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Released in May 1968, "Here Comes the Judge" became Shorty Long's biggest commercial success: Peaked at No. 8 . Billboard R&B Chart: Peaked at No. 4 . UK Singles Chart: Reached No. 30 in July 1968.
The track is noted for its infectious, "percolating" beat provided by the Funk Brothers. The lyrics feature "Judge Shorty" presiding over a court where defendants are sentenced for unconventional "crimes," such as receiving 90 days for not knowing how to dance. Here Comes The Judge - song and lyrics by Shorty Long Download File Shorty Long - Here Comes The Judg...
The song was inspired by a popular recurring skit on the television show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In , which featured a judge character. While several comedians like Flip Wilson and Sammy Davis Jr. performed versions of the bit, the "Here Comes the Judge" persona was originally created by comedian Pigmeat Markham in the late 1920s. Released in May 1968, "Here Comes the Judge"
Long's version was the brainchild of Motown’s Quality Control head, Billie Jean Brown, who co-wrote the lyrics with Long and Suzanne de Passe. Interestingly, while Shorty Long’s soul version was racing up the charts, Pigmeat Markham released his own entirely different song with the same title on Chess Records, leading to a rare chart battle where both versions became hits simultaneously. Chart Performance and Musical Style The track is noted for its infectious, "percolating"
Shorty Long's 1968 hit "Here Comes the Judge" is a landmark Motown track that fused comedy, funk, and courtroom drama into a cultural phenomenon. The Origins of a Cultural Catchphrase
