Skinny Legs and All

Joe Tex

About Skinny Legs and All

"Skinny Legs and All" is a song composed and recorded by soul singer Joe Tex and released in 1967 on the Dial label in 1967. The single was later featured on Tex's "live" album, Live and Lively a year later in 1968.


Year:
1968
3:10
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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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Joe Tex

Joseph Arrington, Jr. (August 8, 1935– August 13, 1982), better known as "Joe Tex", was an American musician who gained success in the 1960s and 1970s with his brand of Southern soul, which mixed the styles of country, gospel and rhythm and blues. more »

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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.
Song Release
The song "Skinny Legs and All" was released in 1967 and is one of Joe Tex's leading hits.
Popularity
Upon 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.
Song Theme
The song humorously dwells on the concept of outer beauty, stressing that love should not be based on physical attractiveness alone.
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.
Cover Versions
Over 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."
Lyrics
The 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.'
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.
Song Performance
Tex delivers the song using spoken word passages and soulful vocal breaks, making the recording an engaging narrative piece.
Legacy
Despite 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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