Harry Belafonte - Mama Look-A Boo Boo

[sauquoit13456]

JUST MISSED!!! "Mama Look A - Boo Boo" just missed making the Billboard's Top 10 chart; it peaked at No. 11 and spent a total of 20 weeks in the Top 100 in 1957!!!

[kbs1212]

Heard this on hit66 radio, laughed so hard! It's an instant pick-me-up song.

[Angelwise11]

My mom used to sing this. I didn't know it was a real song until my sister e-mailed it to me. 2 funny.

[RAAGEEZ]

very nice lyricss...

[terafrayne111]

the live at carnegie hall version is golden

[ladydoc1211]

I grew up singing this off an old Harry Belafonte 78rpm.... later heard the original Lord Melody... much later met some of what Harry was singing of...

thanks for the memories...

[aceshigh130]

This is one great song pure Calypso popular in the middle 50s. Harry was the leader, no doubt about that. What a great time that was. Thanks for a great post. Super song.

[madison312002]

best youtube thing ever but now my little sisters friend is running and saying "shut your mouth"

[AcheronJama]

Lord Melody does this song way better even if the video on youtube is not clear.

[no1strawberricherri]

@AcheronJama, let's give credit to the originator of this song: Lord Melody of Trinidad & Tobago.

[ms1suburban]

im lovin this...my dad used to sing this to us!!

[BiteOffYourFingers]

Ahh Harry Belefonte you are far from ugly.. One of the sexiest men alive, even now.

[MorwenEdhelwen1]

This is simply about a man(the narrator) whose children constantly call him ugly and his exasperation with that. Nothing else.

[MorwenEdhelwen1]

This is simply about a man(the narrator) whose children constantly call him ugly and his exasperation with that.

[DougyWonder]

My aunt told me that this refers to when black men started =having children with white women in the UK. Some kids found it hard to accept that these strange looking people were their fathers

[092liveLove]

my dad sang this song ALL the time and I always wondered what the heck is he singing? So funny to come across this on here LOL

[Shedorable]

A childhood favorite. We had lots of Belafonte 45s to keep us laughing, this one at the top of the list...

[imajeepster]

I remember my friend down the street putting this record on their record player and we thought it was hilarious. To this day, when I hear this song, I think of their living room with the sculptured carpet...

[1RainDawn]

Ah, real Calipso music. Non of that regea crap.  Harry Belefonte is the king!

[DNAblues]

happy music, forget the politics and whining. Just enjoy and try dancing

Thank you for sharing this upload.

[sheepmanwang]

all those kids look so happy, except for the fat little child on the far left, he looks fuckin miserable!

[WorldFleece]

@sheepmanwang thats the original "Little-Rascals" line-up!

[bonscott01]

4 people are boo-boo's...lolol.

[aby4111]

ahhhhhhhh <<<<<<<<<3333333333333 this screams Caribbean!! *sniff* home....

[MsTommyknocker]

Is calypso something you play mainly in the West Indies??

[Spoggybaby123]

@MsTommyknocker yes

[greengreen4lyfe]

@MsTommyknocker  yes it is it was first started in Trinidad and othe caribbean countries followed with thier own styles but it is mostly sung on things that are happening in society and people it started in slavery days when slaves use to sing about their slave masters and people that they don't like

[emwandosya]

awsome song!! my fav

[famousDullex]

everytime i hear this song, it brings up memoryes of my american family (im a dane)

[Maroa09210]

my dad always sang this song wen i waz small n now my whole family sings it together....1 of my best artistes

[obiwankenobi603]

when i used this text in jamaica it made people smile :) i must thank my old neighbour who showed me this song 20 years ago soul prince !!! also known as sonny valies :)

[princessmarie77]

it is a fact that 4 people are ugly

[tobbycandycan]

is the picture of litle rascals?

[wlkgbrft1]

@tobbycandycan yup - dat's dem lil rascals!

[wenglishsal]

hee hee.. I just sang the chorus to my hubby... he now thinks I am totally nuts, well I am 'nutty but nice''... hee hee LOVE IT MAKES ME GRIN LIKE LOON... Happy days :0)x

[mlb11290]

DISNEY'S OLD KEY WEST RESORT!!!!!

[LoveMusicBad]

I love this song...one of my childhood favourites. I just remember about it tonight, while listening to a talk program on the radio.

[anglerfly]

Where is the steel drums?

[irishsetterarchie]

THIS IS HILARIOUS....WHAT FUN!!!!!

[cajunstix]

this is amazing on some steel pans

[Farandahl]

I sing this to my husband.. his reply to me is the song, "If you want to be happy for the rest of your life". And yeah, before you ask, we really do love each other. lol

[ClearMusic14]

lol lovee this soong

[dinotduda]

I'm familiar with this song thanks to it's inclusion in Howard Stern's "Private Parts", and now I love it! Great song! I love that I find new influences everyday with youtube!

