Back in the U.S.A., Sue is gaining recognition as one of the world's top female ragtime pianists. Appearances have included featured performances at events such as the Ragtime-Jasstime festival in Alexandria Bay, NY, the Zender's ragtime festival in Frankenmuth, MI; the prestigious Scott Joplin festival in Sedalia, the World Old-Time Piano Championship in Decatur, IL., ragtime festivals in Millbridge Village and New Oxford, PA; and the West Coast Ragtime Festival in Fresno, CA.
Sue's most recent projects have employed a unique and exciting digital recording process. Her first CD released in 1992, KelleRIZED, includes both contemporary and traditional ragtime, old-time novelty, and stride pieces. Ol' Muddy, continues in this regard and received favorable mention in Keyboard magazine. Nola, released in late 1993 has also received high marks in the Rag Times, West Coast Rag, Cadence, and LA Jazz Scene. Also available are Ragtime Sue and I Got What It Takes, both on compact disc and cassette. Sue is currently working on a new pre-1920s blues CD.
In pursuit of her endeavor to promote the ragtime form, Sue has established The Ragtime Press , devoted to the publication of original sheet music. She currently resides in Oak Forest, IL, under her married name of Mrs. Howard Vigorita.
Cow Cow Boogie
Sue Keller Lyrics
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I met a cowboy ridin' the range one day
And as he jogged along I heard him singing
A most peculiar cowboy song
It was a ditty, he learned in the city
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
Get along, better be on your way
Get along, get hip little doggies
And he trucked them on down the old fairway
Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
Singin' his cowboy song
He's just too much
He's got a knocked out western accent with a Harlem touch
He was raised on local weed
He's what you call a swing half breed
Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
Get along little doggie, better be on your way, your way,
Get along little doggie
And he trucked them on down the old fairway
Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah.
Yip yip singing his cowboy song
Yip yip as he was joggling along
Yip yip he sings with a harlem touch
Yip yip that guy is just too much
Singing his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Comma ti yi yi yi yi yi yeah.
The lyrics to Sue Keller's song Cow Cow Boogie depict the encounter of the singer with a cowboy while out on the plains near Santa Fe. As the cowboy rode along, he sang a strange cowboy song with a peculiar melody that the singer found catchy. The opening lines, "Get along, get hip little doggies, Get along, better be on your way" suggest that the cowboy song is about cattle-driving and moving cattle along. The imagery of the old fairway adds to the picture of cowboys herding cattle.
The cowboy's singing style is described as having a "knocked out western accent with a Harlem touch." This description paints a vivid image of the unique blend of influences on the cowboy's singing style, reflecting the diverse cultural melting pot of America. With lyrics like "he was raised on local weed, he's what you call a swing half breed," the song further emphasizes the idea of cultural fusion.
Overall, the lyrics of Cow Cow Boogie are a fun and lighthearted tribute to cowboy culture, highlighting the distinct flavor of western music with an urban twist. The song celebrates the adventurous spirit of cowboys and their free-spirited way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Out on the plains down near Santa fe
The singer met a cowboy in the Santa Fe area.
I met a cowboy ridin' the range one day
The singer encountered a cowboy while he was patrolling on horseback.
And as he jogged along I heard him singing
The singer heard the cowboy singing while he was moving.
A most peculiar cowboy song
The song the cowboy was singing was unusual.
It was a ditty, he learned in the city
The cowboy learned the song in the city.
Comma ti yi yi yeah
A refrain that appears multiple times throughout the song.
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
A refrain that appears multiple times throughout the song.
Get along, get hip little doggies
The cowboy is urging the cattle to move on.
Get along, better be on your way
The cowboy is urging the cattle to move along more quickly.
And he trucked them on down the old fairway
The cowboy led the cattle down a well-worn path.
Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
The cowboy sang the song in a unique and unusual way.
He's got a knocked out western accent with a Harlem touch
The cowboy has a western accent with a touch of Harlem.
He was raised on local weed
The cowboy grew up smoking local, likely marijuana.
He's what you call a swing half breed
The cowboy is mixed race and likely considers himself a ‘swinging' cowboy.
Yip yip singing his cowboy song
The cowboy is continuing to sing his song.
Yip yip as he was joggling along
The cowboy is singing as he moves along.
Yip yip he sings with a harlem touch
The cowboy's song has a Harlem influence.
Yip yip that guy is just too much
The cowboy is quite the character.
Get along little doggie, better be on your way, your way,
The cowboy is urging the cattle to keep moving.
Comma ti yi yi yi yi yi yeah.
A refrain that appears multiple times throughout the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Raye, Benny Carter, Gene De Paul
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