Hum Along and Dance
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"Hum Along and Dance" | ||||
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Psychedelic Shack | ||||
A-side | "Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite the World)" | |||
Released | September 15, 1970 | |||
Genre | Psychedelic soul | |||
Label | Motown | |||
Songwriter(s) | Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong | |||
Producer(s) | Norman Whitfield | |||
The Temptations singles chronology | ||||
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"Hum Along and Dance" | |
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Song by Rare Earth | |
from the album Ma | |
Released | April 1973 |
Genre | Rock |
Label | Motown |
Songwriter(s) | Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong |
Producer(s) | Norman Whitfield |
"Hum Along and Dance" | |
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Song by The Jackson 5 | |
from the album Get It Together | |
Released | 1973 |
Recorded | May 1973 |
Genre | Funk |
Length | 8:38 (Album Version) 14:54 (Uncut Version) |
Label | Motown |
Songwriter(s) | Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong |
Producer(s) | Hal Davis |
"Hum Along and Dance" is a soul song written for the Motown label by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. Originally recorded by the Temptations,[1] the song was later covered by Motown acts Rare Earth and the Jackson 5. The song is essentially an instrumental piece and a vehicle for scatting and improvisational vocals, since, as the chorus (the song's only actual lyric) states, "ain't no words to this song/you just dance and hum along". All three versions of the song were produced by Whitfield.
Temptations version
The original version of "Hum Along and Dance" was recorded by
The track was released as the B-side of their 1970 single "Ungena Za Ulimwengu (Unite the World)".[1]
Rare Earth version
Rock band Rare Earth's version was released as an album track for their 1973 album Ma.[2] Their version features instrumentation from the various members of the band, with harder guitar chords, and a prominent organ line. Lead singer Pete Rivera offers an excuse for the lack of lyrics ("you see, we didn't have time to write none") and urges to the listener to "get it!" (that is, dance).
Jackson 5 version
The
This version of "Hum Along and Dance" is stylistically similar to the Rare Earth version, and features nearly the same arrangement with more of an electric
The song was remixed by David Morales for the 2009 release The Remix Suite.
Personnel
Temptations version
- Lead vocals by Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin, Dennis Edwards, and Otis Williams
- Background vocals by Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, and Otis Williams
- Instrumentation by the Funk Brothers
Jackson 5 version
- Lead and background vocals by the Jackson 5: Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson & Michael Jackson
- Instrumentation by various Los Angeles studio musicians
Rare Earth version
- Lead vocals by Pete Rivera
- Background vocals by Gil Bridges and Rod Richards
- Instrumentation by percussions)
References
- ^ ISBN 0-8154-1218-5.
- ^ "Ma - Rare Earth | AllMusic (Rare Earth album)". www.allmusic.com.
- ^ Allmusic review (Jackson 5 album)