Tallahassee Lassie

Freddy Cannon

About Tallahassee Lassie

"Tallahassee Lassie" is a song written by Bob Crewe, Frank Slay, and Frederick Picariello and performed by Freddy Cannon (Picariello's stage name). It reached #6 on the U. S. pop chart, #13 on the U. S. R&B chart, and #17 on UK Singles Chart in 1959. The song was featured on his 1960 album The Explosive! Freddy Cannon. The song was produced and arranged by Bob Crewe and Frank Slay. The song was ranked #40 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1959. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the RIAA.  


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Well, she comes from Tallahassee
She got a hi-fi chassis
Maybe looks a little sassy
But to me, she's real classy

Yeah, my Tallahassee Lassie
Down in F-L-A

Well, she's romping to the Drag
The Cha-cha, Rag-a-mop
Stomping to the Shag
Rocks the Bunny Hop

Ooh, ooh.

Well, she dances to the Bop
She dances to the Stroll
She dances to the Walk
She can rock and roll

She's my Tallahassee lassie
Yeah, my Tallahassee lassie
She's my Tallahassee lassie
Down in F-L-A

Well, she comes from Tallahassee
She got a hi-fi chassis
Maybe looks a little sassy
But to me, she's real classy

Yeah, my Tallahassee Lassie
Down in F-L-A

Well, she's romping to the Drag
The Cha-cha, Rag-a-mop
Stomping to the Shag
Rocks the Bunny Hop

Ooh, ooh.

Well, she dances to the Bop
She dances to the Stroll
She dances to the Walk
She can rock and roll

She's my Tallahassee lassie
Yeah, my Tallahassee lassie
She's my Tallahassee lassie
Down in F-L-A

Come on, baby
Come on, honey
Yeah, come on, sugar.

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Freddy Cannon

Frederick Anthony Picariello Jr. (born December 4, 1939), known as Freddy Cannon, is an American rock and roll singer, whose biggest international hits included "Tallahassee Lassie", "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans", and "Palisades Park". more »

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14 facts about this song

Release Information
"Tallahassee Lassie" was released in 1959, by the American rock and roll singer, Freddy Cannon.
Original Title
The song was originally titled "Rock and Roll Baby," but was reworked and renamed to "Tallahassee Lassie" by Dick Clark's wife, Bobbie.
Chart Performance
"Tallahassee Lassie" was a major hit for Freddy Cannon. It peaked at no. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
Notable Cover
The Rolling Stones covered "Tallahassee Lassie" on their 2016 covers album, Blue & Lonesome.
Influence
"Tallahassee Lassie" became an influential track in rock and roll, setting the stage for the high-energy music of the 1960s.
Legacy
Cannon often performs "Tallahassee Lassie" at his live shows, and it continues to be a staple of oldies radio.
Lyrics Composition
The song's lyrics were co-written by Cannon's mother, which was uncommon for rock and roll hits of the time.
Cultural Reference
The song pays homage to the capital city of Florida, in the form of an ode to a girl from Tallahassee.
Artistic production
The song was produced by two reputed musicians, Bob Crewe and Frank Slay.
Platinum Honor
"Tallahassee Lassie" achieved platinum status after selling over a million copies.
Use in Media
The song has been used in movies and TV shows, including the 1989 movie "Born on the Fourth of July" and the 1994 telefilm "Trial by Jury".
Variations
The song has different variations recorded by Freddy himself including "Boston (My Home Town)" and "Cincinnati Woman".
Song Entrance
Throughout the years, the song became an entrance theme for several sports teams and personalities.
Genre Influence
The song has a distinct rock and roll energy but also features elements of the doo-wop genre which was popular in its time.

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