Really cool song about the Barker-Karpis gang from the 1930s. Ma Barker was the mother of the four Barker boys and they worked with Alvin Karpis. Barker was changed to 'Baker' because they felt it sounded better in the song which I agree with. The song tells the story of the gang and especially Ma Barker. I've never been into disco music but this song is an exception. I'm fascinated by depression era outlaws which is one reason why I love the song so much.
Really cool song about the Barker-Karpis gang from the 1930s. Ma Barker was the mother of the four Barker boys and they worked with Alvin Karpis. Barker was changed to 'Baker' because they felt it sounded better in the song which I agree with. The song tells the story of the gang and especially Ma Barker. I've never been into disco music but this song is an exception. I'm fascinated by depression era outlaws which is one reason why I love the song so much.