Front Cover

Back Cover

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.

Format: Stereo Recording

Artist: Lena Zavaroni

Track Listing:

  • Side A – 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.

  • Side B – (You’ve Got) Personality

    English lyrics printed in full on the cover (not translated).

Japanese Lyric Translation: Kazuko Katagiri

About Lena:

  • Full Name: Lena Zavaroni
  • Born: 4 November 1963 (Age 10)
  • Father: Victor
  • Mother: Hilda
  • Sister: Carla (Age 7)

Hobbies: Writing

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Foods: Pasta, Spaghetti

Favorite Singers: Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Lulu

Photography: Masaya Nakamura

Legal Notice: Copying this record to tape or other formats is prohibited by law.

Distributor: Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd.

℗ 1974 PHILIPS

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Release Details

  • Label: Philips – SFL-1868
  • Format: 7" Vinyl, 45 rpm Single
  • Country: Japan
  • Released: 1974

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」).