Long Tall Shorty
Long Tall Shorty were a mod revival band that formed in 1978 in London. They recorded several singles before splitting up in 1982, when lead singer Tony Perfect left to join Angelic Upstarts. Reforming in 2000, they have recorded and released several albums.
Career
Long Tall Shorty were one of the earliest mod revival bands, formed in August 1978 from the ashes of the punk rock band Ben E Dorm & The Tourists. Initially called The Indicators, the line-up was: Jimmy Grant (bass), Mark Reynolds (drums) and Tony Perfect (guitar/vocals). After Keith Mono joined in October 1978, The Indicators were offered a support slot to Sham 69 at the Electric Ballroom in Camden.
After Sham 69's singer Jimmy Pursey saw Long Tall Shorty for the first time, he invited them to the Polydor Records Studio to record some demos. The tracks "1970's Boy", "Shake" and "New Generation" were recorded live at this first session in February 1979. "1970's Boy" was chosen as the first single. Pursey decided they should change the band's name to Long Tall Shorty, after a song by The Kinks, written by Don Covay and first recorded by Tommy Tucker. Over the next few months, Long Tall Shorty performed at The Wellington, and played slots with Angelic Upstarts, until June 1979 when they played on the pavement in Carnaby Street. This led to a review in the mod fanzine Maximum Speed, and offers of support slots from Back To Zero and The Teenbeats. They added a second guitarist, Stewart England.
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Long Tall Shorty
ALBUMS
- Mod Mania released: 2010
- Red Rag to a Bull released: 2003
- This Is Mod: The Best of British... released: 2001
- Every One a Classic, Volume 2 released: 1999
- 100% British Mod released: 1998
- This Is Mod, Volume 5: Modulations 1979-1983 released: 1997
- On Target: 20 Direct Hits from the Mod Revival released: 1997
- The Beat Generation and the Angry Young Men released: 1996
- This Is Mod, Volume 3: A Diamond Collection released: 1996
- The Unsung Heroes: The Phase II Mod Collection released: 1988
- Win or Lose released: 1981
- By Your Love released: 1979
- Sounds of Underground London: The Mod Revival released:
Mod Mania
Released 2010- My Generation
- Town Called Malice
- You Really Got Me
- Itchycoo Park
- Competition Ain't Nothin'
- Tainted Love
- Wade in the Water
- I'll Keep Holding On
- Rescue Me
- Band of Gold
- Give Me Just a Little More Time
- Behind a Painted Smile
- What'd I Say
- Gimme Some Lovin'
- All or Nothin'
- On the Streets Again
- My World
- Green Door
- Nowhere to Run
- Stoned Love
- Ain't Too Proud to Beg
- Chain of Fools
- (I'm in with the) In Crowd
- Travelin' Man
- Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um
This Is Mod: The Best of British...
Released 2001- Opening Up
- Can't Sleep at Night
- Saturday Night
- I've Got Me Parka
- Twisted Wheel
- Scooby Doo
- Need Somebody to Love
- Just a Little Mod
- Looking for Love
- I Fought the Law
- In This Town
- Looking for You
- Three Bands Tonite
- Flat 19
- All Day and All of the Night
- Protect Your Love
- I Can't Put My Finger on You
- If You Want It
- First Impressions
- Even If I Know
100% British Mod
Released 1998- Blood Splattered With Guitars
- One Way Street
- Can We Go Dancing
- Mary Jane
- They're Back Again
- Circles
- When the Lights Go Out
- No Vacancies
- Modern Boys
- Choose You
- Three Bands Tonite
- The Fashion Plague
- The Kids Just Wanna Dance
- You
- Statik Motion
- Why Should It Happen to Me
- Nobody Loves Me
- 1970's Boy
- Back on the Beach Again
- Fuck Art Let's Dance
This Is Mod, Volume 5: Modulations 1979-1983
Released 1997- I Can't Put My Finger on You
- Tell You a Lie
- Why Should It Happen to Me
- Cardiac Arrest
- If You Want It
- Hey Young Girl
- One Way Street
- Why Should It Be Mine
- First Impressions
- Stupidity Street
- Tomorrow Never Comes
- Win or Lose
- Ain't Done Wrong
- Even If I Know
- Sema 4 Messages
- Actors All
- Do You Know Your Friends
- My Life's a Jigsaw
- The Guy Who Made Her a Star
- Just to Please You
- Strength of the Nation
- If I'm Gone Tomorrow
On Target: 20 Direct Hits from the Mod Revival
Released 1997- When You're Young
- Maybe Tomorrow
- Time For Action
- Millions Like Us
- You Need Wheels
- Walking Down The Kings Road
- Your Side Of Heaven
- Strength of the Nation
- Go Steady
- Biff! Bang! Pow!
- See Saw
- By Your Love
- My World
- British Way Of Life
- Gabrielle
- Love Is Dead
- Jimmy
- SX 225
- I Helped Patrick McGoohan Escape
- Angry Voices
This Is Mod, Volume 3: A Diamond Collection
Released 1996- Looking for Love
- Let Me Know
- On the Streets Again
- I Fought the Law
- Promises
- Something That You Said
- Stop-Go
- In This Town
- What's Going On
- Steppin' Stone
- Win or Lose
- England
- One Two They Fly
- Good Lovin'
- 2 Plus 2 What's Music
- All I Ever Wanted
- Bad Day
- This Working Way
- Just the Girl
- Looking for You
- Come on Now
- Hallelujah I Love Her So
Sounds of Underground London: The Mod Revival
- Time for Action
- Going Underground
- Now It's Gone
- Poison Ivy
- Walking Down the King's Road
- 1970's Boy
- Modern Boys
- Da-a-ance
- Wednesday Girl
- Elvis Should Play Ska
- SX225
- I Can't Control Myself
- Millions Like Us (live)
- Plastic Smile (live)
- Don't Throw Your Life Away (live)
- Let Me Be the One (live)
- Let Your Heart Dance (live)
- End of the Night (live)
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by kinks
Long Tall Shorty
by: kinksThey 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