The Shotgun Boogie
Tennessee Ernie Ford
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There it stands in the corner with the barrel so straight I looked out the winder and over the gate The big fat rabbits are jumpin' in the grass Wait 'til they hear my old shotgun blast Shotgun boogie, I done saw your track Look out Mr.Rabbit when I cock my hammer back Well, over on the ridge is a scaly bark Hickory nuts so big you can see 'em in the dark The big fat squirrels, they scratch and they fight I'll be on that ridge before daylight With a shotgun boogie, all I need is one shot Look out bushy tails, tonight you'll be in the pot Well, I met a pretty gal, she was tall and thin I asked her what she had, she said, "A fox four ten" I looked her up and down, said, "Boy, this is love" So we headed for the brush to shoot a big fat dove Shotgun boogie, boy, the feathers flew Look out Mr.Dove when she draws a bead on you I sat down on a log, took her on my lap She said wait a minute bud, you got to see my pap He's gotta sixteen gauge choked down like a rifle He don't like a man that's gonna trifle Shotgun boogie, draws a bead so fine Look out big boy, he's loaded all the time Well, I called on her pap like a gentleman oughter He said, "No brush hunter's gonna get my daughter" He cocked back the hammer right on the spot When the gun went off I outrun the shot Shotgun boogie, I wanted weddin' bells I'll be back little gal, when your pappy runs out of shells
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Written by: ERNEST J. FORD
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Genre"The Shotgun Boogie" is widely recognized as a song belonging to the genres of country and boogie-woogie.
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Release YearThe hit single was released by Capitol Records in 1950, marking one of Tennessee Ernie Ford's early hits during his music career.
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Chart Success"The Shotgun Boogie" significantly boosted Ford's success, reaching number one on the Billboard country charts where it stayed for a total of 14 weeks.
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ComposerTennessee Ernie Ford not only performed "The Shotgun Boogie" but he also wrote the lyrics for the song. He is, therefore, credited as both the songwriter and the artist.
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Audience ResponseThe song was well received by listeners and has become one of Ford's most recognized and iconic tracks.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "The Shotgun Boogie" explores memories of hunting, capturing a vivid imagery that resonated with Ford's rural fans.
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MilestoneThis song was one of the firsts to successfully integrate a boogie beat with a country genre, cementing Tennessee Ernie Ford's reputation as a barrier crosser in the music industry.
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Other VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by many artists, including Hank Thompson in 1960 and Junior Brown in 1995, demonstrating its long-lasting appeal and influence.
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Legacy"The Shotgun Boogie" continues to be considered a staple and classic song in the realm of country music.
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Music VideoDespite its older origins, a music video was made for the song which is available on multiple online platforms.
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