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Mama Can't Buy You Love

Elton John

1979

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Elton John's "Mama Can't Buy You Love" reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 18 weeks on the chart. "Mama Can't Buy You Love" by Elton John.

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It debuted at #69 on June 9, 1979. It entered the Top 40 2 weeks later. It reached the Top 10 after 10 weeks. It reached a peak of #9 on August 25, 1979. After 18 weeks, its final appearance came on October 6, 1979.

Mama Can't Buy You Love: The Breakthrough Moment

Elton John's "Mama Can't Buy You Love" reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 18 weeks on the chart. "Mama Can't Buy You Love" by Elton John.

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