Flo and Eddie - Mama Open Up as suggested by ORH - Farrell

[Farrell Jackson]

This is a cover song from my album, Jestasong. It was suggested by ORH that I do this cover for the Suggest Festival...thanks for the suggestion James!

Farrell Jackson - all instruments and vocals.

Songwriters - Kaylan and Volman (Flo and Eddie)

Mama Open Up

It started out so simple and got so.... far out of hand

making show biz out of what was fun

from the time I stopped my schooling and went out.... to start a band

I've been living... every minute... on the run

And I tried to be all that you hoped I'd be

Just because things went wrong don't run out on me




I need you......Mama open up...I'm comin' back to you...I don't like it out here no more

Mama open up...I'm comin' back to you...I don't like it out here no more

I'm over weight...I'm under paid...no one's beating with knocks on my door

Mama open up...I'm comin' back to you...I don't like it out here......



Hotel rooms and flying tombs...and food.... I couldn't chew

From the Fillmore.... to the White House.... chasing fame

I'm a nobody ask my records.... and my roof.... is leaking too

After all these years.... my life appears in vain

They still say just one hit and you're doing fine

But I'm bored with the game and I'm short on time



I want to end it...Mama open up...I'm comin' back to you...I don't like it out here no more

Mama open up...I'm comin' back to you...I don't like it out here no more

I'm over weight...I'm under paid...nooooooooooo.....

Mama..... open up...

© Kayman and Volman

[Oldrottenhead]

way to go farrell, absolute perfection, i am so glad i suggested this for you. you just kicked the ball out of the park. jawdroppingly good.

[Geir]

Fantastic !!!

Magnificant job on this Farrell.

[Oldrottenhead]

back for more, got my good headphones on, stunning work, and the harmonies are bliss. a great song done to perfection. blown away over here.

[Speed Demon]

Farrell, you monster! Awesomeness oozes from the pores of your skin.

I love this song!

Well done!

[64Guitars]

Wow!  Jaw-dropping awesomeness.

I don't know the original but I love the song. I like the contrast between the hard-rockin' chorus and the softer verses. The vocals are spectacular. Nice range in pitch and dynamics. Great guitar playing too, and a cool solo at the end. The production is flawless. Radio-ready. This is my favourite of your songs and among my all-time favourites at Songcrafters.

[fenderbender]

This is a brilliant recording Farrell.
love the vocals -class
great backer and guitar work too
the perfect recording --


Tommy

[Jarle]

WOW, this is fantastic. Your voice are amazing.

JOA

[Farrell Jackson]

Hey thanks ORH, Geir, Speed Demon, 64 Guitars, Tommy, and Jarle! I've always liked this song but never thought to record it. So the suggest fest worked on me. Thanks Jim and all for the suggestion and good comments! You know how to make an old rocker feel good.

Farrell

[Redler]

I don't know the original, but this is a real good song!! You've done excellent job on this! The arrangement is brilliant! Your voice is fantastic!