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Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu
Various Artists Lyrics

We have lyrics for 'Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu' by these artists:

Alan Price & The Electric Blues Company I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall. I wanna holler…
Grateful Dead I want to jump but I'm afraid I'll fall I want…
Huey I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall I wanna holler…
Huey "Piano" Smith I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall. I wanna holler…
Huey 'Piano' Smith I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall I wanna holler…
Huey 'Piano' Smith and His Clowns I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall. I wanna holler…
Huey Piano Smith & The Clowns I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall I wanna holler…
Huey Piano Smith The Clowns I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall. I wanna holler…
Huey Smith & His Clowns I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall I wanna holler…

Huey Smith and the Clowns I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall. I wanna holler…
Huey “Piano” Smith I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall. I wanna holler…
Huey “Piano” Smith & The Clowns I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall. I wanna holler…
Jerry Lee Lewis I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall I wanna holler…
Johnny Rivers I wanna to jump but I'm afraid I'll fall I wanna…
Larry Williams I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall. I wanna holler…
P.J. Proby I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall I wanna holler…

Phoebe Snow I wanna jump but I'm afraid I'll fall. I wanna holler…

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Comments from YouTube:

@71superbee3

11y↑432

I highly recommend the headphones at least once.

@marcaliventialiventi765

6y↑10

71superbee3 thanks for the memories, all these songs that were on the radio got me through my childhood

@hmackie6823

6y↑10

I spent most of my high school years with headphones on

@fernthegreenfairy

6y↑6

71superbee3 it’s alright I’ve got it on vinyl

@DiamonK1960

6y↑6

I agree...awesome song.

@syndicate0101

6y↑5

71superbee3

I have this actual 45..... "in perfect condition" ..... thanks, to "colleen's collectables"

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@candacewaldrop1044

4y↑236

My Daddy uss to sing and play this on the piano. He never rocked harder than when he tore those keys up to this one!

@smokeypotter5876

3y↑11

That's a good memory of your dad jamming eh, my dad loved playing this song too only imagine it with bagpipes, 😄

@timothyshows2374

3y↑7

My dad used to sing and play this as well on the piano and guitar. 👌👌

@richardcranium5048

3y↑9

The bar band I'm in, we cover this

@bobschmidt3610

2y↑1

💕❤💕

@timothyhonaker7989

2y↑3

Larry Knectel on piano.

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@tomdesaulniers1551

3y↑62

You are not alive if this song does not make you jump and roll. Exquisite piano playing. And guitar is good also. WOW. What a song. I'm 77 and still love it.

@davidwesson9277

1y↑5

That was Larry Knechtel, who also played that gorgeous piano on "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Sadly, he's gone now.

@slownoman

1y↑4

I'm merely 76. If this doesn't move ya, call the coroner: you're dead and gone.

@280StJohnsPl

1y↑2

@slownoman I'm 72 and vividly remember this after getting out of the service and coming home for the first time after 2 1/2 years in England....it was on the jukeboxes in all the bars..... :)

@dowunda

50w↑2

Plus the bass sax punctuating each line.

@helenfrey1788

48w↑1

You are so right Tom, I remember dancing to this song many years ago, and I couldn't help but dance with it again today when I heard it! Thanks so much for sharing it. Consequently I am the same age as you are. We really had some good music back then!

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@cpfs936

5y↑46

Johnny Rivers is SO underrated! So many great songs, different styles...

@waynemiller6070

2y↑2

comments that use "underrated" are WAY overrated!

@scottmcgregor4829

48w↑1

Underappreciated???

@sherriowens2746

6y↑32

I never get tired of this song

@rebelbaron7003

2y↑19

Still one of the top ten pop songs of all time.
Johnny had jazz,blues,rock n roll, and boogie woogie elements all in one song.
If you are in any kinda bad mood or depressed and this doesn't teleport you out,might as well "take the pipe"

@tammyhodges4447

2y↑10

This is one one of those songs that is always happy...You can't help tap, dance or just bob with it.

@jeffgoldenberg9579

2y↑29

Arguably among the greatest rock piano solos ever. The great Larry Knechtel.

@thedarkhorse100

I thought Huey Smith played Piano on this, his names on the album. H Smith

@jeffgoldenberg9579

1y↑1

Smith is credited as part of Rivers band and played on other tracks. Knechtel was not, as most session players. He and other members of the famed Wrecking Crew were brought in to the session by Rivers.

