Short Fat Fannie

Larry Williams

About Short Fat Fannie

"Short Fat Fannie" (alternatively "Short Fat Fanny") is Larry Williams' second single release after "High School Dance". Williams' original penned track peaked at number five on the U. S. pop chart, and at number one on the R&B chart. It sold over one million records, Williams' first million seller.


Year:
1994
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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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Larry Williams

Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Williams (May 10, 1935 – January 7, 1980) was an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana. Williams is best known for writing and recording some rock and roll classics from 1957 to 1959 for Specialty Records, including "Bony Moronie", "Short Fat Fannie", "High School Dance" (1957), "Slow Down", "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" (1958), "Bad Boy" and "She Said Yeah" (1959), which were later covered by British Invasion groups and other artists.John Lennon, in particular, was a fan of Williams, recording several of his songs over the course of his career. "Bony Moronie" is listed as one of the Top 500 songs that shaped Rock and Roll. more »

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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.
Influence on Rock 'n' Roll
Larry 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.
Songwriter
Larry Williams himself wrote the song. Despite his short-lived career, he left a remarkable legacy in the music industry as a songwriter and performer.
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.
Cultural Referencing
The song mentions various popular dance trends from the 1950s, making it a cultural touchstone of its era.
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.
Recognition
In 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.
Tragic End
Despite 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.
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.
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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