Skinny Minnie

Bill Haley

About Skinny Minnie

Skinny Minnie is a 1958 song co-written and recorded by Bill Haley and his Comets. The song was released as a Decca single which became a Top 40 chart hit in the U. S.


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My skinny Minnie is a crazy chick
Six foot high and one foot thick
Well, do I love her? Does a boy love pie?
Well, she is the apple of my eye
Skinny Minnie, she ain't skinny
She's tall, that's all

Oh yeah, she's something else

Well, though her shadow doesn't take much ground
Well, what there is really gets around
Well, what there ain't that's what she be
And even that's way too much for me
Skinny Minnie, she ain't skinny
She's tall, that's all

Yeah, some gal, she is, nice [Incomprehensible]

Well, slightly slimmer than a fishing pole
She's one half rock and the half roll
Well, dig that chick from either side
And man, you'll yell, "Where did she hide?"
Skinny Minnie, she ain't skinny
She's tall, that's all

Man, she's double king-size, three top tall
And she's a long [Incomprehensible] mountain top

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Bill Haley

William John Clifton "Bill" Haley ( /ˈheɪliː/; July 6, 1925 – February 9, 1981) was one of the first American rock and roll musicians. He is credited by many with first popularizing this form of music in the early 1950s with his group Bill Haley & His Comets (inspired by Halley's Comet) and million selling hits such as, "Rock Around the Clock", "See You Later Alligator", and "Shake Rattle and Roll". He has sold over 100 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: Arrett Rusty Keefer, Bill Haley, Catherine Cafra Williamson, Milt Gabler

Lyrics © Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Skinny Minnie" is a popular rock 'n' roll song, known for having a lively and energetic beat that was typical for much of Bill Haley's music.
Release Date
The song was released in 1958, after Bill Haley and his band, the Comets had established themselves as pioneers of rock 'n' roll.
Peak Chart Position
"Skinny Minnie" reached No. 22 on the Billboard Pop chart in the United States. It was Bill Haley's last top 40 hit on this chart.
Song Credits
The song was written by Bill Haley with Catherine Cafra, Milt Gabler, and Rusty Keefer.
B-Side
The B-side of the single was a song called "Sway with Me", which didn't achieve the same level of popularity as "Skinny Minnie".
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered "Skinny Minnie" over the years. These include Carl Dobkins Jr., Tony Sheridan, and the German rock 'n' roll band the Lords.
Bill Haley and His Comets
Bill Haley was the leader of the band The Comets, which was one of the first white bands to play rock 'n' roll and have a significant impact on the music industry.
Live Performances
"Skinny Minnie" was often included in Bill Haley's performances and it became one of his 'signature' songs.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are about a thin, glamorous girl, praising her looks and style. The lyrics make explicit reference to the trend for slim, fashionable women in the late fifties.
Video
There is no official music video for the song as it was released prior to the time when music videos became standard in the music industry.
Legacy
After decades of its release, "Skinny Minnie" is still remembered as a classic by many fans of early rock 'n' roll and is often played on oldies radio stations.

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