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When I first went to folk clubs, in the mid-sixties, a popular way of ending the evening was to sing Mama Don't Allow and include different instrumental breaks from all the players. It's a good way of making a song with only one verse last 3 minutes -unless everyone has the same instrument of course!

I've taught guitar to children who didn't really fancy learning guitar at all so to encourage and entertain them I recorded a double album of 40 songs kids might like (miming to?). This track, with plenty of the vocal interruptions I enjoy, doesn't require anyone to play anything and was one of the most frequently requested songs. I have to admit I didn't notice any improvement in their playing but they smiled a lot.
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Uploaded: Nov 28, 2008 - 10:02:27 AM
Last Updated: Oct 14, 2009 - 02:18:43 PM Last Played: Nov 17, 2009 - 08:45:45 PM
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Feter said 358 days ago (November 28th, 2008)
Mama Don't Allow
rock n singin and pickin always do it any time you sing it ..
great singin ..good story ..I do teaching kids as well ..
and yes 'when the saint marching in ' is always a relief
for then cos its rockin ...I might need to learn this
song as well ...lol thnx alot for sharin its good !!!
chestnut said 357 days ago (November 29th, 2008)
Mama Don't Allow
You're right about rhythm being important where children are concerned. I don't always rock but I like to keep in time!
Check out my latest song called The Fair
kristyjo said 358 days ago (November 28th, 2008)
fun
This is a lot of fun. I've done this song with students in Middle School and Elementary school, and they enjoy doing the little solos with voices or by playing a 'lick' on their instrument.

I'm impressed that you recorded this on a Zoom. I'm thinking that I have to get myself one of those things soon.
Check out my latest song called What a Friend We Have in Jesus
chestnut said 357 days ago (November 29th, 2008)
Mama Don't Allow
Good fun to listen to and maybe join in with, but I found it a bit challenging to multi-track with the Zoom! I was really glad to get a computer. GarageBand is so much easier to use and has led me to MacJams and lots of friendly people! Thanks!
Check out my latest song called The Fair
thetiler said 357 days ago (November 30th, 2008)
fun
glad to have some folk here and bringing that precious style!

Thanks for sharing !
Check out my latest song called The Bluebird Cafe (with two other guest)
chestnut said 356 days ago (November 30th, 2008)
Mama Don't Allow
Thanks, Bill. People of all ages like these kind of songs; they're so adaptable! Maybe a few new versions here on MacJams sometime soon!
Check out my latest song called The Fair
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