Down the Road a Piece
Will Bradley
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If you want to hear some Boogie, then I know the place It's just an old piano and a knocked out bass The drummer man's a guy they call eight beat Mac You remember Doc and old Beat Me Daddy Slack Mammy's sellin' chicken fried in bacon grease Well come along with me boys it's just down the road a piece. Now there's a place you really get your kicks It's open every night about twelve to six If you want to hear some boogie then you'll get your fill Puts the eight beat to you like an old steam mill Come along with me boys 'fore they lose their lease It's just down the road, down the road a piece.
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Written by: DON RAYE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Down the Road a Piece" by Will Bradley was originally released in 1940.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Don Raye, an American songwriter famous for his contributions to popular music in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Genre ClassificationThe song can be classified under the genres of Big Band, Swing, and Jazz.
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Original Billboard RankingUpon its release in 1940, the song reached number 4 on the Billboard charts.
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Popular CoverThe song has been popularly covered by several artists throughout the decades, including Chuck Berry and The Rolling Stones.
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Frequent CollaboratorThe song featured vocals by "Ray McKinley", who is known for his frequent collaborations with Will Bradley during his career.
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Historic Significance"Down the Road a Piece" is notable for its "boogie-woogie" piano style, a characteristic of many popular songs during the World War II era.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song is considered a classic example of Swing Era music and is frequently played on classic jazz radio stations today.
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Later RecognitionDespite being written 80 years ago, the song appeared in the 1981 compilation album "The Best of Will Bradley."
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Live PerformancesWill Bradley and his orchestra were well-known for their energetic live performances of "Down the Road a Piece."
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InstrumentationThe song is known for its impressive and influential horn section, with Bradley known for his trombone playing, and his band featuring a strong saxophone and trumpet section as well.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of the song depict a joyful and carefree journey, a common theme in songs from the Swing Era.
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