Short People
Randy Newman
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Short people got no reason Short people got no reason Short people got no reason To live They got little hands And little eyes And they walk around Tellin' great big lies They got little noses And tiny little teeth They wear platform shoes On their nasty little feet Well, I don't want no short people Don't want no short people Don't want no short people Round here Short people are just the same As you and I (A fool such as I) All men are brothers Until the day they die (It's a wonderful world) Short people got nobody Short people got nobody Short people got nobody To love They got little baby legs And they stand so low You got to pick 'em up Just to say hello They got little cars That got beep, beep, beep They got little voices Goin' peep, peep, peep They got grubby little fingers And dirty little minds They're gonna get you every time Well, I don't want no short people Don't want no short people Don't want no short people 'Round here
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Written by: Randy Newman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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16 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Short People" by Randy Newman is classified as Pop, Rock, and Soft Rock.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in 1977.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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ControversyDespite its success, "Short People" was met with controversy due to lyrics seemingly making fun of short individuals. However, Newman intended it as a satire against prejudice.
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AlbumThe song is included in Newman's album "Little Criminals."
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Grammy Nomination"Short People" was nominated for the Record of the Year at the 21st Grammy Awards.
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MisinterpretationMany people misunderstood the song's satirical nature which led to some US radio stations refusing to play it.
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InstrumentationThe song is known for its notable instrumentation including piano, synthesizer, and bass guitar.
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Banned in some AreasIn Maryland, a state delegate attempted to have the song officially banned, successfully stirring some more controversy around the track.
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Backup SingersThe song features backup vocals from Eagles' members Don Henley and Glenn Frey.
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LengthThe track lasts for a duration of 2 minutes and 54 seconds, placing it in the typical range for pop songs of the era.
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Music VideoWhile many music videos were not common in the 70s, a promotional video was made for Newman's song.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including Donny Osmond and Neil Sedaka, have covered "Short People."
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International SuccessDespite its controversial status in the USA, the song also charted internationally, reaching number fourteen in Canada.
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Sales Achievement"Short People" is Newman's biggest commercial hit and has been certified Gold by the RIAA.
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Satire AppreciationOver time, the song has been recognized for its clever satirical elements and is regarded as a comedic classic mocking unreasoned prejudices.
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