Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma - MonaLisa Twins (Melanie Cover) // MLT Club Duo Session
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Look What They've Done To My Song, Ma - Melanie Safka Cover by MonaLisa Twins
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We vaguely remember covering this song on a radio station many, many years ago but hadn’t played it since. That’s until we decided to revisit it for a Duo Session! We love this song and Melanie’s music in general. “Look, What They’ve Done To My Song, Ma” is one of those quirky gems from the past.
We’ve done “Michelle” by the Beatles (on our very first live album) and now “Look, What They’ve Done To My Song, Ma” … we think you’ve heard us butcher the French language enough now, we’ll probably leave it at that. Unless you can think of other songs with French lyrics that we really need to cover? We do apologise to all the Frenchmen, lol.
We’ve recorded a lot more Duo Sessions over at the MLT Club (www.mlt1.uk/ytmltc) and will soon release the new Duo Session II album! Watch this space 😃
A huge shoutout and thank you to Journey Instruments (journeyinstruments.com/) for providing us with these stunning instruments. Believe it or not, this guitar and bass can both be folded in half and fit neatly into a bag the size of a backpack. If you’re in the market for a (travel) guitar or bass, definitely give them some consideration, they have lots of models to choose from.
Thanks for listening, this was a fun one to film!
Mona & Lisa
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RIP Melanie - you brought many songs and memories to a generation.....
@helstonoldboy
4 ай бұрын
Oh I didn't hear. Went and looked after seeing this. :( She was amazing. Check out her doing this song with Miley Cyrus. She was having so much fun with it. Such a talent.
I'm sure Melanie was proud of this cover of her song! RIP Melanie
Look what the twins did to her song ma, bravo.
Oh, Melanie, look what they've done to your song. Pure joy! Liked and shared to the world.
@anonibass
8 ай бұрын
Best comment here! 🙂 Hard to say, what made Melanie great in those days. There was a storm of styles and development then, but still something happened, when they played Melanie. It was not just Folk. There was enough folk then, and good folk. But Melanie was a kind of het own. Perhaps I was amazed, simplicity could do it. But the world stood still for a few minutes, away from confusing things. But she could fill the whole room with music, with almost no background. The girls here can that too. Pretty good background, by the way: simple but catchy. But you tell me, what the magic is here?..
Melanie will be proud of what you have done to her song girls !!!
Holy Smokes. That was wonderful. I bet Melanie was singing and smiling along with you. 🙂
Look what YOU'VE done to my brain, you've picked it like a chicken bone and I think I'm totally insane. 🐔 What an upbeat and joyful rendition! Love it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another perfect cover by our twins! I bet Melanie would love it if she ever hears it! Hard to believe she's 76 now.
What a fun, authentic cover of this truly groovy song! I bet Melanie will love this! Superb throughout! Lead, harmony, instrumentation, French! Special nod to Mona's perfect blues harp!
She will be remembered thanks to what you've done with her song.
Very sad that we lost Melanie on Tuesday, January 23, RIP. Did you ever get the chance to meet her? Your cover is very lovely, and I'm sure she would have loved it too!
Remember the original from my early 70’s childhood… And know by simple observation how relevant it is to our common experiences today. Thanks, MonaLisa Twins…! 👍
Walking in to work at the B Dalton in the mall, I actually fell to the floor laughing when I heard 'Look What They've Done' on the Muzak performed by a dense string orchestra and thousand voice female choir that only repeat 'look what they've done to my song, Ma' through the playing. And it was mostly semi-staccato.
I love listening to this song in the MLT Club. Always makes me smile. Such a quirky little catchy tune with some unique lyrics. I like everything about your version, the vocals, the guitar, Mona on bass and harmonica and the groovy boots. I'm glad you put it on KZread. The world needs to smile.
Melanie is one of my favourite artists from the 1970's and you've done the song proud.
Every song they sing is just harmonized perfection. Thank you so much young ladies.
Another smash cover by the amazing MonaLisa Twins. I love Mona's high harmony at the end and the French verse was a delightful surprise. Brilliantly sung, brilliantly played.
Perfect song for y’all’s vocals 😍 btw finally someone using a harmonica!!! Love it 😇
@rickross8917
8 ай бұрын
Watch Mona and Lisa's cover Please Please Me on KZread. Mona plays the Blues Harp in that one too!
@SunnyLovetts
8 ай бұрын
@@rickross8917 that’s awesome good deal 😊 I’ll listen now! Also the Beatles are my favorite band so YES 😄
@nacoran
8 ай бұрын
@@rickross8917 And they got John Sebastian on a couple songs too.
@GaryAa56
8 ай бұрын
The Harmonica added a certain charm to the song!
