Cut Across Shorty

"Cut Across Shorty" is a song written by Marijohn Wilkin and Wayne P. Walker, originally released and made popular by Eddie Cochran. It was the b-side of his number 1 UK hit "Three Steps To Heaven" and the last song he ever recorded.

Personnel

 * Eddie Cochran: vocal and rhythm guitar
 * Sonny Curtis: guitar
 * Conrad 'Guybo' Smith: electric bass
 * Jerry Allison: drums

Johnny Hallyday version (in French)
The song was covered in French by Johnny Hallyday. His version (titled "Cours plus vite Charlie", meaning "Run Faster, Charlie") was released in October 1968 and spent two weeks at no. 1 on the singles sales chart in France (from 9 to 20 November). In Wallonia (French Belgium) his single spent 18 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 9.

Track listing
7" single Philips B 370 743 F (France, etc.)


 * A. "Cours plus vite Charlie" ("Cut Across Shorty") (2:22)
 * B. "J'ai peur je t'aime" (2:43)

Rod Stewart version
"Cut Across Shorty" was also recorded by Rod Stewart for his 1970 album Gasoline Alley, with Ronnie Wood playing several instruments. In 1993, Stewart reunited with Wood for a session of MTV Unplugged. During the session they recorded a version of "Cut Across Shorty" which was included on the album Unplugged...and Seated.

Other versions

 * Carl Smith 1960 (#28 country)
 * Freddie and the Dreamers October 1964
 * Nat Stuckey 1969 (#15 country)
 * Rod Stewart 1970; a 1993 live single went to #16 on the US rock charts
 * Faces 1974
 * Mud 1978
 * The Head Cat 2006
 * The 99ers 2012