Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um
Major Lance
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Walking through the park, it wasn't quite dark There was a man sitting on a bench Out of the crowd as his head lowly bowed He just moaned and he made no sense He'd just go Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um I just couldn't help myself Yes, I was born with a curious mind I asked this man just what did he mean When he moaned if he'd be so kind And he'd just go Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Now that I've grown up And the woman I love she has gone Now that I'm a man, I think I understand Sometimes everyone must sing this song Listen to me sing Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Can't you hear me, now Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Everybody now Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Can't you hear me, now Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um Um, um, um, um, um, um One more time, now
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Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD
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15 facts about this song
Production & Release FactsThe song "Um Um Um Um Um Um" was originally recorded by Major Lance and released in November 1963.
- It was written by songwriter Curtis Mayfield.
- The song became a major hit for Lance, reaching No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1964.
- Later in 1964, it was covered by Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders, and was also a success in the UK.
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Chart Performance FactsMajor Lance's version of "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um" was his biggest hit, outselling his other banners.
- The major success of this song helped establish Curtis Mayfield as one of the leading soul music composers of the time.
- The version recorded by Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders peaked at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Historical Context FactsThe song, largely characterized by a distinctive, non-lyrical "um um um um um um" refrain, became emblematic of the Motown sound of mid-60s.
- The term "um" is often used in conversation to denote introspection or thought pause. The constant repetition in context of the song signifies the singer's speechless condition out of love.
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Lyrics and Interpretation FactsThe song's lyrics are about the bewilderment and wonder that comes when one falls in love.
- It accurately captures the irrational and overwhelming feelings that frequently accompany the early stages of love.
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Style and Music FactsThe song features a catchy melody with a jazz-inspired chord progression and instrumentation.
- Both Major Lance’s and Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders’ versions of the song are notable for their signature "do do do do do" refrain, and their stylistic blend of pop and R&B, which was quite characteristic of the mid-60s sound.
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Legacy FactsThe song is often considered an important piece of 60s pop and R&B due to its chart success and its impact on the careers of both Major Lance and Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders.
- It contributed significally in creating the path for R&B blend to mainstream pop, which was subsequently dominated by several Motown groups in the late '60s and early '70s.
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Song Origin"Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um" is a song written by Curtis Mayfield.
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Chart SuccessThe song was originally recorded by Major Lance and reached number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 40 on the U.S. R&B chart in 1964.
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Notable CoverBritish band, Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders, covered the song in 1964, their version reaching number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
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The LyricsThe song's seemingly simple "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um" lyrics are commonly interpreted as a verbalization of the song's rhythmic pattern.
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Album InclusionMajor Lance's version appears on his only studio album, "The Monkey Time", released in 1963.
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RecognitionThe song is considered as one of Lance's biggest hits and increased his exposure in the pop market.
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Successful WriterThe song's writer, Curtis Mayfield, would go on to have a hugely successful solo career, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential soul music artists.
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GenreMajor Lance's version of the song is classified as R&B and soul, while Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders' arrangement is considered pop and beat.
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Key CollaboratorJohnny Pate, a key figure in Chicago's soul music scene, arranged the string section for Major Lance's original recording.
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