Long Tall Glasses
Title: Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)
Artist: Leo Sayer
Year: 1974
Album: Just a Boy
Charts: UK: Reached No 4
US: Reached No 9
British born singer/songwriter Leo Sayer first hit our charts in 1973 achieving success in both the UK and US pop charts. His first seven hits all reached No 1 in the charts. In those days Leo's manager was Adam Faith who had also achieved success in the 1960's with a string of hit singles.
Leo's third single 'Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)' spent 9 weeks in the UK charts.
Like many other pop stars from the 1970's Leo is still active in the music industry today.
Lyrics:
I was travellin down the road, feelin hungry and cold
I saw a sign sayin food and drinks for everyone
So naturally I thought I would take me a look inside
I saw so much food, there was water comin from my eye
Yeah there was ham an there was turkey, there was caviar
An long tall glasses, with wine up to yar
An then somebody grabbed me, threw me outta my chair
Said before you can eat, you gotta dance like fred astaire
You know I cant dance, you know I cant dance
You know I cant dance, you know I cant dance
I cant dance
I am a man of the road -- a hobo by name
I dont seek entertainment, just poultry and game
But if its all the same to you, then yes I will try my hand
If you were as hungry as me then Im sure you would understand
Hmmm
Now wait a minute
Let me see now
Of course I can dance of course I can dance
Im sure I can dance, Im sure I can dance..
I can dance
I can dance
I really hit the floor
Ah feels good
Look at me dancin
I did a two-step, quick-step and a bossa nova
A little victor silvester, and a rudy valentino
You should a seen me movin, right across the floor
Hand me down my tuxedo, next week Im comin back for more
