Chicken Shack Boogie
Amos Milburn
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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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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.
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Year of releaseThe song was released in 1947 by Aladdin Records, a Los Angeles-based record company.
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Chart performance"Chicken Shack Boogie" peaked at number one on the Billboard R&B chart.
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SongwriterThe song was co-written by Amos Milburn and Lola Anne Cullum, a prominent American songwriter in the 1940's.
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Song interpretationThe song is about a lively party happening at a 'Chicken shack', which was a common term for a roadhouse or night club.
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Notable recognition"Chicken Shack Boogie" is Milburn’s signature song, earning him the nickname "The King of the Boogie."
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Influence"Chicken Shack Boogie" was instrumental in the transition from swing to rock & roll, showcasing a blend of R&B rhythms and jazz influence.
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Successful coverA cover version was recorded by American songwriter Steve Miller in 1969 which also gained popularity.
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In the filmThe song was featured in the 2008 coming-of-age drama film "Cadillac Records."
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 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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