House of Blue Lights
Flamin' Groovies
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Lace up your boots and we'll broom on down To a knocked out shack on the edge of town There's an eight beat combo that just won't quit Keep walkin' 'til you see a blue light lit Fall in there and we'll see some sights At the house of blue lights There's fryers and broilers and Detroit barbecue ribs But the treat of the treats Is when they serve you all those fine eight beats You'll want to spend the rest of your brights Down at the house, the house of blue lights We'll have a time and we'll cut some rug While we dig those tunes like they should be dug It's a real home comin' for all the "Cats" Just trilly down a path of welcome mats Fall in there and we'll see some sights At the house of blue lights There's fryers and broilers and Detroit barbecue ribs But the treat of the treats Is when they serve you all those fine eight beats You'll want to spend the rest of your brights Down at the house, the house of blue lights
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Written by: DON RAYE, FREDDIE SLACK
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Overview"House of Blue Lights" is an influential rockabilly song that has been covered by various artists over the years. The song dates back to the 1940s and was originally associated with the Texas Playboys. Since then, several interpretations have been released, retaining the spirit of the original while imparting each artist's unique touch.
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Asleep at the Wheel's versionAsleep at the Wheel is a Texas-based group known for its western swing.
- They recorded "House of Blue Lights" for their 1987 album, "10". Their version is a lively, country-fied take on the song.
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Canned Heat's versionCanned Heat is a notable blues-rock band from the 1960s.
- They covered "House of Blue Lights" on their 1970 album, "Future Blues", adding their signature boogie flavor to the track.
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Chuck Berry's versionChuck Berry, a rock 'n' roll pioneer, recorded the song for his 1958 album, "One Dozen Berrys".
- Berry's rendition of "House of Blue Lights" introduced the song to a whole new audience and is still considered a classic cover.
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Commander Cody's versionCommander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen covered the song on their "We've Got a Live One Here!" album in 1976.
- Their version leans towards honky-tonk, played with energetic, foot-stomping enthusiasm.
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Ella Mae Morse's versionFemale vocalist Ella Mae Morse recorded "House of Blue Lights" as a single for Capitol Records in 1946.
- Morse's handling of "House of Blue Lights" has been hailed as one of the earliest examples of rock and roll.
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Flamin' Groovies's versionSan Francisco rock band Flamin' Groovies covered the song on their 1973 album, "Teenage Head"
- Their interpretation puts a more rock-oriented spin on the classic tune.
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George Thorogood's versionGeorge Thorogood, known for his blues-rock style, included "House of Blue Lights" on his "Bad to the Bone" album in 1982.
- Thorogood's bluesy rendition of the song showcases his gravelly vocals and bottleneck guitar playing.
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Jerry Lee Lewis's versionJerry Lee Lewis, often known as "The Killer," covered "House of Blue Lights" for his 1970 album "She Even Woke Me Up To Say Goodbye".
- Lewis's version stands out for its rollicking piano riffs that are a trademark of his style.
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Merrill Moore's versionCountry pianist Merrill Moore recorded an interpretation of "House of Blue Lights" in the 1950s.
- Moore's swinging version successfully combines his honky-tonk piano style with the classic rockabilly flavor of the song.
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Mitch Woods' versionBlues artist Mitch Woods covered the song on his 2006 album "Big Easy Boogie".
- Woods gives a nod to New Orleans with his rollicking boogie-woogie interpretation of the song.
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