Tube Snake Boogie

ZZ Top

About Tube Snake Boogie

"Tube Snake Boogie" is a song by American rock band ZZ Top from their 1981 album El Loco. It was released as a single the same year and reached #4 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. While the lyrics seem to imply sexual innuendo or double entendre, in the liner notes for the band's 1992 Greatest Hits album, it is explained that "'tube snake' is gnarly lingo for a surfboard, or 'boogie board.' Either way, it's good clean fun." However, this claim of surfing belies the lyrical content clearly indicating that the 'boogieing' is done at night. The song was produced by Bill Ham, and recorded and mixed by Terry Manning. 


Year:
2014
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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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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: 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.
Album History
The song was one of the tracks on the band's seventh studio album, "El Loco".
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.
Song's Genre
"Tube Snake Boogie" falls into the boogie rock genre, which combines elements of blues and rock music.
Band's Legacy
ZZ Top is known for their humorous lyrics and music videos, and "Tube Snake Boogie" is a perfect example of this.
Songwriting Credits
Like most of ZZ Top's songs, "Tube Snake Boogie" was written by band members Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Live Performances
ZZ Top frequently includes "Tube Snake Boogie" in their live shows, where it continues to be a crowd-pleaser.
Influence
This song is reflective of the band's Texas roots, with its rock and blues style often associated with southern rock.
Lyrics Controversy
The innuendo in the song's lyrics led to some controversy upon its release, but it didn't prevent the song from becoming a hit.
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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