Choo Choo Ch'boogie
Bill Haley
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Headin' for the station with a pack on my back Tired of transportation in the back of a hack I love to hear the rhythm of the clickety-clack Hear the lonesome whistle, see the smoke from the stack Pal around with Democratic fellows named Mac Take me right back to the track, Jack Choo choo, choo choo ch'boogie Woo woo, woo woo ch'boogie Choo choo, choo choo ch'boogie Take me right back to the track, Jack You wake up in the morning feelin' sharp as a tack You open up a pack and then you gobble a snack Then smoke a ciggarette you didn't get in the pack While takin' off your shoes so you can empty the slack Ain't nothing you can do about the dough that you lack But beat it right back to the track, Jack Choo choo, choo choo ch'boogie Woo woo, woo woo ch'boogie Choo choo, choo choo ch'boogie Take me right back to the track, Jack You reach your destination but alas in a lack You need some compensation to get back in the black You take a morning paper from the top of the rack And read the situation from the front to the back The only job that's open needs a man with a knack You put it right back in the rack, Jack Choo choo, choo choo ch'boogie Woo woo, woo woo ch'boogie Choo choo, choo choo ch'boogie Take me right back to the track, Jack Gonna settle down by the railroad track Live the life of Riley in the beaten-down shack So when I hear the whistle I can peep through the crack And watch the train a-rollin' when it's ballin' the jack I just love the rhythm of the clickety-clack Take me right back to the track, Jack Choo choo, choo choo ch'boogie Woo woo, woo woo ch'boogie Choo choo, choo choo ch'boogie Take me right back to the track, Jack Take me right back to the track, Jack! Take me right back to the track, Jack!
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Written by: DENVER DARLING, MILTON GABLER, VAUGHN HORTON
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" is a popular song often classified under the genre of jump blues and rock 'n' roll.
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Release DateThe song was originally released in 1946 by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five followed by a cover version by Bill Haley and His Comets in 1956.
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Song PopularityLouis Jordan's version of "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" topped the Billboard R&B chart for 18 weeks, while Bill Haley's version reached number 7 on the Billboard charts.
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SongwriterThis timeless classic was written by Denver Darling, Vaughan Horton, and Milt Gabler, known for their influential roles in the music industry.
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Musical Influence"Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" played a crucial role in transition from swing to R&B and rock 'n' roll music.
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Sales SuccessLouis Jordan's recording of the song was one of the biggest selling race records of 1946 and has been acknowledged as one of the roots of rock 'n' roll.
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Movie UseBill Haley's version of the song made an appearance in the movie "Rock Around the Clock," which was instrumental in bringing rock 'n' roll to the mainstream audience.
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Cultural Impact"Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" became a staple in popular culture during the mid-20th century and a quintessential song defining the Big Band and Swing Eras.
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RecognitionsThe song was included in the National Public Radio's 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century in 2000.
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Cover VersionsOther than Haley, several other artists have covered "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie," including Clifton Chenier, B.B. King, and most recently, English indie rock band, The Mystery Jets.
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