Hum Along and Dance
Rare Earth
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Let's get down, down, down, down, down Ain't no words to this song You just dance and hum along Said, ain't no words to this song You just dance and hum along Now, dance Let's get down, down, down, down down...
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Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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6 facts about this song
Songwriter and Original Release"Hum Along and Dance" was originally written by Motown's main songwriter Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Whitfield was one of the major players behind the 'Psychedelic Soul' movement.
- The song was first recorded by the 'Temptations' for their 1970 album "Psychedelic Shack."
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Cover by Rare EarthThe song was then covered by another Motown-signed band, 'Rare Earth,' in 1973 and featured on their album "Ma."
- Rare Earth performed the song in a more rock-oriented take in contrast to the groovier, funkier performance by Temptations.
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Cover by The Jackson 5The Jackson 5 covered the song for their 1973 album "G.I.T.: Get It Together."
- Michael Jackson's raw, emotive vocals added an unforgettable dimension to the track.
- The Jackson 5 version was released as a promotional single in the United Kingdom, despite being an album cut in the United States.
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Differences in Lyrics and MelodyThere are significant differences in the lyrics and the melody between the original version by the Temptations and the cover by the Jackson 5, making them distinct interpretations of the same song.
- The Rare Earth version is notably longer, with an extended instrumental section and the band's signature rock sound.
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Popularity and InfluenceThe various versions of "Hum Along and Dance" helped further cement Motown’s reputation for quality music and innovation.
- The incarnations by the Temptations, Rare Earth, and the Jackson 5 each offer a different perspective of the same track, showcasing the versatility of the song and the respective groups' talents.
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Recent UsageThe song’s influence continues even now: The Jackson 5 version was notably sampled in J Dilla’s “B.B.E. (Big Booty Express),” a track from Dilla's famous instrumental album "Donuts."
- Additionally, it served as inspiration for the Netflix series "The Get Down's" original track "Hum Along and Dance (Gotta Get Down)".
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