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"Lip Up Fatty" is a single released by British 2 Tone and ska band Bad Manners in June 1980, which reached No. 15 in the UK Singles Chart. It is one of a number of songs by Bad Manners about 'being fat', (a reference to the round figure of frontman, Buster Bloodvessel). According to Bloodvessel "Lip Up Fatty" was an expression used at his school "to tell people to shut up". Its signature melodic lines were a simple but careful blend of brass instruments and lead harmonica theme, played by Alan Sayag (Winston Bazoomies). In November 2012, Tim Armstrong recorded a version as a part of his Tim Timebomb and Friends project. 


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1993
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Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae

Listen to the music, shuffle up your feet
Listen to the music of the fatty beat

Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae

Moving with the rhythm, sweating with the heat
Moving with the rhythm of the fatty beat

Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae

Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Trumpet

Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae

Listen to the music, shuffle up your feet
Listen to the music of the fatty beat

Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae

Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Trumpet

Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae

Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae

Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Don't call me fat man
Lip up fatty, ah lip up fatty, for the reggae
Fat man don't like you

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Bad Manners

Bad Manners are an English 2 Tone ska band. They quickly became the novelty favourites of the UK pop scene through their bald outsized frontman Buster Bloodvessel's on-stage antics, earning early exposure through their Top of The Pops exploits and an appearance in the live film documentary, Dance Craze. more »

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Written by: ALAN SAYAG, ANDREW MARCUS ABSENT MARSON, ANDY MARSEN, BRIAN TUITT, CHARLES STEWART MARTIN, CHRISTOPHER KANE, DAVID (PKA) DAVID FARREN JONES, DAVID ROBERT FARREN, DOUGLAS TRENDLE, LOUIS COOK, MARTIN CHARLES STEWART, NORMAN COOK, PAUL HYMAN, PAUL ROBERT HYMAN, ROBERT FARREN DAVID

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12 facts about this song

Song Identity
"Lip Up Fatty" is one of the most recognizable songs of the British ska band Bad Manners.
Release Date
The track was first released on 23rd June 1980.
Chart Performance
"Lip Up Fatty" was a commercial success. It reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the charts for 14 weeks.
Song Theme
While the song's lyrics seem to jab at overweight people, in reality, frontman Buster Bloodvessel wrote it as a humorous self-deprecating nod to his own large size.
Album Association
The song is featured on Bad Manners' debut album, "Ska 'n' B", which also had significant chart performance.
Genre Specifications
The tune has a vibrant mix of ska and 2-tone genre elements, which were popular music styles during the late '70s and early '80s, particularly in the UK.
Band Formation
Bad Manners, the band behind "Lip Up Fatty", was formed in North London in 1976. They were part of the 2-tone ska revival, which combined traditional ska music with punk rock and new wave elements.
Song remake
In 1988, "Lip Up Fatty" was re-released as a dance version titled "Ne-Ne Na-Na Na-Na Nu-Nu/Lip Up Fatty", reaching number 57 in the UK Singles Chart.
Live Performances
Even after decades of its release, "Lip Up Fatty" remains a staple at Bad Manners' live performances, attesting to its popularity and enduring appeal.
Iconic Dance
Dancing to "Lip Up Fatty" often involves a rhythmic 'skank' dance, which includes stepping from foot to foot in time with the music, a key component of ska concerts and performances.
Video Appearance
The music video of the song was shot at Hastings Pier, reflecting the British holiday culture that encapsulates the era the band comes from.
TV Appearances
Bad Manners, with their charismatic frontman Buster Bloodvessel, performed "Lip Up Fatty" on popular music TV shows like "Top of The Pops" in the UK.

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