Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Lloyd Price, Dave Bartholomew & His Orchestra, Fats Domino
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Well, now, lawdy, lawdy, lawdy, Miss Clawdy Girl, you sure look good to me Well, please don't excite me baby Know it can't be me Because I gave you all my money Girl, but you just won't treat me right You like to ball in the mornin' Don't come back till late at night I'm gonna tell, tell my mama Lord, I swear to god, what you been doing to me I'm gonna tell everybody That I'm down in misery Well, now, lawdy, lawdy, lawdy, Miss Clawdy Lord, I swear to god you look good to me You just a-wheelin' and rockin', baby Just as fine as you can be Well, so bye, bye-bye, baby Girl, I won't be comin' no more Good-bye, cruel little darlin' Down the road I go
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Written by: LLOYD PRICE
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13 facts about this song
Original Composition"Lawdy Miss Clawdy" was originally written and performed by New Orleans singer-songwriter Lloyd Price in 1952. The song quickly rose to pop culture prominence and has since been covered by numerous artists, including Fats Domino.
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Fats Domino InterpretationFats Domino, another New Orleans native, made his version of "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" for his 1956 album Rock and Rollin'. Domino's version of the song is one of the most popular and well-known renditions.
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Beginning of the Rock and Roll Era"Lawdy Miss Clawdy" is viewed by many music historians as a pioneering song that marked the beginning of the Rock and Roll era.
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Iconic LyricsThe song’s lyrics seem typical of the era, yet they have depth in their simplicity, with lines like, "Lawdy Miss Clawdy, you sure look good to me, 'cause please don't excite me baby, I know it can't be me."
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ProducerThe song was produced by Dave Bartholomew, a pivotal figure in the development of the New Orleans R&B sound that exerted a profound influence on rock & roll.
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Billboard SuccessThe original version by Lloyd Price topped the U.S. Billboard R&B chart for seven weeks in 1952.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song was mentioned in the 1954 film, "Blackboard Jungle," which is associated with the birth of the rock and roll era.
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Featured Piano Player"Lawdy Miss Clawdy" features an iconic piano player- Fats Domino, who gives a memorable performance in Price's original version of the song.
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Interpretation by Other ArtistsNot just Fats Domino, musicians as diverse as Elvis Presley, Little Richard, The Beatles, and even contemporary bands have covered "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," demonstrating the song's wide-ranging influence.
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Induction into the Grammy Hall of FameIn 2001, "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least twenty-five years old and that have "qualitative or historical significance."
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Lloyd Price’s CareerThe success of "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" helped launch Lloyd Price's career which grew to include other hits such as "Personality", "Stagger Lee", and "I'm Gonna Get Married".
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Album SuccessFats Domino's 1956 album Rock and Rollin', which included his version of "Lawdy Miss Clawdy", was a major success and eventually went gold.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of the song are interpreted by many as a commentary on class and color issues in the American South during the 1950s.
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