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The song's lyrics are sexually evocative. Although its true meaning is considerably less well known than its tune and performance, the song's lyrics reference [[homosexuality]]. The [[slang]] designation "fruit" as a male homosexual is commonly understood, although usage and familiarity are significantly lower than when the song was released. The derivative term "tutti frutti" is much less commonly connected to homosexuality. |
The song's lyrics are sexually evocative. Although its true meaning is considerably less well known than its tune and performance, the song's lyrics reference [[homosexuality]]. The [[slang]] designation "fruit" as a male homosexual is commonly understood, although usage and familiarity are significantly lower than when the song was released. The derivative term "tutti frutti" is much less commonly connected to homosexuality. |
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However, anecdotally, the song's reference was reviewed and revised as a result. |
However, anecdotally, the song's reference was reviewed and revised as a result. The original lyrics were supposedly: "A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a good goddamn/ Tutti Frutti, loose booty/ If it don't fit, don't force it/ You can grease it, make it easy." |
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Revision as of 01:58, 16 March 2006
"Tutti Frutti" is an early rock and roll song by Little Richard. It has been covered by many musicians, most notably Pat Boone. Queen would also regularly play it during their live shows in the 1970s - 1980s.
The song's lyrics are sexually evocative. Although its true meaning is considerably less well known than its tune and performance, the song's lyrics reference homosexuality. The slang designation "fruit" as a male homosexual is commonly understood, although usage and familiarity are significantly lower than when the song was released. The derivative term "tutti frutti" is much less commonly connected to homosexuality.
However, anecdotally, the song's reference was reviewed and revised as a result. The original lyrics were supposedly: "A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop, a good goddamn/ Tutti Frutti, loose booty/ If it don't fit, don't force it/ You can grease it, make it easy."
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