Tutti-Frutti
Little Richard and His Band Lyrics
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Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A wop bop a loo bop a lop ba ba
I got a gal, named Sue, she knows just what to do
I got a gal, named Sue, she knows just what to do
She rock to the East, she rock to the West
But she's the gal that I love best
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom
I got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
Got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
She knows how to love me, yes indeed
Boy you don't know what she do to me
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Wop bop a loo bop, ow
Oh tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom
I got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drive me crazy
Got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drive me crazy
She knows how to love me, yes indeed
Boy you don't know what she do to me
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie, ooh
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom
The song "Tutti Frutti" is a classic rock and roll song written by Little Richard in 1955, and it became his first hit song. The lyrics of the song are a mix of nonsense phrases and traditional lyrics about love and romance. The opening verse: "Wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom" is Little Richard's own signature style, and he continued this signature style in the chorus with, "Tutti Frutti, oh rootie," that are just fun and catchy phrases that enhance the rhythm and the beat of the song.
The verses speak specifically about two women in little Richard's life named "Sue" and "Daisy." Little Richard acknowledges their beauty and skills in dancing before drawing attention back to the power of the beat of the song in the chorus. Essentially, the song is really a celebration of rock and roll music, its power, and its ability to bring people together. One could even say that Little Richard's use of nonsense syllables in the song is a nod to the transformative power of music, which can break down language barriers and bring people and cultures together.
Line by Line Meaning
Wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom
An exclamation of excitement and anticipation for the upcoming song
Tutti frutti, oh rootie
A happy expression of joy and pleasure
A wop bop a loo bop a lop ba ba
Continuation of the exclamation from the beginning
I got a gal, named Sue, she knows just what to do
The singer has a girlfriend named Sue who pleases him in every way
She rock to the East, she rock to the West
Sue is a great dancer who can move in any direction
But she's the gal that I love best
Despite any other women he may know, Sue is the one he loves most
I got a gal, named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
The singer has another girlfriend named Daisy who excites and challenges him
She knows how to love me, yes indeed
Daisy is a great lover who satisfies his desires
Boy you don't know what she do to me
The singer is very affected by Daisy and wants others to know it
Wop bop a loo bop, ow
A sudden cry out of pleasure and excitement
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bom bom
Repeating the original excited expression from the beginning
A wop bop a loo bop a lop bam boom
Finalizing the song with an even more powerful expression of excitement and satisfaction
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Labostrie, Joe Lubin, Richard Penniman
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Marcos Magalhães
“There will never be another! He was the true spirit of Rock ’N Roll!” – Keith Richards
Rest In Peace, Little Richard.
1932 – 2020
🌐~Sugar Xyler
💖Love old Keith, the crypt keeper
Korina Voultepsis
Good work from Greece 🇬🇷♥️ God rest your soul , always in my heart
Melanie P
Indeed. RIP King Little Richard 🙏
Sam Pitts
He was the greatest through time. Every generation talks about. Little Richard. RIP
Jorge Delgado
Indeed R.I.P. TO THE KING LITTLE RICHARD
Historian23
Rarely do you see musicians 40 years after the height of their career still having the same energy they did back in the day. Impressive.
Brenda Guerrero
So true, unless it is a true heavenly GIFT, given unto BRO. Richard by GOD HIMSELF.
Oblivieon
I live in Vegas and there was a one night only concert at Orleans Arena with Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and Jerry Lee Lewis. I can tell you while they're all legends Little Richard just stole the show, it was INSANE! He needed help getting to the piano but once he sat down OMG he had that arena rockin'. I'm so glad I was able to see him at least once. I don't know how he did it but he never lost his voice.
Anthony Whalen
and still hitting the notes