Long Tall Sally
Little Richard
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Gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John He claim he has the misery but he's havin' a lot of fun Oh baby, yeah baby, woo Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah Well long, tall Sally She's built for speed, she got Everything that Uncle John need, oh baby Yeah baby, woo baby Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah Well, I saw Uncle John with long tall Sally He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley oh baby Yeah baby, woo baby Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah, ow Well, long, tall Sally She's built for speed, she got Everything that Uncle John need, oh baby Yeah baby, woo baby Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah Well, I saw Uncle John with bald-head Sally He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley, oh, baby Yeah baby, woo, baby Havin' me some fun tonight, yeah We gonna have some fun tonight We gonna have some fun tonight, woo Have some fun tonight, everything's all right Have some fun, have me some fun tonight
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Written by: Entoris Johnson, Richard Penniman, Robert Blackwell
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4 facts about this song
Little Richard"Long Tall Sally" was recorded by Little Richard and was one of his biggest hits.
- The song was released as a single in 1956, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Rhythm and Blues chart and No. 6 on the pop chart.
- It is considered one of the cornerstones of rock and roll music.
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The BeatlesThe Beatles frequently performed "Long Tall Sally" in their early years, often as a show closer.
- It was featured on the EP "Long Tall Sally" and their US album "The Beatles' Second Album", both released in 1964.
- The version recorded by the Beatles features Paul McCartney on vocals, showcasing his ability to sing in a raw and enthusiastic style.
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Elvis PresleyElvis Presley covered "Long Tall Sally" in 1956, the same year it was released by Little Richard.
- His version didn't chart, but it became a staple of his live performances in the 1950s.
- Presley's rendition of the song was perhaps most notably included in his 1956 self-titled debut album.
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Miscellaneous"Long Tall Sally" was written by Robert 'Bumps' Blackwell, Enotris Johnson, and Little Richard.
- The song has been covered by numerous other artists and is part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll" list.
- It was used in the film "Predator" (1987), further popularising the song among newer generations.
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