Bony Moronie
Larry Williams
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I got a girl named Bony Moronie. She's as skinny as a stick of macaroni. Ought to see her rock and roll with her blue jeans on. She's not very fat, just skin and bone. But I love her and she loves me. We're all happy now as we can be. Making love underneath the apple tree. Well, I told her mama and her papa too Just exactly what I want to do. I want to get married on a night in June, And rock and roll by the light of the silvery moon. Cause I love her and she loves me, We're all happy now as we can be. Making love underneath the apple tree. She's my one and only, she's my heart's desire. She's a real upsetter, she's a real live wire. Everybody turns when my baby goes by. She's something to see, she really catches the eye. I love her and she loves me, We're all happy now, as we can be. Making love underneath the apple tree.
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Written by: Larry Williams
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Bony Moronie" was released in 1957.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit, reaching number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the R&B chart.
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ArtistThe song was written and performed by Larry Williams, a prominent R&B artist in the 1950s and 1960s, known for his exuberant vocal style.
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Notable CoversA multitude of other artists have covered "Bony Moronie", including John Lennon, The Who, Bruce Springsteen, Dr. Feelgood, and Ritchie Valens.
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LyricsThe song is notable for its humorous and spirited lyrical content. It tells the story of the singer's love for a girl named Bony Moronie, who is "as slim as a stick of macaroni."
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John Lennon versionJohn Lennon's version of "Bony Moronie" was recorded during the "Rock 'n' Roll" (1975) sessions but did not appear on the album until the 2004 reissue.
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Ritchie Valens versionRitchie Valens recorded it in 1958 as a tribute to Williams, who was one of Valens' musical idols.
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Influence"Bony Moronie" is considered an influential piece of early rock and roll due to its upbeat tempo, catchy rhythm, and unique lyrical phrasing, which has been emulated by many artists in the decades since its release.
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Larry Williams DeathSadly, Larry Williams passed away at the age of 44 and did not live to see the immense impact his music continues to have, having influenced many in the music world.
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Bony Moronie’s" LegacyDespite its age, "Bony Moronie" remains popular today, and can frequently be heard on classic rock and oldies radio stations, proving its enduring appeal.
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