Bobby Taylor - Does Your Mama Know About Me

[dopekidv2]

no offense but i like this version more than the oringial

[malosuave]

There was a girl I was in love with. Her name was Ingrid. She was Dutch/Indonesian. She was darker than me.  Her mother never accepted me because of my skin color. Obviously her Momma did not know about me.

[Paris4Howard]

Bobby Is In Chinaaa =]

Come Backk Bobby I Miss Youuuuu Sooo Muchhh

I Kept The Promise I Made To You Lol.. No Working In Fast Food Or Ugly Boyfriends Lol .. I Want To Get Back In Touch With You

If You Read This Please Get Hold Of Me Or Anyone Thats In Touch With Him <3 x

[ginabj1]

Amazing song and voice! I luv this song and I play it again and again! I want more!! Sing it Bobby! Such Soul!

[pajado75]

TOMMY CHONG , from the comic dual cheech and chong , wrote this song . when he was in the vancoovers with Bobby Taylor , back in the day . Tommy Chong ,being of chinese & white background wrote this song because of exsperiencing discrimination while growing up as a young man and  marrying his first wife , who was black which gave him the inspiration for this song . f.y.i. ---------- Big Bassett .

[johnholiver2003]

As of August 19, 2009: Bobby Taylor is alive and well in Vancouver, BC, Canada and still performs occasionally in clubs and lounges.

[rudielor]

johnholiver2003, It's so nice to know about the people we admire so much. His voice is unforgettable. Thanx

[wrayfrederick]

Im Bobbys' Bro. from LA lookin for you my bro lucille laurance la jon  get in touch with me

[tedkay]

this is the ONE!! that made me take notice of Who Booby and the Vancouvers were!! Claasic!

[mrbiggz1001]

but how many of you know that thomas B. kin chong aka tommy chong form cheech and chong was the orginal writer of this song

[Peteretproductions]

I found out yesterday.

[solesirching73]

I had no idea that this song was about an interracial relationship - Tommy Chong (Bobby's former bandmate and Cheech's future partner) wrote the song and was formerly married to Maxine Sneed (2 daughters: Rae Dawn and Robbi)

[LittleMissGiggle101]

For a short while, I was actually a "Vancouver" Bobby Taylor is truly a unique and innovative singer.. I think I still have the scars on the inside of my arm, where he would pinch me if I sang out of tune.. LOL I'm hearing all these stories about Michael Jackson, it was Bobby Taylor who discovered the Jackson 5.. and I know that to be a fact, I was there when he brought them to LA! Where are you Bobby? You've gotta be at least 100 yrs old by now!.. LOL Love you madly.. Beejiss...

[rosieav07]

BOBBY! I miss you Bobby! Where have you been???? Come visit the family misses you....love you!

[jln195399]

Loved this song! Haven't heard in about 40 years.Thanks.

[1958dsm]

WOW!! Back in the day and now today,,, full circle,,,, huh????

[bitlowtothebone]

this isa very very nice video

[hometown437]

You Go Boy!

[09jacktee]

This is awesome. Was in Catholic high school then in Manila and i had this great big crush on a wonderful girl. Her name was Melinda. great big soulful eyes. It was great that Bobby Taylor had another hit song titled "Malinda". Double Treat. Being younger by two years I couldn't help but fantasize and relate to this song Does Your Mama Know About Me.  Thank you so much for putting this video.

[4gnrations07]

I heard this song for the first time recently on a canadian staion that plays all the old "underground" songs and fell in love, i was a teen in the 70's but absolutely love old off beat (for lack of a better word) soul/R&B from the 60's/early 70's, i could listen to this over & over, thanks for posting!!

[5252bb]

does ya know about ME

[recordman64]

Cool song...and don't forget his Northern favorite from his post-Motown period, "There Are Roses Somewhere in This World".

[Shield1751]

Great Song....About an Interracial Relationship......Still brings back memories about my first white girlfriend.

