Fat Bottomed Girls
Queen
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Are you gonna take me home tonight? Ah down beside that red firelight Are you gonna let it all hang out? Fat bottomed girls You make the rockin' world go round Hey I was just a skinny lad Never knew no good from bad But I knew life before I left my nursery, huh Left alone with big fat Fanny She was such a naughty nanny Heap big woman you made a bad boy out of me Hey hey! Woo I've been singing with my band Across the wire across the land I seen every blue eyed floozy on the way, hey But their beauty and their style Went kind of smooth after a while Take me to them dirty ladies every time C'mon Oh won't you take me home tonight? Oh down beside your red firelight Oh and you give it all you got Fat bottomed girls you make the rockin' world go round Fat bottomed girls you make the rockin' world go round Hey listen here Now I got mortgages on homes I got stiffness in ma' bones Ain't no beauty Queens in this locality (I tell you) Oh but I still get my pleasure Still get my greatest treasure Heap big woman you gonna make a big man out of me Now get this Oh (I know) you gonna take me home tonight (Please) Oh down beside that red firelight Are you gonna let it all hang out? Fat bottomed girls you make the rockin' world go round yeah Fat bottomed girls you make the rockin' world go round Get on your bikes and ride Ooh yeah oh yeah them fat bottomed girls Fat bottomed girls Yeah yeah yeah Alright, ride 'em, c'mon Fat bottomed girls, yes yes
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Written by: Brian Harold May
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"Fat Bottomed Girls" was released as a single in 1978 and was featured on the album "Jazz."
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Dual ReleaseThe song was released as a double-A side single along with "Bicycle Race." The two songs were often played together on the radio.
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Group Composition"Fat Bottomed Girls" was written by guitarist Brian May.
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Positive ReceptionThe song became one of Queen's biggest hits, reaching number 11 on the UK Singles Chart and number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Iconic LyricsThe song is well known for its catchy chorus, "Fat bottomed girls, you make the rockin' world go round."
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Song ThemeThe lyrics are about a man reflecting back on his youthful sexual exploits. The fat bottomed girls are depicted as liberating and influential in the man’s development.
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Music VideoThe promotional video for "Fat Bottomed Girls" was filmed at the Dallas Convention Center in Texas in 1978.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including American country music artist Trace Adkins and American rock band Antigone Rising.
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Hollywood Appearance"Fat Bottomed Girls" was featured in the 2018 biographical drama film about Freddie Mercury, "Bohemian Rhapsody."
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, the song was often linked with "Bicycle Race," with a bicycle bell sound effect being played at the end.
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Controversial ArtworkThe original cover of the single depicted a naked woman riding a bicycle, causing controversy and leading to an alternate cover being released in some countries.
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Truly GlobalIt has been a global hit, charting in the top 20 in countries such as the Netherlands, New Zealand, Canada, and more.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song has been referenced in popular TV shows like "Glee" and "Family Guy."
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Song's Legacy"Fat Bottomed Girls" has become an anthem of body acceptance and body positivity, celebrating the beauty of larger women.
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Re-Release SuccessIn 1991, following lead singer Freddie Mercury's death, the song re-entered the charts and reached even higher, climbing to number 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
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