Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens
Louis Jordan
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One night farmer Brown was takin' the airs Locked up the barnyard with the greatest of care Down in the hen house, somethin' stirred When he shouted, "Who's there?" This is what he heard “There ain't nobody here but us chickens There ain't nobody here at all So calm yourself and stop that fuss There ain't nobody here but us We chickens tryin' to sleep and you butt in And hobble, hobble hobble hobble with your chin” “There ain't nobody here but us chickens There ain't nobody here at all You're stompin' around and shakin' the ground You're kickin' up an awful dust We chicken's tryin' to sleep and you butt in And hobble, hobble hobble hobble, it's a sin” “Tomorrow is a busy day We got things to do, We got eggs to lay We got ground to dig and worms to scratch It takes a lot of settin', gettin' chicks to hatch” “Ohh, there ain't nobody here but us chickens There ain't nobody here at all So quiet yourself and stop that fuss There ain't nobody here but us Kindly point that gun the other way And hobble, hobble hobble of and hit the hay” “Tomorrow is a busy day We got things to do, we got eggs to lay We got ground to dig and worms to scratch It takes a lot of settin', gettin' chicks to hatch” “There ain't nobody here but us chickens There ain't nobody here at all So quiet yourself and stop that fuss There ain't nobody here but us And kindly point that gun the other way And hobble, hobble hobble of and hit the hay” “Hey, hey, boss man, what do ya say? It's easy pickings Ain't nobody here but us chickens”
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Written by: ALEX C. KRAMER, JOAN WHITNEY
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens" is often categorized as a jump blues song, a genre that combines blues and jazz elements, known for its upbeat tempo and fun lyrical content.
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Release YearThe song was recorded and released by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five in 1946.
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Performance Popularity"Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens" was one of Jordan's most popular songs, hitting number one on the R&B charts where it stayed for a total of 17 weeks.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by a phrase used in cartoons and comic strips of the day, which a character would say when trying to avoid detection or responsibility.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Alex Kramer and Joan Whitney.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including B.B. King, Asleep at the Wheel, James Brown, and The Blues Brothers.
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Music VideoA computer-animated music video of the song, featuring dancing chickens was produced in 1980 for the song's release on Jordan's album "Let The Good Times Roll".
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Depiction of Black HistoryThough known for its humor, Jordan and his band were particularly important in the progression of black music history as their songs bridged the gap between swing and rock and roll, giving rise to R&B and subsequently soul and funk.
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Music AccoladesIn 2001, the recording of "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens" was honored by the Grammy Hall of Fame for its "qualitative or historical significance".
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International InfluenceJordan's music, including "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens", played a significant role in inspiring the 'skiffle' craze in 1950s Britain, which led to the formation of many British rock bands.
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Music Chart SuccessThe song was not just popular in America, it also reached the top ten in the UK singles chart when it was re-released there in 1985.
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LegacyLouis Jordan is often credited with being one of the fathers of American rhythm and blues, and this song is part of his enduring legacy.
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