Recorded late August 1964 at Pye Studios, London and incorporated on the first 'Kinks' album.
Musicians: Ray Davies (vocal, rhythm guitar & harmonica), Dave Davies (lead guitar), Pete Quaife (bass) and Bobby Graham (drums). Drummer Mick Avory was replaced by Bobby Graham on the studio session (according to Ray Davies referring to the CD liner notes in the re-issued first 'Kinks' album).
Long Tall Shorty
Writers: Don Covay & Herb Abramson
They call me the Long Tall Shorty
'Cause I know what love is all about
They call me Long Tall Shorty
'Cause I know what love is all about
Well I can tell you where the lights go
Oh, when they go out
Girls, if you get lonely
Dial 4-2-4-6-8-9
Well, girls, if you get lonely
Dial 4-2-4-6-8-9
And your troubles will be over
I'll even give you back you dime
Oh yeah
I like 'em long, I like 'em tall
I like 'em short, and that ain't all
Now when I die, don't bury me deep
Just put some women to my head, to my feet
Tell all the world now, to come and peep
Long Tall Shorty now has gone to sleep
Whoa now
I like 'em long, I like 'em tall
Oh yeah
They call me Long Tall Shorty
'Cause I know what love is all about
They call me Long Tall Shorty
'Cause I know what love is all about
Well I can tell you where the lights go
Oh, when they go out
