Hats Off to Larry
Del Shannon
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Once I had a pretty girl Her name it doesn't matter She went away with another guy Now he won't even look at her Hats off to Larry he broke your heart Just like you broke mine when you said we must part He told you lies now it's your turn to cry cry cry Now that Larry said goodbye to you I know this may sound strange I want you back I think you'll change But there's one thing I gotta say Hats off to Larry it may sound cruel But you laughed at me when you said we were through You told me lies now it's your turn to cry cry cry Now that Larry said goodbye to you Hats off to Larry it may sound cruel But you laughed at me when you said we were through You told me lies now it's your turn to cry cry cry Now that Larry said goodbye to you Now that Larry said goodbye to you Now that Larry said goodbye to you
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9 facts about this song
Song Creation"Hats Off to Larry" was both written and performed by Del Shannon. It was his follow-up song after his hit debut "Runaway."
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Billboard RankingThe song reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.
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Unique LyricsThe lyrics of "Hats Off to Larry" stand out because they describe a scenario where the singer is literally applauding a man who broke his ex's heart as a poetic justice.
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Contemporary PopularityIn 1961, "Hats Off to Larry" was playing on jukeboxes across American diners and ranking high on teenage dance party charts.
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Song CompositionLike many of Del Shannon's songs, it includes his characteristic falsetto singing style.
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Album Inclusion"Hats Off to Larry" was a part of Shannon's debut album, "Runaway With Del Shannon," adding to the album's overall success.
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Cover VersionsMany musicians have covered the song, predominantly in the years immediately following its release.
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Theme ConsistencyDel Shannon quite often used the theme of love and heartbreak in his music, and "Hats Off to Larry" was no exception.
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Song Duration"Hats Off to Larry" is just over 2 minutes long, consistent with many pop hits of the early 1960s.
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