Larry Williams (born Lawrence E. Williams on 10 May 1935; died 7 January 7 … Read Full Bio ↴Larry Williams (born Lawrence E. Williams on 10 May 1935; died 7 January 7 1980) was an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is best known for writing and recording some Rock'n'Roll standards from 1957 to 1959 for Speciality Records, including "Bony Moronie", "Short Fat Fannie", "Slow Down", "Dizzy, Miss Lizzy" (1958), "Bad Boy" and "She Said Yeah" (1959). English musician John Lennon was a fan, and The Beatles (and several other "British Invasion" groups) recorded several of his songs.
Williams' life mixed tremendous success with violence and drug addiction. He was a longtime friend of Little Richard, with whom his life and music intertwined from their meeting in 1955 to Williams' passing in 1980.
Williams' life mixed tremendous success with violence and drug addiction. He was a longtime friend of Little Richard, with whom his life and music intertwined from their meeting in 1955 to Williams' passing in 1980.
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Larry Williams Lyrics
Bad Boy A bad little boy moved into the neighborhood He won't do…
Bony Moronie I got a girl named Bony Moronie She's as skinny as…
Dizzy Miss Lizzy Oh, ah, ah, huu You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy The way…
Give Me Love Heaven please send to all mankind, Understanding and peace o…
Lawdy Miss Clawdy When I lawdy lawdy lawdy Miss Clawdy Girl you sure look…
Peaches and Cream So hot, hot It's the S the L the I the…
She Said Yeah! Dam deedle dee dam dam Little girl, where did you come…
Short Fat Fannie Tired slippin' and slidin' with a Long Tall Sally Peekin' an…
Slow Down Come on pretty baby won't you walk with me Come on…
You Bug Me Baby You got the kinda face that I can't resist You got…