@musiccollector

33w

Larry Knechtel is a genius. I think he also worked with Paul Simon.

@richardbowden2892

7y↑738

I did a couple of tours playing guitar for Johnny Rivers. I must say that this is one of my all time favorite rock and roll tracks and it was a challenge and a pleasure to work up that classice guitar solo that takes the song out. It took some listening but I was able to pretty much hit it note for note, seeing as how I don't think I could have improved upon it by ad libbing my own version. Hooray for real rock and roll.,

@sonnet189

7y↑19

Everyone plays great on this track. Guitar, bass, piano, drums, Johnny... everyone. Great energetic and fun song. Rich, you seem pretty cool man.

@ginnywhite333

7y↑5

lucky you. do you know for sure if this is The Wrecking Crew playing on this song. also check out a video of him playing on the Marty Stuart show. most beautiful version of Poor Side of Town ever

@trevormiles5852

7y↑4

thanks for your contribution. nice

@beckyrockhold2272

7y↑3

Michael jackson

@tinkmarshino

7y↑3

hey! I remember you... I think was that on the west coast tours?

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@arnaldolc

2y↑5

It’s 2022 and still love this song. Makes you feel alive even if you are 95

@kennyhuskisson2684

6y↑11

This song still gets me up & going! Great rocking tune!

@jo-lynnhodgson6363

5y↑16

I was 15 in 1972 and loved and still love this song at 62 years old.

@waltj2647

52w

Me too, in 1972,...and now!

@roserollins9471

3y↑27

This song is dedicated to my grandson who happens to be a paramedic and is recovering from the pneumonia flu and the CoVid

@prebooomer

6y↑324

I was 30 when this came out, I am 75 now, and it still rocks!!!

@DNRY122

5y↑9

Damn straight!

@robtex1947

5y↑2

72 here.

@dariowiter3078

5y↑6

Please! I remember hearing this when I was in preschool, for corn sakes!(my mother listened to Los Angeles radio station 93 KHJ a lot) I turned 4 years of age on December 30, 1972 when it was on the airwaves here L.A. 📻🎸🎹🎤🎶 😁😁😁😁😁

@preese43

5y↑5

Exactly the same for me too 75 also.

@dariowiter3078

5y↑1

@Birder Reese Big deal! 😒

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@ronmattox3596

5y↑20

I am in my 70's and my band is doing this song. Everyone loves it!

@brendaniebel1355

Amen,amen.

@DNRY122

It'll cure what ails ya!

@red---paulvanravenswaay2247

33w

Go man go

@douglasb.1238

7y↑3

What a great rock n roll song, never get tired of hearing this one!

@deborahbehan2375

6y↑1

I love this song

@sergiojaviermeneses5580

7y↑1

UNO DE LOS GRANDES DEL ROCK DE LOS 60- 70 CON GRAN TRAYECTORIA MUSICAL Y UN SINUMERO DE EXITOS, BIEN POR EL ROCK DE JOHNNY RIVERS

@lindadee2053

4y↑16

One of the best covers ever made! Huey Smith would be proud of Johnny Rivers for this.

@ericstein7243

3y↑8

Another classic piano gem by the great Larry Knechtel (Grammy winner for Bridge Over Troubled Water).

@starboy288

2y↑2

Probably the greatest rock piano ever recorded. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Knechtel

@jesswestcott2809

6y↑16

Just love this song. Makes you wanna get up and dance..

@robertrussell5948

32w↑2

I remember when this song came out and I've always loved it. It's a rocking ass song. I was 14

@susandalin3619

16w↑1

I'M 74 and this song is awesome good stuff🙂

@michellereed5638

4y↑9

Okay! I was born in 62, watched my Grandparents rock out to this after I turned 10! My mother was born in 42! So--you know my grandparents were up there in MY EYES, but were swinging! This IS the first time I heard this song, blaring on THEIR stereo at the FARM HOUSE! OH yeah even the barn was vibrating. I think even the cows loved it.

Thanks for posting this, and I added it to my library! Thanks for making my night. Both of my grandparents are gone now, sadly, so is my mom. However, my Dad and I get together once a week and we play music and bang out the tunes for hours in their memory. Thanks again, RIP peace MOM and Grandma and Grandpa, we will all be dancing together soon! Hugs and love, M.

@kathleenmacellis7253

I think that's one of the great things about Johnny Rivers . His music transcends age and time . It's just great music !

