Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames - Yeh Yeh (Hullabaloo - 1965)

[bencheshire]

I know this song, and thought i liked it, but wow, too many words and too low in his register to comfortably sing into that tinny mic and be heard. I cant imagine anyone being comfortable with this, though, what ab awkwardly written song. pS Duke Fame in Spinal Tap was named after Georgie right?

[SeattleSoulFan]

I'm pretty sure I saw this when it aired! I'd cut my teeth on the Beatles and didn't know quite what to make of this because it was jazzy and not guitar-driven. Some years later, I decided I had to have a copy! Thanks for posting! When it hit #1, the Beatles wrote, "Congratulations, Georgie lad, yer mum should be proud. /s/ The Beatles (a band)" Noel Redding, later w/Jimi Hendrix, was also in the Blue Flames for a while.

[aranflewen]

hahaha..I remember this song when friendster was still a social networking site..I made the testiflash tribute of it as part of my profile background music..hehehe

[oXIdizzyIXo]

Shanghai Knights! But love this type of music anyway

[akgwatts]

Saw Georgie at the Tottenham Court Royal and the Flamingo Club in the early 60's...he is good but great live.

[jeaniebthe1]

Looking forward to doing a support set at this Legendary fella's gig on the 8th May in North London! Got my dancing shoes ready :)

[Babyhowdy233]

Georgie is the King Of Cool! :D

[venezmilord]

Ok, do tell me if I'm awfully wrong, but is that Brian Epstein I see at 1:04?

[alienhuman]

@venezmilord looks like him.

[drummer78]

Yes, that is him.

[venezmilord]

I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU, GEORGIE.

[jofrad]

@loukulman You're right, Cliff Barton didn't join the band until Dec 1965.

[phildirt3]

wish i could get this on itunes

[John1948Five]

@phildirt3 It's available on Napster.

[phildirt3]

@John1948Five ive got a newer jazzier version on itunes but its no where as cool as this its missing the organ the best part

[John1948Five]

@phildirt3 I would love to hear the version you have.

[phildirt3]

@John1948Five its the only version on itunes so just go there and type georgie and the flames its a live big band show

[dakarlion1]

Georgie is great! Original version by Mongo Santamaria

[carolinablooz]

This tune sold me on the Brit Invasion scene-no recycled American R & B

This was real "fusion" back in 1965. Great stuff ! and-I love the look of speedy !

[TheToocold]

thanks, jofrad! i loved this band, loved this song!

[misscarly12]

i'm addicted with this bloody song! just watched deception and saw hugh jackman singing this. so adorable :)

[radiopete]

Another corner of the mid-60's British Invasion. Ignore the statuesque audience, this is cool.

[vpmerlyn]

This is great! Georgie Fame was an important part of my growing up and musical enlightenment. He was a local guy whose band was often on at the clubs around West London - a fabulous talent! I saw him a few years ago at a club in New York. He's still great! I'm glad to come across this stuff on Youtube!

[denw33663]

And he was born and bred in Leigh Lancashire, In Cotton Street ! : )

[VinBad007]

Safe to assume these audience members were extras in, "Night Of The Living Dead." Good Lord! I do love how Georgie & The Flames are playing live and not to some canned music track!

[klnine]

my mum worked with his mum in the midlands !

[oldblueeyesuk]

used to see them at the flamingo in wardour st most sat nights during 60s

[Babyhowdy233]

Such a terrific song that sadly the radio stations NEVER play anymore! :(

[lovelosshoperepeat]

I think the babes in the audience were a foreshadowing of Georgie Fame's career... they looked bored and confused. I think Brian Epstein was stifling a yawn.

I love this song, and loved it when it was new. Those were the days, my friend.

[PALINDUP]

YEH YEH! An enormous hit record in 1965. I had the temerity to play this tune on the trombone in a North Pier Blackpool show that year. If only I could now!

[zootdog]

yeah yeah - great brit blues

[MikeBlitzMag]

Brilliant! And his Get Away single for Imperial in 1966 was even better.

[FanOfPopCulture]

Was that Brian Epstein next to the Hullabaloo sign at 1:03? looks like him

[ChrisCurtisFan]

@FanOfPopCulture Yea, that's Brian Epstein.

[vantalge]

@FanOfPopCulture Looks like him, but I don't think it was.

[patrickcorliss]

@FanOfPopCulture

Good spot !!

[iw32]

I'd play a melody and turn the lights down low so no one can see,I gotta do that,I gotta do that.

[thepinkmunkey]

aaahh...i hope i was born earlier

[MitchGambino]

Well, aren't I surprised. Before I saw this, I was imagining Georgie Fame as a colored guy.

[dusty11111988]

As good as classic can be. You gave me a lot pleasure with this song Georgie

[minutegongcoughs]

Just acquired some Blue Flames on the R & B label, 1963. At last.

[delta9779]

Wow I was 15 when this came out thanks for the memories john1948five wow where did life go I said YEH YEH. This song is so upbeat you got to love it thanks again what chills to think back to those times

[Mysterwright]

My mom always sings this song when she's happy.

[prenduzal]

Hullabaloo!! Wow! I saw this episode when it was broadcast. Very nice to see again.

[wendydale1]

Always liked this and never knew Georgie Fame was soooo cute. Yeh Yeh!!

[jofrad]

Lovely stuff !!

Georgie (organ) Peter Coe (tenor sax), Glenn Hughes baritone sax), Cliff Barton (Bass), Colin Green (guitar), Bill Eyden (drums) Speedy Aquae, (congas).

[pranny0]

I could be wrong but isn't that Sally James of 'Tiswas' fame at 1.40?

[divanola]

Mitch Mitchell?

[maccagirl56]

Isn't that Brian Epstein at 1:07?

[phild1214]

That's correct- Brian Epstein hosted Hullabaloo segments from England

[beatlespeterbest]

Yes maccagirl that is THE VERY Famous Brian Epstein!

[snakeskin2u2]

Many thanks for posting this footage from '65.

Georgie was completely unique, and mixed R&B / jazz/ latin american/ and pop, and with the Blue Flames was the first British band to feature Hammond organ and bongo drums throughout their repertoire.

When "Yeh Yeh" was issued as a single, it had a groovy B side called "Bidin my Time".

Another one of Georgie's album tracks which was of equal quality ( as most were), was "Do-Re-Mi". Fantastic band !

[philipearlwilliams]

simply fantastic !!!!

[DejaVuSu]

Never heard this but it was a fun one to listen to and view.....thanks for posting. :)

[bbsb300]

Great share way2waky, Great posting, ;)

[williamwagener]

Never heard of them... but they had a good song.  vaguely remember the chorus... line. Thanks Waky

[way2waky]

That Was Freak'n Beautiful!

I Seen Eppi In There Too!

[1matrabbit]

I can dance silly to this one.lol

[DejaVuSu]

hahaha me too, Maty!

[DejaVuSu]

thanks Mark....

[watchinshadows]

Five stars!