Today Marks The 50th Anniversary of The Fatback Band’s 5th Studio Album “Yum Yum” Originally Released on August 9, 1975.
“Yum Yum” is a studio album by New York City disco, funk band The Fatback Band released in 1975 on Event Records.
Two songs were released as singles from the album, "(Hey I) Feel Real Good (Part One)" and the album’s title track "Yum Yum (Gimme Some)".
"(Hey I) Feel Real Good (Part One)" upon it’s release the song failed to reach the Billboard charts in the United States as well as on the United Kingdom’s UK singles chart.
"Yum Yum (Gimme Some)" reached #80 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart. The song rose to #40 on the UK singles chart.
Other album standouts are “Trompin'”and “Put The Funk On You”.
“Yum Yum” is a solid funk album from 1975, praised for its strong grooves and infectious energy, particularly the title track. While some tracks offer less memorable material, the album is considered a good representation of the band's early style, especially for those already familiar with their sound.
The album was released in the late summer which shared the same year as its successor “Raising Hell” which was released a few months afterwords. The album “Raising Hell” is regarded as the band’s greatest album.
Track-listing
1. Yum Yum (Gimme Some)
2. Trompin'
3. Let The Drums Speak
4. Put The Funk On You
5. Feed Me Your Love
6. Boogie With Fatback
7. Gotta Learn How To Dance
8. If You Could Turn Into Me
9. (Hey) I Feel Real Good
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology
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