Tiny Joe Rogan (1969)

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"Tiny" Joe Rogan was a very famous radio broadcaster who is now mostly forgotten. Many historians consider Tiny Joe to be the first modern example of what is known as a "clout chaser". Joe made his start in entertainment as an actor and comedian taking small roles and making short appearances in popular shows. Joe was never considered a star on his own, and he soon learned that his own talent could only take him so far in his quest for fame and fortune. He knew he was mediocre at best, but if he got the most famous people in the world as guests to interview, Joe could then become rich and famous by proxy via interviewing people that are actually talented and interesting.
This obscure B side by 'Owen and The Benjamins' was recorded towards the end of Tiny Joe's career. The song pokes fun at what was little known fact at the time; Joe Rogan is really short. Like really freaking short.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Joe Rogan's on the mic
He's taller in our dreams
But when you meet him in real life
He's not as tall as he seems

[Verse 2]
Sitting in his booster chair
Talking stuff all day
Got the biggest show around
Too small to find him in a crowd

[Chorus 1]
Short Joe Rogan
Really really short
Tiny Joe Rogan
Really freaking short
Short Joe Rogan
Laughing at his height
Tiny Joe Rogan
He's our little guy

[Bridge]
Life can be so hard sometimes (sometimes)
When you're too short to ride the rides (too short)
Tall enough to ride the tea cups (tea cups)
Still need Jamie to help pull you up (yeah)

[Chorus 2]
Short Joe Rogan
Really really short
Tiny Joe Rogan
He likes the blood sports
Short Joe Rogan
Laughing at his height
Tiny Joe Rogan
He's our little guy