Larry Williams ::::Short Fat Fannie.

Larry Williams (May 10, 1935 -- January 7, 1980) was an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, songwriter and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana. Williams is best known for writing and recording some rock and roll classics from 1957 to 1959 for Specialty Records, including "Bony Moronie", "Short Fat Fannie", "High School Dance" (1957), "Slow Down", "Dizzy Miss Lizzie" (1958), "Bad Boy" and "She Said Yeah," (1959) which were later covered by British Invasion groups and other artists.John Lennon, in particular, was a fan of Williams, recording several of his songs over the course of his career. "Bony Moronie" is listed as one of the Top 500 songs that shaped Rock and Roll.

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[Bluemoonofmemphis]

Excellent!!!

Great Song and Video!

A Fantastic Start to the Bank Holiday : ) )

Have A Good One Mick!

All The Very Best

Phil

[OnlyFiftiesAgain]

@Bluemoonofmemphis

Hiya Phil,thanks a lot for your kind comments,I'm really pleased you enjoyed this re-post of one of my old favourites by Larry Williams,,cheeers for now,,Mick :-))

The sun is shining here brilliantly,but there's a perishing cold wind blowing ! lol

[TheOldrecordclub]

another good video here Mick,he made some good songs did "Larry Williams" thumbs up from me. CARL

[OnlyFiftiesAgain]

@TheOldrecordclub

Hello again CARL,this is another re-post from the old channel that did well last time round,glad you enjoyed it.I remember buying this single when I was about 15,,,a long time ago ! lol

[mountain824]

Really fantastic song and video Mick!***** I greatly enjoyed. thank you. hug. maria x

[OnlyFiftiesAgain]

@mountain824

Very many thanks Maria for your kind words,I'm really pleased you enjoyed this oldie from Larry Williams,another of my all time favourites,,,Mick :-))

[Teridor2]

Love it Love it Im back as a teenager again when I hear this ..Thanks

[OnlyFiftiesAgain]

@weeyin1155

Ha ha,glad you enjoyed Larry's fun little song Jan,I remember buying this record when I was 15,,,now that was a long time ago ! lol

Many thanks for watching and for your kind wishes Jan,much appreciated,have a great week yourself,I hope the sunshine carries on for you !

Mick :-))

[OnlyFiftiesAgain]

@tickyreal

Hi,I'm pleased you liked this oldie from Larry,it's one of my all time favourites,many thanks,,,Mick :-))

[OnlyFiftiesAgain]

@jaws2z

Hi there,thanks very much for your kind comments,I'm pleased you enjoyed the song and the video.I actually made this one a couple of years ago,on a previous channel and it was very popular,so I thought it was time to re-post it !

Cheeers,,,,Mick :-))