You're the One for Me, Fatty
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"You're the One for Me, Fatty" was a single by Morrissey
released in April 1992. It was taken from the then-unreleased Your Arsenal
album and was the second Morrissey single to be written by Alain Whyte
and produced by glam rock
legend Mick Ronson
.
Although the lyrics seemed a typically tongue-in-cheek Morrissey love song towards an overweight person, in reality the words were an in-joke directed at Madness
singer Chas Smash
whom Morrissey had recently befriended. Smash has since confessed that he is the subject of the song.
The track reached number 19 in the UK Singles Chart
.
Morrissey
Steven Patrick Morrissey , known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career,...
released in April 1992. It was taken from the then-unreleased Your Arsenal
Your Arsenal
Your Arsenal is a 1992 album by British singer Morrissey, which was released through HMV Records. The album was regarded by many fans and critics as his strongest and heaviest effort yet upon its release...
album and was the second Morrissey single to be written by Alain Whyte
Alain Whyte
Alain Gordon Whyte is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is most known for being Morrissey's main songwriting partner since 1991 and his lead guitarist from 1991-2004...
and produced by glam rock
Glam rock
Glam rock is a style of rock and pop music that developed in the UK in the early 1970s, which was performed by singers and musicians who wore outrageous clothes, makeup and hairstyles, particularly platform-soled boots and glitter...
legend Mick Ronson
Mick Ronson
Michael "Mick" Ronson was an English guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer. He is best known for his work with David Bowie, as one of The Spiders from Mars...
.
Although the lyrics seemed a typically tongue-in-cheek Morrissey love song towards an overweight person, in reality the words were an in-joke directed at Madness
Madness (band)
In 1979, the band recorded the Lee Thompson composition "The Prince". The song, like the band's name, paid homage to their idol, Prince Buster. The song was released through 2 Tone Records, the label of The Specials founder Jerry Dammers. The song was a surprise hit, peaking in the UK music charts...
singer Chas Smash
Chas Smash
Cathal Smyth, also known as Chas Smash is an English musician, best known as the backing singer and dancer in the ska/pop band Madness. He also plays trumpet, acoustic guitar and various percussion instruments...
whom Morrissey had recently befriended. Smash has since confessed that he is the subject of the song.
The track reached number 19 in the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
.
12" vinyl and CD
- "You're the One for Me, Fatty"
- "Pashernate Love"
- "There Speaks a True Friend"
| Country | Record label | Format | Catalogue number |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | HMV | 7" vinyl | POP1630 |
| UK | HMV | 12" vinyl | 12POP1630 |
| UK | HMV | Compact disc | CDPOP1630 |
| UK | HMV | Cassette | TCPOP1630 |
Musicians
- Morrissey: voice
- Alain Whyte: guitar
- Boz Boorer: guitar
- Gary Day: bass guitar
- Spencer Cobrin: drums