About the song
The Shirelles were a famous girl group from the 1960s, considered one of the pioneers of pop and R&B music. One of their most famous songs is “Mama Said,” released in 1961. This song quickly became a big hit, climbing to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and helping to shape the music of that era.
“Mama Said” features a cheerful, easy-to-listen-to, and easy-to-remember melody, with lyrics about the advice a mother gives to her daughter when facing life’s challenges. The lyrics emphasize patience and the belief that things will get better over time. The famous line “Mama said there’ll be days like this” has become a popular saying, conveying a positive and optimistic message.