La Grange

ZZ Top

About La Grange

"La Grange" is a song by the American rock group ZZ Top, from their 1973 album Tres Hombres. One of ZZ Top's most successful songs, it was released as a single in 1973 and received extensive radio play, rising to No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1974. The song refers to a brothel on the outskirts of La Grange, Texas (later called the "Chicken Ranch"). The brothel is also the subject of the Broadway play and film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The first time ZZ Top played the song in La Grange, Texas was during the Fayette County Fair on September 5, 2015.  


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2008
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Rumour spreadin' 'round
In that Texas town
About that shack outside La Grange
And you know what I'm talkin' about
Just let me know if you wanna go
To that home out on the range
They got a lot of nice girls

Have mercy
A haw, haw, haw, haw, a haw
A haw, haw, haw

Well, I hear it's fine
If you got the time
And the ten to get yourself in
A hmm, hmm
And I hear it's tight 
Most ev'ry night
But now I might be mistaken
Hmm, hmm, hmm

Have mercy

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ZZ Top

ZZ Top is an American rock band from Houston, Texas. Formed in 1969, the group consists of Billy Gibbons (guitar and vocals), Dusty Hill (bass and vocals), and Frank Beard (percussion). ZZ Top's early sound was rooted in blues but eventually grew to exhibit contemporary influences. Throughout their career they have maintained a sound based on Hill's and Beard's rhythm section support, accentuated by Gibbons' guitar and vocal style. Their lyrics often gave evidence of band's humor and thematically focus on personal experiences and sexual innuendos. more »

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Written by: Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, Frank Beard

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14 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"La Grange" falls under the category of boogie rock, blues rock and hard rock.
Album
The song is a part of the album called "Tres Hombres" which is the third studio album by ZZ Top and was released in 1973.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "La Grange" became ZZ Top's first song to break the Top 50 in the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 41.
Story Behind the Song
"La Grange" was written about the Chicken Ranch, a famous brothel in La Grange, Texas, which remained open until 1973.
Recognition
In 2012, "La Grange" was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for being one of the songs that shaped rock and roll.
Copyright Lawsuit
The band was sued for copyright infringement by the blues musician John Lee Hooker, as the music from "La Grange" is similar to Hooker's song "Boogie Chillen'". The lawsuit was eventually dismissed.
Popularity in Media
"La Grange" has been used in several films, advertisements, and video games. Notably, it was featured in the film Armageddon and the video game series Guitar Hero.
Recognition by Rolling Stone
"La Grange" was ranked at no. 74 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.
Performance Style
The song is famous for its distinctive guitar riff and ZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons' distinctive vocals, which start as a growl before launching into a high-pitched bluesy drawl.
Single Release
"La Grange" was released as a single along with the song "Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers" in 1973. Together, they helped to establish ZZ Top's reputation as a premier rock band.
Live Performance
"La Grange" has been a staple at ZZ Top's live shows since its release, often being used as the closing number.
Song Length
The length of "La Grange" on the album is 3:52 minutes, making it one of the lengthier tracks on the "Tres Hombres" album.
Musical Structure
The song features a classic blues structure and is built around a one-chord drone in the key of A.
Lasting Legacy
"La Grange" is considered one of ZZ Top's most popular songs and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.

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