Where McKeown cites The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as an influence on her music, the Philadelphia Weekly recently described McKeown's music, saying:
"More singer-songwriters should follow the lead of Erin McKeown, the kooky songbird who's proved both playful and daring throughout her career. With a lilting delivery and chameleonic instrumentation, she even slipped into French for "Coucou", a gem off her unlikely standards album Sing You Sinners. But with McKeown, is anything really unlikely?"
McKeown's latest record, Hundreds of Lions, was released under Righteous Babe Records on October 13, 2009. Additionally, "CabinFever", a series of web concerts recorded in 2009 are available at McKeown's website.
McKeown began her career in the folk scene. She released her first album, Monday Morning Cold, on her own label (TVP Records), travelling throughout New England while still a student at Brown University in order to promote the record. Although she had begun studying ornithology, she graduated from Brown with a degree in ethnomusicology.
Earlier works include the roots and folk-orientated Distillation (2000), mainly pop and swing-orientated Grand (2003), We Will Become Like Birds (rock and pop, 2005) and the jazz and swing-orientated Sing You Sinners (2006, USA: 2007)
Considering she's praised for vivid and entertaining live shows, Erin McKeown released several live records such as an EP featuring live performances on KCRW Radio in 2006 and live recordings from Sirius FM by the end of 2009.
Thanks for the Boogie Ride
Erin McKeown Lyrics
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I'm more than gratified
I'm really satisfied
Which only goes to prove
You don't know until you glide
Into the boogie ride
How quickly you will fly
Out of this world
I like riding in jalopies
Away from motorcycle cop-ies
I like riding just like you do
Along the Chattanooga choo choo
So let me thank you babe
Thank you for the boogie ride
It really was great
Music played by solid senders
Can set me off on dancing benders
When I choo choo with my cutie
Love to ride with a boogie
So let me thank you babe
Thank you for the boogie ride
It really was great
I like riding in jalopies
Away from motorcycle cop-ies
I like riding just like you do
Along the Chattanooga choo choo
So let me thank you babe
Thank you for the boogie ride
It really was great
Music played by solid senders
Can set me off on dancing benders
When I choo choo with my cutie
Love to ride with a boogie
So let me thank you babe
Thank you for the boogie ride
It really was great
"Thanks for the Boogie Ride" by Erin McKeown is a joyful and upbeat tune that celebrates the simple pleasures in life. The song is an expression of gratitude to the person who took the singer on a thrilling boogie ride. The lyrics suggest that until you experience the boogie ride, you don't realize how much fun it can be. With the help of some clever wordplay and catchy rhymes, McKeown creates an atmosphere of carefree joy and excitement that is contagious. The repetition of the line "Thank you for the boogie ride, it really was great" drives home the theme of appreciation and reminds the listener to acknowledge and be thankful for the small pleasures that make life worth living.
The song's opening line, "thanks for the boogie ride," is a phrase that was commonly used in the 1920s and 1930s to thank someone for an enjoyable experience. Erin McKeown is a contemporary folk musician, but she is known for her ability to incorporate vintage sounds and styles into her work. "Thanks for the Boogie Ride" is a perfect example of her talent for blending old and new.
Line by Line Meaning
Thanks for the boogie ride
Expressing gratitude for the enjoyable experience of the boogie ride
I'm more than gratified
Feeling extremely satisfied and content
I'm really satisfied
Feeling fully content and pleased with the boogie ride
Which only goes to prove
Suggesting that the experience of the boogie ride has provided proof of something
You don't know until you glide
Implying that one cannot fully appreciate the experience of the boogie ride until they try it themselves
Into the boogie ride
Referring to the experience of riding in the musical groove or vibe, feeling the rhythm and energy
How quickly you will fly
Describing the feeling of being swept away by the energy and momentum of the boogie ride, losing oneself in the music
Out of this world
Emphasizing the transcendental, otherworldly feeling of the boogie ride experience
I like riding in jalopies
Expressing a preference for a particular vintage car model for cruising around
Away from motorcycle cop-ies
Preferring to drive in a relaxed, carefree manner, without being stopped or interfered with by police officers
I like riding just like you do
Affirming that the singer enjoys the experience of driving and riding, just like their partner
Along the Chattanooga choo choo
Referring to a specific train route in Tennessee, USA, which has become an iconic symbol of the swing era and big band music
So let me thank you babe
Directing gratitude towards the partner who provided the enjoyable boogie ride experience
Thank you for the boogie ride
Repeating the expression of appreciation for the fun, energetic ride with music playing
It really was great
Reaffirming that the boogie ride experience was truly enjoyable and satisfying
Music played by solid senders
Describing a particular type of musicians who play tight, rhythmic music with conviction and energy
Can set me off on dancing benders
Indicating that high-quality music can inspire the artist to dance energetically and joyfully
When I choo choo with my cutie
Referring to dancing with their romantic partner, and the joyful feeling it brings
Love to ride with a boogie
Expressing a fondness for cruising or dancing with high-energy music playing
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RODNEY BUCK, SIDNEY D MITCHELL
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