[secubu]

bellisimo!!! womdeerfull music!

[Mskarmain]

Lol, man! hw i miss those childhood days!

[Lorriejude]

This songs reminds me of when I was little and my Mom would be setting up her Bridge Game... My mom,my sister and I would dance to this while putting out the bowls of Bridge Mix ! I love that memory! Thankyou so much for posting this!!!!!!!!

[payton6361]

this is my favorite song

[BlitzinLB27]

"Kill kill kill.... the whiteman" hahahaha

[Wiligot]

@BlitzinLB27

".........the coon"

[mswildi]

This is our new family reunion song. The youngsters look at us crazy when all of us 50+ folks start singing it. Great memories!

[Lord0Drizzle]

Anyone notice how retarded this song is???

Fikkin' awesome...

[dingorooo]

@Lord0Drizzle Your retarded!

[badboybaldy1]

lovely song love this man so sweet ..in the 70's 1973 i meet him harry beautiful man my mum was so happy to meet him too with tears harry hug'ed her my mum ...befor mum pass'ed away she said to me she going to have tea with harry ! i thought it was a lovely thing to say god bless her ....

bless ........

[dingorooo]

OMG - This is my family!!

[funkateerkitty]

@Cary19571 Am I ugleeeee???

Hah!

Who asked U??!!!

Not 4 real :)

[funkateerkitty]

@2009Denisem I can really feel him here!

This has been gettinn me thru the day sometimes...

I am happy to listen to his troubles :)

He is very funny!

[wenglishsal]

Ha ha ha ... I was singing this to my hubby... and I couldn't for laughin' ... Brilliant song makes me grin like a loon... hee hee :0)x

[felixbautista]

So cute a song - love it ! Thanks for the upload.

[VuurwerkBAZ]

Ive heard this song all my life, but i understanded the lyrics when i was 13 or something xD

Lol he thinks his dad is a monster :D

[b4u8me2day]

the lyrics are great

[Alfrunk]

Nice song. Sung by a batshit crazy loon, but still.

[chayums]

Nice

[eya0517]

I wonder why nobody don't like me Or is it the fact that I'm ugly? I wonder why nobody don't like me Or is it the fact that I'm ugly? I leave my whole house and home My children don't want me no more Bad talk inside de house dey bring And when I talk they start to sing: Mama, look a boo-boo they shout Their mother tell them shut up your mout' That is your daddy, oh, no My daddy can't be ugly so

[eya0517]

Shut your mout', Go away Mama, look at boo-boo dey (repeat) I couldn't even digest me supper Due to the children's behavior John (Yes, pa)-come here a moment Bring de belt, you're much too impudent John says it's James who started first James tells the story in reverse I drag my belt from off me waist You should hear them screamin' round de place Mama, look at boo-boo they shout Their mother tell them shut up your mout' That is your daddy, oh, no My daddy can't be ugly so

[eya0517]

Shut your mout', Go away Mama, look at boo-boo dey (uh) Shut your mout', Go away Mama, look at boo-boo dey (uh) So I began to question the mother These children ain't got no behavior So I began to question the mother These children ain't got no behavior They're playing with you my wife declared You should be proud of them, my dear These children were taught too bloomin' slack That ain't no kind of joke to crack

[eya0517]

Mama, look at boo-boo they shout

Their mother tell them shut up your mout'

That is your daddy, oh, no

My daddy can't be ugly so

Shut your mout', Go away

Mama, look at boo-boo dey (uh)

Shut your mout', Go away

Mama, look at boo-boo dey (uh)

Shut your mout', Go away

[vigna95]

Merci, j'ai appris l'anglais dans les années 50 grace à H. Belafonte

[TriniIntel]

Many thanks to Belafonte for re-popularizing calypso. The man is a giant and has a place in the calypso heavens.

However, one must also recognize that Belafonte's initial career was built primarily on covers of other calypsonians' songs. This one, for example, was done by Lord Melody of Trinidad.

Belafonte did a marvelous interview in a documentary called Calypso Dreams. It's here on youtube somewhere. If you like his music, you may well like said documentary.

[BHSVAsenior2010]

@TriniIntel cool did you find it?

[TriniIntel]

@BHSVAsenior2010

I'm not able to post the link but, the clip is titled:

Lord Melody "Melo" the man and his Music

[AlexandrasAve]

Very nice and nostalgic. Thanks

[y00sta]

very old jamaican folk song by mr. belefonte.saw him in person in negril jam.

[Nowshowthem]

What is a song about?

