Fats Waller
Singer - Songwriter
American · Early 20th century
American jazz pianist, organist, composer, vocalist, and comedic entertainer known for stride piano playing and humorous songs.
Connection to Taylor Swift
Uncle Jerry draws a parallel between Waller's 'I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter' and Taylor's 'writing letters addressed to the fire' in evermore, both involve writing as self-comfort.
Notable Works
- I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter, Ain't Misbehavin', Honeysuckle Rose