Your Mama Don't Dance

Get ready to rock and roll with Poison's hit cover, "Your Mama Don't Dance"! Their energetic 1988 rendition blended contemporary Glam Metal attitude with classic Blues Rock roots. This fun, defiant anthem became a Top 10 smash, showcasing Poison's party-rock prowess to millions via MTV and radio.

Featured on Poison’s multi-platinum 1988 album Open Up and Say... Ahh!, "Your Mama Don't Dance" was a highly successful cover of the 1972 Loggins and Messina classic. Poison put their distinct Glam Metal spin on the track, complete with powerful guitars and Bret Michaels' vocals, while honoring its essential Blues Rock and Rock and Roll foundation.

Poison's take on "Your Mama Don't Dance" climbed into the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming another major hit from their peak era, heavily promoted via its popular music video. The song's timeless theme of youthful rebellion against older generations' disapproval of their music and dancing resonated strongly, making it an enduring fun rock cover.

SONG MEANING: "Your Mama Don't Dance" describes a generational conflict centered around musical taste and dancing styles. The lyrics highlight the older generation's disapproval ("Your mama don't dance and your daddy don't rock and roll") contrasted with the younger generation's defiant desire to continue enjoying their preferred music and lifestyle ("When evening rolls around and it's time to go to town / Where do you go to rock and roll?").