@georgegates526

28w

Thank you so much for posting this song! It brings back a lot of good memories! Plus I LOVE the way the piano man is "tickling" the keys!

@timmy24540

5y↑6

Haven't heard this in many years, I was 10 years old when this came out, then it played on satellite radio. I was in the mountains yesterday morning on a jeep trail, snowing, raining and wind. Had to stop and enjoy every note, thanks Mr. Rivers and company for the song.

@maryben-mcd6562

5y↑8

Rock it Johnny! Keeps me smiling!😍💝🎤🎶🎵🎼🎹🎸🔊

@robinyoung6020

35w

I grew up in the 60's & 70's ,my parents owned a pool room with a juke box & a man would bring all the latest hits to put on the juke box, I was listening to this as long as it became available to the public,absolutely love it

@musiccollector

4y↑1

This flu is infinitely better than Corona virus, by a long shot! I have so many favorites by Johnny it is unbelievable! That man is a hit machine! Blew me away through headphones! Released on September 23, 1972, reaching # 6 on January 20, 1973.

@williamowsley9771

2y↑1

One of the best records ever made. Doesn't get near enough credit.

@jarrodheglar1666

49w↑1

You know you love music when you get the rockin' pneumonia and the boogie woogie flu and the only cure for it is more music!!

@johnspencer772

A helluva job on this one in the studio. Loved the drummer's cymbal work. Sounded great back then -- still sounds great today!

@kathijolley9092

6y↑3

Love this song!!

@ER-ul5rm

2y↑2

Love this songs, brings back so many great times.

@user-yg4wi6zr8x

5y↑1

Great song !
Great artist !!!
Go Johnny Go !

@averildodd4274

2y↑4

Always loved this song and it's now 2022 and still love it😎🎼from New Zealand.x

@kenmichaels4561

I'm an amateur drummer...I love rocking to this one !! ....Learned it hit for hit...Just a wonderful piece of music.

@dennisdobin1918

Quite honestly this man could sing any song and make it sound good,but I doubt anybody could do summer breeze better than him one of my all time favorites

@georgedupuy1068

8y↑79

What a great song -- love that bass sax -- and boogie woogie piano!

@amberhager9543

George Dupuy q

@jennifursun3303

5y↑1

this was the Wrecking Crew from LA on this tune

@roberthorne4621

AMEN BROTHER THAT SAX IS KILLER

@jennifursun3303

@Robert Horne that may have been, don't know for sure, Nino Tempo i believe he played sax. he played for years for the Crew

@justsomesquonkwithinternet8570

3y↑1

I learned how to play this on piano months ago and for some reason this is my first time listening to it. It’s so good

@jeevesbing2856

2y↑1

This is one of those songs you know you love within the first few seconds.

@kennyweaver2593

Was born in the 60's and here it is 2021, and still have the Rockin' Pneumonia & the Boogie Woogie Flu!
Love this song!!!

@muzikdude1188

7y↑26

One of the few American singers from the 1960s that was able to survive the British Invasion and maintain a solid career into the 1970s. Good stuff!

@KevinBostonRATbuster133

6y↑1

Timeless.... These feelings don't change from one generation to the next... It just hit me what this is about: playing out of your league and trying to fake it til you make it

@RobertArmstrong1950

9y↑3

Probably the best song and arrangement i ever heard.
I put it on the juke box whenever I had the change.

@user-tr3kf9hs6g

7y↑79

2017 this still sounds as good as it did in 70s!

@289cobra9

2019 now and still rockin'

@alexcika9906

Amen Sista

@jerrybarbier4612

mama cmon lets get up and boogie girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

@jerrybarbier4612

MOMA LETS HIT THE FLOOR AND BOOGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@morrisonschouest7006

Love you too momma

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@deandove8116

5y↑3

Beautiful, always makes me want to dance.

@edwardpasby5237

7y↑187

I am not sure why Johnny Rivers is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Memphis and Secret Agent Man are both awesome. So are Poor Side of Town and Baby I Need Your Lovin. Granted, Summer Rain is almost too square to be psychedelic, but it's still a cool song.

@bluebluepoetrydog

7y↑1

Because he didn't write most of his songs.

