"Ma" is the sixth studio album by rock band Rare Earth, which was released in 1973, and is written and produced by Norman Whitfield. It´s considered one of their best overall works, and features their version of "Hum Along and Dance". Rare Earth's most satisfying LP, Norman Whitfield wrote and produced all five songs. "Ma," the title track, had been done by Temptations and Undisputed Truth but nobody rocked the sucker like Rare Earth; they jam for 17:17 on the funkiest mama song ever."Hum Along and Dance," first appeared on the Temptations' Psychedelic Shack; Rare Earth gives the groover and update, a rolling organ sets it off. Lead, Gil Bridges brags about his musical ability on the loud, horn dominated stomper "Big John In My Name."A haunting arrangement of "Smiling Faces Sometimes" will make you shiver. And you don't get much more sensual than the soft and lush "Come With Me," where a female simulates an orgasm that puts Donna Summers' exhibition on "Love to Love You Baby" to shame; it's the only new song on the LP, but who's quibbling, MA is da bomb!
Track List:
01. "Ma" – 17:21
02. "Big John Is My Name" (Norman Whitfield) – 4:06
03. "Smiling Faces Sometimes" (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) - 6:20
04. "Hum Along and Dance" (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) - 5:15
05. "Come With Me" (Norman Whitfield) - 4:30
Released: 1973
Genre: Rock
Length: 37:26
Label: Motown Records
Producer: Norman Whitfield
Personnel:
Gil Bridges – flute, saxophone, vocals
Peter Hoorelbeke – drums, percussion, lead vocals
Ray Monette – lead guitar, vocals
Mark Olson – keyboards, vocals
Mike Urso – bass, vocals
Edwin Guzman – congas, timbales
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