Cut Across Shorty
Eddie Cochran
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Now a country boy called Shorty And a city boy named Dan Had to prove who could run the fastest To win miss Lucy's hand Now Dan had all the money And he also had the looks But Shorty must have had something, boys That can't be found in books Well, a-cut across shorty, shorty cut across That's what miss Lucy said Cut across shorty, shorty cut across It's you I want to wed Now Dan had been in training A week before the race He made up his mind old Shorty Would end in second place And Dan with his long legs a-flyin' Left shorty far behind And shorty heard him holler out Miss Lucy, you'll soon be mine Well, a-cut across shorty, shorty cut across That's what miss Lucy said Cut across shorty, shorty cut across It's you I want to wed But shorty wasn't worried There was a smile upon his face He knew that he was a-goin' to win 'Cause Lucy had fixed the race And just like that old story About the turtle and the hare When Dan crossed over the finish line He found shorty waiting there Well, a-cut across shorty, shorty cut across That's what miss Lucy said Cut across shorty, shorty cut across It's you I want to wed It's you I want to wed It's you I want to wed It's you I want to wed
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Written by: MARIJOHN WILKIN, WAYNE P. WALKER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Cut Across Shorty" was not originally written by Eddie Cochran but by Marijohn Wilkin and Wayne P. Walker.
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Release DateThe song was first recorded and released by Cochran in 1960.
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Posthumous ReleaseInterestingly, Cochran’s rendition of the song was posthumously released after he tragically died in a car crash in April 1960.
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Inspiring OthersOne of Cochran's most popular songs, it has been covered by several artists. Notably, Rod Stewart included a version of "Cut Across Shorty" on his 1970 album, "Gasoline Alley."
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Attribute to CochranRod Stewart's version was meant as a tribute to Cochran, who Stewart cites as a major influence on his music.
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Musical StyleThe song incorporates elements of rock and roll and country music, showcasing Cochran's versatile musicianship.
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Chart Performance'Cut Across Shorty' was a hit among fans, making its way to #20 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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Alternate VersionsThe song appears in its original form and as a live version on Cochran's posthumously released album, “Never to Be Forgotten.” The live version provides a glimpse into Cochran's electric stage presence.
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LyricsThe song tells an underdog story where the song’s protagonist, Shorty, takes a shortcut in a footrace to win the hand of his love interest, Sadie Mae.
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LegacyThough Cochran's career was cut short, his contribution to music, including songs like "Cut Across Shorty," helped pave the way for the future of rock and roll. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
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