About The Song
Absolutely! Brooks & Dunn’s “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” is a high-energy country classic that gets toes tappin’ and bodies movin’. Here’s a look at this boot-stompin’ anthem:
Origins and Release:
- Originally recorded by the band Asleep at the Wheel for their 1990 album “Keepin’ Me Up Nights.”
- Brooks & Dunn released their cover version in 1991 on their debut album “Brand New Man.” Their version quickly became a major hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and establishing them as rising stars in country music.
Genre: Country
Musical Style:
- The song features a driving tempo and a prominent electric guitar riff, creating a distinctive country rock feel.
- The lyrics are delivered in a call-and-response style, encouraging audience participation.
- Harmonica and steel guitar add twangy flair to the overall sound.
Lyrics and Theme:
- The song celebrates the excitement of dancing at a country bar (“Heel, toe, do-si-do / Come on, baby, let’s go boot scootin'”).
- It uses lively imagery of cars, blackjack, and romantic encounters (“Cadillac, blackjack, baby meet me outback / We’re gonna boogie”).
- The overall feel is energetic, playful, and invites listeners to join the fun on the dance floor.
Legacy and Impact:
- Brooks & Dunn’s “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” became their breakthrough hit and a signature song for the duo.
- The song helped popularize the term “boot scootin'” as a synonym for country dancing.
- It continues to be a staple at country concerts, dance halls, and line dancing events.
Interesting Tidbits:
- Brooks & Dunn initially recorded the song with a different guitar riff, but later changed it to the more recognizable version we know today.
- The song was featured in the 1992 comedy film “Honeymoon in Vegas,” further solidifying its place in popular culture.
- Brooks & Dunn re-recorded “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” in 2019 with American country music group Midland for their album “Reboot.”
Want to hear the song?
You can find “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn on most streaming platforms. There’s also the official music video available on YouTube: you can search for “Brooks & Dunn – Boot Scootin’ Boogie (Official Video)”.
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Lyrics
🎵 Let’s sing along with the lyrics! 🎤
Out in the country past the city limits signWhere there’s a honky tonk near the County lineThe joint starts jumpin’ every night when the sun goes downThey got whiskey women, music, and smokeIt’s where all the cowboy folk go to boot scootin’ boogie
I got a good job, I work hard for my moneyWhen it’s quittin’ time, I hit the door runnin’I fire up my pickup truck and let the horses runI go flyin’ down that highway to that hide a wayStuck out in the woods to do the boot scootin’ boogie
Yeah, heel toe, docie doe, come on, baby, let’s go, boot scootin’Oh, Cadillac, Black Jack, baby meet me outback we’re gonna boogieOh, get down turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
The bartender asks me, say, “Son what’ll it be”I want a shot at that redhead yonder lookin’ at meThe dance floors hoppin’, and it’s hotter than the Fourth of JulyI see outlaws inlaws crooks and straightsAll out makin’ it shake doin’ the boot scootin’ boogie
Yeah, heel toe docie doe come on baby let’s go boot scootin’Oh, Cadillac, Black Jack, baby meet me outback we’re gonna boogie
Get down turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
Oh, heel toe docie doe come on baby let’s go boot scootin’Yeah, Cadillac, Black Jack baby meet me outback we’re gonna boogieYeah, get down turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
I say get down turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogieOh, get down turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie