"Mama Said" is a song performed by the Shirelles, written by Luther Dixon and Willie Denson. It became a top-ten hit, on both the pop and R&B charts, when it was released as a single in 1961. "Mama Said" went number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the R&B chart and has been covered by American Spring, Melanie, Dusty Springfield, the Stereos, the Growlers, and a young Dionne Bromfield.
The Shirelles' song "Mama Said" is a hit tune written by Luther Dixon and Willie Denson. It topped both pop and R&B charts when released in 1961. The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and two on the R&B chart, covered by notable artists such as American Spring, Melanie, Dusty Springfield, and others.