Early in his career Setzer was a member of the NYC band Bloodless Pharaohs, and later fronted the popular rockabilly revival band, Stray Cats. The Stray Cats particularly caught America's attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed, which included the two Top Ten hits, "Rock This Town" (#9) and "Stray Cat Strut" (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album Rant 'N Rave, which included the two successful singles "(She's) Sexy + 17" (#5), and "I Won't Stand In Your Way" (#35).
In the mid 1990s, Setzer led a comeback of sorts for swing music and big band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band has released at least 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, "Jump, Jive, and Wail" around the same time swing revival acts like the Cherry Poppin' Daddies' "Zoot Suit Riot" had been received favorably in mainstream America.
Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats' break in the 1980s along with some in the 1990s. In 2001 he released an album titled Ignition with his band '68 Comeback Special. A new solo album titled Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records was released on July 26, 2005, in the United States.
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The Dirty Boogie
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics
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It's real low down and it's kinda mean.
The dirty boogie
The dirty boogie
When I get low down, it's the dirty boogie for me.
The dirty boogie! (What's it called?)
The dirty boogie! (Hey, you all!)
The dirty boogie! (How's it go?)
When I get low down, it's the dirty boogie for me!
Well you rattle and shake, you moan and groan
A girl like you I could never bring home
The dirty boogie
The dirty boogie
When I get low down, it's the dirty boogie for me.
The dirty boogie! (What's it called?)
The dirty boogie! (Hey, you all!)
The dirty boogie! (How's it go?)
The dirty boogie! (Not too slow!)
When I get low down, it's the dirty boogie for me!
They're shakin' their hips and scream and shout.
And doin' things I can't talk about.
The dirty boogie! Catch my drift?
When I get low down, it's the dirty boogie for me!
The dirty boogie! (What's it called?)
The dirty boogie! (Hey you all!)
The dirty boogie! (How's it go?)
The dirty boogie! (Not too slow!)
When I get low down, it's the dirty boogie for me!
The Brian Setzer Orchestra's song "The Dirty Boogie" is an upbeat, swinging ode to a dance called the dirty boogie. Setzer sings about the dirty boogie being low down and kind of mean, but clearly enjoyable to him. He describes the dance as something that involves rattling, shaking, moaning, groaning, and maybe even some scandalous behavior. The song's catchy chorus repeats the phrase "the dirty boogie" with increasing enthusiasm as Setzer encourages others to join in and dance along.
The lyrics to "The Dirty Boogie" are cleverly crafted to paint a vivid picture of this mysterious and seductive dance. Setzer's vocals are full of energy and excitement, capturing the fun and infectious nature of the dirty boogie. The song features a lively horn section and a driving rhythm that make it impossible not to dance along. Overall, "The Dirty Boogie" is a fun and entertaining tribute to a dance that might not be too clean, but is definitely worth doing.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a little boogie but it ain't too clean!
I have a dance style that's a bit rough around the edges and may not be socially acceptable.
It's real low down and it's kinda mean.
My dance style is suggestive and raw in nature.
The dirty boogie
My dance style is known as the dirty boogie.
When I get low down, it's the dirty boogie for me.
When I really start dancing and letting loose, I default to the dirty boogie.
The dirty boogie! (What's it called?)
I'm asking the crowd if they know the name of my dance style, the dirty boogie.
The dirty boogie! (Hey, you all!)
I'm getting the attention of the crowd and emphasizing the name of my dance style, the dirty boogie.
The dirty boogie! (How's it go?)
I'm asking if the crowd knows how to do the dirty boogie or if they'd like me to show them how it's done.
The dirty boogie! (Not too slow!)
I'm letting the crowd know that the dirty boogie is not a slow dance, but a lively and energetic one.
Well you rattle and shake, you moan and groan
I'm describing the physical movements involved in the dirty boogie dance style, which are loud and uninhibited.
A girl like you I could never bring home
I'm acknowledging that the dirty boogie is not a dance that would impress or be acceptable to many people, especially those with conservative values.
They're shakin' their hips and scream and shout.
I'm describing the way that other people dance the dirty boogie, which is loud and physical.
And doin' things I can't talk about.
I'm implying that the dirty boogie involves actions that are too risqué or inappropriate to mention in polite conversation.
The dirty boogie! Catch my drift?
I'm letting the crowd know that the dirty boogie is not just a dance, but a lifestyle and attitude.
When I get low down, it's the dirty boogie for me!
I'm reiterating that the dirty boogie is my default dance style when I'm really getting into the music and letting loose.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN SETZER
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