[modsoulman]

absolutely awesome what a voice

[streetwalker87]

much love uncle bobby! thanks for posting this and showin the love ;)

[streetwalker87]

much love to my uncle bobby! love u! Brittney

[MHkid101]

My teenaged years were in the 60s. I loved this song then and I love it now. I heard it just today in my car while listening to my Serirus Satellite radio station. I wanted to cry, I was sooo happy to hear it again after 40+ years. Then to come and find it on "You-Tube. Thank you sooo much for posting it. This has been a GREAT day!!

[PaTudie]

wow old motown  good stuff

[coconutJB]

awsome!!!!!!!!

[npenciso]

No one does it better these days than the artists during my time.Thats why their songs and them last a lifetime,unfogettable artists and their music,unlike now,where they all sound the same to me.thats only my opinion,no offense meant.

[isisqueenafrika]

I love this song.

[ToeIn2194]

I was listening to this song in the car before on the way to the supermarket,Brooklyn,nyc...all of a sudden I started crying...You bet this song brings stuff out...even my mom who died a few months ago..let alone the sad sweetness of the song itself...thanks for a great job on the song B.T,and thanks for posting it.

[finfan20]

great song in the Pittsburgh area. Very nice song, but kind of makes you feel sad.

[Pawalskij]

hehe, Tommy Chong from Cheech and Chong and also well known as Leo in That 70s show accually wrote this song

[mercagraffiti]

i made a beat from this song

[billypotok]

I bought the Motown CD's but I'm really like to get my hands on Bobby Taylors seventies recordings. I got one song "I can't quit your love' on elpee and that is really fantastic. Can somebody please release these recordings? There must be more than one good song.

[crushland]

I agree with dcbigpimp2k1, Tommy Chong (of Cheech and Chong) wrote this about his observances when he was in an interracial relationship. He was in the Vancouvers.

[ATS68]

DAMN! This is really really really very good! I usually cringe when we check out a lot of these old school shows only to hear singers murder a song with terrible vocals. This blows me away; Bobby Taylor sounds fantastic. Next time you run into that Brother, please let him know that folks appreciate such a heavy slow jam! Bobby Taylor is the TRUTH!

[dickiedownes]

brings back memories of the Spread Eagle in Shoreditch London when i was DJ and played this classic tune...I still get goose bumps hearing it...Times gone by !

[2buffalo5]

Been there before. Does your Mama know about me?

Very emotional experience. Sometime, love just isn't enough. I guess it wasn't too bad. I am smiling about it today.

[hswatnik]

very good performance of a very outstnading number.

[acluck]

i think this song is open to interpertation it could be about race,sexuality, or in a strange way about a crinimal...who cares great song

[MICKEYSMONKEY]

I agree acluck: Music takes on a life all it's own to your personal reality & fantasy...that's why a song w/sad meaning can be a feel good song to an individuals aesthetic lens contrary to it's literal meaning...great song.

[supremeboy23]

Yeah! VERY OPEN to interpretation, when I first heard it, I though it was sung from a prostitute's point of view.

[acluck]

I think the great thing about this song is no matter what its initial intent was it open to free interpertation whether its race, sexuality, or criminal background...

[MsGigi2915]

I remember this son too. I have a gay uncle who is 65 and he was gay way before gay was cool. He was always "cool to our family".

Thank you for adding this video.

I have a gay uncle, and two gay nephew and we know who they are and we love them as our family. (period - gay or not)

[IanLevine]

Speaking as an openly gay man, I must point out to you that the original lyrics were about someone who'd just come out of prison - hence - Does Your Mama Know About Me ???

[dcbigpimp2k1]

Are you sure about that? I thought Tommy Chung wrote this song about his relationship with Rae Dawn's mother and her parents.

[IanLevine]

Well that's what Bobby Taylor himself said.

[178711a]

My name is Cecelia Kennedy daughter Emmitt and Dorothy Kennedy of San Francisco, Business and Entertainment since the early 1940's in the Bay view and Fillmore Districts. I have been trying to reach Bobby Taylor for the past last year. I wanted him to know my mother Dorothy passed away last year Jan 20,2007. 2413 Whitetail Dr

Antioch, Ca 94531

[IanLevine]

He lives in China now, in Beijing.

