Yeh Yeh

"Yeh Yeh" is a Latin soul song. It was written by Rodgers Grant and Pat Patrick and first recorded by Mongo Santamaria on his 1963 (see 1963 in music) album Watermelon Man. Lyrics were written for the instrumental shortly thereafter by Jon Hendricks of the vocal group Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. This version of the song was taken to the top of the U.K. charts in January 1965 by Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames (b/w "Preach and Teach" (Columbia DB 7428)), breaking The Beatles' long-term hold on the number one spot.

Other notable covers include that by pop/rock duo They Might Be Giants on their 2001 Mink Car album, and that by Matt Bianco, who have also covered this song in 1985, reaching Number 13 in the UK Singles Chart (the single version was then included in their second eponymous album in 1986, while the respective CD edition of the album only contained its 12" Dance Mix - both versions featured on the MC edition of the long playing work, depending upon the various countries).

Preceded by "I Feel Fine" by The Beatles	UK number one single by Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames January 14 1965 (2 weeks)	Succeeded by "Go Now" by The Moody Blues