Mama Don’t Dance

Elvis cantava questa canzone durante il “Rock’n’roll medley” che era composto da “Long Tall Sally”, “Whole Lot-ta Shakin’ Goin’ On”, “Mama Don’t Dance”, “Flip, Flop and Fly”, “Jailhouse Rock” e “Hound dog”.
Questo medley faceva parte delle scalette di diversi spettacoli del 1973 e 1974.
STORIA DELLA CANZONE: questa canzone è nota con il titolo “Your mama don’t dance” e venne registrata per la prima volta dal duo Kenny Loggins e Jim Messina nel 1972. Essa fu pubblicata nel 33 giri “Loggins and Messina” ed agli inizi del 1973 il singolo raggiunse il 4° posto in classifica.
Nel 1988, i Poison registrarono una cover del brano che fu pubblicata per la Capitol Records nel 1989 (10° posto in classifica).
Ecco il testo completo della canzone:
“Your Mama don’t dance and your Daddy don’t rock and roll
Your Mama don’t dance and your Daddy don’t rock and roll
But when evening comes around and it’s time to hit the town
Where do you go.You gotta rock it
The old folks say that you gotta end your date by ten
But if you’re out on a date don’t you bring her home late cause it’s a sin
You know there’s no excuse, you know you’re gonna lose, you never win
I’ll say it again
And it’s all because
Everyone gather round let me tell you all about it
You see I pulled into a drive-in and I found a place to park
We hopped into the backseat where it’s always nice and dark
We’re just about to move thinkin’ “Bret, this is a breeze”
There’s a light in my eye and a guy says “Out of the car, long hair!”
Oowee–you’re coming with me
Said the local police
Play me a little C.C.
Your Mama don’t dance, no
She just don’t dance, no
Your Mama don’t dance and your Daddy don’t rock and roll
Ah, yeah”.

“Guaranteed to blow your mind”. 1997, CD. Dal vivo a Richmond, Virginia, 18 marzo 1974. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Steamroller blues”. 1994, CD. Dal vivo a Memphis, Tennessee. 20 marzo 1974. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Fifth time around”. 2011, CD. Dal vivo a Memphis, Tennessee. 20 marzo 1974. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Touring in the 70’s, volume 2”. 2009, box di 17 CD. Dal vivo a Memphis, Tennessee. 20 marzo 1974. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“A profile–The king on stage”. 1995, box di 4 CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada, 20 agosto 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Flip, flop & fly, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Stateline California”. 1995, CD. Dal vivo al Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, Nevada. 10 maggio 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly” ed ancora “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”.
“Return to Lake Tahoe”. 1995, CD. Dal vivo al Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, Nevada. 10 maggio 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly” ed ancora “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”.
“Live in Lake Tahoe”. 1990, CD. Dal vivo al Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, California. 13 maggio 1973, ore 3. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Shake, rattle & roll” ed ancora “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”.
“The man in white, volume 4”. 2002, CD. Dal vivo al Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, California. 13 maggio 1973, ore 3. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Shake, rattle & roll” ed ancora “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”.
“The perfect gift”. 2003, CD. Dal vivo al Sahara Tahoe Hotel, Stateline, California. 13 maggio 1973, ore 3. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Shake, rattle & roll” ed ancora “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”.
“Born to give us fever”. 1995, CD. Dal vivo a Uniondale, New York. 23 giugno 1973. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Shake, rattle & roll” e “Jailhouse rock”.
“Help me make it in Pittsburgh”. 2009, CD. Dal vivo a Pittsburgh, Pennsilvanya. 25 giugno 1973, spettacolo serale. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Shake, rattle & roll”.
“Elvis mania Atlanta”. 1993, CD. Dal vivo as Atlanta, Georgia. 30 giugno 1973, ore 15. In medley con “Long tall Sally” e “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”.
“Sold out”. 1975, LP. Dal vivo a Nashville, Tennessee. 1 luglio 1973. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Shake, rattle & roll”, “Jailhouse rock”.
