Georgie Fame - Yeh Yeh It's Georgie Fame
- Artist Georgie Fame
- Title Yeh Yeh It's Georgie Fame
- Label Sounds Superb Music For Pleasure
- Catalogue No SPR 90066
- Format LP
- Genre Rock Pop
- Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Sleeve Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
Year Released: 1964 (for the single "Yeh Yeh") / The phrase "It's Georgie Fame" often refers to his debut album Rhythm and Blues at the Flamingo also released in 1964, or simply to his distinctive style. I will focus on the single as it's the more specific song title mentioned.
Genre: R&B, Mod, Jazz-Pop, British Beat.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "Yeh, Yeh" is the most famous song by the iconic British singer, keyboardist, and bandleader Georgie Fame (Clive Powell). Released in 1964, it became a number one hit in the UK and was a significant international success. The song is a jazz-infused R&B number, originally an instrumental by Mongo Santamaría (and later a vocal by Jon Hendricks). Fame's version is characterized by his cool, sophisticated vocal delivery, backed by his band The Blue Flames, who expertly blend jazz organ, sharp brass, and a tight rhythm section. The track's infectious rhythm and catchy call-and-response vocals made it a staple of the British Mod scene, appealing to its blend of American R&B, jazz, and sophisticated style. "Yeh, Yeh" solidified Georgie Fame's reputation as a key figure in British R&B and jazz-pop, known for his unique blend of cool jazz sensibility with an undeniable soulful groove. The phrase "It's Georgie Fame" often evokes the sound of his live performances at legendary London clubs like the Flamingo