@dustinrusher8404

6y↑10

Scott Williams neither did Elvis, it was quite common to take existing music and make it your own that is early rock n roll

@prebooomer

6y↑6

there are a lot of deserving musicians who are not in the R&R hallof fame, which is why I dont think much of the people who run it

@JohnSmith-kz8yo

6y↑7

Yup. Johnny certainly deserves to be in the RRHOF

@CBaby58

6y↑1

John Smith right

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@nancygraham839

9y↑7

I just love to hear this song! It brings back such good ole time memories! You have to pick up and catch that tune and tap the beat. Oh yes, those were the days...

@beebsxoxo

5y↑2

I was 8 yrs old when this song came out, I Still love listening to it in 2019!!!!

@sharonerichamilton3675

6y↑3

Saw him in concert, hes fantastic

@po18guy

5y↑1

Fave JR song. Between the piano intro and the guitar finish, this is just classic. Timeless. Reminds me of the sax solo which ends Mockingbird by Taylor/Simon. Both great covers.

@Lee.Higginbotham

4y↑9

Oh yea!! Loved this when it came out!! My all time favorite Johnny Rivers song!!

@martinpartida2269

6y↑8

Man I hadn't heard this song in ages! Thanks for posting it!

@suehamlin51

9y↑4

Love this one, and it just so happens it's perfect for chair dancing this morning

@rockdog2584

5y↑4

One of those tunes that sounds frickin' fantastic thru my headphones (these Marleys do a pretty nice job here)...but I suspect that my neighbors don't really appreciate my singing....

@EgansBar1

4y↑4

I've been fighting Double pneumonia for the last month and this darn song has been in my head the whole time. Kinda funny now that I've turned the corner and am recovering.
Merry Christmas!

@myname1882

4y↑1

EgansBar1 hope you are feeling better!

@EgansBar1

4y↑1

@Maylen Abel Am MUCH better. New chest x-ray in a couple days to prove it to my Doc. Thanks for the good wishes!

@myname1882

EgansBar1 good! glad to hear! anytime:)

@fabianafreire3492

4y↑1

Como gostar de algo antes da sua existência? Amoooo

@luisalbertomezarina1862

Always loved his songs, all classics!

@rhondaboncutter5812

4y↑15

I love this, want to turn it up loud, can't have neighbors above me! Recently moved to Apartment Complex, haven't lived around other people above me in years! Love this song!

@bethvardon207

4y↑2

I have it very loud - my neighbours can't hear it!! Love this!

@dianecolucci4371

Where's your ear buds or head phones..blast it baby it's totally.worth it

@rhondaboncutter5812

4y↑2

I love this song!

@shirleydunbar1020

5y↑5

This is the best song to get the blood going in the morning love it thank you for posting

@jerrybarbier4612

if this dont get you up grab a shovel and bury the SOB!!!!!!!!!!

@GeorgeVreelandHill

6y↑33

Haven't heard this in a long time.
Sure brings back memories.
Thank you.

@amberhager9543

George Vreeland Hill i

@waynej2608

It's a timeless r and r classic! 😎🤘

@TheRevoltingMan

One of the greatest songs of all time!

@jdlovesmusic32

Great song.... I love it!

@keithfore9550

6y↑5

I was only 1 when this song released. And right this second im dancing with my 6 year old to this song. Great music never dies.

@georgebegg9889

5y↑38

Surely something can be done to get Johnny Rivers into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? He should be streets ahead of some that are in it?

@jerrybarbier4612

5y↑2

its all politics bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bunch of stuffed shirts that are asswholes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@billmcgee7

5y↑2

Me I don’t think he gives a big rats
ass one way or the other !!!
Just like this !!!

@dianeroark4913

4y↑1

@Panther Fan 1971 Don't hold back. Tell us what you really think.

@4ak458

The Hall is to PC to worry about talent

@davidjohnson1494

Did he write any of his own music?

@markwheeler6609

6y↑17

I want to rock all day and roll all night with this song

@dougplein6075

5y↑1

Go for it.

@donaldtittlejr3355

12y↑3

Still have this very 45 rpm disc. Good music never gets old. This song is also featured in the movie Flight of the Intruder starring Danny Glover,Willem Dafoe and Brad Johnson from the mid-80's.

@nibora4895

4y↑1

I LOVE THIS SONG ❤❤❤

@ZienMonkey369

2y↑1

One of the best blues Rock and roll songs with an empathize on the piano.

@mikebartlett1963

Never gets old...

@brettadams6467

I was a Freshman in School when this song came out. LOVED it then and still do!

@markrushing231

8y↑79

This hit ROCKS!!

@gloriaanderson7424

6y↑1

Mark Rushing mountain of love awesome!

