Tube Snake Boogie
ZZ Top
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I got a girl she lives cross town She's the one that really gets down when she boogie She do the tube snake boogie Well now, boogie, little baby Boogie-woogie all night long I got a gal, she lives on the block She kinda funky with her pink and black socks, she likes to boogie She do the tube snake boogie Well now, boogie-woogie baby Boogie-woogie all night long I got a girl, she lives on the hill She won't do it but her sister will when she boogie She do the tube snake boogie Well now, boogie, little baby Boogie-woogie all night long Blow your top, blow your top, blow your top!
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Written by: FRANK BEARD, BILLY GIBBONS, DUSTY HILL
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Tube Snake Boogie" was released in the year 1981 and was performed by ZZ Top, an American rock band formed in 1969.
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Album HistoryThe song was one of the tracks on the band's seventh studio album, "El Loco".
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Chart Performance"Tube Snake Boogie" ranked fourth on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart, marking one of the high points of the band's career.
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Song's Genre"Tube Snake Boogie" falls into the boogie rock genre, which combines elements of blues and rock music.
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Band's LegacyZZ Top is known for their humorous lyrics and music videos, and "Tube Snake Boogie" is a perfect example of this.
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Songwriting CreditsLike most of ZZ Top's songs, "Tube Snake Boogie" was written by band members Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard.
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Band's Appearance"Tube Snake Boogie" was released during the period when ZZ Top's members began to grow the long beards that would become their trademark look.
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Music VideoThe song's accompanying music video was one of the earliest examples of the band's unique, quirky video style, which would become a staple during the MTV era.
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Live PerformancesZZ Top frequently includes "Tube Snake Boogie" in their live shows, where it continues to be a crowd-pleaser.
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InfluenceThis song is reflective of the band's Texas roots, with its rock and blues style often associated with southern rock.
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Lyrics ControversyThe innuendo in the song's lyrics led to some controversy upon its release, but it didn't prevent the song from becoming a hit.
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The band's Longevity"Tube Snake Boogie" is a testament to ZZ Top's longevity as one of America's longest-running major rock bands. They have been together for over 50 years.
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