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"Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um" is a song, written by Curtis Mayfield. The first recording to be released was by Major Lance, as a single in December 1963, produced by Okeh label president Carl Davis. The song was Major Lance's third release to make the Billboard Hot 100 and his most successful hit with a #5 peak on the Billboard Hot 100 on 8 February 1964 with a #1 peak on the Cash Box R&B chart (Billboard did not run an R&B chart November 1963-January 1965). In the UK it reached #40, Lance's only UK chart appearance. The song would become a major UK hit in the autumn of 1964 via a rendition by Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders which reached #5. A French rendering entitled "Hum, hum, hum" had been recorded by Frank Alamo and charted in France in early 1965 with a chart peak of #6. In the mid-1970s Major Lance remade "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um" as a disco track: recorded in the UK, this version reached #59 R&B in 1974. Johnny Rivers remade the song for his 1977 album Outside Help from which it was issued as the follow-up single to the Top Ten hit "Swayin' to the Music (Slow Dancing)": Rivers' version renamed the song "Curious Mind" after a lyric in the second verse, the full title of the Rivers' version being "Curious Mind (Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um)". "Curious Mind..." was heavily supported by easy-listening radio with a February 1978 peak of #4 on the Easy Listening chart in "Billboard" and almost afforded Rivers' a Top 40 hit with a #41 peak on the "Billboard" Hot 100 where it would be Rivers' final charting. In Canada, Rivers reached number 33 with the song. 


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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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Major Lance

Major Lance (April 4, 1939, 1941 or 1942, – September 3, 1994) was an American R&B singer. After a number of US hits in the 1960s, including "The Monkey Time" and "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um", he became an iconic figure in Britain in the 1970s among followers of Northern soul. Although he stopped making records in 1982, Major Lance continued to perform at concerts and tours until his death in 1994. more »

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Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD

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15 facts about this song

Production & Release Facts
The 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.
Chart Performance Facts
Major 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.
Historical Context Facts
The 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.
Lyrics and Interpretation Facts
The 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.
Style and Music Facts
The 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.
Legacy Facts
The 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.
Song Origin
"Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um" is a song written by Curtis Mayfield.
Chart Success
The 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.
Notable Cover
British band, Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders, covered the song in 1964, their version reaching number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
The Lyrics
The song's seemingly simple "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um" lyrics are commonly interpreted as a verbalization of the song's rhythmic pattern.
Album Inclusion
Major Lance's version appears on his only studio album, "The Monkey Time", released in 1963.
Recognition
The song is considered as one of Lance's biggest hits and increased his exposure in the pop market.
Successful Writer
The 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.
Genre
Major 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.
Key Collaborator
Johnny Pate, a key figure in Chicago's soul music scene, arranged the string section for Major Lance's original recording.

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