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Louis Jordan — Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
Album: Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
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Released: 1944
Length: 2:41
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Headin' for the station with a pack on my back
I'm tired of transportation in the back of a hack
I love to hear the rhythm of the clickety-clack
And hear the lonesome whistle, see the smoke from the stack
And pal around with democratic fellas named Mac
So take me right back to the track, Jack

Choo-choo, choo-choo ch'boogie
Woo-woo, woo-woo ch'boogie
Choo-choo, choo-choo ch'boogie
Take me right back to the track, Jack


You reach your destination, but alas and alack
You need some compensation to get back in the black
You take a morning paper from the top of the stack
And read the situations from the front to the back
The only job that's open needs a man with a knack
So put it right back in the rack, Jack

Choo-choo, choo-choo ch'boogie
Woo-woo, woo-woo ch'boogie
Choo-choo, choo-choo ch'boogie
Take me right back to the track, Jack


Gonna settle down by the railroad track
Live the life of Riley in the beaten down shack
So when I hear a whistle, I can peep through the crack
And watch the train a-rollin' when it's ballin' the jack
Well, I just love the rhythm of the clickety-clack
So take me right back to the track, Jack

Choo-choo, choo-choo ch'boogie
Woo-woo, woo-woo ch'boogie
Choo-choo, choo-choo ch'boogie
Take me right back to the track, Jack

Take me right back to the track, Jack
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I believe this song was released in 1946, not 1944.
Posted 1 year ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
This always reminds me of the Friday Night Fish Fry radio show. 
Posted 4 years ago by niseywee    [ Reply ]
 sfyi2001 wrote:

BALLOU !

Baloo was Phil Harris and Louis Prima was King Louie ... all classics
Posted 5 years ago by tahackett    [ Reply ]
 cohifi wrote:
Radio Paradise is inching closer to being included in my monthly budget . 
 
Already done here. I mean really, there are apps that charge a monthly fee, right? So why not give a similar monthly stipend to RP to help with the costs and keep the music rolling?
Posted 5 years ago by Triquel67    [ Reply ]
How am I supposed to get any work done with all this boogie going down? 
Posted 5 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
 LaurieinTucson wrote:
I wanna be a man, man-cub!
 
BALLOU !
Posted 5 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
I wanna be a man, man-cub!
Posted 5 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
Every great artist has a mentor and an idol, this is James Brown's.
Posted 5 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Makes you imagine our soldiers dancing to this song during their quick R&R in Honolulu or in England before going back into deadly battles in the South Pacific or in the many battlefields of Europe from which many of them never returned. 1944 was a very tumultuous time in human history. Who knows if this might have been the last song some soldier or sailor or Marine ever heard or danced to. I find music to always be tied to a time in history in my mind.
Posted 5 years ago by KudaRey    [ Reply ]
Radio Paradise is inching closer to being included in my monthly budget . 
Posted 5 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
What else can a person say but Choo-choo, choo-choo ch'boogie
Take me right back to the track, Jack!!!!
Posted 6 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
 melzabutch wrote:
Image result for jitterbug gifs

 
Wow!  That's amazing.  Wish I could do that.
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
 cely wrote:

Well said.  This song is just on the edge of the jump blues that was John the Baptist of rock and roll.
 
Well that was well said too! (:
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
 musicforme wrote:
How wonderful to hear this track, it shows strongly the music that was about to be unleashed on the world and is still going strong.

 
Well said.  This song is just on the edge of the jump blues that was John the Baptist of rock and roll.
Posted 6 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
Ahh, the memories!!


Posted 6 years ago by BobthePhish    [ Reply ]
https://songbook1.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/louis-jordan-tympany-prob-late-1940s-1a.jpg?w=642
Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
In Toronto in the early 80's we would go to listen (and watch) the best cover band in the world - "Professor Piano and the Rockin' Deltoids".
 
This was a favourite.  But they moved on to become a Disney World house band.  Good for them.

 
Posted 7 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Image result for jitterbug gifs
Posted 8 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Luvin' it!
Posted 8 years ago by dickmahoon    [ Reply ]
How wonderful to hear this track, it shows strongly the music that was about to be unleashed on the world and is still going strong.
Posted 8 years ago by musicforme    [ Reply ]
Incredibly cring worthy. 
Posted 9 years ago by jnhashmi    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

By golly, now it's 70 years old and still very, very cool.

 
There were some cool cats even back then.
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]

Should follow this up with this:


Posted 10 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Now this has some schwing that really takes me back, Jack.  err I mean Louis...... 
Posted 10 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
Good to hear the original and not the more current versions for once.  This recording is 63 years old...and still fresh.


 
By golly, now it's 70 years old and still very, very cool.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Is it uncool to complain about this being remastered? I miss the hiss and pop of an old recording...
Posted 10 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Let's all dance to a song about homelessness and unemployment. "Take me right back to my shack, Jack."
Posted 10 years ago by cmplus    [ Reply ]
So much for the wonderful but non existent US rail network!
Posted 10 years ago by gigikent    [ Reply ]
Wa-hooooo! That's me dancing across the floor.

