"Things That Make You Go Hmmm..." is a song by American dance artist C+C Music Factory. It was released in June 1991 as the third single from the album, Gonna Make You Sweat. The single features Freedom Williams and he is also seen in the song's music video. The song was inspired by a running gag on The Arsenio Hall Show, whereby Arsenio, while on an alleged long drive, ponders certain thoughts and refers to them as "things that make you go hmmm....". The C+C song was a success in the US, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #31 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. It also reached #4 on the UK Singles Chart. The song contains samples from the songs "I'm Shook" by James Brown and "Apache" by the Incredible Bongo Band. The song was certified gold by the RIAA on August 13, 1991 for sales of over 500,000 copies.
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