Remember these 80's Gems? #5 - "Mama Used to Say"

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We're at the midway point in my Remember these 80's Gems? series. #5 belongs to Junior and his 1982 single "Mama Used to Say." Junior is from London, a Billboard Best Newcomer Award Winner thanks to his hit "Mama Used to Say." Now recording as Junior Giscombe (his real name,)Junior had been, according to Wikipedia, working extensively with Thin Lizzy leader Phil Lynott, although those works have yet to see the light of day. "Mama Used to Say" was a pretty big hit in the UK, reaching #7 during a lengthy stay on the British chart. The tune also achieved Top 40 status (#30)on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been covered by British vocalist Beverly Knight. Back when I worked on the college radio station, I did a freeform show three times a week, where I could play whatever I wanted. I used to play "Mama Used to Say" sometimes. Of course I remember.