Short Fat Fanny
Little Richard Lyrics
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Tired of slippin' and a-slidin' with Long Tall Sally
A-Peekin' and a-hidin', duckin' back down in the alley
I don't wanna rip it up, don't wanna dance with Annie
Got a brand new love was named, Short Fat Fannie
One day while I was visitin' down at Heart Break Hotel
That's where I met Fannie, boy, she sure looked swell
She put her arms around me, boy, she gave me fever
She's my tutti fruiti, I love her child so
"Ooh", Like a hound dog everywhere I go
Whenever I'm around her I'm on my p's and q's
She might step on my blue suede shoes
Now, at a honky tonk party just the other night
Fannie got jealous, a little girl started a fight
Because I was dancin' with Mary-Lou
I had to call Jim Dandy to the rescue
Short Fat Fannie is my hearts desire
She got the kinda lovin', set my soul on fire
I told her we was married out on Blueberry Hill
Now we're so happy, I love her still
Ooh, oh ooh, oh, oh, ooh
Ohh
She's my tutti fruiti, I love her child so
"Ooh", Like a hound dog everywhere I go
Whenever I'm around her I'm on my p's and q's
She might step on my blue suede shoes
Now, at a honky tonk party just the other night
Fannie got jealous, a little girl started a fight
Because I was dancin' with Mary-Lou
I had to call Jim Dandy to the rescue
Short Fat Fannie is my hearts desire
She got the kinda lovin', set my soul on fire, woo
Short Fat Fannie out on Blueberry Hill
Now we're so happy, I love her still
Woo
The song "Short Fat Fanny" by Little Richard is a fast-paced, rock and roll number that tells the story of the singer's new lover, Fanny. He sings about how he was previously with a woman named Sally but has now found Fanny, who he loves and is infatuated with. The singer mentions how Fanny is always watching him and gets jealous easily, leading to a fight at a honky tonk party. Despite this, the singer is head over heels in love with Fanny and even marries her on Blueberry Hill.
The lyrics of the song have a playful and lighthearted tone, typical of many rock and roll songs of the 1950s and 60s. The verses are catchy and emphasize Fanny's physical attributes, while the chorus highlights the singer's love for her. The line "She put her arms around me, gave me fever" is particularly notable as it adds to the sensual undertones of the song.
Overall, "Short Fat Fanny" is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates love and the physical attraction between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
I was slippin and slidin with a long tall Sally
I was having a great time dancing with a tall girl named Sally.
Peekin' and a hidin',duck back in the alley
Trying to have some privacy and stay out of sight in the alley.
Don't wanna rip it up,don't wanna dance with Annie
Not interested in dancing or partying with Annie.
I've got a brand new lover name is Short Fat Fannie
I have a new girlfriend named Fannie who is short and chubby.
One day while I was visit'n at HeartBreak Hotel
At the HeartBreak hotel, I met Fannie for the first time.
Thats where I met Fannie and she sure looked swell
Fannie looked beautiful when I met her at the HeartBreak hotel.
I told her that I loved her and I'd never leave
I expressed my love for her and assured her that I would always be there for her.
She put her arms around me, gave me fever
She hugged me passionately, making me feel very hot and bothered.
She's my tutti fruiti,I love the child so
She is my sweet and fruity baby, and I love her very much.
She watch me like a hound dog everywhere I go
She keeps a close eye on me, following me around like a loyal hound dog.
Whenever I'm around her I'm on my p's and q's
Whenever I'm with her, I make sure to be on my best behavior.
She might step on my blue suede shoes
I am worried that she might accidentally step on my prized blue suede shoes.
Well at a honky tonk party just the other night
Recently, I attended a lively honky tonk party.
Fannie got jealous and she started a fight
Fannie became jealous and got into a fight.
At the club I was dancin with MaryLou
I was dancing with a woman named MaryLou.
I had to call Jim Dandy to the rescue
I had to ask my friend Jim Dandy to help me resolve the situation.
Short Fat Fannie she's my hearts desire
Fannie is the one I desire and love.
Short Fat Fannie sets my soul on fire
Fannie ignites my passion and excites me beyond measure.
On Monday we were married on Blueberry Hill
We got married on a hill called Blueberry.
Now we're so happy and I love her still
Now we are very happy together, and I still love her very much.
(instrumental)
No lyrics being sung at this time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Larry Williams
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references to:
slipin and slidin - little richard
long tall Sally - little Richard
heartbreak Hotel - Elvis
tuti frutti - little Richard
blue suede shoes - carl Perkins
Mary Lou - Ricky Nelson
blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
hound dog - (Elvis)
rip it up - little Richard
Shirley Pena
THE BEST version that anyone ever did with this classic!
Phil Silverman
Recorded 31 August 1964
I’ve played this version thousands of times!
Christopher Wilmot
Probably the best rock & roll song ever recorded.
Lee Groce
Another great one by the KING of ROCK N ROLL. Thank you for posting.
鬼斬り平三郎
I didn't know the title of this song, so I played it one by one and finally arrived at it. It's really cool.
Christian Arregui
capo ricardo , muy buena la guitarra y los ritmos alterados, excelente
Soulman
The great Little Richard !!!
Helen Murphy
LOVE THIS
murp h
Ain't nothin but rock and roll !!!
HeppCat
In the immortal words of the great Richard Wayne Penniman: This song "make my big toe shoot up in mah boot. Whoooooooooooooooooo!!"