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Phish.netBig Leg Emma
Big Leg Emma has not been seen in 1850 Phish shows.
It was last played: 1988-08-04.
It was played at 0.35% of live shows.
It has been performed live 7 time(s).
Music/Lyrics: Frank Zappa
Original Artist: The Mothers of Invention
Original Album: Single (1967)
Vocals: Trey
Debut: 1985-04-06
Historian: Phil Nazzaro
Although possibly a nod to boxer-turned-bluesman Champion Jack Dupree’s “Big Leg Emma,” Phish fans will know this as Frank Zappa’s song from two notorious bootleg records, as well as the posthumous Läther, and originally as a seven-inch single released simultaneously with Absolutely Free in 1967. As far as the sporadic availability of early recordings allows us to know, this song was only played six times, three of which circulate among fans (5/3/85, 5/21/88, and 6/19/88).
Watch Big Leg Emma on YouTube The Mothers of Invention "Big Leg Emma" Video by haulofrecords
Lyrics:
© Munchkin Music Co.
There's a big dilemma
'Bout my Big Leg Emma, uh-huh, oh yeah
There's a big dilemma
'Bout my Big Leg Emma, uh-huh, oh yeah
She used to knock me out
Until her face broke out
There's a big dilemma
'Bout my Big Leg Emma, uh-huh, oh yeah
There's a big dilemma
'Bout my Big Leg Emma, uh-huh, oh yeah
She was my steady date
Until she put on weight
Na-na-na
Na-na-na
Na-na-na
Na-na-na
Na-na-na
Doogedy Doogedy
Na-na-na
Na-na-na
Na-na-na
Na-na-na
Na-na-na
Boogedy boogedy
There's a big dilemma
'Bout my Big Leg Emma, uh-huh, oh yeah
There's a big dilemma
'Bout my Big Leg Emma, uh-huh, oh yeah
She used to knock me out
Until her face broke out
She used to knock me out
Until her face broke out
She used to knock me out
Until her face broke out
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