Fat Albert is an album by Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby

William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist. A veteran stand-up performer, he got his start at various clubs, then landed a starring role in the 1960s action show, I Spy. He later starred in his own series, the...

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After six years of recalling memories of his childhood friend "Fat Albert" Robertson in his stand-up routines, this would be the final album in which Fat Albert is mentioned.

Two tracks on the album were previously released (and edited differently) on When I Was a Kid

When I Was a Kid

When I Was a Kid is an album by Bill Cosby. The cover is an early appearance of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids.-Track listing:#My Hernia – 6:22#Buck Jones – 6:18#Snakes and Alligators – 2:38#My Boy Scout Troupe – 2:13...

: "Fat Albert Got a Hernia" (as "My Hernia") and "My Brother, Russell."

Unlike some of his other albums, the album had more kid-friendly humor on it.

Track listing

All tracks by Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby

William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist. A veteran stand-up performer, he got his start at various clubs, then landed a starring role in the 1960s action show, I Spy. He later starred in his own series, the...

1. "Fat Albert's Car" – 8:15
2. "Fat Albert Plays Dead" – 2:07
3. "Fat Albert Got A Hernia" – 3:54
4. "My Wife and Kids" – 4:11
5. "My Dad's Car" – 5:50
6. "My Brother, Russell" – 2:30
7. "Fernet Branca
   Fernet Branca
   Fernet is a type of amaro, a bitter, aromatic spirit. Fernet is made from a number of herbs and spices which vary according to the brand, but usually include myrrh, rhubarb, chamomile, cardamom, aloe, and especially saffron, with a base of grape distilled spirits, and coloured with caramel colouring...
   
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Reception

Allmusic [ link]