Emi music publishing, latinautor warner chappell, latinautor. Junior giscombe mama used to say drums, brass section, bass. Norman giscombe is the uncle of uk comedian richard blackwood who later covered this song in june 2000. Keith mcmillan at the time was a really very left of centre guy who wanted to produce tv shows. Junior giscombe featuring stephen marley mama used to say tan and tantalizing house 00. Learn how to play junior giscombe songs for drums, brass section, bass and acoustic guitar online. Known simply as junior, this young performer promised much in his early years when he achieved a uk top 10 hit with mama used to say picking up a. His followup single, too late also made the top 20 in the uk. Junior giscombe first became involved in the music industry in the late 80s. Listen mama used to say mp3 songs free online by junior. The followup, too late, was his last top 20 hit in the uk. Junior giscombe has had a long and varied career over the years. Firstly, the inclusion of the original version of mama used to say.
Shalamar night to remember live at indigo2 on 7th december. The grammy award winning singer junior giscombe is back with a new album dedicated to his musical routes. Now for a few things that would have made this better. Junior, junior giscombe sophisticated street music. Listen to mama used to say by junior giscombe, read lyrics, watch video and download mp3 and video for free. Junior giscombe just a teaster of whats to come from my.
Londonborn junior giscombe started his musical career working with popular. Mama used to say junior to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Played a lot along the years, and well know, but to me its still sounds fresh and full of energy. He has worked as a performer, songwriter and within various areas of production, demonstrating his wideranging talents as a musician. It should only contain pages that are junior giscombe songs or lists of junior giscombe songs, as well as subcategories containing those things. Junior giscombe mama used to say lyrics genius lyrics. Career giscombe was a backing vocalist with linx between 1980 and 1982. Though sade loose ends, soul ii soul, and billy ocean had more hits, its worth. Junior, junior giscombe sophisticated street amazon. Download for free mama used to say piros digital monkingme. Every ting set sees the south london musician has team up with a number of reggae artists and features new versions of his huge hit mamma used to say. Had a fair amount of albums and charting singles in the uk, but could never come close to the success of mama used to say which was his only us pop hit.
A great electropop cover of junior giscombe s classic mama used to say by french duo jupiter. Listen and download mama used to say by junior giscombe featuring luciano on, a digital media promotion platform. He has also has the privilege of being able to work alongside a diverse selection of other accomplished artists. Junior giscombe look what youve done to me duration. Junior giscombe mama used to say 1982 with song lyrics. His followup single, too late also made the top 20 charts in the uk. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of virgin emi. Giscombe was born in wandsworth, london, england, and was a backing vocalist with linx between 1980 and 1982.
Soulful rnb singer who enjoyed uk top 10 hits in the 80s with mama used to say and another step closer to you, a duet with kim wilde. The inclusion of the 1982 hit mama used to say in the soundtrack to the. Cant remember what it took to read between the lines throwing caution to the wind to see if you were mine was it imagination that made me catch that look in your eye one. Giscombe was born in wandsworth, london, england, and was a backing vocalist with linx between 1980 and 1982 when turning towards a solo career, he was first billed simply as junior. Junior giscombe tour dates listed on since aug 2008. To be released on the 22nd february junior featuring luciano first single from my new album everyting set due may. Junior giscombe born norman giscombe, 6 june 1960, london, of jamaican parents is a singersongwriter who was one of the first british rnb artists to be successful in the united states. Pharrell williams pays homage to british soul trailblazer junior. And hes bout to come his age he will act another age to be reconized is quite another mess and mama used to say. Known simply as junior, this young performer promised much in his early years when he achieved a uk top 10 hit with mama used to say picking up a grammy.
Includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Live your life as the years where rushing by he will cut down on his age, he will tell his girl of how it used to be. When turning towards a solo career, he was first billed simply as junior. The idea for the mama used to say video came from a guy called keith mcmillan. Nov 29, 2014 junior giscombe owes pharrell williams a drink. Mama use to say, a change is gonna come, there i go, stand up and glow, closer, biography. The aside of step off with vocals from junior and the voice of nuff juice is somewhat similar to junior biggest success mama used to say and even more communication breakdown from 1983. Deniece williams its gonna take a miracle plus an interview. Stream live events, live playbyplay nfl, mlb, nba, nhl, college football, ncaa basketball, and premier league matches. Soul train season 11 episode 28 deniece williams junior. Mama used to say junior giscombe featuring luciano.
Junior, performer carter, composer, writer bgiscombe, composer. Youre the one for me dtrain soul train history book. From the type of albums which make you want to get up and dance, to more mellow, soulful tracks which you might listen to while relaxing with a good book or a game of online partypoker there really is something for everyone within this assorted discography. Junior giscombe junior giscombe mama used to say music. Junior was born on june 6, 1957 in balham, london, england as norman washington giscombe.
Vinyl 12 junior mama used to say 1981, presswell, vinyl discogs. I was intrigued to pick up the album called ji, curiously, and it goes without saying that it has been a big favorite of mine. Lyrics for mama used to say 12 inch version by norman giscombe, jr said a small boy once asked. Print and download mama used to say sheet music in pdf. Show all songs by junior giscombe popular junior giscombe albums acquired taste.
Topics about junior giscombe songs in general should be placed in relevant topic cate. Songwriters, junior giscombe, bob carter producers, bob carter. Mama used to say was released in april 1982 and peaked inside the uk singles chart top 10 in june 1982, where it remained at number seven for two weeks. Soon after, the second single too late was released. Giscombe was born in wandsworth, london, england, and was a backing vocalist. V presenter richard blackwood, who is his nephew, to rerecord mama used to say as mama who da man. Junior giscombe cut his teeth as a backing vocalist with linx before enjoying success as a solo artist with mama used to say, a 1982 hit on both sides of view post search classic pop. This was released in the spring of 2000 giving junior his biggest hit to date as a producer reaching no 3 in the uk national chart. Junior giscombe music listen free on jango pictures. Known simply as junior, he scored a uk top 10 hit with mama used to say. Junior mama used to say 1981, presswell, vinyl discogs. Mama used to say was also a top 40 pop hit and top. Junior is best known for his transatlantic hit mama used to say, which reached the uk top 10 and billboard top 30 in 1982 and propelled him to that years billboard best newcomer award, presented to him by the iconic james brown.
He has also has the privilege of being able to work alongside. Out take from my new video mama used to say it was well hot but i wasnt complaining. Mama used to say a song that helped junior giscombe become the first black briton to conquer the american music industry. Life lessons learned from a mothers mottoes download. Initially signed to phonogram records, 1982 saw junior hit the chart heights with the infectious anthem mama used to say which became a transatlantic hit, prompting junior s appearance as the first black british artist on soul train and earning him billboard. Listen to free internet radio, sports, music, news, talk and podcasts. Vocals junior giscombe writtenby bob carter tracks. Mama used to say a cover of the chart hit by eighties pop sensation. Junior first began singing in a local band at the age of 14, encouraged by the sounds of doowop, early motown, soul and reggae. Grammy awardwinning artist junior giscombe tells us how he came to write global megahit, mama used to say. The man in the buffalo hat, who cheered up the world this year with happy, has put a smile on giscombes face by including the london singer in.
Ooh yeah, girl said a small boy once asked when will i grow up. Junior giscombe mama used to say lyrics musixmatch. Of course there are new elements in the song, but its a solid junior track. Junior giscombe is back with a new album london live. Junior giscombe junior giscombe mama used to say amazon. Music worx lets you follow your favorite labels and producers to save your time when they add their new releases. On the release of her latest album this year, british soul singer beverley knight enthused about one track in particular.
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