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Tommy Tucker (born Robert Higginbotham; March 5, 1933 – January 22, 1982) [1] was an American blues singer-songwriter and pianist. He is best known for the 1964 hit song, " Hi-Heel Sneakers ", that went to No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and peaked at No. 23 in the UK Singles Chart .
"Hi-Heel Sneakers" (often also spelled "High Heel Sneakers") is a blues song written and recorded by Tommy Tucker in 1963. Blues writer Mary Katherine Aldin describes it as an uptempo twelve-bar blues, with "a spare, lilting musical framework", and a strong vocal. [2]
In 1941, Tucker led the orchestra for a New York City version of the Pot o' Gold radio program, which was simulcast on three stations. [3] Tucker opened each performance—on radio or live—with his signature "tic-toc, tic-toc, it's Tommy Tucker time." And he usually ended each session with Time to Go. [4]
The final Long Tall Shorty gig was at the 100 Club on 2 February 1982. 1983 Long Tall Shorty was reborn, Ian Jones on Bass and Derwent Jaconelli on Drums Tony Perfect guitar and lead vocals. 6 months later Steve Moran joined on rhythm guitar. 1984 was the release of on the Streets Again a 3 track single on vinyl.
In 1939–1940, she appeared with Tucker and his orchestra on Pot o' Gold. [7] In December 1945, she joined the cast of The Abbott and Costello Show, replacing vocalist Connie Haines. [8] On December 7, 1943, Arnell left Tucker to do a solo act, performing at theaters. [9]
Regina B. Higginbotham (born January 22, 1958) known professionally as Teeny Tucker is an American electric blues and new blues singer and songwriter. [1] She is the daughter of the late blues musician Tommy Tucker .
Tommy Tucker (bandleader) (1903–1989), big band leader in the 1930s Tommy Tucker (singer) (1933–1982), American blues singer and songwriter "Tommy Tucker", song by the band Bow Wow Wow
The show also featured a sextet of female performance dancers, the Beat Girls [1] formed from an existing group, the Katy-Dids. In all, 29 programmes were made. [2] The first show, broadcast on Monday 6 July 1964 at 6.35 p.m., featured The Animals, Lulu & the Luvvers, and Millie Small. [3]