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 (journeyinstrum...) 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

[@Chris.Brisson]

Oh, Melanie, look what they've done to your song. Pure joy! Liked and shared to the world.

[@anonibass]

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?..

[@wntjst]

I'm sure Melanie was proud of this cover of her song! RIP Melanie

[@billdescoteaux]

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!

[@tomcalvo]

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! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@rexjones1109]

Not quite Melanie but . .nice job just the same . . . .

[@richardfehlmann4593]

You did a wonderful thing to this song 👌 Wonderful, love it, très bien ❤🎸🎸🎼🎵🎶😊👏👏👏

[@richardfehlmann4593]

@@Jack.333 Hi John 😀👋

[@richardfehlmann4593]

​@@Jack.333Nice that you are still here 👍😀

[@timtv2826]

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 KZbin. The world needs to smile.

[@SunnyLovetts]

Perfect song for y’all’s vocals 😍 btw finally someone using a harmonica!!! Love it 😇

[@rickross8917]

Watch Mona and Lisa's cover Please Please Me on KZbin. Mona plays the Blues Harp in that one too!

[@SunnyLovetts]

@@rickross8917 that’s awesome good deal 😊 I’ll listen now! Also the Beatles are my favorite band so YES 😄

[@nacoran]

@@rickross8917 And they got John Sebastian on a couple songs too.

[@GaryAa56]

The Harmonica added a certain charm to the song!

[@steveh7216]

@@rickross8917 Yes and it's an absolute outstanding cover! Captures the energy and magic of the original. ☺

[@roadshoulderphotography683]

RIP Melanie - you brought many songs and memories to a generation.....

[@helstonoldboy]

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.

[@mottledbrain]

Here it is late September '24 and I just found out by your comment that Melanie is no longer with us.

[@jefferyohlwine8892]

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!

[@markgotschall2914]

Look what the twins did to her song ma, bravo.

[@gotchagoing4905]

Every song they sing is just harmonized perfection. Thank you so much young ladies.

[@minutewithmark7564]

Love the simplicity of the chords and the purity & harmony of the vocals! Most excellent rendition.

[@jungroe]

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.

[@rickross8917]

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 💛❤️

[@62mhc]

Haven't heard this in years. Wonderful harmonies and love the harp

[@ianrowe9337]

Melanie will be proud of what you have done to her song girls !!!

[@Tommyr]

Another perfect cover by our twins! I bet Melanie would love it if she ever hears it! Hard to believe she's 76 now.

[@junevertucci3420]

These two are fantastic musicians. Just love their performances

[@johnhecker1964]

Very beautiful song. You both are very talented and always a pleasure to listen to!

[@sleepingwolf_8]

Excellent! Look what they done to my mind... Brought me back to my childhood again. Thank you so much ladies ❤️

[@garycurry4600]

Y’all just brought back a great childhood memory of my Aunt and maternal grandmother singing this with me as a little boy. ❤

[@MonaLisaTwins]

Love that! Thank you 🙏

[@PapaCuse]

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❤️🧡

[@petebraven1522]

I remember when this first came out, .. yes I'm that old, and you two are just a breath of fresh air. 👌🎶🎶💖

[@sapelesteve]

Awesome! Another song executed to musical perfection by the MLT's! Gotta love it! 👍👍🎤🎤🎸🎸👏👏

[@kennethdixson9561]

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!🍻🌹♥️🤘

[@jackihopper2461]

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 😊🤘🌞💜

[@piggly-wiggly]

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.

[@rpgober3048]

How in the hell did you ever hear this song?

[@Wildflower90640]

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!

[@charlesradel7587]

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

[@larryg.overton2951]

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]

Music seems to unlock that door for quite a few dementia patients and this is such a unique arrangement of a classic song.

[@segazavr6596]

Супер!!!😊💫💢💫❤❤🌈🌈✨😻😻👍👍

[@robertlucey825]

She will be remembered thanks to what you've done with her song.