[heartsyheman397658]

WTF?!

abooboo is my nickname at skool.....this is some wierd ass shit they got a theme song for me lmfao

[blizz58]

lol aww bless

[wenglishsal]

Have a look-see at 'Ivospee1969' version of this. It has Harry and Nat King Cole singing together it is pure gold, they both look like they are having a ball... Brilliant and very easy listening, just listen and enjoy :0)x

[Qtym3l]

LOL LOVE THIS SONG!! but his children are so rude wow lol lol!!!

[samdemon666]

???????????

[bonscott01]

mamalookaboobooday was my screen name online for years ! ! !....priceless ! ! !....LOLOL

[gerwinin]

It was a title song of a dutch tv series Mannen voor Vrouwen Awesome Song

[cm051305]

mama look a boo boo day (howard stern rules!)

[MisfitChickYO]

shut up about obama and listen to this awesome song!

[onyxbballer94]

legendary words adewales007

[legaata]

As a matter of fact, I am. But I am a bigger fan of Dolores Cannon. Are you?

[adewale007]

I think you should all shut up and listen to the tune. Just a thought.

I am happy we have a president who can structure a sentence and hopefully do a decent job.

He has just started the job, jury still out.

End of.

Vive Harry Belfonte

[lolKbgTgm6621what]

Look at this typical American - show him some figurative language, and his brain goes haywire.

[karatepanda13]

lol evah seen nat king cole and belafonte perform this? sooo funny!

[mukhayyar]

me dem dunn like also. im german, the master of dead, dey say, every fail i do in my shit life is commented evil.

i go home some day.....

[miley32100]

haha :D

[Gigglypuu]

TEE HEE shut ya moud

[Cookiec1973]

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeez, lighten up, ppl!!! Just listen to the music without whining and complaining about EVERYTHING!! Music is all about joy and happiness. If you feel something else while listening to this song, something is seriously wrong with you. I pity, the fools!!!

[CrimsonGreaver]

this song was originally done by lord melody and was done better imo

[swankyL]

Big up Trinidad!!!!

[HoneyRider89]

Ich liebe dieses Lied! Gute Laune pur!

[Jerryberlin]

Immer wieder gut und gerne anzuhören ...

[ElComadreja777]

I used to love this song as a kid. Too bad Harry couldn't have kept his political opinions to himself.

[jbook2]

harry was on the firing line the whole time......60,s 70 and 80, 2000 a quite mouth cant be heard.....thank you harry

[enam08]

Ok, cool....Mr. Belafonte is an amazing musician, but you don't agree with his political views so he shouldn't be heard. I will put aside the fact that he did many wonderful thing for the world and just say that it shouldn't matter what one's political believes are.....American's have right of free speech. Its ridiculous for you to say something like that. You may disagree with some of his views, but I urge you to look at the whole picture, he is a true humanitarian and a smart man.

[ElComadreja777]

He's a stone racist. Sorry, but it is what it is.

[Scionofquebec]

You clearly misunderstand the message of Mr Belafonte.

[ElComadreja777]

Sorry for your liberal brainwashing and inability to see the truth. Mr. Belafonte, like virtually all blacks, hates white people and Americans in particular. While we're on the subject, how's that hope and change thing working out for ya? I'll bet you think Obama means this country no harm. Open your eyes and your mind.

[larisarubia]

man u r racist not him. he lived in usa for years and he was a friend of many white ppl- read a bit about him and dont trust propaganda.

and what do u have against black ppl and obama?! think a bit about ur words

[ElComadreja777]

He was a friend of left-wing self loathing liberals. Obama is quite deliberately destroying this country and sorry, but blacks are 13% of the population and commit 60% of the crime.

[larisarubia]

i ll tell u the same as enam08. Everyone has right to have its own political views and he can be friend to who ever he want to.

Obama was elected legally by most of the nation and even if u dont like him u should respect the results of elections. It s the point of democracy.

About racism. Black ppl r also, in general, poorer then white ppl and have worse paid jobs and less education.

Even if not, this doesnt show that they hate all white ppl or that they r all criminals. Ur point makes no sense

[ElComadreja777]

Spare me the sob story on all counts. Where do I begin? I come from poor beginnings and grew up around and with many blacks. I know whereof I speak. Let's say ALL blacks aren't criminals and scam artists. What comes with the minority of them just isn't worth it. Spare me the crap about less education, ask yourself why that is. Lower paying jobs? With AA in place that's a joke. Good jobs go to unqualified blacks as a matter of course.

[larisarubia]

we all have our opinion based on our life experience. Mine tells me that someone's personality doesnt depend on race or nationality but on situation that he had in life.

And I try not to judge too much other ppl bc I m never sure what I would do if I were them.

Anyway u have ur opinion, I have mine.

[beccnoir]

Ha... Hahahahahahahaha... HAHAHAHAHA! People like you amuse me so! Oh, the stupidity!

[ElComadreja777]

And naive fools that can't stand to hear the truth make me sick. Let's see, not worshiping violent , sexually deviant, dull-witted monkeys makes you stupid? Look in the mirror brainless one.

