| "A Song for Mama" | ||||
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| Single by Boyz II Men | ||||
| from the album Evolution and Soul Food (soundtrack) | ||||
| Released | November 11, 1997 (airplay) November 25, 1997 | |||
| Recorded | 1996 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 5:05 (Main Version) 4:30 (Radio Version) | |||
| Label | Motown | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Babyface | |||
| Producer(s) | Babyface | |||
| Boyz II Men singles chronology | ||||
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"A Song for Mama" is the title of a number-one R&B single by the American R&B group Boyz II Men. The tune, which was written and produced by Babyface, served as the theme song to the 1997 motion picture Soul Food, and spent two weeks at number one on the US R&B chart. To date, it is their last top 10 pop hit, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also appears on the group's album Evolution.
Track listings
- US single
- A Song For Mama (Radio Edit) 4:30
- A Song For Mama (LP Version) 5:02
- A Song For Mama (Instrumental) 5:05
- US live version single
- A Song For Mama – Live Version (Radio Edit) 4:11
- A Song For Mama – Live Version (Main Version) 5:10
- Europe Promo CD
- A Song For Mama (Radio Edit) 4:30
- Europe single
- A Song For Mama (Radio Edit)
- A Song For Mama (LP Version)
- Europe Maxi-CD
- A Song For Mama (Radio Edit) 4:30
- I'll Make Love To You (LP Version) 3:57
- Motownphilly (LP Version) 3:56
- Sympin' (Remix Radio Edit) 3:58
- Europe Maxi-CD 2
- A Song For Mama (Radio Edit) 4:30
- A Song For Mama (LP Version) 5:02
- Baby C'Mon (LP Version) 4:36
- A Song For Mama (Instrumental) 5:05
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Evolution.[1]
- Boyz II Men: all vocals
- Babyface: writer, composer, producer, keyboards and drum programming
- Greg Phillinganes: piano
- Nathan East: bass
- Michael Thompson: guitar
- Brad Gilderman, Manny Marroquin, Paul Boutin: recording engineers
- Jon Gass: mix engineer
- Paul Boutin: assistant mix engineer
- Randy Walker: midi programmer
- Ivy Skoff: production coordinator
Charts and certifications
See also
- List of number-one R&B singles of 1997 (U.S.)
- List of number-one R&B singles of 1998 (U.S.)
References
- ^ Boyz II Men - Evolution (CD liner notes) - Motown Records 530 822-2
- ^ "Boyz II Men Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ "Boyz II Men Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Top 100 - 1998". Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1998". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Boyz II Men – A Song for Mama". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
External links
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics