fats waller - your feet's too big

[@AJNorth]

The great Fats Waller was once playing in a night club in Harlem when another pianist dropped in. Upon noticing the newcomer, Waller stopped playing, stood up and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I only play the piano, but tonight God is in the house.” It was Art Tatum.

[@N8570E]

Thank you for introducing me (at 78 years-old) to Art Tatum. I love music. I enjoy Fats Waller, Louis Arnstrong, Cab Calloway, and on, and on. Now I'll have to find some of Art Tatum's work. Again, thank you, and all musicians. May you and yours stay well and prosper.

[@SamelaHarris]

My father also loved this song - so much that we played it as the walk-out song at his funeral.

[@eetchit6034]

Samela Harris. they dont make em like they did.. bless your father.

[@tenhirankei]

I believe there was a later line that referred to the guy with big feet at his funeral - they were "sticking right out of the basket!"

[@lindakrause4597]

That's absolutely wonderful!

[@wiscgaloot]

Huh. A guy commented 2 years before you that he heard this song "at a neighbor's funeral". What a weird coincidence!

[@hippojuice23]

Somehow, I feel better about my life having known that, thank you!

[@robertchesnosky3508]

IM A HUGE FAN OF FATS WALLER. I WANT TO SAY " THANK YOU" TO WHOEVER POSTED THIS. FATS WAS MORE THAN AN ICON. HE WAS A TREASURE.

[@hellacoorinna9995]

Dude had a penchant for comedic facial expressions. What a boss.

[@Carter-n5x]

He say your feet's to dam big homeboy

[@byHexted]

Fats was HILARIOUS “how’s that for a vocal aint that a killer” then goes right back into it, what a class act

[@ITFDAVE]

Learned about this song years ago. (Not that many) amd today Tom Waits brought me here. Life is good only sometimes. Today is one of those days. My feets to big and I still love this song

[@ITFDAVE]

I just realized I lied a little bit. Be Kind Rewind introduced me to this song lol. My mistake

[@stiltoncheesewright]

I've been listening to Fats for nearly 35 years, and today is the first time I've actually WATCHED him perform !!! What a treat ! Listening to his piano playing is great; his little editorial asides are outrageous, but to watch him mug his way through a song like "Your Feet's Too Big" is just too much !!! I'm sorry I was not able to see him perform live; would've loved to have know him ! Thanks for posting this !

[@bondyebeniw9183]

Nothing like seeing the "whole package"- Fats tickling the ivories, singing with expression, and throwing ad-libs through it all !! He died in 1943, so I doubt any of us saw him "live".

[@someonesomeone7423]

@@bondyebeniw9183 the only live show of fats waller was probably in black owned bars

[@magnificentmuttley154]

Yeah, Fats really is one for the ages. He wouldve found acceptance & success in the 21st Century, if it were his time. And NOTHING beats ragtime. Nothing! Joplin, Ellington, Basie, Holliday, Fitzgerald & everyone- - I just never get tired of it I realize 1935 was the Depression & all, but its moments like these that make me think tough times bring out the best in people. So much comedy & entertainment borne of struggle & hard times. It just made people MORE determined to enjoy themselves. That was my g.g.grandparents & my g.grandparents time. But I wouldve loved to have just one night in one of those old black-&-tans like this one, esp with Fats 🎼 🎹 🎺 🎤

[@bettyschoeffler4197]

My mom used to crack up when they played this song on the radio, probably in the 1940s, long before radio stations confined themselves to "genres." Our little station in a small Wyoming town played everything from country to R & B, jazz, show tunes, old tunes and -- as they say -- much, much more: melodramas, comedy shows, kids shows, baseball games --

[@apedemak23]

There's still a radion station here that does all that.

[@williamdavies9303]

Fats Waller is one of the greatest artists of his time in my humble opinion. Pure talent! A genius.

[@Andrew-jn9yp]

I'll agree with you there

[@fednolmosh]

Born in 1990's and listening to this song nice wish he could live long

[@DrCrabfingers]

I love Fats....I love his humour... and it's so nice to see people dressed well and having fun.

[@DrCrabfingers]

and those lovely ladies....oh my goodness...

[@DarkoP9.13]

"your pedal extremities are colossal" :D

[@doctorj5009]

Darko P HAH

[@joygrace7924]

Simply brilliant.

[@dulcemania6835]

Oh man oh man I lub him so much

[@lazurm]

@Stocks and Huskies Hey! It's "fuck you...please."

[@sandrawilkinson3782]

👍🤣

[@lf1496]

"Your pedal extremities are a bit obnoxious"😂😂😂This man is great 😂❤

[@Women_Rock]

Fats’ talent as a pianist is matched only by his songwriting. He certainly was a master performer of his time and it’s such a shame he died, as many performers in that era did, so young.

[@johnladorton6178]

He had a lot of money problems and I believe hs once sold 50 of his songs for a few dollars - they included many that became smash hits in the 30s but under someone elses name!

[@Popcorn-ch7uy]

How did he die?

[@kikk0r]

​@@Popcorn-ch7uybig-ass feet

[@johnanderson9494]

He probably didn't make to to the underfunded all black hospital 30 miles out of town.@@Popcorn-ch7uy

[@Junkay2]

Fats Waller is one of the most amazing and underrated American composers ever! And Ain't Misbehavin' is one the great musicals of all time.

[@JaneFrieman]

Fats Waller was a major talent in my opinion. It was unfortunate that he died at age 39 due to an pneumonia infection.

[@dew2912]

Jane Frieman "Major" and "multi"!

[@trippyman7997]

Jesus! 39?

[@dmg3691]

If I had a time machine I’d go back and save him, we need this man

[@jeffreyantonson8029]

@@dmg3691 Yes, we desperately need a folks few back: Fats Waller, James Baldwin, George Carlin, Malcom X, Ethel Rosenberg, Kate Wolf, Mahalia Jackson, Utah Phillips. Whoa, talk about different genres LOL

[@MsAppassionata]

@@jeffreyantonson8029 John Lennon, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Billie Holliday, Nancy Wilson, Paul Robeson, et al.

[@Yapostadodat]

He had a REALLY good sense of humor. His style is SO entertaining and sassy you can't help but love it! Nice post.

[@glenysbuselli8274]

The love song to end all love songs!

[@stephanefortier9748]

un homme qui nous apporte autant de joie longtemps après son trépas doit avoir une part d'ange en son âme. Gloire à son oeuvre, paix à son âme, joie à ses auditeurs

[@zerklang]

Waller was so talented that he could keep playing the piano even with his back turned to it and a few feet away. 😆😆

[@MsSmallthings]

@Pentagonshark666 The celebrated concert pianist Simon Tedeschi said he considered Fats Waller one of the great pianists of the 20th century. He is never underrated, especially by people who try to play his music. Fats and his great bricklayer hands can achieve more on a piano than most people, and it looks so effortless. I love you feet's too big, but as I have been trying unsuccessfully to play Honeysuckle Rose for years, that's the piece I envy most.

[@karollyjak]

The Beatles sung this song in Hamburg. It was recorded. They did nice rock'n'roll of it!

[@TonnyMysteryinc]

fuck the beatles

[@SingenSpielenSprechen]

That is exactly why I came hear, I remembered the unique title!

[@merrymiles]

this is my favorite. and im the only one in my age group whos ever heard of fats waller i think. my grandpa told me about him and this video made him so happy. mee too! fats is the best!!!! at my piano recital i played Ain't Misbehavin' thanks!!!

[@BuckshotLaFunke1]

Hearing this I suddenly remember: more than fifty years ago I listened to this in our department store. Extended play, 45 rpm, green and white sleeve. Loved it then, too.

[@AlexTrull]

This is literally all the game you need. RIP Patrice O'Neal. He knew.

[@Widmerpool99]

"One never knows, do one?" This has cheered me up for the rest of the day. Thanks.

[@lesliethomas5845]

My personal motto. It is at my FB profile headline.

[@mohammedjalloh7658]

"One never knows do one?" That was his catchphrase! Love fats waller to death ☺️☺️😍😍

[@vikkijones5246]

Its one never knows ,now do one...

[@mohammedjalloh7658]

vikki jones Basically the same thing. Where do You hear the "Now"?

[@nuthineatholl6434]

The Shadow knows!

[@mohammedjalloh7658]

Nuthine Atholl what?

[@mohammedjalloh7658]

A what?

[@Mojosbigstick]

Another one my Father used to sing me. Thank you for the memories.

[@fromthesidelines]

Filmed and originally released in 1941, and shown on "Panoram" film jukeboxes (they looked like a cross between a jukebox and a TV set, only they projected short musical films- "Soundies"- instead of playing records, at 10 cents a song). In the late '40s, Official Films reissued this and other "Soundies" on 16mm for "home movie projectors".

[@MsAppassionata]

This has always been one of my favorites. I just found out that even The Beatles used to cover this song in their younger days.

[@Chemiecta]

My grandpa introduced me to Fats Waller too. He's legendary. And I'm in your age group - I'm 13.

[@bondyebeniw9183]

Wow- such great music taste at 13, and not just following what your peer group likes !! I'm impressed !!

[@daryllaumann5132]

The Broadway production of Ain't Misbehavin' was a fantastic tribute to Fats music. It was my introduction to everything he did.

[@ThunderBroomPilot]

Fats is such a genius. Every song he makes so special.

[@cchhaanneeyy]

Oh awesome!!! What a find!!! I love the facila expressions he makes. What a classic tune!!! Thaks for sharing this with all of us!!! :)

[@nickdean8205]

Woah just discovered this.... My god where did this type of entertainment go

[@tromblor]

wow, love this! Just getting into Fats his music, first time ive seen a clip of him I love that mans face and his expressions

[@NickHanley]

I never met you, but my father did. I think I love you as much as he did. So glad to have your signature on a pack of smokes. Much love to you, wherever you are Fats!

[@Patrick.Weightman]

Beyond a beautiful performance. A lost art, even

[@stonedperson97]

The look on Fats's face when he hears the trumpet do its 'wah wah' thing is the best, he's all 😃😃

[@13Videos]

Fats Waller is CLASSIC!!! Thanks for sharing his juke joint jumpin' with all.

[@jaileye]

i...can't.....stop....listening....to....this....song! I must have replayed it over 10 times now

[@SetTopGames]

Wow. Just... wow. How is it that I'd never heard of Fats Waller until now?

[@Raymond18806]

As a very young child my younger sister and I laughed our little fannies off on this one!

[@RAYHOG1]

What a showman. What a true artist.

[@mariojac]

Excellent, Excellent! I've got this song on CD. He's still GREAT in my mind!

[@michael16862]

This is amazing. Don't know why I had never heard of this Fats Waller dude til I stumbled upon him on Pandora Radio.

[@NineJinchuriki]

will smith once said "you know what they say about people with big feet", "what do they say," the dad from fresh prince responded with an angry tone. Will Smith then said, "um...they say....they say damn.... those are some big feet." lol.

[@wiscgaloot]

They say "big shoes!"

[@bachelorsassociate7526]

My childhood

[@susiesan]

Lol I remember that scene

[@jeffreyantonson8029]

I've never considered myself size queen, but well.....

[@glenysbuselli8274]

This is a precious film.

[@aoxomoxoa88]

He was real and always will be, as long as people appreciate true talent. He was true talent and as usual when it comes to great performers, died too young.

[@PepperWilliams_songcovers]

So much soul! This stuff is impossible to duplicate. You have to be born with it. Fats was THE MAN!!!

[@Gaardieen]

As someone who has size 18-19 US mens shoe, I relate to this song.

[@Angelo-z2i]

Honest question. Do you feel offended by the song?

[@jaredjohnson3902]

Agreed the best years of music by far and the youngins will never know

[@jamesagwe2981]

Cab calloway is dope as well

[@Women_Rock]

Back when you needed talent to become successful in show business

[@liamlynchfan]

I looooove Fats! and I love listening to the many versions of this song. he is never boring and I love how he always tried different things with the same songs.

[@steveg6199]

Fats Waller may have been the first entertainer to have "Fly Girl" dancers

[@davidvavra9113]

I need a time machine!

[@GMBogart]

The one . . . the only . . . even a kidnapping for three days to play for "Big Al" in the twenties couldn't stop him . . . the master of the stride . . . he wrote, he composed . . .who was ever better . . .Fats.

[@KairuHakubi]

I'm reading the description like "wow, Usenet. That was ages ago. Before my time" Then settling in to listen to a song from when my grandpa was in single digits..

[@ViperEye]

I just cant stop listening, he is a master, the entertainer.

[@philiprobson8016]

Great to hear (and see) the original, thanks for posting. Check out the Leon Redbone version too, my personal favourite version of this classic.

[@Pentagonshark666]

a timeless classic.

[@TheDiannel]

My Mom introduced me to Fats Waller. Thank you Mom.

[@sebr5]

An all-time favorite of my father's. Love it! Miss him! Thank you for posting.

[@cheyenne86]

I just love to watch this guy sing

[@charlesbarry6730]

A great pianist who mixed music and comedy.

[@MsAppassionata]

“Your pedal extremities are a bit obnoxious”. 😂😂😂

[@jameslouder]

I love the guy in the zoot suit. Those were the days!

[@louswire]

A glimpse of the funny side of Fats Waller.The humor is so good here.

[@Hankardo258]

I've had this song stuck in my head all day...

[@averyshumway2345]

1:54 - 2:04 may be the strangest 10 seconds of video I've ever seen...

[@mohammedjalloh7658]

Haha! True that 😂😂

[@JenOfAmara]

"Play that dog house music, I love it!"

[@wiscgaloot]

@@JenOfAmara You do know what the dog house is, right?

[@wilsonplindsey]

He was feeling the music!!

[@painstruck01]

@@wiscgaloot a house with a big garden, where all dogs live in friendship.

[@beaugarsNYC]

Oh, this is simply wonderful. Love it, love it, love it!

[@paulwwwynne]

fats is a master musician - one of the greats of the first half of the 20th century. taken too soon.

[@so047]

the black dude with the hat is so underrated

[@ComeOnSonYouHeard]

Ay yo word. Ya herd?

[@glenysbuselli8274]

Love his eyebrows!!!

[@papabarry831]

The best entertainer ever best pianist classical black music

[@13Videos]

An absolute classic!

[@WillieStratton]

man, there are some badass hats in this video, hahaha i love it!

[@freetoys]

In light of modern myths, this video is incredibly hilarious. However, to view it through that lense kind of ruins the purity of this video, which is charming on its own. Love it.

[@Rusticky]

you HAVE to love the facial expressions. Such a fun time.

[@horarwgt]

This re4cord first charted 12/30/39 and reached #15 pop for Fats. What a gem!

[@rathorclemenger6125]

I have a couple CD's with his music on them, mainly collections of his stuff, I try to listen to them at least once a month.

[@realbr11111]

The GOAT🔥

[@dogchaser520]

Wow, crazy... this version is so stripped down and simplified from the recording I'm used to -- it's missing that amazing little intro that's very slightly dissonant, and the melody he sings is almost entirely different as well. I came here after watching an IGGY POP interview where he cited Fats Waller as an influence; the interviewer said that Iggy's influences were conventional.. and Iggy said something like: "They weren't in their time!" Which is so true. Fats, we love you, original you.

[@sandrawilkinson3782]

Only a brilliant mind could think up this song🤣🥰🤔

[@bsgbsg7025]

Your feet's too big big is a real song by Fats Waller back in the day, please listen very funny 😮😂

[@skarasik4021]

The original music video.

[@ornitorrinc999]

In catalan language they say "conforme tens el peu, tens el meu" ("like you have the foot, you have the cook"). That means that, the bigger the feet, the bigger the dick. I think that it is the hidden meaning of this song. It's really hilarious.

[@TVstalker11]

I'm sad that this isn't the way music is these days, so happy and bouncy

[@squeekycheese]

OOOOOHHHH yeah....put a smile on my face watching this. Thanks.

[@dianeh2765]

my favorite song ♥

[@Mohagnito94]

I love this but prefer Honeysuckle Rose

[@mrigmaiden1]

02 12 09 My Lord. Thank you. I never thought I'd see that again. You brought back memories!

[@RedHotRag]

Thanks for posting this...Gotta love Fats!

[@drummergeorge9642]

I was born in 1720 and listening to this song

[@Steven_Rowe]

Fats Waller was a loveable buffoon. His musical talent makes you feel happy. Tragically died to young. My favourite song is moppin and moppin

[@geedee9366]

"One never knows do one".....I love it.

[@Aiden_yuh]

Just him saying “one never knows, do one” is entertaining.

[@Christina-uh8xk]

He was amazing!

[@MTXSHO9732vV8SHO]

Fats Waller is a straight up comedian! If the record is correct he wanted to be taken more serious but it didn't work out that way. Like so many other entertainers he passed away at a young age.

[@sandrawilkinson3782]

The true kings and queens of music, dance, 💓💓👍😑👍💪

[@gohepcat]

Ohh my dad used to sing this song...thank you so much for posting it.

[@Dave17541763]

A truly great song writer and performer!