Great cover - but has there ever been a bad one? How absolutely swingin' and brilliant this song is! Makes me so happy to hear it.
Posted 11 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
Right after a Robert Plant song?   Awesome Bill !!
Posted 12 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:

Ray Benson and Co. usually hew close to the sound and spirit of the originals. His stage show 'A Ride With Bob' is wonderful.

 

A saw Ride with Bob earlier this year and loved it.
Posted 14 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
 passsion8 wrote:
Hard to believe I've only known the Asleep At The Wheel version all these years! Pretty darn similar....
 
Ray Benson and Co. usually hew close to the sound and spirit of the originals. His stage show 'A Ride With Bob' is wonderful.

Posted 14 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Rocks.  {#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Louis was awesome.  So many great songs.
Posted 14 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
Remember this...no Louis Jordan, no rock and roll. He is THE man.
Posted 14 years ago by akousa    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano} Woo woo ch'boogie!!!!

Posted 14 years ago by shawshank    [ Reply ]
THE first true Emcee!  The Great Louis Jordan!!{#Notworthy}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 cactus7709 wrote:
nice{#Biggrin}
 
Very nice {#Bounce}
Posted 14 years ago by Saliby_Br    [ Reply ]
nice{#Biggrin}
Posted 15 years ago by cactus7709    [ Reply ]
Just a note  Bill, the band name is misspelled; it looks like it should be "Tympany Five" not "Tympani Five".
Posted 15 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]

The right stuff.


Posted 15 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Great to hear Louis Jordan on RP!   And this seems like as good a place as any to express gratitude to Joe Jackson for introducing my generation to Mr. Jordan's music with his terrific "Jumpin' Jive" album back in the '80's.
Posted 15 years ago by diazo    [ Reply ]
Good to hear the original and not the more current versions for once.  This recording is 63 years old...and still fresh.

Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Wasn't paying much attention until I realized my toes were tapping and I was bopping in my chair! Great song.
Posted 15 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
One of my all-time favorites.  Glad to hear Jordan getting some luv.
Posted 15 years ago by senorglory    [ Reply ]
Great song and have to agree Ray Benson and Asleep at The Wheel do a hell of a cover
Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
tappity tap tap tap!{#Biggrin}

 lmic wrote:

Happy feet!
 


Posted 15 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]

Seemed like a good enough fit to me!

 Shesdifferent wrote:

Who's mixing these segues now? Right after The Who "Magic Bus"
 