“Stripped of my heart, my soul”. 2009, CD. Dal vivo ad Atlanta, Georgia. 3 luglio 1973. Spettacolo serale. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly” e “Jailhouse rock”.
“Flyin’ high”. 2009, CD. Dal vivo ad Atlanta, Georgia. 3 luglio 1973. Spettacolo serale. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly” e “Jailhouse rock”.
“Fire in Vegas”. 1993, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 6 agosto 1973, opening show. Si tratta di una porzione della canzone eseguita in medley con altri brani. Il medley era il seguente: “Long tall Sally/Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on/Mama don’t dance/Flip, flop and fly/Jailhouse rock/Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”.
“Raised on Vegas”. 2008, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 6 agosto 1973, opening show. Si tratta di una porzione della canzone eseguita in medley con altri brani. Il medley era il seguente: “Long tall Sally/Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on/Mama don’t dance/Flip, flop and fly/Jailhouse rock/Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”.
“Top acts in Vegas, volume 6”. 1995, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, nevada. 7 agosto 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“The sound of Vegas 1”. 2006, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 8 agosto 1973, dinner show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & Fly” e “Jailhouse rock”.
“The king will never die !”. 1994, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 9 agosto 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & Fly” e “Jailhouse rock”.
“Vegas showman”. 1993, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 11 agosto 1973. Midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Whole lotta shakin’ in Vegas-Elvis in the Hilton, volume 3”. 2002, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 11 agosto 1973. Midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Crying time in Vegas”. 1994, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 12 agosto 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Vegas variety, volume 4”. 1994, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 12 agosto 1973. Midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Whole lotta shakin’ in Vegas-Elvis in the Hilton, volume 3”. 2002, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 19 agosto 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly” ed ancora “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”.
“Endless Summer Festival”. 2014, 2 CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 22 agosto 1973. Dinner e midnight show. In ambedue i casi in medley assieme a “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Sin City’s hottest ticket !”. 2014, 2 CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 23 agosto 1973. Dinner e midnight show. In ambedue i casi in medley assieme a “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“It’s a matter of time”. 1993, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 25 agosto 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Summer Festival ‘73”. 2007, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 25 agosto 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Las Vegas fever, volume 3”. 1991, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 26 agosto 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Caught in the act”. 2002, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 26 agosto 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Take these chains from my heart”. 1992, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 28 agosto 1973. Midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Las Vegas fever, volume 3”. 1990, LP e CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 26 agosto 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Mama don’t dance”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Caught in the act”. 2003, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 26 agosto 1973, midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Mama don’t dance”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Take these chains from my heart”. 1992, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 28 agosto 1973. midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Mama don’t dance”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“The first time ever I saw your face”. 2010, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 30 agosto 1973, dinner show. In medley con “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Long tall Sally”, “Flip, flop & fly” e “Hound dog”.
“Trouble in Vegas-Elvis in the Hilton, volume 2”. 2002, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 31 agosto 1973. Dinner show. In medley con “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Long tall Sally”, “Flip, flop & fly” e “Hound dog”.
“Getting down to business”. 2008, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 31 agosto 1973. Dinner show. In medley con “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Long tall Sally”, “Flip, flop & fly” e “Hound dog”.
“Top acts in Vegas, volume 4”. 1995, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 2 settembre 1973, dinner show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly” e “Hound dog”.
“Flip, flop & fly-Elvis in the Hilton, volume 1”. 2004, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 2 settembre 1973. Midnight show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly” e “Hound dog”.
“A change of mind”. 2009, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 3 settembre 1973, dinner show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Mama don’t dance”, “Flip, flop & fly” e “Hound dog”.
“The funny side of Elvis Presley”. 1995, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 3 settembre 1973, closing show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly” e “Hound dog”.
“Something old, something new”. 2002, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 26 gennaio 1974. Opening show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.
“Let me be there”. 2005, CD. Dal vivo a Las Vegas, Nevada. 27 gennaio 1974. Dinner show. In medley con “Long tall Sally”, “Whole lot-ta shakin’ goin’ on”, “Flip, flop & fly”, “Jailhouse rock” e “Hound dog”.