Just Because - Major Lance

August 15, 1964. Via Billboarding Party.

What's that sound
(That's rhythm)
Everybody round
(Got rhythm)

There can be no beat
(Without rhythm)
Makes me wanna move
My feet (that's rhythm)

It's in my bones
Anytime the music carries on
I feel like rhythm

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Here's another great Major Lance picture sleeve:


And the record contained therein:

Major Lance - Um Um Um Um Um

I found this recently on eBay. Its a 4-song French EP from Major Lance, and I love these graphics. It contains the songs "Um, Um, Um, Um, Um," "Sweet Music," "Hey Little Girl," and "Crying In The Rain."

Major Lance - Um, Um, Um, Um, Um (MP3)

Most people know his biggest hit, "Monkey Time." He worked closely with Curtis Mayfield throughout the 1960's, and practically everything they did together is worth a listen. Here is a great video of the Major performing "Monkey Time" on Shindig...the dance moves, the clothing...impeccable! There's also an unexpected shot of something about 1:35 in that made me laugh out loud. Its definitely worth watching.