Posted 15 years ago by Rantipole    [ Reply ]
Who's mixing these segues now? Right after The Who "Magic Bus"
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
ahoylola wrote:
i can't stop my legs!
Happy feet!
Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Ericac wrote:
Makes me want to grab my wife for a twirl around the dinner table! Thanks.
I'm still twirling her around. Oh, that's not me just below.
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
meydele wrote:
Love that he said "live the life of Riley". Who was Riley, anyway?
Go here: (click here) Quite interesting, really.
Posted 16 years ago by runaway    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP for playing the great Louis Jordan. Anyone who listens to the live version of "Caldonia" is hooked on his music.
Posted 16 years ago by wycado    [ Reply ]
DIG.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Makes me want to grab my wife for a twirl around the dinner table! Thanks.
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
This was once known as "boogie" or "jive" and it was written and performed to dance to, really fun music.
Posted 16 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
Love that he said "live the life of Riley". Who was Riley, anyway?
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Hard to believe I've only known the Asleep At The Wheel version all these years! Pretty darn similar....
Posted 17 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Zep wrote:
You know Asleep at the Wheel do a great cover of this song too.
Yes, and even Manhattan Transfer did a lively version as well.
Posted 17 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Love it! Nice way to end work!
Posted 17 years ago by JK27    [ Reply ]
I could really do without this.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
redtex wrote:
Western swing ain't dead...it's just Asleep at the Wheel !!! And they play...by far... my favorite cover of this tune. They just played at Gruene Hall two days ago (Jan 20th)
Asleep at the Wheel has been around almost as long as the Stones. I saw them at the Armadillo in the early 70's.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Must be a clear channel conspiracy? UltraNurd wrote:
Huzzah for the Wikipedia artist links... how have I never heard of this guy?
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
Zep wrote:
You know Asleep at the Wheel do a great cover of this song too.
Western swing ain't dead...it's just Asleep at the Wheel !!! And they play...by far... my favorite cover of this tune. They just played at Gruene Hall two days ago (Jan 20th)
Posted 17 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
Asleep at the wheel has had played this a staple of thier live set for years. Thier version is very much an homage this version. Awesome, See them live......
Posted 17 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
Anyone who knows anything about the history of Rock & Roll will tell you that Louis Jordan was an integral figure in the music's evolution. Before Elvis, Chuck Berry or Little Richard, this guy was making music that became the blueprint for Rock & Roll. Thanks for playing it!
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Huzzah for the Wikipedia artist links... how have I never heard of this guy?
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Ah, the modes-of-transportation set :o).
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Zep wrote:
Darn I missed it! You know Asleep at the Wheel do a great cover of this song too.
here here
Posted 18 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
gntlemanartist wrote:
One of the greatest swing tunes ever. I wish I had a dance partner right now.
East Coast Swing?!?!?! I'll let you lead!
Posted 18 years ago by BGGA    [ Reply ]
Anybody else have a sudden craving for chewing gum?
Posted 18 years ago by Catalytic    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest swing tunes ever. I wish I had a dance partner right now.
Posted 18 years ago by gntlemanartist    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by PeaceInIraq    [ Reply ]
GO LEGS GO!!!
Posted 18 years ago by dharmanavy    [ Reply ]
Heh.. May 4 and same applies. I guess any day this song is played has a wicked playlist! handyrae wrote:
Hey--it's April 5th and the above statement from March 21st still applies!
Posted 18 years ago by Abulafia    [ Reply ]
This one's fun.
Posted 18 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
i can't stop my legs!
Posted 18 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
sheharazad wrote:
The mix has been EXCELLENT today...!
Hey--it's April 5th and the above statement from March 21st still applies!
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
Sorry...can't handle this
Yeah!! It's just toooooooooooo much. Take me right back to the track.Jack.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
The mix has been EXCELLENT today...!
Posted 18 years ago by sheharazad    [ Reply ]
Gish05 wrote:
The Who, now this? Awesome. The playlist of a true eclectic, no doubt about it!
A thematic as opposed to musical transition. I know a transportation engineer who would be made very happy by this set.
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Sorry...can't handle this
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Took quite some time for me to realize my parents' great taste in music. Mom use to sing parts of this one around the house. Wonder if she still does. She might; she's only 94.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
And again today
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
The Who, now this? Awesome. The playlist of a true eclectic, no doubt about it!
Posted 18 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
Darkmatter wrote:
First Magic Bus, then this! Can't sit still in my chair at work dammit!
Agreed! And on a Friday, what fun.
Posted 18 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
I know this post will probably have the consequence of spoling the record, but I think it is nonetheless necessary to point out that out of 109 votes, there is not a single 1 or 2. Only Jordan ...
Posted 18 years ago by federico    [ Reply ]
Oh, I love that most folks actually sink into this. Pure swing. My parents would love this - and they'd rest a little easier knowing I love it, too. I miss them...
Posted 18 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
That was a strange segue from The Who to Louis Jordan, but the Choo Choo Ch'Boogie works probably just after everything.
Posted 18 years ago by rklein    [ Reply ]
Take me right back to the track, Jack!
Posted 19 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Looks like EVERYONE digs this one - me too!
Posted 19 years ago by SCJoniguy    [ Reply ]
First Magic Bus, then this! Can't sit still in my chair at work dammit! :propeller.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
Darn I missed it! You know Asleep at the Wheel do a great cover of this song too.
Posted 19 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
ndanger666 wrote:
Shazaaaaam!
Oh Yeahhhhhhhhhhh jack!
Posted 19 years ago by kestrel    [ Reply ]
Shazaaaaam!
Posted 19 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
Have owned this CD for almost 20 years. It's excellent. Have about worn it out. Perfect if you ever have a party and want to find out who can jitterbug... The picture of the album cover changed. I WISH I had the boxed set! Jordan is phenomenal!
Posted 19 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Throw something like this in a little more often!
Posted 19 years ago by notfadeaway    [ Reply ]
That is fun!
Posted 19 years ago by dpjag    [ Reply ]
oh man, The Who followed by Louis Jordan!?!?!?! It's the reason I listen!
Posted 19 years ago by BGGA    [ Reply ]
Put the top down, let's go cruising
Posted 19 years ago by StevieB    [ Reply ]
Choo Choo! This is a pretty cool song, thanks RP! 8)
Posted 19 years ago by Drummer4soul    [ Reply ]
Mikey wrote:
Kids these days! Blatent euphemism for fornication. Call the FCC.
Fortunately, the FCC has no jurisdiction here . . . yet.
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
Kids these days! Blatent euphemism for fornication. Call the FCC.
Posted 19 years ago by Mikey    [ Reply ]
Where else but RP would this follow The Who? Fantastic!
Posted 19 years ago by gntlemanartist    [ Reply ]
I only knew this song from a cover done by Manhattan Transfer. Liked the cover, but the original...oh, man!! Love it! P
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
Now I need some gum.
Posted 20 years ago by alanb    [ Reply ]
Great song from a great artist.
Posted 20 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
Great stuff!
Posted 21 years ago by Peels    [ Reply ]
Oh yeah.... Nobody did it like Louis Jordan. Some would call him the true father of rock and roll. More! Please!
Posted 21 years ago by GregX59    [ Reply ]
ahh, such a great song :D
Posted 21 years ago by stripes    [ Reply ]
More please! Louis Jordan always puts me in a great mood!
Posted 21 years ago by javafreek    [ Reply ]