"You Got Me Hummin'" (also known as "You've Got Me Hummin'") is a popular song written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. It was first popularized by

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, who had a Top 10 R&B hit with the song in 1966 on

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. It was subsequently covered by Cold Blood who had greater success with the song on the American pop charts. Additionally, the song has been recorded by

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, Freddie Fender and

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as well as

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. Billy Joel released the song several times: first in 1967, when in the band

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and under the title "You've Got Me Hummin' and in 1983 (live version, on the B-side of the 12" of "

Tell Her About It "Tell Her About It" is a song written and performed by Billy Joel released as a single from his album ''An Innocent Man'' (1983). The song hit the number one spot on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart for one week on September 24, 1983, replacing "M ...

" under the title "You Got Me Hummin'".)

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Sam & Dave songs Songs written by Isaac Hayes 1966 singles Rhythm and blues songs Male vocal duets Songs written by David Porter (musician) 1966 songs Stax Records singles Atlantic Records singles {{1960s-single-stub