Boppin' the Blues
Carl Perkins
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Well, all my friends are boppin' the blues It must be going 'round All my friends are boppin' the blues It must be going 'round I love you baby, but I must be rhythm bound Well, the doctor told me, Carl you don't need no pill Yeah, the doctor told me, boy you don't need no pill Just a handful of nickels The jukebox will cure your ill Well, all my friends are boppin' the blues It must be going 'round All them cats is boppin' the blues It must be going 'round I love you baby, I must be rhythm bound Well, the old cat bug bit me, man I don't feel no pain Yeah, that jitterbug caught me, man I don't feel no pain I still love you baby But I'll never be the same I said, all my friends are boppin' the blues It must be going 'round All my friends are boppin' the blues It must be going 'round I love you baby, but I must be rhythm bound (Get it cats, let's rock) Well, all my friends are boppin' the blues It must be going 'round All them cats is boppin' the blues It must be going 'round I love you baby, but I must be rhythm bound Well, grandpa done got rhythm And he threw his crutches down Oh, the old boy done got rhythm and blues And he threw that crutches down Grandma he ain't triflin' Well, the old boy's rhythm bound All them cats is rockin' the blues And it must be going 'round All my friends are boppin' the blues And it must be going 'round I love you baby, I must be rhythm bound (Bop, cat, bop!) Rock, bop, rhythm and blues Rock, bop, rhythm and blues Rock, rock, rhythm and blues, bop! Rock, bop, rhythm and blues Rhythm and blues, it must be going 'round
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10 facts about this song
CollaborationThis song was created by the collaboration of two great Rockabilly legends - Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash. Both artists were famous in the 50s and 60s in the genre of rock 'n' roll, country, and rockabilly.
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Album"Boppin' the Blues" is the title track of a collaborative album between Perkins and Cash released in 1970. This album is full of other rock 'n' roll and country hits.
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Early Rock 'n' RollBoth Perkins's and Cash's careers rose to fame during the early days of Rock 'n' Roll. Their collaboration on "Boppin' the Blues'' is a nod to their roots in the genre.
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SongwritersThe songwriter for this tune was Carl Perkins who wrote it along with Howard Griffin, showcasing the detail and thought that Perkins put into crafting his music.
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Recording LocationThe album including "Boppin' the Blues" was recorded at the historic Sun Studio in Memphis, a landmark in the history of rock 'n' roll.
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LabelThe song was released under the Columbia label, one of the 'Big Three' record companies which significantly impacted the music industry.
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Influence“Boping the Blues” has influenced many artists in the rockabilly and country genre. It's considered a classic in the rockabilly music world.
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Cover VersionsOver time, this song has been covered by various artists, making it an enduring piece of music spanning decades.
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Chart PerformanceThis song didn't make an impact on the charts at the time of its release; however, it's still considered a classic.
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Music Style"Boppin' the Blues" showcases the classic rockabilly style that was popular in the mid-20th century, characterized by a blend of country, blues, and early rock 'n' roll features.
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