Beau Jocque is known for his gruff vocals, his fusion of many musical styles onto zydeco, and above all, for the powerful energy of his rhythm and sound. Backed by the Hi-Rollers, he became one of the top dance-hall acts of his musical decade.
A large man, Beau Jocque he took the stage name "Beau Jocque," which is Louisiana Acadian slang for "Big Guy." After only a few years, he had revolutionized the zydeco scene, adding funk and rock elements with his band, the Hi-Rollers. He died in the shower of a heart attack at the height of his career. He is buried in Saint Matildas Cemetery, Eunice, Louisiana.
Boogie Chillun
Beau Jocque Lyrics
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I was walking down Hasting Street
Everybody was talkin' about, Henry Swing Club
I decided to stop in there for awhile
And man, when I got there
Yeah, they were really havin' a ball
Well, I feel so good
Well, to the break of day
(Say, it again)
Well, I feel so good
I want to boogie, I want to boogie, I want to boogie
Well, to the break of day
(Alright)
When I was a young boy
I was layin' down one night
And I heard ma and pa talkin'
I heard pa tell ma
"Hey, come on, let that boy boogie-woogie
'Cause you know it's in him
And it's just got to come out"
'Cause it's in him
And it's just got to come out
Well, feels so good, child
I want to boogie, I want to boogie, I want to boogie
Lord, 'til the break-a day
(Chillein', I'm chillin' here)
Well, feels so good, now Lord
I want to boogie, I want to boogie, I want to boogie
Yeah-ow, 'til the break of day
The lyrics to Beau Jocque & the Zydeco Hi-Rollers's song "Zydeco Boogie Woogie" tell the story of a man who discovers the Henry Swing Club while walking down Hasting Street. The excitement and energy of the club inspire him to want to dance all night long. He expresses this desire through the chorus, repeating "I want to boogie, I want to boogie, I want to boogie, Well, to the break of day" multiple times. The second verse brings in the singer's personal story. He remembers overhearing his parents discussing his love for boogie-woogie as a child and how they encouraged him to let his passion out. The song ultimately celebrates the exhilarating and freeing power of dancing the night away.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first came to town, people
I was walking down Hasting Street
Everybody was talkin' about, Henry Swing Club
I decided to stop in there for awhile
And man, when I got there
Yeah, they were really havin' a ball
As soon as I arrived at this new town and was making my way down Hasting Street, I heard a lot of chatter about the Henry Swing Club. So, I thought it would be worth my while to check it out. When I finally got there, I could see that everyone looked like they were having a great time.
Well, I feel so good
I want to boogie, I want to boogie, I want to boogie
Well, to the break of day
(Say, it again)
I'm feeling so incredibly happy and excited that I just can't help but want to dance and boogie all night long. (Let's do it again!)
When I was a young boy
I was layin' down one night
And I heard ma and pa talkin'
I heard pa tell ma
"Hey, come on, let that boy boogie-woogie
'Cause you know it's in him
And it's just got to come out"
'Cause it's in him
And it's just got to come out
When I was young, I overheard my parents talking about my love for boogie-woogie music. My father urged my mother to let me express myself because he knew the music was already inside me and needed to come out.
Well, feels so good, child
I want to boogie, I want to boogie, I want to boogie
Lord, 'til the break-a day
(Chillein', I'm chillin' here)
I feel absolutely marvelous and want to dance, dance, dance all night long until the sun comes up. (I'm just chillin' here feeling the groove.)
Well, feels so good, now Lord
I want to boogie, I want to boogie, I want to boogie
Yeah-ow, 'til the break of day
I can't contain my joy and want to boogie until the break of dawn. (Yeah baby, let's do it!)
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