Little Richard's Tutti Frutti is one of the most important and ground-breaking songs in the last half-century of popular music, and Queen do it justice every night. The band begin the song at the front of the stage (like they did with '39 in the seventies). After three verses, Freddie exchanges a few "Womp-bomp-a-loom-op-a-womp-bam-booms" with the audience while Roger rushes back to his drum kit and Brian quickly switches to his Red Special. Roger then kicks in, bringing the song to a frenzied finale.
Tutti Frutti
Queen Lyrics
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Bop bopa-a-lu a whop bam boo
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Got a girl named Sue, she knows just what to do
Got a girl named Sue, she knows just what to do
She rock to the east, she rocks to the west
She's the girl that I know best
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo
Got a girl named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
Got a girl named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
She knows how to love me, yes indeed
Boy I don't know what you're doin' to me
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo
A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo
(A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo)
A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo
Got a girl named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
Got a girl named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
She knows how to love me, yes indeed
Boy I don't know what you're doin' to me
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo
The lyrics of "Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard are a joyful celebratory expression of love, lust, and adoration for two different women. The chorus of the song is a catchy repetition of "Tutti Frutti" and "Oh Rudy," possibly referring to the women's nicknames. The lyrics, "Got a girl named Sue, she knows just what to do," suggests an effortless long-term relationship that is based on mutual understanding and shared experiences. The lyrics continue with the singer praising his girl, saying that she "rocks to the east, she rocks to the west," indicating that she's always there for him.
The second verse introduces a new woman named Daisy who the singer describes as almost driving him crazy with her love. He claims that she knows how to love him, and he doesn't know what she's doing to him. The repetition of "Tutti Frutti" and "Oh Rudy" throughout the song adds to the catchiness and creates a sense of joyful abandon with the fast-paced beat and instrumentation. The lyrics celebrate the joy of being in love and the power of women to bring happiness and excitement into the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Bop bopa-a-lu a whop bam boo
I'm starting off the song with a catchy nonsensical phrase to grab your attention
Tutti frutti, oh Rudy
I'm talking to Rudy and using the phrase 'tutti frutti' to describe the excitement I feel about the girls in my life
Got a girl named Sue, she knows just what to do
I have a girl named Sue who's a great dancer and I admire her skills
She rock to the east, she rocks to the west
Sue can dance in any direction and she's equally impressive
She's the girl that I know best
I've spent a lot of time with Sue and know her well
Got a girl named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy
I have another girl in my life named Daisy who I find irresistible
She knows how to love me, yes indeed
Daisy is very good at showing me affection and I appreciate it
Boy I don't know what you're doin' to me
Daisy has a hold over me and I can't quite explain it
A whop bop-a-lu a whop bam boo
I'm ending the song the same way I began it, with a fun and catchy nonsense phrase
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Labostrie, Joe Lubin, Richard Penniman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Guia completo da melhor performance do Queen que você verá hoje:
00:00 Freddie hidratando-se antes de começar
00:05 um tapa na gostosa
00:21 "tá chovendo pra caralho" * balançada pra tirar água do cabelo *
00:36 mostra a bunda pra plateia
00:50 "eu esqueci a letra"
01:33 she fucks me really crazy
02:04 Roger teleporta pra bateria
02:29 violência contra o microfone
02:51 Freddie, o que diabos você está fazendo com essa caixa?
03:07 John pula pula
03:43 Freddie requebrando a bunda pra plateia de novo
03:55 striptease com o microfone
04:06 fat bottomed boy
04:25
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@eyezodiotic3197
Every second in this video gives me a reason to live
@lokilaufeyson38
Same😍❤
@judithcollins8098
I agree
@itsakindofdeacy1564
Yeesssss
@DarkKnight-vq7hb
So true
@simonamercuryjackson1874
Same😘😘😘😘😘😘 addicted toQueen
@heatherqualy9143
Is it weird that my favourite part of this (even more so during the second concert, where you can see it better), is how fast Roger can race back to the drums and the adorable quick look and nod Freddie does to make sure he got back there in time and is ready to go?
@judithhand4987
I agree, very cool!
@maderurgica3500
That is why Queen is Queen, each member brought that special touch of talent, I like many groups, but what Queen did, what Queen broadcast on stage, I have not seen with any other group.
@edavenport93
Possibly the best cover of a Little Richard song.