Tina MusialFriday's Party Song: Boot Scootin' Boogie
June 6th 2008 07:13
Play Something Country is your home for great country song, concert, and album reviews. We review songs in this order:
Monday: Oldies Country
Tuesday: Tear-jerkers
Wednesday: Wildcard
Thursday: Hit Song of the Week
Friday: Party Song
Today’s Party Song:
Boot Scootin’ Boogie by Brooks & Dunn
The vocal duo of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn has been around for so long, they have become engrained in country music history. From their earliest “Brand New Man” to their most recent “God Must Be Busy”, the two country cowboys have released scores of singles comparable to the best in the genre.
“Boot Scootin’ Boogie” is one of Brooks & Dunn’s earliest hits, coming off their very first album, Brand New Man. The song exemplifies the party scene, and the typical Saturday night, in a true cowboy town.
Being from Texas, I’ve seen all kinds of honky-tonks, all kinds of parties, and all kinds of dances. This song is sung like a true Texas, a true redneck, if you will. “I’ve got a good job, I work hard for my money,” says Ronnie. And when the weekend comes, “I fire up my pickup truck and let the horses run.”
Many would argue that Kix and Ronnie are two of the biggest rednecks in all of country music (quite an accomplishment). The two are from Louisiana and Texas respectively, and their songs are known for their hick lines and their undeniable accents.
But anybody from Texas knows their songs carry a deep truth to them. This one in particular, like other party singles such as “Play Something Country” or “Hillbilly Deluxe”, paints the perfect picture of a weekend in the country.
Outside of the south, many fans are unaware that this song is in fact accompanied by a step dance. A common sight in honkytonks and bars across the south, young men and women often flood the dance floor when the opening guitar blasts from this snappy beat.
It’s a great dance song, and a great story. To some they are just singers, but to many who understand their stories, Brooks and Dunn really know how to portray a country party.
[Arista Nashville; Written by: Ronnie Dunn; Album: Brand New Man (1991); Single Release: 1992]
www.brooksanddunn.com
Monday: Oldies Country
Tuesday: Tear-jerkers
Wednesday: Wildcard
Thursday: Hit Song of the Week
Friday: Party Song
Today’s Party Song:
Boot Scootin’ Boogie by Brooks & Dunn
The vocal duo of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn has been around for so long, they have become engrained in country music history. From their earliest “Brand New Man” to their most recent “God Must Be Busy”, the two country cowboys have released scores of singles comparable to the best in the genre.
“Boot Scootin’ Boogie” is one of Brooks & Dunn’s earliest hits, coming off their very first album, Brand New Man. The song exemplifies the party scene, and the typical Saturday night, in a true cowboy town.
Being from Texas, I’ve seen all kinds of honky-tonks, all kinds of parties, and all kinds of dances. This song is sung like a true Texas, a true redneck, if you will. “I’ve got a good job, I work hard for my money,” says Ronnie. And when the weekend comes, “I fire up my pickup truck and let the horses run.”
Many would argue that Kix and Ronnie are two of the biggest rednecks in all of country music (quite an accomplishment). The two are from Louisiana and Texas respectively, and their songs are known for their hick lines and their undeniable accents.
But anybody from Texas knows their songs carry a deep truth to them. This one in particular, like other party singles such as “Play Something Country” or “Hillbilly Deluxe”, paints the perfect picture of a weekend in the country.
Outside of the south, many fans are unaware that this song is in fact accompanied by a step dance. A common sight in honkytonks and bars across the south, young men and women often flood the dance floor when the opening guitar blasts from this snappy beat.
It’s a great dance song, and a great story. To some they are just singers, but to many who understand their stories, Brooks and Dunn really know how to portray a country party.
[Arista Nashville; Written by: Ronnie Dunn; Album: Brand New Man (1991); Single Release: 1992]
www.brooksanddunn.com
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