TAMS have been entertaining and thrilling audience for over 50 years! Known for such hits as "Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy", "What Kind of Fool", "I've Been Hurt" and "Untie Me #12 on the R&B Charts", The Tams have had Several Gold Records, and 1 Platinum Single. "What Kind of Fool" hit #9 on the Billboard charts, and #6 on the R&B charts. "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me" hit #1 in the UK in 1971. While "Be Young, Be Foolish" only hit #26 on the Top 40, the single sold over 1,000,000 copies, sending it to Platinum status. In 1986, "Ain't Nothin Like Shaggin' " hit #6 in UK Billboard charts, before being banned due to the UK's definition of "shag". Though their style of music has historically been referred to as Beach Music which they have had many Beach Music hits, it can be also classified as a mixture of Smooth Soul, and R&B. Their show is fun, fresh and exciting and appeals to audiences of all ages and musical tastes.
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During the peak of Beatlemania in 1964, the Atlanta-based R&B vocal group The Tams successfully carved out their own space on the charts. Their song "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" reached the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, defying the unprecedented chart dominance of The Beatles and other acts of the British Invasion.
Competing with the British Invasion
The Tams scored their biggest American hit during one of the most competitive periods in pop music history.
A "foolish" hit: The Tams released "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" in December 1963, just as The Beatles were making their American debut.
Defying Beatlemania: The song's climb was especially notable because it happened in early 1964, a time when The Beatles famously dominated the charts. In April 1964, the Fab Four famously held all top five positions on the Billboard Hot 100, a feat that has never been repeated.
Pop and R&B success: "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" peaked at No. 9 on the Hot 100 chart and hit No. 1 on the Cash Box R&B chart, confirming the Tams' broad appeal.
Legacy and regional popularity
The Tams remained popular long after the initial wave of Beatlemania.
"Beach music" fame: The group developed a strong regional following for their smooth soul sound, especially in the Southeastern U.S., where they are considered "beach music" legends.
Later U.S. hits: The Tams also scored a gold-certified single with "Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy," which reached No. 26 on the R&B chart in 1968.
UK success: Several of the group's hits found a second life in the UK. A re-issue of "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me," a modest hit in the U.S. in 1964, unexpectedly reached No. 1 on the UK singles chart in 1971.
Movie soundtrack: The band's legacy was revived in 1989 when "What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" was featured on the soundtrack for the film Shag.
"What Kind of Fool (Do You Think I Am)" (The Tams)
Jul 9, 2025 — Released as a single in December of 1963, it hit #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on Billboard's R&B chart early in 1964. “What Kind of Fool (Do Yo...
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A string of hits followed, including “You Lied To Your Daddy”, “Hey Girl”, “I've Been Hurt”, “It”s Better To Have Loved A Little”, and “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be...
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