Major Lance
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Major Lance

Major Lance Major Lance American R&B singer (c 1939–1994) Major Lance (April 4, 1939,[a] – September 3, 1994)[2] 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 on tours until his death in 1994. His daughter, Keisha Lance Bottoms, was the 60th mayor of Atlanta. Quick facts Born, Died ... Major Lance Lance in 1965 Born (1939-04-04)April 4, 1939 Winterville, Mississippi, U.S.[1] Died September 3, 1994(1994-09-03) (aged 55) Decatur, Georgia, U.S.[2] Occupation Singer Years…

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GENRES: Rhythm & Blues, Male Vocalist

Albums

Singles

Hey Little Girl / Crying In The Rain
Hey Little Girl / Crying In The Rain (1963)
The Monkey Time / Mama Didn't Know
The Monkey Time / Mama Didn't Know (1963)
It Ain't No Use / Girls
It Ain't No Use / Girls (1964)
Rhythm / Please Don't Say No More
Rhythm / Please Don't Say No More (1964)
The Matador / Gonna Get Married
The Matador / Gonna Get Married (1964)
Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um / Sweet Music
Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um / Sweet Music (1964)
Come See / You Belong To Me My Love
Come See / You Belong To Me My Love (1965)
Ain't No Souyl In These Shoes / I
Ain't No Souyl In These Shoes / I (1966)
Investigate / Little Young Love
Investigate / Little Young Love (1966)
It's The Beat / You'll Want Me Back
It's The Beat / You'll Want Me Back (1966)
Forever / Without A Doubt
Forever / Without A Doubt (1967)
You Don't Want Me No More / Wait Till You Get In My Arms
You Don't Want Me No More / Wait Till You Get In My Arms (1967)