The Tams
The Tams were an American vocal group from Atlanta, Georgia, whom enjoyed t… Read Full Bio ↴The Tams were an American vocal group from Atlanta, Georgia, whom enjoyed their greatest success in the 1960s, and the 1970s, and most improbably in the 1980s.
They were originally formed in 1952, as the Four Dots, but they took their long lasting name from the Tam O'Shanter style hat that the group choose to wear on stage. Although such an early origin suggests longevity, it was not until 1960 that the group finally emerged with a single on Swan Records. "Untie Me", a Joe South composition, became a Top 20 U.S. R&B hit, but follow-up releases failed until 1963, when "What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am)", reached the U.S. Top 10.
Whilst never a major recording force, their longevity was due to persistence, and the occasional surprising success. For example, "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me" was a modest Stateside hit in 1964. The Tams had only one further U.S. hit in 1968 with "Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy", which peaked on the Billboard R&B chart at 26, and made the UK Top 40 in 1970.
However, the group stunned many (including themselves), by flying to the Number One slot in the UK singles chart in September 1971, thanks to its initial support from the then thriving northern soul scene.
They were destined to not chart again until sixteen years later. Then, their association with The Shag, a dance craze and subsequent 80s film, secured a further lifeline to this remarkable group, giving The Tams another UK Top 30 hit, with "There Ain't Nothing Like Shaggin'".
They were originally formed in 1952, as the Four Dots, but they took their long lasting name from the Tam O'Shanter style hat that the group choose to wear on stage. Although such an early origin suggests longevity, it was not until 1960 that the group finally emerged with a single on Swan Records. "Untie Me", a Joe South composition, became a Top 20 U.S. R&B hit, but follow-up releases failed until 1963, when "What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am)", reached the U.S. Top 10.
Whilst never a major recording force, their longevity was due to persistence, and the occasional surprising success. For example, "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me" was a modest Stateside hit in 1964. The Tams had only one further U.S. hit in 1968 with "Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy", which peaked on the Billboard R&B chart at 26, and made the UK Top 40 in 1970.
However, the group stunned many (including themselves), by flying to the Number One slot in the UK singles chart in September 1971, thanks to its initial support from the then thriving northern soul scene.
They were destined to not chart again until sixteen years later. Then, their association with The Shag, a dance craze and subsequent 80s film, secured a further lifeline to this remarkable group, giving The Tams another UK Top 30 hit, with "There Ain't Nothing Like Shaggin'".
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The Tams Lyrics
Anna Anna, You come and ask me, girl, To set you…
Be Yong Be Foolish Be Happy Be young, be foolish, but be happy Be young, be foolish,…
Do I Worry Làm sao để cho tình ta giờ đây vui như…
Don't Ever Go I don't wanna go to jail Open up my hands And drive…
Go Away Little Girl Won't you go away (little girl) Wish you wouldn't stay (litt…
Hey Girl Go away come back another day Don't bother me I heard about…
Hey girl don Go away come back another day Don't bother me I heard ab…
Hey Girl Don't Bother Me Go away come back another day Don't bother me I heard about…
Hey Girl Don't Brother Me Go away come back another day Don't bother me I heard ab…
Hey Girl Dont Bother Me Go away come back another day Don't bother me I heard about…
Hey girl don´t bother me Hey girl don't bother me, hey girl don't bother me Hey…
I I've been hurt, hurt, hurt Yes I've been hurt I've been hu…
I Don't Like To Sleep Alone I don't like to sleep alone Stay with me don't go Talk…
I've Been Hurt I've been hurt, hurt, hurt Yes I've been hurt I've been hurt…
It Say it's all right, it's all right Say it's all right,…
I´ve Been Hurt I've been hurt, hurt, hurt Yes I've been hurt I've been hu…
Laugh It Off Every time (every time) That I see someone (I see someone) T…
Making True Love As I think of you this morning My heart is setting…
Silly Little Girl Won't you go away (little girl) Wish you wouldn't stay (litt…
To Love Somebody There's a light A certain kind of light That never shone o…
Too Much Foolin' Around Too much foolin' around But not enough lovin' Baby it's brin…
Untie Me Not too long ago You said you'd love me 'til the…
What Do Ya Do Làm sao để cho tình ta giờ đây vui như…
What Kind Of A Fool The Tams What kind of fool what kind of fool …
What Kind Of Fool (Do You Think I Am What kind of fool what kind of fool What kind of…
What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am) What kind of fool what kind of fool What kind of…
What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am What kind of fool what kind of fool What kind of…
What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am? The Tams What kind of fool what kind of fool …
You Hò hơ Nhiễu điều mà phủ lấy giá gương Người trong một…
You Lied To Your Daddy You told me that your love was true But look at…
You'll Never Know You'll never know just how much I miss you You'll never…