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Papa Do

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"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 (where it reached number 68 on 11 May 1972)[4] and Sweden,[5] where it reached number 11 on the Tio i Topp chart.[6]

It received a number of favourable reviews, including one from the BBC DJ Alan Freeman on his Sunday radio show Pick of the Pops[7] and adverts for the song appeared in the music press.[8] 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,[9] and the Greek group, The Daltons, also released a version of the song as a single.[10] The song was re-titled "Mama Do"[11] and the text slightly modified for de Paul's own jazzed up version, that served as the opening track for her demo album as well as becoming the lead track on her debut album, Surprise, which was released in 1973.[12] In January 1974, Decca Records re-released the single[13] to capitalize on Barry Blue's chart success and the song made the Hessen charts in Germany.[14] Again, the re-release received positive reviews from the music press.[15]

The B-side "Boomerang" was released as a single by dance ensemble The Young Generation on the RCA label in 1972[16] as well as by Jane and Julie on the Barclay label.[17] Both releases credited the songwriting to B. Green and L. de Paul. "Boomerang" was also covered by Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band in 1972 but this version was only released in 1998.[18]

CD releases

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Barry Green's version of the song appeared on compact disc on the compilation album The Electric Asylum, Vol. 5: Rare British Freakrock in 2010.[19] The Dalton's version was included on a various artists compilation CD in 2008.[20][21] Cardinal Point's version was released on the various artist compilation CD Cut Loose (More Junk Shop Glam!).[22] The version by Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band was released in 1998[23] and again in 2016.[24] De Paul's version of "Mama Do" has also been released on CD.[25][26]

References

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  1. ^ "Barry Green* - Papa Do / Boomerang". Discogs.com. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  2. ^ "A month in a life - Feb 1972". Oldiesproject.com. 4 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Barry Green - Papa Do". 45cat.com. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Historique des Succès Musicaux en France depuis 1900". Infodisc.fr. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Papa Do / Boomerang by Barry Green (Single): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  6. ^ "Papa Do av Barry Green". NostalgiListan.se. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  7. ^ Marylebone Mercury, 7 April 1972, p. 27
  8. ^ Disc and Music Echo, 4 March 1972, p. 12
  9. ^ "Cardinal Point - Cardinal Point (Vinyl, LP)". Discogs.com. 2 July 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  10. ^ "The Daltons (3) - Αυτά... Σκέψου (Papa Do) / Γιεζαέλ (Jesahel) (Vinyl)". Discogs.com. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  11. ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". Offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  12. ^ "Lynsey De Paul - Surprise (Vinyl, LP, Album)". Discogs.com. 10 March 1973. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  13. ^ "Barry Green - Papa Do". 45cat.com. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  14. ^ "Diskothek im WDR". Hessencharts.de.
  15. ^ Record Mirror, 26 January 1974, p. 16
  16. ^ "The Young Generation - Boomerang / If You Know The Way I Feel". Discogs.com. 12 February 1972. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  17. ^ "Jane & Julie - Boomerang / Notre Homme À Moi". Discogs.com. 12 February 1972. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  18. ^ "CD Album: Geno Washington And The Ram Jam Band - My Bombers My Dexy's My Highs - The Sixties Studio Sessions (1998)". 45worlds.com. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  19. ^ "The Electric Asylum, Vol. 5: Rare British Freakrock - Various Artists - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  20. ^ "Various – Ο Τρόπος". Discogs.com. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  21. ^ "Μοντέρνοι ρυθμοί του 60 No 18 - Ο τρόπος". Mygreek.fm. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  22. ^ "Cut Loose (More Junk Shop Glam!) (CDr)". Discogs.com.
  23. ^ "Geno Washington And The Ram Jam Band - My Bombers My Dexy's My Highs - The Sixties Studio Sessions". Discogs.com. 13 February 1998. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  24. ^ "Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band - Geno! (The Piccadilly & Pye Studio Recordings)". Discogs.com. 13 February 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
  25. ^ "Lynsey De Paul – Surprise (2006, Cardboard Sleeve, CD)". Discogs.com.
  26. ^ "Lynsey de Paul – Sugar And Beyond Anthology 1972-1974 (2013, CD)". Discogs.com.