Blitzkrieg Bop
Ramones
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Hey ho, let's go! hey ho, let's go! Hey ho, let's go! hey ho, let's go! They're forming in straight line They're going through a tight wind The kids are losing their minds The blitzkrieg bop They're piling in the back seat They're generating steam heat Pulsating to the back beat The blitzkrieg bop Hey ho, let's go Shoot'em in the back now What they want, I don't know They're all revved up and ready to go They're forming in straight line They're going through a tight wind The kids are losing their minds The blitzkrieg bop They're piling in the back seat They're generating steam heat Pulsating to the back beat The blitzkrieg bop Hey ho, let's go Shoot'em in the back now What they want, I don't know They're all revved up and ready to go They're forming in straight line They're going through a tight wind The kids are losing their minds The blitzkrieg bop They're piling in the back seat They're generating steam heat Pulsating to the back beat The blitzkrieg bop Hey ho, let's go! hey ho, let's go! Hey ho, let's go! hey ho, let's go!
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Written by: Tommy Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Background"Blizzkrieg Bop" was written by Dee Dee Ramone and Tommy Ramone, members of the American punk rock band, the Ramones.
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Debut SingleIt was released as the band's debut single in February 1976.
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Album InclusionThe song is also the opening track on the band's debut album, "Ramones".
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Chant InspirationThe chant "Hey Ho, Let's Go!" was inspired by the Bay City Rollers' song "Saturday Night," which featured a chant of "S-A, T-U-R, D-A-Y, Night".
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Song MeaningThe song's main theme is a simple description of the band's lifestyle at the time, being wild fans of rock 'n' roll and having fun.
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Cultural Impact"Blitzkrieg Bop" is often used to open sporting events, and it's one of the most popular chants for fans.
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RecognitionRolling Stone ranked it No. 92 in the list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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Other CreationsThe Ramones used the song's music as the basis for two later songs, "Commando" and "Teenage Lobotomy".
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Band's AnthemAlthough Ramones have many hits, "Blitzkrieg Bop" is often considered the band's anthem.
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CoversThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including the punk band Green Day and the pop punk band Blink-182.
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In MoviesIt has been used in numerous movies, television series, video games and commercials. Some of these include the films "National Lampoon's Vacation", "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius" and "Spider-Man: Homecoming".
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Name OriginThe term "Blitzkrieg" was taken from a German World War II tactic, meaning a 'lightning war'.
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Writing ProcessAccording to the band, the song was mainly written by Dee Dee in the band's tour van.
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Song LengthThe original song is just over two minutes long, reflecting the Ramones' preference for fast, short songs.
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Recognizable RiffThe song's main guitar riff is one of the most recognizable in rock music.
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