Song

Tell Mama

by Etta James

Tell Mama is a 1967 song by Etta James, 2:23 long, which peaked at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Family, Mode of Communication song themes.

Top 40 hit (#23) Karaoke version available

Released 1967 Hot 100 peak #23 · 14 weeks Length 2:23 R&B, Soul, Blues

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Performance tips

• Deliver the lyrics with a gritty, assertive southern-soul attitude
• Focus on the punchy, staccato delivery of the horn-driven verses
• Project a confident and comforting persona through the vocal hook

In these themes

• 👪Family"Mama"
• 📞Mode of Communication"Tell"

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Tell Mama" karaoke

More songs by Etta James

• At Last1960 · 3:00
• I'd Rather Go Blind1967 · 2:35
• Something's Got a Hold on Me1962 · 2:48
• Stormy Weather1960 · 3:08
• A Sunday Kind of Love1960 · 3:17

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