Long Tall Sally
Vince Taylor & His Playboys 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 Vince Taylor's "Lone Tall Sally" tells a story about a man who is having an affair with a woman named Long Tall Sally. He talks about telling his Aunt Mary about Uncle John, who claimed to be miserable, but was actually having fun. In the second verse, he reveals that he saw Uncle John with Long Tall Sally, and when he saw Aunt Mary coming, he quickly went back into the alley. The chorus then follows, where the singer describes Long Tall Sally's physique and how she has everything that Uncle John needs. The song then ends with the repeated line "we're gonna have some fun tonight," signifying their desire to continue the affair.

Although the lyrics may seem innocent enough, the context of the song is actually quite scandalous for its time. The idea of a man cheating on his partner and boasting about it in a song was considered quite bold in the 1950s. However, the song was well-received and became a hit for both Vince Taylor and Little Richard, who covered the song in the same year it was released. "Long Tall Sally" soon became recognized as one of the defining songs of the rock and roll era.

Line by Line Meaning

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

He said he had the misery but he got a lot of fun
He claimed to be unhappy, but he was actually enjoying himself

Baby, yeah now baby
My dear

Woo baby, some fun tonight
We will have a great time tonight

I saw Uncle John with Long Tall Sally
I witnessed Uncle John with Long Tall Sally

He saw Aunt Mary comin' and he ducked back in the alley
When he spotted Aunt Mary approaching, he quickly hid in the alley

Oh, baby, yeah now baby
Oh, dear

Woo baby, some fun tonight
We will have a great time tonight

Well Long Tall Sally's built pretty sweet
Long Tall Sally is an attractive person

She got everything that Uncle John need
She possesses everything Uncle John requires

Baby, yeah now baby
My dear