Throughout the lifetime of the band, it often swelled beyond a sextet & along with changes, other members included: Aaron Izenhall, Alex Mitchell, Billy Hadnott, Carl Hogan, Eddie Byrd, Fred Simon, Jesse Simpkins, Josh Jackson and Wild Bill Davis.
Jordan (b. 8 Jul 1908, in Brinkley, AR, USA - died 4 Feb 1975, in Los Angeles, CA, USA). After a few years playing in the “Chitlin circuit” of the 1930s and just after World War II, Jordan launched a revolutionary sound: it wasn’t blues nor jazz but the 'jump blues' sound which evolved into rhythm and blues.
Between 1942 and 1951 Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five had 57 R&B chart hits on [Invalid Artist] Records. His first release was “Honey in The Bee Ball" in 1938. In the 1950s he left Decca and recorded for [Invalid Artist] and in the 1960s for Ray Charles’ [Invalid Artist]. Charles often mentioned Jordan as one of his biggest influences in music.
Jordan, popular to all audiences, is unforgotten for developing the blueprint of Rock and Roll and R&B. He died February 04, 1975 of a heart attack, in Los Angeles. He was inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
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Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five Lyrics
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Such pulchritude, to be mothered and smothered,
Basted in sweet sumptuousness.
Let the cats all criticize,
Joke about my baby's size,
She's reet with me because you see,
I likes 'em fat like that.
When she bounces down the street,
She's a whole heap of honey and ain't she sweet,
Feels so fine to know that she is mine,
I likes 'em fat like that.
You can have all those lean chicks tender and tall,
But when it comes to mean kicks,
A big fat momma's the best of all,
After I get through working well I reach and grab my hat,
And I hurry home,
Don't want her to be alone, coz
I likes 'em fat like that.
Tell me why do you like them
More bounce to the ounce
Say why do you like 'em?
More room to rump
How big do you like 'em?
Tons of fun
How wide do you like 'em?
Well, like that.
So you like 'em like that.
Yeah, I'm a chubby chaser.
Ooh, look at her go.
Don't try to run
Ooh, it must be jelly, 'cos jam don't shake like that.
You can have all those lean chicks tender and tall,
But when it comes to mean kicks,
A big fat momma's the best of all,
After I get through working well I reach and grab my hat,
And I hurry home,
Don't want her to be alone, cause
I likes 'em fat like that,
Now thin may be in, but fat is where it's at!
Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five's song "I Like 'em Fat Like That" is a celebration of plus-size women. The lyrics use a range of euphemisms to describe the singer's attraction to larger women. The opening lyrics describe his enjoyment of being "surrounded by such voluptuosity" and "sweet sumptuousness" indicating he loves being around bigger women. He dismisses criticism from others, joking about his baby's size, declaring that he likes them "fat like that". The song describes the physical attractiveness of larger women, with the singer describing the way his woman "bounces down the street" as "a whole heap of honey."
The lyrics also discuss the practical benefits of being with a bigger woman, with lines like "more bounce to the ounce" and "more room to rump." The song celebrates the idea of "tons of fun" and sings praises to the "big fat momma's the best of all." Jordan's song sends a powerful message about body positivity and celebrates a beauty that is not usually presented in the media.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I like being surrounded by such voluptuosity,
I enjoy being around women with curvaceous figures.
Such pulchritude, to be mothered and smothered,
They have beautiful appearance, and I love being hugged and loved by them.
Basted in sweet sumptuousness.
They are full-bodied and have a beautiful, luxurious appearance.
Let the cats all criticize,
I don't care about others' opinions.
Joke about my baby's size,
People criticize the size of my girl.
She's reet with me because you see,
But it doesn't matter to me.
I likes 'em fat like that.
I always prefer girls with big bodies.
When she bounces down the street,
My partner's curves are noticeable even from a distance.
She's a whole heap of honey and ain't she sweet,
She's beautiful and lovely.
Feels so fine to know that she is mine,
Being with her makes me feel great.
I likes 'em fat like that.
I am obsessed with girls that have fat.
You can have all those lean chicks tender and tall,
I reject other skinny chicks.
But when it comes to mean kicks,
When it comes down to it.
A big fat momma's the best of all,
Large, fat mothers are the best.
After I get through working well I reach and grab my hat,
After doing my job correctly, I take my hat and leave.
And I hurry home,
I hurry home.
Don't want her to be alone, coz
I don't want her to be left out.
I likes 'em fat like that.
I am obsessed with girls that have fat.
Tell me why do you like them
Why do you like them so?
More bounce to the ounce
I enjoy them a lot
Say why do you like 'em?
Why do you like them?
More room to rump
They have a lot of space.
How big do you like 'em?
What's the maximum size you like?
Tons of fun
They are very enjoyable.
How wide do you like 'em?
What's the maximum width you like?
Well, like that.
I guess similar to what I currently like.
So you like 'em like that.
You also like them similar to me.
Yeah, I'm a chubby chaser.
I love girls with a lot of meat on their bones.
Ooh, look at her go.
Wow, look at her moving.
Don't try to run
Don't try to escape.
Ooh, it must be jelly, 'cos jam don't shake like that.
Her shape would make you think it must be jelly.
Now thin may be in, but fat is where it's at!
Although thin has become trendy, I still prefer fat women.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLAUDE DEMETRUIS, J. MAYO WILLIAMS, LOUIS JORDAN
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@traceywhitney1272
My mother just sent me this link, and said my grandmother used to sing this to her when she was a girl. I just turned 62. Three generations digging on the same music. ❤❤
@pepperwilliams4428
Louis Jordan was a GENIUS! He was the real "KING OF ROCK & ROLL". And that tenor player was smoking'!!
@silver10m10
Indeed...can't imagine standing next to Louis Jordan and stretching out on a solo.
@RedaHaddadRezyserAktorArtysta
TRU 10/10
@a2zme
Who else is LOVING this in 2023? :)
@kevinmuzerMetalMind64
Louis Jordan is the bridge between swing and rock n roll.
@johnmccormick8159
I've been listening to Louis Jordan's music for decades, and this is the first time I've seen footage of one of his performances. I'm crying. That's it.
@dlyons1721
My dad used to tell me, "Open the Door, Richard" and "Ain't Nobody Here but us Chickens." It was so cool when I found out these sayings came from Louis Jordan.
@marimbadearco
same happened to me, only years later did I discover the Chickens remark came from this tune
@CheckMate657879
This is the music that was played in my house from the time I was born until I was around 5. My parents loved Louis Jordan; they'd be laughing about his lyrics. I've been listening to almost everything he's done and I've bought several compilations in the last few weeks. Some of his songs are really funny. I finally see what they were laughing about. He's gone; my parents are gone, but this music rages on. He was the consummate performer. I love him.