@ruthiekumar8770

Love him

@robertmartin4646

10y↑105

I was a junior in high school when this song came out....one of my fav!! When I had my first car,,,,this song would come on and my little sister and I would sing it!! :)

@71superbee3

10y↑5

Make sure you send her the link.

@robertmartin4646

9y↑2

71superbee3 I did and she loved it!!!! :)

@Hogbert17

8y↑2

+Matthew Wetta This is a cover version from 1972.

@debbiegreen1682

+Matthew Wetta he was listening to an oldies station

@OldRockerDave1950

8y↑7

+Robert Martin Read all the replies. Nobody mentioned the definite guy - JOHNNY RIVERS. Best version ever! Nobody rocks like an old rocker cos we were doing it before it was trendy. We had the music kicking in us and we just had to let it out. We didn't care if it sold records or not. We just had to let it out.

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@frankvella1392

That's one great Rock'n Roll Jam !!👍🤣🤘

@wcapshaw5424

5y↑1

2:40 One of my favorite guitar rides. It's exactly what's called for in this song.

@maajorkv

Gotta be one of the Top 10 fast dance songs of All-Time!!!

@stevecannon4780

This song gave me what I needed to get through high school.

@howardbannister6446

8y↑8

Simply the greatest recorded song of all time. When the aliens come this is the song I offer up and say, "See we're not totally backwards, we made this. Spare us." I like our chances.

@mikelewis3271

6y↑1

COWBELL!!!

@sherimelling9139

I danced in front of the mirror in 5th grade to this song. Was living in Monroeville, Alabama. Love it!

@chrismccurdy5842

4y↑1

Johnny Rivers is one of my favorite singer of all-time and this is one of my favorite song by Johnny Rivers. This is one of Johnny biggest hit song of all-time.

@vernsmith7821

8y↑4

God !! I LOVE THIS MUSIC SO MUCH!!

@matapanman

5y↑2

Cant believe this’s the first time I’ve heard this, needless to say its now on my playlist

@edrhyman6853

7y↑2

Greatest old song ever!. Had some great parting time with this song in my younger days....

@groovydoobies4699

5y↑5

I just discovered this gem an I'm very pleased YAH bless my brothers an sisters! ❤💛💚

@rejeantremblay4635

5y↑1

great music, love the oldies

@Music4allofUClassics

7y↑1

Just as awesome as it was back then.

@user-yg4wi6zr8x

4y↑1

Take lessons and notes !
This guy is Rockin !!!
Johnny Rivers
American Original !!!

@jeanninebaker7392

5y↑1

Love it

@joseeduardorojassilvalinar6753

Me fascina como el amigo lo hace sonar el piano

@IrvinGreene8008

9y↑12

Wow! This song really takes me back to when I was in high school in Charlotte, N. C. I would cruise all over town in my red 63 Impala SS. Hanging out in the parking lot at Mc D's on the weekends with the radio up high and the windows down low. That was the days. Not a care in the world!

@danielstewart7163

7y↑1

this is one of them tunes that just make ya wanna move. don't need to be a dancer, just need to move yer parts around.

@echoman556

Great song! Forever music.

@stripervince1

6y↑1

Another gem from old man rivers. Def a headphone song. Fantastic

@stevecrawford4932

10y↑8

this song is a true key as rock transitioned from the southern paradyme to the center to American music - Johnny did more to and for modern music than anyone says or gives him credit for

@womkie9217

10y↑6

you do realize that this song is a cover right?

@stevecrawford4932

10y

Aubrey Powell
Hey Aubrey - I'm just sitting here in my chair rocking to this tune - young man's rythym got ahold on me too - I've got the boogie woogie fever and I'm movin'!!

@d.e.b.b5788

8y↑1

+Womkie Far too many people discredit cover versions as guaranteed to be inferior products. Yet, many have become huge hits. E.G.; Heard it through the grapevine, Gladys Knight AND Marvin both made it to #1 covering Smoky Robinson's initial release which barely made the charts.

@s.rosesmith6525

4y↑1

Searching the oldies, finding 'gems'. I was a young girl when this was popular.

@HigherWaysWoman

5y↑4

it's not often that I get to listen to this song, but when I do......so do my neighbors

@bluecollarlit

Richard Bowden, thanks for sharing that! So cool! I had sheet music and learned to play it (as best I could) on our family's piano. Loved this song. Think I may have heard it first on Sonny and Cher variety show....