Hats Off to Larry

Del Shannon

About Hats Off to Larry

"Hats Off to Larry" is a song written and sung by Del Shannon, which he released as a single in 1961. The song spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 5, while reaching No. 1 on Canada's CHUM Hit Parade, No. 2 on New Zealand's "Lever Hit Parade", No. 2 in Australia, No. 6 on the UK's Record Retailer chart, and No. 8 in South Africa. The song was ranked No. 68 on Billboard's end of year "Hot 100 for 1961 - Top Sides of the Year" and No. 35 on Cash Box's "Top 100 Chart Hits of 1961".  


Year:
2003
2:06
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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-why
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 more 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-why
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-why
Now that Larry said goodbye to you
To you
To you.

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Del Shannon

Del Shannon (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990) was an American rock and roll singer-songwriter who had a No. 1 hit, "Runaway", in 1961. more »

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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."
Billboard Ranking
The song reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961.
Unique Lyrics
The 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.
Contemporary Popularity
In 1961, "Hats Off to Larry" was playing on jukeboxes across American diners and ranking high on teenage dance party charts.
Song Composition
Like many of Del Shannon's songs, it includes his characteristic falsetto singing style.
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.
Cover Versions
Many musicians have covered the song, predominantly in the years immediately following its release.
Theme Consistency
Del Shannon quite often used the theme of love and heartbreak in his music, and "Hats Off to Larry" was no exception.
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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