Long Tall Sally
Frankie Rose Lyrics


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I'm gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John
He said he had the misery but he got a lot of fun
Baby, yeah now baby
Woo baby, some fun tonight

I saw Uncle John with Long Tall Sally
He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley
Oh, baby, yeah now baby
Woo baby, some fun tonight

Well Long Tall Sally's built pretty sweet
She got everything that Uncle John need
Baby, yeah now baby
Woo baby, some fun tonight

Well, we're gonna have some fun tonight
Have some fun tonight
Everything's all right
Have some fun tonight
Have some fun
Yeah, yeah, yeah

We're gonna have some fun tonight
Have some fun tonight
Everything's all right
Have some fun tonight




Yeah, we'll have some fun
Some fun tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Long Tall Sally by Frankie Rose & The Imperials talk about Uncle John and his affair with a woman named Long Tall Sally. The singer plans to tell Aunt Mary about Uncle John, who claims to be miserable but is having a lot of fun. The chorus repeats the phrase "some fun tonight" as if the singer is excited about the upcoming events. The second verse describes how the singer spotted Uncle John with Long Tall Sally and how Uncle John avoided Aunt Mary by ducking back into the alley. The third verse continues to compliment Long Tall Sally, implying that she has everything Uncle John needs. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus and a promise of having fun tonight.


The lyrics of "Long Tall Sally" were written by Robert "Bumps" Blackwell, Enotris Johnson, and Little Richard. Little Richard recorded the song in 1956, and it became a breakout hit, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has been covered by various artists over the years and has become a rock and roll classic. The song's lyrics have been interpreted in different ways. Some people believe the song is about a prostitute, while others think that Long Tall Sally is just a tall woman. Nevertheless, the song's upbeat and exciting melody has made it a favorite among rock and roll fans for decades.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm gonna tell Aunt Mary 'bout Uncle John
I'm going to inform Aunt Mary about Uncle John's misdoings


He said he had the misery but he got a lot of fun
Uncle John claimed to be unhappy, but he was actually having a good time


Baby, yeah now baby
Expressing excitement and anticipation


Woo baby, some fun tonight
We are going to have a lot of enjoyment this evening


I saw Uncle John with Long Tall Sally
I caught Uncle John in the company of Long Tall Sally


He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley
Uncle John noticed Aunt Mary approaching and quickly hid in the alley


Oh, baby, yeah now baby
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement


Woo baby, some fun tonight
We are going to have a lot of enjoyment this evening


Well Long Tall Sally's built pretty sweet
Long Tall Sally has an attractive physique


She got everything that Uncle John need
Long Tall Sally has all the things that Uncle John desires


Well, we're gonna have some fun tonight
We plan on having a great time this evening


Have some fun tonight
Let's enjoy ourselves this evening


Everything's all right
Everything is going well


Yeah, we'll have some fun
We will have a good time


Some fun tonight
We will be experiencing enjoyment this evening


We're gonna have some fun tonight
We plan on having a great time this evening


Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of excitement and anticipation


Have some fun tonight
Let's enjoy ourselves this evening


Everything's all right
Everything is going well


Yeah, we'll have some fun
We will have a good time


Some fun tonight
We will be experiencing enjoyment this evening




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Entoris Johnson, Richard Penniman, Robert Blackwell

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Johnny Last

Raw as hell. Lovin' it! Thanks for posting

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Apesville

AKA Johnny Gamble, Real Name Frank Rosano this ones from 1957

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