their second album Open Up and Say...Ahh!
. The Poison version released as a single in 1989 on Capitol Records
reached number 10 on the Billboard hot 100
and #39 on the Mainstream rock
charts. The song also charted at #21 on the Australian charts and #13 on the UK Singles chart
. The single's B-side is "Tearin' Down the Walls".
An Australian version of the song was released in 1974 by Brian Cadd and the Bootleg Family Band.
The original version also appeared in the movie RV
.
The Poison version is available on:
The Y&T version is available on:
Loggins and Messina
Loggins and Messina are an American rock-pop duo consisting of Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina who achieved their success in the early to mid 1970s...
. Released on their self-titled album Loggins and Messina
Loggins and Messina (album)
Loggins and Messina is the second album by singer/songwriters Loggins and Messina, released in 1972.Following on the success of their first album, this album built on the strengths of their debut outing...
, it reached #4 on the Billboard pop chart
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and #19 on the Billboard adult contemporary chart
Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks
The Adult Contemporary chart is a weekly chart published in Billboard magazine that lists the most popular songs on adult contemporary and "lite-pop" radio stations in the United States...
as a single in early 1973.
"Your Mama Don't Dance" was covered in 1985 by the rock band Y&T
Y&T
Y&T is an American hard rock/heavy metal band formed in 1974. They hail from Oakland, California...
, in 1988 by the rock band Poison
Poison (band)
Poison is an American glam metal band that achieved great success in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. To date, Poison has sold over 30 million records worldwide and have sold 15 million records in the United States alone. The band has also charted ten singles to the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100,...
, and it was the fourth single from their second album Open Up and Say...Ahh!
Open Up and Say...Ahh!
Open Up and Say... Ahh! is the second studio album by American glam metal band Poison, released in 1988 through the Enigma label. The album, which ultimately sold eight million copies worldwide , proved to be the band's most successful release...
. The Poison version released as a single in 1989 on Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
reached number 10 on the Billboard hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
and #39 on the Mainstream rock
Mainstream rock
Mainstream rock is a radio format used by many commercial radio stations in the United States and Canada.-Format background:...
charts. The song also charted at #21 on the Australian charts and #13 on the UK Singles chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. The single's B-side is "Tearin' Down the Walls".
An Australian version of the song was released in 1974 by Brian Cadd and the Bootleg Family Band.
The original version also appeared in the movie RV
RV (film)
RV is a 2006 comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, written by Geoff Rodkey, and starring Robin Williams, Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, Cheryl Hines, Josh Hutcherson, Jeff Daniels, Kristin Chenoweth and Will Arnett. It was released on April 28, 2006 in North America...
.
Albums
"Your Mama Don't Dance" is on the following albums:- Loggins and MessinaLoggins and Messina (album)Loggins and Messina is the second album by singer/songwriters Loggins and Messina, released in 1972.Following on the success of their first album, this album built on the strengths of their debut outing...
- The Best of FriendsThe Best of FriendsThe Best of Friends is a compilation album by singer/songwriter duo Loggins and Messina, released in late 1976 ....
The Poison version is available on:
- Open Up and Say...Ahh!Open Up and Say...Ahh!Open Up and Say... Ahh! is the second studio album by American glam metal band Poison, released in 1988 through the Enigma label. The album, which ultimately sold eight million copies worldwide , proved to be the band's most successful release...
- Swallow This LiveSwallow This LiveSwallow This Live is the first live album by American glam metal band Poison, released in 1991 through Capitol Records. The album peaked at #51 on The Billboard 200...
(live version) - Poison's Greatest Hits: 1986-1996Poison's Greatest Hits: 1986-1996Poison's Greatest Hits: 1986–1996 is the first greatest hits compilation CD from the Glam Metal band Poison. The album was released on November 26, 1996 by Capitol Records...
- Crack a Smile...and More!Crack a Smile- Personnel :* Bret Michaels – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar* Rikki Rockett – drums, percussion, backing vocals* Bobby Dall – bass, backing vocals* Blues Saraceno – lead & rhythm guitars, acoustic guitar, piano, backing vocals...
(Unplugged) - The Best of Poison: 20 Years of RockThe Best of Poison: 20 Years of RockThe Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock is a compilation album from the American rock band Poison, released to celebrate the band's 20 year anniversary. It has sold more than 1 million copies to date in the U.S as of September 2009....
- Open Up and Say...Ahh! - 20th Anniversary Edition
- Poison'd
The Y&T version is available on:
- Down for the Count
Loggins and Messina version
| Chart (1972–1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 4 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 19 |
Poison version
| Chart (1989–1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Charts | 21 |
| UK Singles Chart | 13 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 10 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 39 |