Small Fry
Johnny Mercer, John Scott Trotter, Bing Crosby
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Small fry, strutting by the pool room Small fry, should be in the school room My, my put down that cigarette You ain't grown up high and mighty yet Small fry, dancing for a penny Small fry, counting up how many My, my just listen here to me You ain't the biggest catfish in the sea You practice pecking all day long to some old radio song (Oh, yes, I peck, oh, yes) Now you better listen to your pa And someday practice upon the law Then you'll be a real success (Yes?) Yes (Well, yes) Small fry, and now you kissed the neighbor's daughter Small fry, get on back in the shallow water Seems I should take you cross my knee 'Cause you ain't the biggest catfish in the sea You've got your feet all soakin wet Lord, you'll be the death of me yet Oh, me, oh my, small fry You call me small fry (Oh, you is most infinitesimal, too small for your britches) You call me small fry (Now, now, now you look at here, you're shorter than me I wonder where my smoke is) My, my, my, my, my I never heard such cannon (Be still, boy) You better look in the closet, Ma I'll bet the chillies are gone Oh, small fry I saw you out there betting on those ponies (Tall fry, you know that you picked all the ponies) My, my, my, my, now, you just listen here to me now (I know, I know, I know, I know I ain't the biggest catfish in the sea, you said that before) You got a pina Kodak in your pocket (What happened to Mars Where in ring did you hock it? Oh, yes) Oh, not so loud (Oh yes) You signed your own report card last night Now didn't you? (Well, why don't you learn how to write And then you'll be a real success) Yes, yes, well, yes Small fry, now you kissed the neighbor's daughter (Well, I gave her a small smack but quite happy You the one who taught her) Seems I should take you across my knee Now you ain't the bigger cat fish in the sea I know how to fix this boy Is that casting all around here? (I just slipped it in your beer) Oh me, oh, my small fry
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Written by: FRANK LOESSER, HOAGY CARMICHAEL
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Small Fry" SongwritersThe song "Small Fry" was written by "Frank Loesser" and "Hoagy Carmichael". Frank Loesser was an American songwriter who wrote the lyrics and music to Broadway hits like "Guys and Dolls" and "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying". Hoagy Carmichael, on the other hand, was a famous American composer and actor known for timeless songs like "Georgia on My Mind" and "Stardust".
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Sing You Sinners" Film AppearanceThe song was originally written for the 1938 film, "Sing You Sinners", where it was performed by Bing Crosby.
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Bing Crosby's AcclaimBing Crosby, one of the song's most revered interpreters, was a multi-talented American singer and actor. He was one of the best-selling music artists of the 20th century with record sales estimated by RIAA at 200 million copies.
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Johnny Mercer and June Christy's AdaptationThe song was covered by Johnny Mercer and June Christy. Known for his sophisticated lyrics, Mercer was also a founder of Capitol Records. June Christy was a recognized jazz singer of the 1940s and 1950s era.
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Matt Monro's VersionBritish singer Matt Monro also did a rendition of "Small Fry". He was known as "The Man with the Golden Voice" and was admired for his ability to breathe fresh life into standards and his powerful ballads.
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Song's Influence and ImpactOver the years, "Small Fry" has been covered by numerous artists across varied music genres, highlighting its timeless influence and impact in the music industry.
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Recognition of Hoagy Carmichael's WorksHoagy Carmichael, one of the songwriters, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1971, acknowledging his significant contribution to popular music. "Small Fry" is one of his notable works.
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Frank Loesser's LegacyFrank Loesser, the other songwriter, left a significant impact on Broadway musicals. His works like "Small Fry" contributed to the arsenal of popular standards sung in musical productions, films, and by lounge singers till this day.
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Grammy Hall of FameBing Crosby's version was honored by the Grammy Hall of Fame, which recognizes "recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance" that are at least 25 years old. This not only solidifies the song’s place in music history but also illustrates Crosby's impact as an artist.
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Signature Johnny Mercer StyleJohnny Mercer's version of "Small Fry" features his distinctive singing style and his knack for balancing a song's melancholy with playfulness, making this version one to remember.
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