McMurry's Webb Wilder character was created in 1984 for a short comedy film called "Webb Wilder Private Eye" in which the character was a backwoods private detective who fell out of the 1950s and happened also to be a musician (the short appeared on the US television variety show "Night Flight").
McMurry has been a guest musician on other artists' albums, including ones by Ben Folds, Jason Ringenberg, Farmer Jason, William Shatner, Maura O’Connell, and a Disney-produced duo of companion CDs for the animated movie “Cars.” He has done voice-overs on countless radio commercials and did a stint as one of America’s first Satellite DJs on XM Radio for four and a half years.
Wilder moved to Austin, TX, in 1976 with his boyhood friend, Bobby “Crow” Field. Incorporating a British Invasion influence (among others) into their then double time tunes separated Wilder’s music from the pack. After moving to Nashville, Wilder and Field formed Webb Wilder And The Beatnecks in 1985.
Wilder's debut was It Came From Nashville. His subsequent albums include Hybrid Vigor, Doo Dad, Town & Country, Acres of Suede, About Time and Born To Be Wilder (live).
Webb’s first Blind Pig release, Born To Be Wilder (released in 2006), included tracks such as “The Human Cannonball,” “Tough It Out”, “Miss Missy From Ol’ Hong Kong”, “Louisiana Hannah".
In 2020, he released "Night Without Love".
Wilder also made indie films that led to a major motion picture (Peter Bogdonavich’s “The Thing Called Love,” Paramount). His early films (Webb Wilder, Pvt. Eye: The Saucer’s Reign, Horror Hayride) have been compiled on the Webb Wilder's Amazing B Picture Shorts DVD released in 2008. The DVD also features some WW related bonus material as well as some fine (non-Webb) films from acclaimed Webb Wilder cinematographer, Steve Mims.
Move It
Webb Wilder Lyrics
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Come on, pretty baby, let's move it and a groove it
Shake it, honey, shake it, honey, please don't lose it, uh huh
This rhythm it gets into your heart and soul
Let me tell you, baby, it's called rock and roll
They say it's gonna die but, honey bee, let's face it
Ballads and calypsos, they got nothin' on
Real country music it just drives along, ah huh
Now, honey, move it
Ah ha, come on, pretty baby, let's move it and a groove it
Shake it, honey, shake it, baby, please don't lose it, uh huh
This rhythm it gets into your heart and soul
Let me tell you people it's called rock and roll
Well they say it's gonna die but, honey bee, let's face it
They just don't know what's going to replace it, uh huh
Well ballads and calypsos, they got nothin' on
Real country music it just drives along, ah huh
Now, honey, move it
Yeah move it
Now, honey, move it
Now, honey, move it
The song "Move It" by Webb Wilder is a classic rock and roll song about the power of the genre. Wilder calls on his listeners to "move it and a groove it" and to "shake it, honey, shake it," emphasizing the infectious rhythm of rock and roll that "gets into your heart and soul." In the face of naysayers who claim that rock and roll is dying, Wilder argues that the genre is alive and well, and that "ballads and calypsos" have nothing on the "real country music" that "just drives along." With this song, Wilder celebrates the power, energy, and enduring legacy of rock and roll.
In the 1980s, when Webb Wilder wrote and recorded "Move It," rock and roll was experiencing something of a revival. New wave, punk, and other alternative genres had brought the raw, rebellious spirit of rock back to the forefront, and classic rock tracks were being rediscovered by younger generations. Against this backdrop, Wilder created "Move It" as a kind of anthem, a rallying cry for all those who loved rock and roll and believed in its power to move people both physically and emotionally.
Overall, "Move It" is a fun, upbeat song that celebrates the energy of rock and roll and its importance in popular culture. With catchy lyrics and a driving rhythm, it's no wonder that the song has remained a fixture in the rock canon, beloved by generations of fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, pretty baby, let's move it and a groove it
Let's dance gracefully and energetically, my dear
Shake it, honey, shake it, honey, please don't lose it, uh huh
Keep dancing without stopping, darling
This rhythm it gets into your heart and soul
The beat of the music is very infectious
Let me tell you, baby, it's called rock and roll
This is a type of music known as rock and roll
They say it's gonna die but, honey bee, let's face it
People think rock and roll will go out of fashion, but we know the truth
That they just don't know what's going to replace it, uh huh
There is no other music style that can take over rock and roll
Ballads and calypsos, they got nothin' on
Slow or fast songs like ballads and calypsos cannot match the greatness of rock and roll
Real country music it just drives along, ah huh
Even country music can't keep up with rock and roll's driving beat
Now, honey, move it
Keep dancing, baby
Yeah move it
Yes, dance some more
Now, honey, move it
Keep the dancing going, sweetheart
Contributed by Noah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.