Freddy Cannon - Tallahassee Lassie (1959) In the 1950s, a period marked by groundbreaking musical styles, Freddy Cannon's "Tallahassee Lassie" stood out as a vibrant embodiment of rock 'n' roll. Initially recorded by Joe Valino in 1956 and later by Cannon himself, this lively tune encapsulated the era's spirit with its infectious rhythm and energetic tempo. The song, written by Bob Crewe, Frank Slay, and Frederick Picariello (Freddy Cannon's real name), was a standout track on Cannon's 1960 albu

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Loading the cannon~ •What you’re seeing: the powder is rammed down the barrel • The fuse is handed off to the Thumb Stall • The projectile is handed over & rammed down the barrel • Meanwhile, the Thumb Stall is holding his thumb over the vent hole to prevent oxygen from igniting any embers & prematurely setting off the powder. He removes his thumb when the cannon is loaded to prick the powder bag through the vent hole & then place the fuse. The cannon is then ready to be fired 💥 #artillery #can