As a child he relocated to Chicago, attending the same school as Curtis Mayfield and Jerry Butler. He formed a group, the Floats, and became a featured dancer on local TV.
His 1959 Mercury release, I Got A Girl, was written and produced by Mayfield, but his career did not take off until he signed with OKeh Records in 1962. Another Curtis Mayfield song, The Monkey Time, in 1963, reached number 2 on the R & B charts and number 8 pop, and the partnership continued with further hits including Um Um Um Um Um Um.
The Mighty Majors("You Can Never Go Back") also were his back up band once.
He had less success after breaking his relationships with Mayfield and OKeh, releasing records on several labels into the early 1970s, including Osiris Records which he set up with Al Jackson. He then moved to England for two years in the 1970s, and after returning to the USA served a prison term for cocaine possession. He made few performances after a heart attack in 1987.
Girls
Major Lance Lyrics
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(Hey, little girl)
I watch you dance
And you look so fine
Hey, little girl
(Hey, little girl)
You do the monkey
Please let me have
A chance with you
I like to do the monkey too
And let's get together
Let's get together right now
Let's get together
I need your company
Well, count on me
Ah, little girl
Ah, little girl
The way you move
You just thrill me so
Hey, little girl
(Hey, little girl)
I'm trying hard not
To let myself go
Work out
Everything is all right
The way you move
You just out of sight
And let's get together
Let's get together right now
Let's get together
I need your company
Well, count on me
Ah, little girl
Ah, little girl
Can you do the twist
Ah, little girl
Goes something like this
Ah, little girl
How 'bout the watusi, yeah
Ah, little girl
Work out, we'll hang loosey
Please let me have
A chance with you
I like to do the monkey too
And let's get together
Let's get together right now
Let's get together
I need your company
Well, count on me
Ah, little girl
Ah, little girl
I said you look so fine
Ah, little girl
Well it's monkey time
Ah, little girl
Oh can you do the bird
Oh that's the word
The lyrics to the song Hey Little Girl by Major Lance talks about the singer watching a girl dance, and he finds her movements thrilling, especially when she does the monkey dance. He asks for a chance with her and suggests that they should get together since he needs her company. He admires the girl's moves and tries hard not to let himself go while watching her. The song suggests the dance moves for the girl 'twist' and 'watusi,,' and it seems the singer also likes to do the monkey dance.
The lyrics, Hey Little Girl by Major Lance, are straightforward and relate to the common theme of love and dance. However, what makes the song unique is Lance's incredible vocals, and the upbeat music that is perfect for dancing. The song featuring the famous Motown sound, which is characterized by rhythmic drums, catchy choruses, and simple, repetitive lyrics that create an easy-to-remember hook. Major Lance's Hey Little Girl has become an iconic example of the Motown sound, and it remains popular to date. It is an excellent song to dance and sing along to, making it a popular choice in many clubs and discos around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, little girl
Addressing a girl with admiration
I watch you dance
Looking at the girl dance
And you look so fine
Appreciating the girl’s beauty
You do the monkey
Recognizing the girl's unique style of dancing
Right on time
Acknowledging the girl's good sense of rhythm
Please let me have
Asking the girl for a chance
A chance with you
A request to spend time with the girl
I like to do the monkey too
Expressing interest in dancing like the girl
And let's get together
Proposal to spend time together
Let's get together right now
Request to start spending time together immediately
I need your company
Expressing a strong desire to be with the girl
Well, count on me
Promise to be there for the girl
The way you move
Appreciating the girl's style of dancing
You just thrill me so
The girl's dancing evokes excitement in the singer
I'm trying hard not
Putting in an effort to hold back
To let myself go
Trying not to give in to temptation
Work out
Encouragement for the girl to continue dancing
Everything is all right
Implying that the situation is enjoyable and comfortable
You just out of sight
The girl's dancing is fantastic
Can you do the twist
Asking if the girl can dance the twist
Goes something like this
Invitation to demonstrate the dance move
How 'bout the watusi, yeah
Asking if the girl can do the watusi dance
Work out, we'll hang loosey
Encouragement to dance and have a good time
I said you look so fine
Affirming the girl's beauty
Well it's monkey time
Encouragement to dance the monkey
Oh can you do the bird
Asking if the girl can do another specific dance move
Oh that's the word
Expressing excitement at the prospect of dancing together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD
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Javier Ecos
fantastica elección para comenzar el mes! Trio Ganador: Major,Curtis y Johnnie Pate...Favoritos!
peter tiffney
The late great major Lance stunning singer.
ΩMEGA MECHAN1C
This top notch song was written by the great Curtis Mayfield.
SoulBAG 50Grvs
Umm Umm um um um do I love Major Lance’s voice What a great tune for grooving KTF
smegybellend
cool
Alan Wilson
You Tube the man's live performances and u will see the MAYOR OF ATLANTA'S dad on stage. He was a great singer and dancer who should be in the HOF!
Jody Smith
reminds me of the song The Jerk
danny buck
Both tunes produced by Curtis Mayfield!!