Fat Bottomed Girls

Queen

About Fat Bottomed Girls

"Fat Bottomed Girls" is a song by the British rock band Queen. Written by guitarist Brian May, the track featured on their 1978 album Jazz and later on their compilation album Greatest Hits. When released as a single with "Bicycle Race", the song reached number 11 in the UK Singles Chart and number 24 in the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. The song is formed around an open bluesy, metallic guitar tuning, and opens with its chorus. It was one of the few Queen songs played in an alternative (drop D) guitar tuning. The song's music video was filmed at the Dallas Convention Center in Texas in October 1978. 


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Are you gonna take me home tonight?
Ah down beside that red firelight
Are you gonna let it all hang out?
Fat bottomed girls
You make the rockin' world go round

Hey I was just a skinny lad
Never knew no good from bad
But I knew life before I left my nursery, huh
Left alone with big fat Fanny
She was such a naughty nanny
Heap big woman you made a bad boy out of me
Hey hey!
Woo

I've been singing with my band
Across the wire across the land
I seen every blue eyed floozy on the way, hey
But their beauty and their style
Went kind of smooth after a while
Take me to them dirty ladies every time

C'mon
Oh won't you take me home tonight?
Oh down beside your red firelight
Oh and you give it all you got
Fat bottomed girls you make the rockin' world go round
Fat bottomed girls you make the rockin' world go round

Hey listen here
Now I got mortgages on homes
I got stiffness in ma' bones
Ain't no beauty Queens in this locality (I tell you)
Oh but I still get my pleasure
Still get my greatest treasure
Heap big woman you gonna make a big man out of me

Now get this
Oh (I know) you gonna take me home tonight (Please)
Oh down beside that red firelight
Are you gonna let it all hang out?
Fat bottomed girls you make the rockin' world go round yeah
Fat bottomed girls you make the rockin' world go round

Get on your bikes and ride
Ooh yeah oh yeah them fat bottomed girls
Fat bottomed girls
Yeah yeah yeah
Alright, ride 'em, c'mon
Fat bottomed girls, yes yes

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Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »

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Written by: Brian Harold May

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15 facts about this song

Release Information
"Fat Bottomed Girls" was released as a single in 1978 and was featured on the album "Jazz."
Dual Release
The song was released as a double-A side single along with "Bicycle Race." The two songs were often played together on the radio.
Group Composition
"Fat Bottomed Girls" was written by guitarist Brian May.
Positive Reception
The song became one of Queen's biggest hits, reaching number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Iconic Lyrics
The song is well known for its catchy chorus, "Fat bottomed girls, you make the rockin' world go round."
Song Theme
The lyrics are about a man reflecting back on his youthful sexual exploits. The fat bottomed girls are depicted as liberating and influential in the man’s development.
Music Video
The promotional video for "Fat Bottomed Girls" was filmed at the Dallas Convention Center in Texas in 1978.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, including American country music artist Trace Adkins and American rock band Antigone Rising.
Hollywood Appearance
"Fat Bottomed Girls" was featured in the 2018 biographical drama film about Freddie Mercury, "Bohemian Rhapsody."
Live Performances
During live performances, the song was often linked with "Bicycle Race," with a bicycle bell sound effect being played at the end.
Controversial Artwork
The original cover of the single depicted a naked woman riding a bicycle, causing controversy and leading to an alternate cover being released in some countries.
Truly Global
It has been a global hit, charting in the top 20 in countries such as the Netherlands, New Zealand, Canada, and more.
Pop Culture Reference
The song has been referenced in popular TV shows like "Glee" and "Family Guy."
Song's Legacy
"Fat Bottomed Girls" has become an anthem of body acceptance and body positivity, celebrating the beauty of larger women.
Re-Release Success
In 1991, following lead singer Freddie Mercury's death, the song re-entered the charts and reached even higher, climbing to number 5 in the UK Singles Chart.

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