Dirty Boots
Sonic Youth
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Here we go to another candle I know All the girls there playin' on a jelly roll Time to take a ride, time to take it in a midnight eye And if you want to go, get on below Pinking out the day, dreaming out the crazy way Finger on the love, it's all above Everywhere it's six-sex-six by luck A satellite wish will make it just enough You'll be making out with a witch in a coffee truck Time to rock the road and tell the story of the jelly rollin' Dirty boots are on, hi di ho Pinking out the black, dreaming in a crack Satan got her tongue, now it's undone I got some dirty boots, yeah dirty boots I got some dirty boots, baby Dirty boots Hey!
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Written by: KIM GORDON, LEE M. RANALDO, STEVEN JAY SHELLEY, THURSTON JOSEPH MOORE
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12 facts about this song
Album History"Dirty Boots" is off their 1990 studio album "Goo," deemed as Sonic Youth's most commercial album at the time.
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Music GenreSonic Youth is known for playing a significant part in the "no wave" art and music scenes in the 80s. However, "Goo," and "Dirty Boots" with it, is considered more alternative rock/grunge.
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Music Video FilmingThe music video for the song was directed by renowned photographer and film director Tamra Davis. It makes references to Brat Pack movies, John Hughes, and touches punk and grunge subculture.
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Live Performance"Dirty Boots" was notably performed during Sonic Youth's appearance on the British television show, "The Word" in 1991.
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Band CompositionThe members of the band during the release of "Dirty Boots" and the "Goo" album were Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley.
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Cover ArtThe album "Goo," which features "Dirty Boots," has the iconic pop-art styled cover designed by Raymond Pettibon.
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Chart SuccessWhile there isn't a chart ranking for "Dirty Boots" specifically, the album reached No. 96 on the Billboard 200 in the US and No. 32 in the UK.
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InspirationsSonic Youth has cited punk rock artists like Patti Smith and The Stooges as their influences, which can be felt in songs like "Dirty Boots."
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Record LabelThe song and the album were released under DGC Records, which is a part of Universal Music Group.
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Song MeaningAlthough "Dirty Boots" doesn't have a definitive meaning explained by the band, its grungy lyrics often bring about imagery of youth, rebellion, and love.
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Noteworthy CollaborationThe track "Dirty Boots" was mixed by the famous music producer and engineer, Nick Sansano.
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LegacyIn 2018, Rolling Stone named "Goo," which includes "Dirty Boots," as one of the 100 greatest albums of all time.
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