When this song was first written by Little Richard and Bumps Blackwell, the original title was going to be Bald Head Sally. I've heard a few rumors to the effect that the song is a coded reference to gay sex and "long tall Sally" refers to an appendage that's... well, long and tall. And "bald head" Sally refers to the same thing. I make no judgements. By the way, the second verse above is incorrect according to the Beatles recorded version, which goes "Well Long Tall Sally she's built pretty sweet, she got everything that Uncle John needs" The original Little Richard lyrics (according to Wikipedia, anyway) are. "Well Long Tall Sally she's built for speed."
Yes, like many Little Richard songs, the character is gay. "Uncle John" in the song is a gay guy who hasn't come out of the closet, which is why he "ducks back in the alley" when he sees Aunt Mary coming. He doesn't want her to see him with Sally. Best part of the Beatles cover: Ringo's drums. He could really drive the band.
Yes, like many Little Richard songs, the character is gay. "Uncle John" in the song is a gay guy who hasn't come out of the closet, which is why he "ducks back in the alley" when he sees Aunt Mary coming. He doesn't want her to see him with Sally. Best part of the Beatles cover: Ringo's drums. He could really drive the band.
When this song was first written by Little Richard and Bumps Blackwell, the original title was going to be Bald Head Sally. I've heard a few rumors to the effect that the song is a coded reference to gay sex and "long tall Sally" refers to an appendage that's... well, long and tall. And "bald head" Sally refers to the same thing. I make no judgements. By the way, the second verse above is incorrect according to the Beatles recorded version, which goes "Well Long Tall Sally she's built pretty sweet, she got everything that Uncle John needs" The original Little Richard lyrics (according to Wikipedia, anyway) are. "Well Long Tall Sally she's built for speed."
Yes, like many Little Richard songs, the character is gay. "Uncle John" in the song is a gay guy who hasn't come out of the closet, which is why he "ducks back in the alley" when he sees Aunt Mary coming. He doesn't want her to see him with Sally. Best part of the Beatles cover: Ringo's drums. He could really drive the band.
Yes, like many Little Richard songs, the character is gay. "Uncle John" in the song is a gay guy who hasn't come out of the closet, which is why he "ducks back in the alley" when he sees Aunt Mary coming. He doesn't want her to see him with Sally. Best part of the Beatles cover: Ringo's drums. He could really drive the band.