We don't even need to put a YouTube link in to remind you of the tune because chances are it's already playing in your head right now.
The opening music from 1985's game-changing game (heh) Super Mario Bros. has been burned into the memories of an entire generation, but a video from 2009 - which is itself a vinyl recording from 1986 called Mario No Daibouken - is currently doing the rounds online.
The song was called Go Go Mario and, according to Discogs.com, the song is credited to Princess Peach - that's the woman in the pink dress that Mario was always trying to rescue. Apparently, the song lyrics are quite well known in Japan, but for some odd reason, they never crossed over into Western pop culture.
Here's the original vinyl recording in question...
And here's the lyrics, translated by Destructoid.
Today, full of energy, Mario is still running, running
Go save Princess Peach! Go!
Today, full of energy, Mario runs
Today, full of energy, jumping!
Today, full of energy, searching for coins
Today, keep going, Mario!
Get a mushroom - it’s Super Mario!
Get a flower - it’s Fire Mario!
Goomba! Troopa! Buzzy Beetle! Beat them all!
Mario is always full of energy and strong!
Today, full of energy, Mario is still running, running
Go and beat the Koopa tribe, go!
Today, full of energy, Mario runs
Today, full of energy, jumping!
Today, full of energy, searching for coins
Today, keep going, Mario!
Get a star - become invincible!
Quickly, go save Princess Peach!
Lakitu! Blooper! Cheep Cheep! Beat them all!
Mario is always full of energy and strong!
Today, full of energy, Mario is still running, running
He’s made it to the castle and gets fireworks!
Lightly sidestepping the Hammer Bros.
Show the last of your power, Mario!
It’s been a long journey but it’s nearly at an end
You’ve done it, you’ve done it! You’ve defeated Bowser!
Princess Peach says “Thank you”
Mario’s got a great big heart!
Mario’s adventure is over for now, but
Mario’s dream lives forever...
You're probably thinking that there was a cartoon / live-action version with Captain Lou Albano, right? Don't worry, we didn't forget that. DO THE MARIO.
Via Kotaku
