Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)
Joe Tex
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Three nights ago I was at a disco Man, I wanted to bump, I was rarin' to go And this big fat woman, bumped me on the floor She was rarin' to go, that chick was rarin' to go Man she did a dip, almost broke my hip She was gettin' down, that chick was gettin' down She wanted to bump some more, but I told her, no You done knocked me down once You done knocked me down once Said, if you want to dance Find you a big fat man Ya'll both can get on down Ya'll both can get on down, huh I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman Lord, I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman Somebody take her She's too big for me She'll knock me down She came over to me, snatched me out of my seat She wanted to get on down, still wanted to get on down I told her to go on and leave me alone I ain't gettin' down You done hurt my hip once I know what you'll do I ain't gonna bump with you I don't feel like gettin' down Don't feel like gettin' down She just shook her head at every word I said She wanted to get on down That woman wanted to get on down She did that dip again and I hit the floor again She was gettin' down, Lord, that woman was gettin' down I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman Lord, I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman I ain't gonna bump no more with no big fat woman Somebody take her, I don't want her She done hurt my hip, she done knocked me down Done hurt my hip, she done knocked me down Somebody take her, I don't want her Say, Leroy, you can have this one, dude This big fat woman, dude
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Written by: Buddy Killen, Bennie McGinty
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12 facts about this song
Genre and Release YearThe song "Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)" by Joe Tex is a comedy-themed disco single that was released in the year 1977.
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Top of the ChartsThe hit song reached number 12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and was a number 2 hit in the U.K.
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Grammy NominationDespite the somewhat controversial lyrics and title, the song was nominated for a Grammy award in 1978.
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Disco InfluenceThe song is often cited as an example of the disco genre that dominated popular music in the late '70s.
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Last Major Hit"Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)" is considered Joe Tex's last big hit, as his popularity waned with the decline of disco music.
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Controversial LyricsThe song’s lyrics, specifically the title, have raised eyebrows and been discussed due to their potential offensive implications towards overweight women.
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Inventive Dance RoutineThe song's title was inspired by innovative dance routines that involved 'bumping', which was popular in discos in the 1970s.
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Certified GoldThe song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America, which means it sold over 500,000 copies.
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Comedy InfluenceThe song is known for its comedic overtones, making it popular among a wide audience and often played at parties.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists and adapted into different languages, testament to its popular appeal and enduring legacy.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song has also been used in a number of films and television series, often when a slightly comedic or retro vibe is needed.
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Joe Tex’s Signature SongAlthough Joe Tex had several chart hits, "Ain't Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman)" is often the song most associated with him.
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