The group originally comprised brothers Alan Ralph Osmond (born June 22, 1949), (Melvin) Wayne Osmond (born August 28, 1951), Merrill Davis Osmond (born April 30, 1953), Jay Wesley Osmond (born March 2, 1955) and Donny (Donald) Clark Osmond (born December 9, 1957). They were later joined by younger siblings (Olive) Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959) and Jimmy (James) Arthur Osmond (born April 16, 1963).
In 1966, they made their performing debut with their siblings on Andy Williams Show, though they didn't come around much again until the Donny and Marie Show and The Osmond Family Show.
Boogie Down
The Osmonds Lyrics
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Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down. (Get down!)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down, boogie down.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down. (Boogie!)
Come on, get on your feet,
Just for the round, boogie down.
Do what you wanna do,
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down, boogie down.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down. (Get down!)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down, boogie down.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down. (Boogie!)
Come on you dancin' baby, get out there
And dance with all your might, whoa, yeah.
Gotta get that get down feelin',
Gonna keep on keepin' on all night long,
We'll be on.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down, boogie down.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down. (Get down!)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down, boogie down.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down. (Boogie!)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down, boogie down.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down. (Get down!)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down, boogie down.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down. (Boogie!)
"Boogie Down" by The Osmonds is a lively and upbeat song that calls on its listeners to dance and have fun. The lyrics repeatedly chant "Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down, boogie down. Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down. (Get down!)" before imploring people to get on their feet, do what they want to do, and let the music carry on all night long. The song encourages everyone to let loose and dance with all their might. It's also apparent that the lyrics are directed towards someone in particular. The song invites a person to come out and dance, emphasizing that they need to get that "get down feeling" and keep on keeping on all night long.
The song's carefree nature and rhythmic beat made it popular during its time. "Boogie Down" became a hit that reached the top 40 in the United States and the United Kingdom. Its success led to various television appearances and performance opportunities for The Osmonds. The song is a classic representation of soul and funk music in the '70s, and it still holds up today as a feel-good party anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down, boogie down.
Encouraging the listener to dance and enjoy the music.
Hey, hey, hey, hey, boogie down. (Get down!)
Commanding the listener to dance and move to the music.
Come on, get on your feet,
Inviting the listener to stand up and dance.
Just for the round, boogie down.
Encouraging the listener to dance without any hesitation or inhibition.
Do what you wanna do,
Empowering the listener to dance and express themselves in their own way.
And let the music carry on, all night long.
Encouraging the listener to dance and enjoy the music for the entire night.
Come on you dancin' baby, get out there
Addressing a specific listener and urging them to dance with enthusiasm.
And dance with all your might, whoa, yeah.
Encouraging the listener to dance with energy and passion.
Gotta get that get down feelin',
Emphasizing the importance of getting into the rhythm and groove of the music.
Gonna keep on keepin' on all night long,
Promising to continue dancing and enjoying the music for the entire night.
We'll be on.
Expressing a sense of confidence and excitement about dancing and enjoying the music.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARVEY PRICE, MICHAEL OMARTIAN
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