Boom Boom
John Lee Hooker
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Boom, boom, boom, boom I'm gonna shoot you right down Knock you off of your feet And take you home with me Put you in my house Boom, boom, boom, boom Ow ow ow ow ow Hmm hmm hmm Hmm hmm hmm hmm I love to see you strut Up and down the floor When you're talking to me That baby talk I like it like that Oh yeah Talk that talk Walk that walk Won't you walk that walk? And talk that talk And whisper in my ear Tell me that you love me I love that talk When you talk like that You knock me out Right off my feet Ho ho ho ho Well, talk that talk And walk that walk Oh yeah Oh yeah Talk that talk, babe
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Written by: John Lee Hooker
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Boom Boom" was originally written and performed by American blues musician John Lee Hooker.
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Year of ReleaseJohn Lee Hooker's "Boom Boom" was first released as a single in 1961 and quickly became one of his most popular and identifiable songs.
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Song Meaning"Boom Boom" is said to be written about a woman Hooker fell in love with, with the “Boom Boom” representing the beating of his heart.
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Chart PerformanceJohn Lee Hooker's original version of "Boom Boom" charted at number 16 in the US Billboard R&B chart and number 60 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Cover VersionsThe British group "The Animals" covered "Boom Boom" in 1964, which had its own significant success.
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Live PerformanceThe Animals' version was often used as their opening number in concerts.
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ReceptionRolling Stone magazine included "Boom Boom" in its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004 at a rank of 218.
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Influence"Boom Boom" has been covered by numerous artists around the world, demonstrating its global influence and appeal.
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AwardJohn Lee Hooker's version was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 2009 in the 'Classics of Blues Recordings' category.
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Film ReferenceThe song was prominently featured in the 1980 film 'The Blues Brothers,' where it was sung by John Lee Hooker himself in a street performance.
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Original RecordingThe original recording of "Boom Boom" by Hooker was in Detroit, Michigan, with backing musicians known as the "Funky Blues Band."
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Signature Style"Boom Boom" exemplifies Hooker's distinctive style, which incorporates speaking blues and rhythmic, driving boogie beats.
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