Short Fat Fannie
Larry Williams
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I was slipping and sliding with a long tall Sally Peeking and a hiding,duck back in the alley Don't want to rip it up,don't want to dance with Annie I've got a brand new lover name is Short Fat Fannie One day while I was visiting at Heart Break Hotel That's where I met Fannie and she sure looked swell I told her that I loved her and I'd never leave She put her arms around me, gave me fever She's my tutti fruity,I love the child so She watch me like a hound dog everywhere I go Whenever I'm around her I'm on my p's and q's She might step on my blue suede shoes Well at a honky tonk party just the other night Fannie got jealous and she started a fight At the club I was dancing with Mary Lou I had to call Jim Dandy to the rescue Short Fat Fannie she's my hearts desire Short Fat Fannie sets my soul on fire On Monday we were married on Blueberry Hill Now we're so happy and I love her still
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Written by: Larry Williams
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10 facts about this song
Release and Success"Short Fat Fannie" was released in 1957 and it turned out to be a smash hit. The song reached number five on the Billboard chart, making it Williams's highest-charting single.
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Influence on Rock 'n' RollLarry Williams, the writer and performer of "Short Fat Fannie," was an important figure in the development of rock 'n' roll. Many other legendary artists, including The Beatles, were influenced by his upbeat style.
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SongwriterLarry Williams himself wrote the song. Despite his short-lived career, he left a remarkable legacy in the music industry as a songwriter and performer.
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Pioneering Effort"Short Fat Fannie" was one of the pioneering efforts in defining rock 'n' roll in terms of its musicality and performance style. The song played a significant role in delineating rock 'n' roll from rhythm and blues.
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Cultural ReferencingThe song mentions various popular dance trends from the 1950s, making it a cultural touchstone of its era.
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Cover Versions"Short Fat Fannie" was later covered by several other artists. It became popular all over again in the late 1960s thanks to versions by The Kingsmen and The Sonics.
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RecognitionIn recognition of Williams's contributions to music through songs like "Short Fat Fannie," he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
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Tragic EndDespite his early success with "Short Fat Fannie" and other singles, Williams's career was remarkably short and marred by personal issues, and he died tragically young at just 44 years old.
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Musical Style"Short Fat Fannie" represents classic '50s rock 'n' roll with its harmonically simple composition, infectious energy, and a dynamic vocal performance by Williams.
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The Beatles Connection"Short Fat Fannie" was so influential that it's one of the tunes The Beatles played regularly in their early shows in Hamburg. Paul McCartney even acknowledged Larry Williams's significance by covering some of his songs during his tours.
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