"Papa Do" is a song written by Lynsey de Paul and Barry Blue, who are credited as Rubin and Green.[1] The song was released as a single performed by Barry Green (aka Blue) in February 1972[2] backed with "Boomerang" on the Decca label (both songs credited as written by Rubin and Green respectively)[3] and had a modicum of chart success in Spain, France[4] and Sweden.[5] It received a number of favourable reviews, including one from the BBC DJ Alan Freeman on his Sunday radio show Pick of the Pops.[6] The Dutch group, Cardinal Point, recorded a version which was similar in style to that recorded by Green, as a track on their self-named album,[7] and the Greek group, The Daltons, also released a version of the song as a single.[8] The song was re-titled "Mama Do"[9] and the text slightly modified for de Paul's own jazzed up version, that served as the opening track for her debut album, Surprise, which was released in 1973.[10] In January 1974, Decca Records re-released the single[11] to capitalize on Barry Blue's chart success and it again received positive reviews.[12]
CD Releases edit
Barry Green's version of the song appeared on CD on the compilation album The Electric Asylum, Vol. 5: Rare British Freakrock in 2010.[13] The Dalton's version was included on a various artists compilation CD in 2008.[14][15] Cardinal Point's version was released on the various artist compilation CD Cut Loose (More Junk Shop Glam!).[16] De Paul's jazz tinged version of "Mama Do" has also been released on CD.[17][18]
References edit
- ^ "Barry Green* - Papa Do / Boomerang". Discogs. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
- ^ "A month in a life - Feb 1972". Oldiesproject.com. 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Barry Green - Papa Do". 45cat.com. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ "Historique des Succès Musicaux en France depuis 1900". Infodisc.fr. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
- ^ "Papa Do / Boomerang by Barry Green (Single): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ Marylebone Mercury, 7 April 1972, p. 27
- ^ "Cardinal Point - Cardinal Point (Vinyl, LP)". Discogs.com. 2 July 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ "The Daltons (3) - Αυτά... Σκέψου (Papa Do) / Γιεζαέλ (Jesahel) (Vinyl)". Discogs.com. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". Offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ "Lynsey De Paul - Surprise (Vinyl, LP, Album)". Discogs.com. 10 March 1973. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ^ "Diskothek im WDR". Hessencharts.de.
- ^ Record Mirror, 26 January 1974, p. 16
- ^ "The Electric Asylum, Vol. 5: Rare British Freakrock - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "Various – Ο Τρόπος". Discogs.com. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "Μοντέρνοι ρυθμοί του 60 No 18 - Ο τρόπος". Mygreek.fm. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "Cut Loose (More Junk Shop Glam!) (CDr)". Discogs.com.
- ^ "Lynsey De Paul – Surprise (2006, Cardboard Sleeve, CD)". Discogs.com.
- ^ "Lynsey de Paul – Sugar And Beyond Anthology 1972-1974 (2013, CD)". Discogs.com.