[@mikeyaw7531]

WOW great job. Love your voices.

[@musiqtee]

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…! 👍

[@rayro999]

Melanie is one of my favourite artists from the 1970's and you've done the song proud.

[@catherinewilliams3850]

Wow that was a blast from the past took me back to my youth , well done ladies your voices are incredible.

[@Dana-H]

I have no doubt Melanie will love this. Truly wonderful and the harmonies...WOW Thank you! 😃

[@wmroykarlen]

Love it! Thanks for a bright spot in the day! Blessings!

[@lopemolina]

Gracias por regalarnos vuestras creaciones y versiones extraordinarias 🤗☮️👍

[@BearBottoms]

Phenomenal. This was one of my favorite songs in the '70s and you've done it justice making it current. Outstanding performance.

[@ronaldgriggs8047]

"Unless you can think of other songs with French lyrics that we really need to cover?" Have you considered Feuilles-O, made famous by Art Garfunkel? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZK5aZhnbstripY

[@chygwelanmeneth]

I'm probably going out on a limb here - but I always preferred the New Seekers version over Melanie's - I just think Eve Graham's voice is better. 😊

[@Galiuros]

This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson

[@johnnypee]

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!🧡🧡☕️☕️

[@andhisband]

_Ils ont changé ma chanson..._ I used to love Melanie, and I love this blast from the past! Good job on the harmonica, too!

[@andreytaranek1893]

Девчата,вы самые классные!!!😘👍👍👍

[@伊賀昇玄.アマチュア作詞作]

Nice to meet you👨‍🏫 Thank you very much🙇‍♂️ Nice sharing👍😊 I love this song✌️😊 👏👏👏👏👏😊🎧🎼🔄 I wish you GOOD LUCK🙏🙏😊

[@mayflowerlash11]

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.

[@KedgeDragon]

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.

[@johnlukasik8045]

O M G ! I totally forgot this song even existed !!! I love what you did with this song, and you two put a BIG SMILE ON MY FACE TODAY ! 😁

[@Rickimusic]

Very fitting considering the hacks of the twins in here n on FB.

[@Esmio06]

Those harmonies... Goosebumps!!! Just wow Love Melanie too. If y'all happen to find a key, i got a pair of roller skates

[@bdwon]

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,”

[@benjamincuker9310]

As with all of their covers, MLT honors the original while adding their own elements and energy. A superb perfomance!

[@steevegenevieve9655]

Wonderful song it's a pleasure to hear you congratulations 😊😊😊

[@ChuckHedges-bv7bd]

Like the jammys..LOVE you girls.Your voices are one of a kind. God's speed girls.

[@nickalkire1187]

You two sing great!!! 😍😍😍

[@yujinyamada9240]

とても可愛い曲！この曲に合った可愛いギターとベース、とても素敵です😊ふたりのハーモニー大好きです❤

[@isumrak]

Бонжур

[@Godlvr008]

60 years ago, God gave us the Beatles, 10 years ago God gave us the twins!

[@АндрейИльков-я8о]

Какой же кайф каждая ваша песня! Пусть и не ваша:)) А ещё кайф, когда наблюдаю последние годы за этими девочками, и полное ощущение, что они на моих глазах выросли:) с первых школьных концертов с папой:)

[@СергейМост-кий]

Они классные!!!!!! 💯

[@dancer11011964]

This is wonderful! The harmonies are so tight - PERFECT!

[@Rederic59]

Had totally forgotten this song: what a great version too

[@SpringfieldGuy]

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!

[@allanmorton6022]

Wow, Lisa songs this so well, a beautiful version. Plus great support from Mona too!

[@MrDanoconnor]

This is Soooooo much better than Melanie's version. I shared it with everyone and I Subed. You Ladies are a CLASS AT. Looking Forward to more .... "Book 'em DanO"

[@stevesguitarinstrumentals]

superb performance of this song. All the best steve

[@user-xd3qz7he3m]

I've been waiting to hear musicians that have it all. My wait is over.

