Chicken Shack Boogie

Amos Milburn

About Chicken Shack Boogie

"Chicken Shack Boogie" is a 1948 jump-boogie song by the West Coast blues artist Amos Milburn. It was the first of four number-one hits on the R&B chart by Milburn. It was the B-side of a 78-RPM single, the A-side of which, "It Took a Long, Long Time", reached number nine on the same chart. In 1956, Milburn released "Chicken Shack", a faster rock-and-roll version (subsequently included on his 1957 album Let's Have a Party). This version runs about 2:30 and is sometimes titled "Chicken Shack Boogie" on later compilation albums. Earl Palmer was the drummer on this version. 


Year:
1990
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Hello cat I just got back
I'm looking for that place they call the Chicken Shack
They say it's fine as wine
And it's really all a ball
No windows no doors
It's just a hole in the wall

Did you say it was located down by the creek
Where you can get a whole gob of good things to eat
All good portions of chicken once more is a cinch
You can even get the last part that went over the fence

There's a place where the lights coming through the wall
You'd better be mighty careful, let's have a ball
Come on all you cats and take a drink from my pack
'Cause the party's ready to start down at the chicken shack

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Amos Milburn

Amos Milburn (April 1, 1927 – January 3, 1980) was an African American rhythm and blues singer and pianist, popular during the 1940s and 1950s. He was born and died in Houston, Texas. more »

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Written by: AMOS MILBURN, LOLA CULLUM

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10 facts about this song

Musical style
"Chicken Shack Boogie" has a blues and boogie-woogie style and was mainly designed to be a dance tune.
Year of release
The song was released in 1947 by Aladdin Records, a Los Angeles-based record company.
Chart performance
"Chicken Shack Boogie" peaked at number one on the Billboard R&B chart.
Songwriter
The song was co-written by Amos Milburn and Lola Anne Cullum, a prominent American songwriter in the 1940's.
Song interpretation
The song is about a lively party happening at a 'Chicken shack', which was a common term for a roadhouse or night club.
Notable recognition
"Chicken Shack Boogie" is Milburn’s signature song, earning him the nickname "The King of the Boogie."
Influence
"Chicken Shack Boogie" was instrumental in the transition from swing to rock & roll, showcasing a blend of R&B rhythms and jazz influence.
Successful cover
A cover version was recorded by American songwriter Steve Miller in 1969 which also gained popularity.
In the film
The song was featured in the 2008 coming-of-age drama film "Cadillac Records."
Grammy Hall of Fame
In 2018, "Chicken Shack Boogie" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award to honor recordings that are at least 25 years old, and that have "qualitative or historical significance".

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