[MICKEYSMONKEY]

great job bobby

[tienshanpai]

The drummer,a member of the group, is Tommy Chong, from Cheech and Chong. A trivia for you younguns!

[oceanbound222]

I think this could be a hit for a gay singer asking the same question -

"Does ur mama know about me, does she know just what I am?".

[oceanbound222]

Bobby Taylor was the opening act in the 60's for Diana Ross and the Supremes. I was there and saw the legendary Supremes with Cindy. This was in Columbus, Ohio.

[tiffyrae]

I love this song... Amazing soul voice.

[jwcalc]

Great song and singer. This was popular when I was in high school. I've tried and tried to find a recording of this.

You made my day.

Thanks for posting.

[jjslats]

It's on one of the CDs from the 60 Motown Greatest Hits compilation collection. (I think that is the title)

[jwcalc]

I was in high school when this song was popular. Has been one of my favorites from way back then. A true classic !!!

Thanks for posting. I have looked and looked for a recording of this . You made my day.

[MRSLADEMATTHEWS]

check out malinda, and their whole first album.. super big ups to tommy chong. this is the man who really discovered the jackson 5!!!

[Quiltsalad]

I love the original of this song. Thanks for posting the video.

[Teresaespinueva]

He is a very talented man. Hope he comes to Victoria on Vancouver Island to perform in the near future. He is a great family man,and cook, took good care of myself, daughter, and extended family in the early 1990's. Will never forget his kindness. T. Ranson

[cbw5355]

I love this version. Does anyone remember the cover version of this song by a female trio in late 1970's. I think their name was the Harlettes?

[rufus317]

I know Diana Ross & The Supremes did a version but Bobby owns this song hands down.

[BarrerasPlayas]

Where is Bobby Taylor Nowdays??

What a good voice.. good talent...:)

[texassoul]

He has several songs on the "A Soulful Tale Of Two Cities" CD along with other soul veterans.

[DangerousBastard]

Great singer! And respect to my man Tommy Chong too! :-)

[rosevelt1]

Will somebody please post Malinda by BT and the Vancouvers, you all are missin' out!

[MRSLADEMATTHEWS]

wow cant believe you now that song... a great song

[iLoveButchx]

i love bobby so much i met him too x

and he used to ring me but now he is travelling he hasnt got time lol x

cant wait to see you again x love you and miss you soooo much x.x

love this song too he sung it to me at a gig lol x

[kinkyukperv]

i met bobby he is loverly x

[robbydob]

Ian,

This is a good quality post. I have a great deal of respect for Bobby Taylor and have always loved his music...especially "Malinda". Many people have taken credit for bringing the Jackson 5 to Berry Gordy. BT is perhaps the most credible!

Excellent vocal control in this performance. Thanks for posting.

[Chicago10281]

This song "Does Your Mama Know About Me" came out around February of 1968 and written by Tom Baird & Tommy Chong.

[airykroat]

Member of the group & co-writer of this song is Tommy Chong (yes, stoners, that Chong). Diana Ross had a hit covering it.

[madog20]

she did? i knew bette midler used it in her concerts.

[cbw5355]

Still a great song from the 60's. I was an adolescent.

The later version of this song by the female group,the Harlettes is it available anywhere?

[cbw5355]

Still a great song from the 60's. I was an adolescent.

The later version of this song by the female group,the Harlettes is it available anywhere?

[TheMotownAmbassador]

Have both his albums on Gordy Records. Really good !

[Karmu2]

WONDERFUL!! Was he also in The Originals?

[IanLevine]

No. Bobby Taylor and The Vancouvers. The stuff of legend.

[gmancontrol]

yes this is bobby taylor,he did this remake in the early 90'the original hit was with the vancouvers in 1968

[kinkyukperv]

I had the pleasure of meeting Bobby when he played in Northampton and what a brilliant guy he is. The man has fought the Big C and won and it says a lot for his faith and his own unique brand of self help health care. Part Native American which is where he got his wonderful straight hair and he is welcome back here any time, a true Soul Survivor.