Blitzkrieg Bop

Ramones

About Blitzkrieg Bop

"Blitzkrieg Bop" is a song by the American punk rock band Ramones. It was released as the band's debut single in February 1976 in the United States. It appeared as the opening track on the band's debut album, Ramones, that was released April 23, 1976. The song, whose composition was credited to the band as a whole, was written by drummer Tommy Ramone (music and lyrics) and bassist Dee Dee Ramone (lyrics). Based on a simple three-chord pattern, "Blitzkrieg Bop" opens with the chant "Hey! Ho! Let's go!" The song is popular at sporting events where "Hey! Ho! Let's go!" is sometimes shouted as a rallying cry. "Blitzkrieg Bop" is number 92 on the Rolling Stone list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In March 2005, Q magazine placed it at number 31 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Tracks, and in 2008 Rolling Stone placed it number 18 of the top 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time. In 2009 it was named the 25th greatest hard rock song of all time by VH1. 


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2003
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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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Ramones

The Ramones were an American rock band that formed in the New York City neighborhood of Forest Hills, Queens, in 1974. They are often cited as the first punk rock group. Despite achieving only limited commercial success, the band was a major influence on the punk rock movement in both the United States and the United Kingdom. more »

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Written by: Tommy Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone

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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.
Debut Single
It was released as the band's debut single in February 1976.
Album Inclusion
The song is also the opening track on the band's debut album, "Ramones".
Chant Inspiration
The 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".
Song Meaning
The 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.
Cultural Impact
"Blitzkrieg Bop" is often used to open sporting events, and it's one of the most popular chants for fans.
Recognition
Rolling Stone ranked it No. 92 in the list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Other Creations
The Ramones used the song's music as the basis for two later songs, "Commando" and "Teenage Lobotomy".
Band's Anthem
Although Ramones have many hits, "Blitzkrieg Bop" is often considered the band's anthem.
Covers
The song has been covered by numerous artists, including the punk band Green Day and the pop punk band Blink-182.
In Movies
It 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".
Name Origin
The term "Blitzkrieg" was taken from a German World War II tactic, meaning a 'lightning war'.
Writing Process
According to the band, the song was mainly written by Dee Dee in the band's tour van.
Song Length
The original song is just over two minutes long, reflecting the Ramones' preference for fast, short songs.
Recognizable Riff
The song's main guitar riff is one of the most recognizable in rock music.

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