Big Long Slidin’ Thing

Big Long Slidin' Thing

“Big Long Slidin’ Thing” is a 1954 rhythm and blues song written by Eddie Kirkland and Mamie Thomas. It was first recorded by Dinah Washington and released in 1954 as a single on Mercury Records. It has been covered by a number of different artists, and has been rated as one of the best double entendre songs of all time.

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Summary Big Long Slidin' Thing“Big Long Slidin’ Thing” is a 1954 rhythm and blues song written by Eddie Kirkland and Mamie Thomas. It was first recorded by Dinah Washington and released in 1954 as a single on Mercury Records. It has been covered by a number of different artists, and has been rated as one of the best double entendre songs of all time.

Upon its release, the song caused outrage over its sexually suggestive lyrics. One newspaper predicted it would ‘probably be banned in Boston and on the networks’