Boppin' the Blues
Carl Perkins
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Well all my friends are bopping the blues it must be going round All my friends are bopping the blues it must be going round I love you baby but I must be rhythm bound Well the doctor told me, Carl, you don't need no pills The doctor told me boy you don't need no pills Just a handful of nickels the jukebox will cure your ills Well all my friends are bopping the blues it must be going round All these cats are bopping the blues it must be going round I love you baby but I must be rhythm bound Well the old cat bug bit me man I don't feel no pain Yeah that jitterbug caught me man I don't feel no pain I still love you baby but I?ll never be the same Well all my friends are bopping the blues it must be going round All these cats are bopping the blues it must be going round I love you baby but I must be rhythm bound Well all my friends are bopping the blues it must be going round All these cats are bopping the blues it must be going round I love you baby but I must be rhythm bound Well grandpa done got rhythm and he threw his crutches down Well the old boy done got rhythm & blues and he threw that crutches down Grandma he ain't trifling well the old boy?s rhythm bound Well all them cats are bopping the blues it must be going round All my friends are bopping the blues it must be going round I love you baby but I must be rhythm bound Bop cat bop Rock bop rhythm and blues, rock bop rhythm and blues Rock bop rhythm and blues, rock bop rhythm and blues Rhythm and blues it must be going round
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10 facts about this song
CollaborationThis song was created by the collaboration of two great Rockabilly legends - Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash. Both artists were famous in the 50s and 60s in the genre of rock 'n' roll, country, and rockabilly.
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Album"Boppin' the Blues" is the title track of a collaborative album between Perkins and Cash released in 1970. This album is full of other rock 'n' roll and country hits.
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Early Rock 'n' RollBoth Perkins's and Cash's careers rose to fame during the early days of Rock 'n' Roll. Their collaboration on "Boppin' the Blues'' is a nod to their roots in the genre.
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SongwritersThe songwriter for this tune was Carl Perkins who wrote it along with Howard Griffin, showcasing the detail and thought that Perkins put into crafting his music.
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Recording LocationThe album including "Boppin' the Blues" was recorded at the historic Sun Studio in Memphis, a landmark in the history of rock 'n' roll.
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LabelThe song was released under the Columbia label, one of the 'Big Three' record companies which significantly impacted the music industry.
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Influence“Boping the Blues” has influenced many artists in the rockabilly and country genre. It's considered a classic in the rockabilly music world.
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Cover VersionsOver time, this song has been covered by various artists, making it an enduring piece of music spanning decades.
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Chart PerformanceThis song didn't make an impact on the charts at the time of its release; however, it's still considered a classic.
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Music Style"Boppin' the Blues" showcases the classic rockabilly style that was popular in the mid-20th century, characterized by a blend of country, blues, and early rock 'n' roll features.
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