Luther Played the Boogie
Luther's Boogie: A Hillbilly Tale of Rhythm and Groove
Lyrics
We were just a plain ol' hillbilly band with a plain ol' country style
We were a simple hillbilly band with a traditional country style.
We never played the kind of songs that'd drive anybody wild
We didn't play songs that were overly exciting or provocative.
Played a railroad song with a stomping beat
We performed a song about railroads with an energetic beat.
We played a blues song, kinda slow and sweet
We played a slow and sweet blues song.
But the thing that knocked them off of their feet was, ooh-wee
The standout element that amazed the audience was Luther's boogie woogie.
When Luther played the boogie woogie, Luther played the boogie woogie
Repetition emphasizing Luther's unique and captivating boogie woogie style.
Luther played the boogie woogie, Luther played the boogie woogie
-Luther played the boogie woogie, Luther played the boogie woogie
-Luther played the boogie woogie, Luther played the boogie in the strangest kind of way
-Play it strange!
An encouragement or directive to play the music in an unusual or distinctive way.
Well, we did our best to entertain everywhere we'd go
We made efforts to entertain wherever we performed.
We'd nearly wear our fingers off to give the folks a show
We played so passionately that our fingers nearly wore out.
Played jumping jive to make 'em get in the groove
We performed lively jazz music to get the audience into the groove.
We played sad songs, real slow and smooth
We played slow and smooth sad songs.
But the only thing that'd make 'em move was, ooh-wee
Despite our efforts, Luther's boogie woogie remained the only thing that truly moved the audience.
When Luther played the boogie woogie, Luther played the boogie woogie
Repetition reinforcing the impact of Luther's boogie woogie on the audience.
Luther played the boogie woogie, Luther played the boogie woogie
-Luther played the boogie
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