''Ma'' is the sixth studio album by
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band
Rare Earth, released in April 1973. It marks another change because none of the tracks were composed or written by the band. All composing and producing was done by the famous producer Norman Whitfield with a little help from Barrett Strong, a longtime collaborator of Whitfield.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Norman Whitfield; except where indicated
Side one
# "Ma" – 17:21
Side two
# "Big John Is My Name" – 4:06
# "
Smiling Faces Sometimes
"Smiling Faces Sometimes" is a soul song written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for the Motown label. It was originally recorded by the Temptations in 1971. Producer Norman Whitfield had the song re-recorded by the Undisputed Truth the sa ...
" (Norman Whitfield,
Barrett Strong
Barrett Strong (born February 5, 1941) is an American singer and songwriter. Strong was the first artist to record a hit for Motown, although he is best known for his work as a songwriter, particularly in association with producer Norman Whitfi ...
) - 6:20
# "
Hum Along and Dance" (Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong) - 5:15
# "Come With Me" - 4:30
Personnel
;Rare Earth
*Gil Bridges – flute, saxophone, vocals
*Peter Hoorelbeke – drums, percussion, lead vocals
*
Ray Monette – lead guitar, vocals
*Mark Olson – keyboards, vocals
*Mike Urso – bass guitar, vocals
*Edward Guzman –
congas,
timbales
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References
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Rare Earth (band) albums
1973 albums
Motown albums
Albums produced by Norman Whitfield