Release Details

  • Label: Philips – SFL-1868
  • Format: 7" Vinyl, 45 rpm Stereo Single
  • Country: Japan
  • Recording: 10 July 1974
  • Released: 25 July 1974
  • Photography: Masaya Nakamura
  • Distributor: Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd.

Note

This is the Japanese-language version of the single released in Japan. A separate English-language version of “Ma! (He’s Making Eyes At Me) was also released in 1974. Lena Zavaroni performed this version on Japanese television on 25 August 1974, during the variety show Big Show: As Long As There Is Song (「ビッグショー 歌のある限り」).

Back Cover Translation

Lena — The 10-Year-Old Genius Girl from the UK

Catalogue Number: SFL-1868

Tagline: A gift for everyone in Japan

The Sound of World-Class Art – Philips

Title: “Mama, Is This Love?” (Japanese Version)

Note on Title: The Japanese release uses the localized title 「ママ、恋かしら」, which translates roughly as “Mama, Is This Love?” This adaptation was created for the Japanese market and features translated lyrics tailored to local audiences. The original English title of the song is “Ma! (He’s Making Eyes At Me),” which was used for the UK and international releases.

Side 1

  • Side 1 – ママ、恋かしら (Mama, Is This Love?)

    Mama, it’s that boy.
    Mama, I can feel it.
    Mama, he’s always looking at me.
    Oh Mama, those burning eyes…
    Mama, I want him to call me his sweetheart.
    Yes, I want to be gently held and kissed.
    Mama, is this love?
    Mama, it’s my first time.
    Mama, this feeling…
    Mama, he’s always so kind to me.
    Oh Mama, I love him.

  • Japanese localised Lyrics translation by: Kazuko Katagiri

Side 2

  • Side 2 – (You’ve Got) Personality

    English lyrics printed on the back cover.

About Lena

  • Name: Lena Zavaroni
  • Born: 4 November 1963
  • Father: Victor
  • Mother: Hilda
  • Sister: Carla
  • Hobbies: Writing
  • Favorite Color: Pink
  • Favorite Foods: Pasta, Spaghetti
  • Favorite Singers: Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Lulu