On February 17, 1938, Slim and Slam recorded "Flat Foot Floogie" (Vocalion 4021). They attracted radio pioneer Martin Block to manage them and he arranged a contract with Vocalion. Their version was one of the top records of 1938, peaking at number two on US charts.īulee "Slim" Gaillard (1911–1991) and Leroy "Slam" Stewart (1914–1987) met in New York City in 1936 and formed a duo, performing together on the radio and in 52nd Street clubs, with Gaillard on guitar and vocals and Stewart on bass. "Flat Foot Floogie" was Slim & Slam's first and biggest hit song.
" Flat Foot Floogie (with a Floy Floy)" (also " The Flat Foot Floogee") is a 1938 jazz song, written by Slim Gaillard, Slam Stewart, and Bud Green, and performed by Gaillard and Stewart as Slim & Slam.
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