Skinny Legs and All
Joe Tex
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Say man, Don't walk ahead of that woman like she don't belong to you Just cause hers got them little skinny legs You know,that ain't no way to do You didn't act like that when you had it home behind closed doors Alright Now you act like you're 'shamed or somethin' Or you don't want nobody to know she's your's That's alright, you just walk on baby And don't you worry about a doggone thing a'tall, huh huh Because there's some man, somewhere, who'll take you baby, skinny legs and all Keep on walking baby, huh huh Show you what I'm talking about Listen to this Now, who'll take the woman with the skinny legs? C'mon somebody please take the lady with the skinny legs Now, you all know the lady with the skinny legs got to have somebody too, now Will somebody please take the lady with the skinny legs, please? Hey, Joe Yeah Bobby? Why don't you take her? You a fool? I don't want no woman with no skinny legs Look here,I thought I might give this woman to Clyde But, no, I know the kinda woman Clyde likes So Leroy'll take her Say Leroy? You got her Say, Miss? Right here? Now why you want to act like that man ain't yours? Just 'cause he's walkin' with you, with them raggedy clothes Man just forgot to get his suit out a the cleaners, that's all Alright, alright Act like that man don't belong to ya Go on over there and kiss him and hold his hand Go on, say you ain't gonna do what? That's alright You just walk on mister And don't you worry about a doggone thing, a'tall, huh, huh Because there's some woman somewhere who'll take you Mr. Raggedy clothes and all Yes there is Just keep on looking
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Skinny Legs and All" was recorded by Joe Tex, an American singer-songwriter who gained popularity during the 1960s and 1970s. His musical genre was primarily soul and rhythm and blues.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Skinny Legs and All" was released in 1967 and is one of Joe Tex's leading hits.
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PopularityUpon its release, "Skinny Legs and All" climbed to number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of Joe Tex's best-known songs.
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Song ThemeThe song humorously dwells on the concept of outer beauty, stressing that love should not be based on physical attractiveness alone.
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Album Placement"Skinny Legs and All" appeared on Joe Tex's first live album, "Live and Lively." The album came out in 1968, a year after the song's release.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, other artists have covered this famous song. One of the notable covers includes a rendition by Robert Cray on his album "Strong Persuader."
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LyricsThe lyrics are funny and conversational, with Joe Tex advising a friend to not dismiss the love of a woman just because she has 'skinny legs.'
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Music Style"Skinny Legs and All" exemplifies the unique delivery and humor for which Joe Tex was known. The song incorporates elements of funk and soul, typical of Tex's style.
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Song PerformanceTex delivers the song using spoken word passages and soulful vocal breaks, making the recording an engaging narrative piece.
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LegacyDespite the many hits Joe Tex has had over his career, "Skinny Legs and All" remains one of his signature and most recognisable songs.
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