"Mama's In Love ", written by Ron Rogers and August Darnell, and released on the EMI label titled New York At Dawn. The hit off the LP, "A Night In New York", written by Deborah Clarkin (Rogers) and Ron Rogers entered the UK Singles Chart on 14 January 1984. It remained in there for nine weeks, reaching #33. Elbow Bones and the Racketeers was an American big band-era styled male/female vocal group, created by August Darnell. Produced by August Darnell, co producer's Ron Rogers Carol Coleman.

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# Mamas In Love Again This record offers a fascinating window into 1980s pop's embrace of big band nostalgia, reimagined through a contemporary lens. August Darnell's production orchestrates a playful dialogue between male and female vocalists, creating arrangements that feel both meticulously crafted and genuinely warm. What distinguishes the album is its genuine affection for jazz-era aesthetics without resorting to mere pastiche—the songs possess actual melodic substance beneath their stylized presentation. "A Night in New York" exemplifies this balance, building chart appeal through infectious hooks while maintaining sophisticated instrumental textures. For those curious about how retro influences circulated through mainstream pop during this

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