[@erichegrosse6874]

RIP Cried So sad

[@ageingviking5587]

Holy Smokes. That was wonderful. I bet Melanie was singing and smiling along with you. 🙂

[@chrisb3771]

J'ai adoré votre petit accent quand vous chantez en français !!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@MonaLisaTwins]

We tried our best 😅 Merci!

[@dougsrepair1060]

I know when I see something from Mona Lisa Twins its going to be well done and I will enjoy it.

[@jlsc4125]

What a beautiful version of a Melanie classic. Thank you for this memory from my teenage years.

[@BrianTondevold]

Well done…love it

[@kevinchastain727]

Love that blues harp, and you got braids in your hair looking groovy.

[@RalphPST]

Beautiful voices coming from beautiful ladies

[@joelpenazzo7248]

Great and lovely 😉🙏

[@KatMarriott-eq5ru]

Just listened to Melanie on KZbin yesterday... You do the her and the song Justice...❤❤❤

[@margaretwarrior5259]

You done a great job with my song ma…!

[@jimWalden-c4m]

Melanie Anne Safka Schekeryk (February 3, 1947 - January 23, 2024)

[@TheStuport]

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👋

[@jsigur157]

I don't understand why ya'll haven't got a huge contract with the only problem maybe being you only play songs by other artists. You seem so comfortable in every video I have seen and when you make a mistake no one can tell it cause its super minor. Well, maybe you just didn't sell out to some MSM Deep State enterprise and wanted full control. I find it interesting that when you sing its in an American accent and I shall guess you all are from either Sweden or Denmark, Which is it. Ya'll heard of Donna Taggart by chance?

[@ДмитрийСеврюгин-ъ1я]

Умнички! Держите уровень.

[@Kalighat13]

PERFEKT MÄDELS !

[@mayort2688]

Very enjoyable version of this song you guys made your own.

[@walbertonunnez7662]

Excellent version, I love it. What ductility you have to sing in different languages! Could you sing something in Spanish, please, even just two words? It could be "Bésame Mucho" by The Beatles. Thank you so much...

[@dennisgrover3008]

I love this Duo Session! It was more than a cover; it was a tribute to Melanie Safka. You even wore the style of dresses that Melanie wore and Mona had braids in her hair as Melanie sometimes had. I loved the sound from the two new Journey guitars and Mona's harmonica play was great, as it always is.

[@peterdemeteor8399]

I always thought this song could apply to what The Wurzels did to Melanie's song, 'Brand New Key' when they changed it to 'Combine Harvester' - which was appalling! Your version's lovely though.😎

[@dalgaboyu]

With all due respect - It's a pity that Lisa does most of the singing "whereas Mona is (at least) equally skillful / talented". Mona is such a nice looking and very talented lady/musician. Could it have to do with a little ego, one cannot help wondering. If so, "SHAME" ❤ (no getting angry please 😂🙏)

[@holden190]

Why don't you guys perform these songs with a full band - drums, etc? I'm burnt out on your acoustic stuff.

[@KSpirit54]

Wow...Thank you for this wonderful cover of a sweet song from my teenage years. 💖☮️

[@rs8197-dms]

Why am I not surprised. A song I've liked since its original release by Ms. Safka, and your cover is .... better. Damn.

[@ninit1]

Bravo!! Simple and perfect execution as always!!

[@ThePeaceableKingdom]

I love Melanie's music and I'm glad to see your talents giving her a little bit of attention.

[@crweber3408]

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.

[@williamkirkland7002]

You girls are fabulously Yummy. Thats what you've done to MY song 😆💝🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵

[@dimesail7447]

Bravo!Очень классно, но мне также нравится версия Далиды!!Вы вроде и спели даже по французски!Класс

[@jorgengustafsson4549]

Puré joy and happiness!