Mamãe Eu Quero

Mamãe Eu Quero (English: Mom, I want it) is a song composed by Vicente Paiva and Jararaca in 1937. The original recording was made by the composer himself Jararaca in 1937 and recorded by Odeon Records, is today one of the most famous Brazilian songs of all time.

The song, however, won international level visibility, under the title "I Want My Mama" by Carmen Miranda. The "carnival march" was included in her debut on Broadway and then in the film "Down Argentine Way" (1940). Was also recorded by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters. It was also featured in the 1943 Tom & Jerry short, Baby Puss, as performed by a trio of cartoon cats.