[Batmansubscribed]

thank you! couldnt have said it better...what is it with people these days....

[beccnoir]

Obama is a God-send to your country, little one.

[Bigfatpauley]

lol your funny dude

[830252754]

Amen!!!!

[tony45347]

Obama is a God-send to every nation on Earth!

[legaata]

He is god-send to make the naive idiots realize that a black man can be just as evil as a white one.

[tony45347]

I don't think you know what evil really looks like pal, all you canservatives can do is call people names and shout!

[legaata]

I am not a conservative. I am swedish. And Obama is not a black man, he is a white man disguised as a black man, as african shaman Credo Mutwa has put it.

[thaprecepta]

@legaata please kill yourself

[MzAiBridges4]

i HAD FORGOTTEN ABOUT THIS SONG. MY MOTHER USE TO SING IT TO ME WHEN i WAS A KID, BUT i DIDN'T KNOW WHO SANG IT.

BELAFONTE HAS BEEN AN ACTIVIST SINCE CIVIL RIGHTS DAYS AND CELEBRITY ACTIVISTS USUALLY HAVE A PUBLIC FORUM TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS. I JUST THINK THAT IT'S A SHAME THESE PAGES CAN'T BE KEPT FOR REVIEWING INSTEAD OF PAGES OF POLITICAL VIEWS AND NAME CALLING.

[akshara12vasavada]

i jus luv dis song .. specially d line " shut ur mouth .. go away .. mama look a boo boo ..."

[Mightybearofthenorth]

a BOO BOO is a bruise or a small cut

[mobezi]

Please help me, what is a boo boo? I am German, is this meaning, hi is ugly? I Love this song.

Thanks

mobezi

[josh4380]

Hello, greetings from US of A I think what H. Belafonte means is ugly man? of course I could be wrong, and will probably get flamed because of this....

[mobezi]

Hallo Josh,

I think I dont understand exactly what you want me to tell. Is a BOO BOO an ugly man? Is this ok?

I think I dont understand you, or is H.Belafontes meaning ugly??

Please help!

Mobezi

[josh4380]

yes thats what i am saying, i think it means ugly man

[TCBlonde]

In the case of a child, it means a little cut or a bruise. It's also a silly way of referring to a mistake.

[mobezi]

Hallo TCBblonde,

now I have it. Thank you.

Greetings from Germany

Mobezi

[femaleWuschel]

hi, ich hab gead ma im internet nachgeschaut und da steht als übersetzung "Fehler", ich weiß aber nicht ob die seite was taucht.

[mobezi]

Hallo female Wuschel,

hab auch im Internet nachgeschaut. Du hast recht, heißt auch Fehler. Boo Boo hat anscheinend mehrere Bedeutungen. Danke für die Hilfe, hät ja auch drauf kommen können im Internet zu suchen.

Mobezi

[andyandymax]

This is great, but what does this have to do with "The Little Rascals?"

[EarthsAngels]

Wow! I haven't heard this is a long time! Great post! Smile!

[motowngirl65]

I used to exercise with my mom in our living room to this song and the other songs on that album. Harry was a cool cat way before his time.

[sedmink]

Im like a fan of this man.... fuck...

today is teh first time I have even heard for this man...

and already I adore him....

[YvonneF3]

It reminds me my childhood!

[lilssrpnoiplaya]

SHUT YOUR MOUTH, GO AWAY!! (i love that part of the song)

[RockDJ40]

my Dad played this when I was young and it brings back so many memories, I used to go around singing it at 4 years old.

[schmoofaloofa]

omg me too!! my dad loved playing this song lmao

i used to be so shocked that he could let me listen to a song with the words "shut your mouth" in it haha

[giggles142]

i've been singing this song since i was a kid (ma granma taught me) i love this song sooooo much-it reminds me of when you want the kid(s) to shut up, cos they don't know when to zip it!

[MatuArt]

the memories, saaaaaaaas

[Theopso]

thnx for uploading lad

[TCBlonde]

My aunt had this on a 78 record and I was probably 7 when I first heard it. The women in the family would only play it when the men weren't around and we kids would laugh our heads off.

[hannahmontana603]

I LOVE THE SONG!!!!

[Superlion57]

love the song!

[thedigitalcollective]

one of my favorite songs, an anthem on cibling rivalry and dicipline.i love it.harry is a good man.i like his interviews.

[normvork]

When I was little my mother banned this record once she heard me singing along along with the disrespectful chorus. Now is the first time I heard this song again since the early 60's. Thanks for uploading this one.

[penwittig]

Could any one let me have the words?

[joestrab]

hi, wow ! nistolgic song and picture use to watch the little rascles way back when he he

loved the episode when they go camping my favorite episode...never liked frog though..

his voice bothered me..