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Lawrence Eugene Williams (May 10, 1935 – January 7, 1980) was an American rhythm and blues and rock and roll singer, songwriter, and pianist from New Orleans. He is most notable for writing and recording some rock and roll classics from 1957 to 1959 for Specialty Records, including "Bony Moronie", "Short Fat Fannie", "Slow Down", "Dizzy, Miss Lizzy" (1958), "Bad Boy" and "She Said Yeah" (1959). John Lennon was an admirer, and the Beatles and several other British Invasion groups... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Larry Williams first charted in 1957 with Short Fat Fannie.The artist placed 8 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 6 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.