@steveh7216
8 ай бұрын
@@rickross8917 Yes and it's an absolute outstanding cover! Captures the energy and magic of the original. ☺
You did a wonderful thing to this song 👌 Wonderful, love it, très bien ❤🎸🎸🎼🎵🎶😊👏👏👏
@richardfehlmann4593
7 ай бұрын
@@Jack.333 Hi John 😀👋
@richardfehlmann4593
7 ай бұрын
@@Jack.333Nice that you are still here 👍😀
Y’all just brought back a great childhood memory of my Aunt and maternal grandmother singing this with me as a little boy. ❤
@MonaLisaTwins
8 ай бұрын
Love that! Thank you 🙏
The fun you two had with this song shows with the smiles on your faces and the way you look at each other…it was pure joy to watch and listen….Melanie will be proud of this when she hears it❤️🧡
The singing and harmonies are absolutely brilliant and beautiful, leaves me breathless. Love the French part, and Mona's blues harp is wonderful. Your talent just elevates this song so amazingly.
Excellent! Look what they done to my mind... Brought me back to my childhood again. Thank you so much ladies ❤️
I remember when this first came out, .. yes I'm that old, and you two are just a breath of fresh air. 👌🎶🎶💖
Yay! Melanie is a Classic Icon and you just added to this legacy! Mona's Blues Harp playing is always phenomenal. You all have so many layers going on ,how do you keep up with them all? Thanks Ladies for such a beautiful rendition 💛❤️
I love the sound, Mona's sweet harmonica, and that mellow bass... I've never see anything like it. Lisa, that's the first time I've heard this son AND understood the words. And your French is brilliant... You two are a class act!
Haven't heard this in years. Wonderful harmonies and love the harp
Had totally forgotten this song: what a great version too
Love the simplicity of the chords and the purity & harmony of the vocals! Most excellent rendition.
These two are fantastic musicians. Just love their performances
I've been waiting to hear musicians that have it all. My wait is over.
This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson
Those harmonies... Goosebumps!!! Just wow Love Melanie too. If y'all happen to find a key, i got a pair of roller skates
Awesome! Another song executed to musical perfection by the MLT's! Gotta love it! 👍👍🎤🎤🎸🎸👏👏
As with all of their covers, MLT honors the original while adding their own elements and energy. A superb perfomance!
I have no doubt Melanie will love this. Truly wonderful and the harmonies...WOW Thank you! 😃
O good golly! It cannot get any better than this! The Twins are the BEST!
it's a rainy day here in Buffalo,NY but after watching and listening to you my world is instantly sunny. thanks for posting as always, charles
Purely, a refreshing rendition of a lovely lovely song, Melanie would/hopefully enjoys this take, outstanding harmonies, Mona's harmonica/bluesharp touch gives it that extra essence. Well done ladies, Kudos, Love it 😊🤘🌞💜
I know when I see something from Mona Lisa Twins its going to be well done and I will enjoy it.
Wow that was a blast from the past took me back to my youth , well done ladies your voices are incredible.
I just love the Duo Sessions! Always loved this version. This brings me back as a teen watching the Talk Shows with singing this song. The memories. Loved it. Peace. Stay safe. God Speed. Stay Groovy!🍻🌹♥️🤘
OMG, what a blast!! I have loved Melanie's music for decades. Then along come my new favourite singers. The accents. I love Melanie's accent and now Mona Lisa sing in their gorgeous accents. And the final irony (or anti-irony), the song is about a song being tied up in a plastic bag and turned upside down. Only Mona Lisa did just the opposite and raised Melanie's song to a higher level. Yah gotta love Mona and Lisa, they are fabulous.
Nice to meet you👨🏫 Thank you very much🙇♂️ Nice sharing👍😊 I love this song✌️😊 👏👏👏👏👏😊🎧🎼🔄 I wish you GOOD LUCK🙏🙏😊
Very beautiful song. You both are very talented and always a pleasure to listen to!
Oh My Goodness.....these ladies are sooooo delightful to watch and listen to.
Phenomenal. This was one of my favorite songs in the '70s and you've done it justice making it current. Outstanding performance.
This world needs more MonaLisa !
WOW great job. Love your voices.
What a beautiful version of a Melanie classic. Thank you for this memory from my teenage years.
Melanie, Singer Who Performed at Woodstock and Topped Charts With ‘Brand New Key,’ Dies at 76 . . . Her other best-known songs from that era included “Peace Will Come (According to Plan),” “What Have They Done to My Song, Ma,”
Well that was more fun than gathering half a dozen eggs from our hens in a single day! I haven't heard that song in years, and your rendition was wonderful! From the very first, you twins captured my attention because, as I've told you before, both of my parents were twins and both were musical. BTW, my mother is still living, and now she's living with us. She's 91 and has Alzheimer's, so we have some good days, some bad days, but music always makes things better. She at times has trouble remembering routine things that she's done in the past six months of living with us, but when I play and sing an old song and stumble on the lyrics, she chimes in to tell me what line comes next. Oh, and I've played your videos for my Mom. I'll definitely be sharing this one with her.
