American Songwriter

Carl Carlton, Funk and R&B Singer Behind “She’s a Bad Mamma Jama,” Dead at 72

Posting a picture of the singer, he wrote, “​RIP Dad, Legend Carl Carlton, singer of ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama. Long hard fight ...

Carl Carlton, funk singer behind ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama,’ dies at 72

Carlton is best known for his 1981 single, a grooving ode to the female form that's enjoyed a long life in popular culture.

Carl Carlton, funk legend and 'She's a Bad Mamma Jama' singer, dies at 72

The son of funk and R&B singer Carl Carlton, responsible for the hits 'She's a Bad Mama Jama,' and 'Everlasting Love,' ...

Carl Carlton, 'She's a Bad Mamma Jama' singer and funk legend, dead at 72

The vocalist is renowned for his 1981 hit “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” which scored a Grammy nomination the following year.
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Song of the Day

December 12, 2025 The Mynabirds - Ramona, Patron Saint Of Silence Today’s Song of the Day is “Ramona, Patron Saint Of Silence” from The Mynabirds’ album It's Okay To Go Back If You Keep Moving Forward ...