Starting in 1976, Marie Osmond hosted a show with her brother called Donny & Marie. She has since started her own doll company called Marie Osmond Fine Porcelain Collection Dolls. She has recently been a judge on the short-lived television show Celebrity Duets.
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Marie Osmond Lyrics
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He had a boogie style that no one else could play.
He was the top man at his craft,
But then his number came up and he was gone with the draft.
He's in the army now. he's blowin reveille.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of company b.
They made him blow a bugle for his uncle sam.
The captain seemed to understand,
Because the next day the cap went out and drafted the band.
And now the company jumps when he plays reveille.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of company b.
A root, a toot, a toodlie-a-da-toot.
He blows it eight to the bar in boogie rhythm.
He can't blow a note unless a bass and guitar
Is playin' with him.
And the company jumps when he plays reveille.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of company b.
He was some boogie woogie bugle boy of company b.
And when he played his boogie woogie bugle
He was busy as a busy bee.
And when he played he made the company jump eight to
the bar.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of company b.
Andata toodliata-toodliata toot toot
He blows it eight to the bar.
He can't blow a note if a bass and guitar
Isn't with him.
And the company jumps when he plays reveille.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of company b.
He puts the boys to sleep with boogie every night,
And wakes em up the same way in the early bright.
They clap their hands and stamp their feet,
'Cause they know how it goes when someone gives him a beat.
Woah, woah, he wakes em up when he plays reveille.
The boogie woogie bugle boy of company b.
A root, a toot, a toodli-a-da to toot toot toot
He's blowin eight to the bar.
Yeah, he can't blow a note if a bass and guitar
Isn't, woah, with him.
And the company jumps when he plays reveille.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of company b
The song “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” by Marie Osmond is a lively tribute to a fictional character, a trumpet man from Chicago, who had a unique boogie style that nobody else could replicate. He had established himself as the top man of his craft, but his time came to an end when he was sent off to the army with the draft. Upon serving in the army, he was initially asked to blow a bugle for his uncle Sam, which was a letdown because he could not play his unique style. However, the captain seemed to recognize his talent and shortly went out of his way to draft a band, which brought life to the company. Whenever he played reveille, the boogie woogie bugle boy of company b, the band could not help but come alive, jumping with delight and clapping their hands and stomping their feet.
As the song progresses, the lyrics highlight his abilities and talent for playing the trumpet. He plays his eight-note boogie rhythm and brings life to the soldiers’ everyday lives. The song ends on a vibrant note as the bugle boy puts the boys to sleep with boogie every night and wakes them up in the same way in the early morning. They clap their hands and stamp their feet, and everybody jumps with excitement, making it clear that the boogie woogie bugle boy lifted everybody's spirit through their darkest hours.
Line by Line Meaning
He was a famous trumpet man from out chicago way.
He was a trumpet player from Chicago who was well-known for his boogie style of playing.
He had a boogie style that no one else could play.
His unique style of playing was unmatched by anyone else.
He was the top man at his craft,
He was the best at playing the trumpet.
But then his number came up and he was gone with the draft.
He was drafted into the army.
He's in the army now. he's blowin reveille.
He is currently serving in the army and playing reveille.
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of company b.
He is known as the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B.
They made him blow a bugle for his uncle sam.
He was required to play the bugle for the U.S. Army.
It really brought him down because he could not jam.
He was not able to play the way he wanted to.
The captain seemed to understand,
The captain of his unit seemed to sympathize with him.
Because the next day the cap went out and drafted the band.
The captain drafted the whole band into the army.
And now the company jumps when he plays reveille.
The soldiers get excited and energized when he plays reveille.
A root, a toot, a toodlie-a-da-toot.
He plays a quick, rhythmical tune.
He blows it eight to the bar in boogie rhythm.
He plays eight notes per measure in a boogie rhythm.
He can't blow a note unless a bass and guitar
Is playin' with him.
He needs a bass and guitar to accompany him.
He was some boogie woogie bugle boy of company b.
He was an exceptional boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B.
And when he played his boogie woogie bugle
He was busy as a busy bee.
He was so focused and active while playing his boogie woogie bugle.
And when he played he made the company jump eight to
the bar.
His playing made the soldiers excited and energetic in a boogie rhythm.
Woah, woah, he wakes em up when he plays reveille.
He energizes the soldiers when he plays reveille.
He puts the boys to sleep with boogie every night,
And wakes em up the same way in the early bright.
He plays boogie music to help the soldiers sleep and wake up every day.
They clap their hands and stamp their feet,
The soldiers show their enthusiasm by clapping and stomping their feet.
'Cause they know how it goes when someone gives him a beat.
They know how his music sounds when someone gives him a beat.
Yeah, he can't blow a note if a bass and guitar
Isn't, woah, with him.
He is unable to play alone and needs a bass and guitar to accompany him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON RAYE, HUGHIE PRINCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Navigatorbythestars
Phenomenal performance! Marie is absolutely singing "live" ( to a pre-recorded musical track, most likely ) she exudes massive energy, vocal talent and great dance moves. A very beautiful woman. Marie you hit the ball out of the park on this performance!
@dagr.johnsen2164
I have always loved Marie and this incredible performance! 💖
@michaelhiggins7365
Marie always has been and always will remain, a Class Act !
@EdsterIII
Marie Osmond...so beautiful. So talented.
@thomasfleig1184
This woman never ages. She's more beautiful now than she was 30 years ago.
@georgemartin4963
Thomas Fleig A total babe!
@lianelayman7577
She's had work down. But I can't wait to see her and Donny in Vegas next week.
@heru-deshet359
She's had a great plastic surgeon and eats healthy.
@lindatafoya6831
It's just amazing how that funny looking little girl evolved into this gorgeous, talented lady. I really like her.
@michaelnaretto3409
Great tune and Marie is gorgeous...