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How Cory Wells fought for Three Dog Night's hit Mama told me (not to come)

The Three Dog Night classic became a signature song, but it almost didn't happen.
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The Meaning Behind “Mama Told Me (Not to Come)” by Three Dog Night and the Changes They Made to Turn It Into a Hit

Three Dog Night delivered a bushelful of hits from the late ’60s through the mid-’70s, often doing so by showcasing the work of top songwriters of the era such as Laura Nyro, Hoyt Axton, and Harry ...
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1970 Rock Song 'Mama Told Me Not to Come', Originally Hated by Band, Became a No. 1 Hit

On this day in 1970, Three Dog Night was dominating the Billboard Hot 100 with their popular cover of "Mama Told Me Not To Come". The song had originally been written by Randy Newman several years ...
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How Three Dog Night's 'Mama Told Me' Became Their Career-Defining Hit

Every now and then, one of the biggest radio hits almost ends up belonging to another artist. When Three Dog Night released "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" in 1970, the song became the band's first No. 1 ...