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"Mamaloi" | |
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Song by The Doobie Brothers | |
from the album Toulouse Street | |
Released | July 1, 1972 |
Recorded | 1972 |
Genre | Rock/Reggae |
Length | 2:30 |
Label | Warner Brothers |
Songwriter(s) | Patrick Simmons |
Producer(s) | Ted Templeman |
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