Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
Louis Jordan
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Heading for the station with a pack on my back I'm tired of transportation in the back of a hack I love to hear the rhythm of the clickity-clack And hear the lonesome whistle, see the smoke from the stack And pal around with democratic fellows named Mac So, take me right back to the track, Jack! Choo choo, choo choo, ch'boogie! Woo woo, ooh ooh, ch'boogie! Choo choo, choo choo, ch'boogie! Take me right back to the track, Jack! You reach your destination, but alas and alack! You need some compensation to get back in the black You take your morning paper from the top of the stack And read the situation from the front to the back The only job that's open needs a man with a knack So put it right back in the rack, Jack! Choo choo, choo choo, ch'boogie! Woo woo, ooh ooh, ch'boogie! Choo choo, choo choo, ch'boogie! Take me right back to the track, Jack! Gonna settle down by the railroad track Live the life of Riley in the beaten-down shack So when I hear a whistle I can peek through the crack And watch the train a-rolling when it's balling the jack I just love the rhythm of the clickity clack So, take me right back to the track, Jack! Choo choo, choo choo, ch'boogie! Woo woo, ooh ooh, ch'boogie! Choo choo, choo choo, ch'boogie! Take me right back to the track, Jack! Take me right back to the track, Jack!
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Written by: DENVER DARLING, MILTON GABLER, VAUGHN HORTON
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" is a popular song often classified under the genre of jump blues and rock 'n' roll.
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Release DateThe song was originally released in 1946 by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five followed by a cover version by Bill Haley and His Comets in 1956.
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Song PopularityLouis Jordan's version of "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" topped the Billboard R&B chart for 18 weeks, while Bill Haley's version reached number 7 on the Billboard charts.
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SongwriterThis timeless classic was written by Denver Darling, Vaughan Horton, and Milt Gabler, known for their influential roles in the music industry.
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Musical Influence"Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" played a crucial role in transition from swing to R&B and rock 'n' roll music.
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Sales SuccessLouis Jordan's recording of the song was one of the biggest selling race records of 1946 and has been acknowledged as one of the roots of rock 'n' roll.
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Movie UseBill Haley's version of the song made an appearance in the movie "Rock Around the Clock," which was instrumental in bringing rock 'n' roll to the mainstream audience.
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Cultural Impact"Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" became a staple in popular culture during the mid-20th century and a quintessential song defining the Big Band and Swing Eras.
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RecognitionsThe song was included in the National Public Radio's 100 most important American musical works of the 20th century in 2000.
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Cover VersionsOther than Haley, several other artists have covered "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie," including Clifton Chenier, B.B. King, and most recently, English indie rock band, The Mystery Jets.
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