@randyfergus8781
8 ай бұрын
Music seems to unlock that door for quite a few dementia patients and this is such a unique arrangement of a classic song.
_Ils ont changé ma chanson..._ I used to love Melanie, and I love this blast from the past! Good job on the harmonica, too!
I love Melanie's music and I'm glad to see your talents giving her a little bit of attention.
RIP Melanie
Like the jammys..LOVE you girls.Your voices are one of a kind. God's speed girls.
Fantastic
Love it! Thanks for a bright spot in the day! Blessings!
Old guy and long time fan of Melanie, you two ladies did a great job! Thank you
Just listened to Melanie on KZread yesterday... You do the her and the song Justice...❤❤❤
Beautiful voices coming from beautiful ladies
Wow, Lisa songs this so well, a beautiful version. Plus great support from Mona too!
superb performance of this song. All the best steve
I love the MonaLisa Twins! They are so talented, do the Beatles really well and are both adorable!
What a great cover! You even wore the style of dresses that Melanie wore and Mona had braids in her hair as Melanie had sometimes. This was more than a cover; it was a tribute to Melanie Safka. I had forgotten that part of the song was in French, and it was a nice surprise. I loved the sound from the two new Journey guitars. Mona now seems pretty comfortable playing the base and Lisa is always great on whatever guitar she chooses. Mona's harmonica play was also spot on as it always is.
I remember Melanie singing this from so long ago. The lyrics really stand out to help you remember it. You always respect the original artist's work so well. It's a wonderful arrangement. It was great to hear it in the Club, and I'm glad it's out here now for everyone to hear it. Thanks.
Gracias por regalarnos vuestras creaciones y versiones extraordinarias 🤗☮️👍
one of the best songs of the 1960s - so many meanings - beautifully rendered - you are both -if I may say so -very talented
Love that blues harp, and you got braids in your hair looking groovy.
This is wonderful! The harmonies are so tight - PERFECT!
Wonderful song it's a pleasure to hear you congratulations 😊😊😊
Wow...Thank you for this wonderful cover of a sweet song from my teenage years. 💖☮️
You two sing great!!! 😍😍😍
Nice! We love this Duo Session. Your voices are on fire here. It’s easy to see how much you enjoy this. Simply sensational. You chicks rock! Stay groovy!🧡🧡☕️☕️
"Ils ont changé ma chanson, Ma..." excellent même en Français. Bravo à vous.
That’s fantastic girls!
WOW! WOW! WOW! From Across The Pond! ANOTHER WINNER FOR SURE, LADIES!!!
What a joy to see them again, I missed them a lot, a week ago I lost my father and the music they make, I love it, they arrived at a good time, I needed their music, it heals my soul, I send you a big hug from Buenos Aires , Argentina 🤗
@MonaLisaTwins
8 ай бұрын
We’re so sorry to hear that 😔 Much peace and love to Argentina!
@matiasdiaz379
8 ай бұрын
@@MonaLisaTwins Thank you very much to both 🙏🏻
Puré joy and happiness!
Fabulous :-)
Very well done, ladies. And I was impressed by the sound of the takedown carbon fiber Journey guitar. Darn it, you've got me thinking about buying one!
another song of joy
Супер!!!😊💫💢💫❤❤🌈🌈✨😻😻👍👍
Melanie would like what you've done with her song!
A favorite of mine for years. You did it justice, for sure!
Many years ago, I was quite a good bass player. But I never managed the art of singing a melody at the same time as playing a bass line, let alone play an harmonica. Truly awesome talent on show!
RIP Cried So sad
I love your style,it’s brilliant cheers,Roly🇬🇧.
What's not to luv. Great song from back in the day. Great vocals and harmonies. Mona on bass and harmonica. Lisa singing lead, and guitar. And l luv those instruments. Peace be.
PERFEKT MÄDELS !
Pleasant little song that stays in your head. I will be whistling it all day. Love Lisa's solo on the uke. Great job, ladies. Peace be
On what is his 83rd Birthday...I'm thinking John Lennon would be Smiling and singing along with one of his music pals...Miss Melanie! Cheers From Across The Pond In Ohio👋
Девчата,вы самые классные!!!😘👍👍👍
A fabulous version of a fine song.
Great to see the MonaLisa Twins do this great song which hasnt been heard in years.
Great job!!!! ❤❤
How can you not love these girls.
This boomer is stoked. Thank you ladies!
Congratulations, Ladies. One of your best non-Beatles covers you've done yet. Thanks much.
When I hear this song, Buffy Sainte-Marie and her song "Soldier Blue" ,also comes to mind...Melanie and Buffy were on our turntables 24/7..