Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard

Alabama

About Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard

"Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard" is a song written by Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Greg Fowler, and recorded by American country music band Alabama. It was released in June 1997 as the second single from the album, Dancin' on the Boulevard. The song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1997.


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Written by randy owen, teddy gentry, and greg fowler
Well the magic attic's where the music rolls
And the army-navy's got ol' jackie soul
Down on peaches corner there are good ol' boys
And mother fletchers makin' lots of noise
They're dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard
Dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard

Well the tams are playin' at the port-o-call
And the drifters underneath the boardwalk
At the sapnish galleon and ol' fat jacks
Jukebox playin' and the place is packed
You bet they're dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard
You know they're dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard

Got the top down and the traffic's slow
Sun fun week and, we all go
Where the girls are sunnin' and lookin' good
Well i never met 'em but i wish i could
And we'd go dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard
We'd go dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard

Well the embers singin' up on ocean drive
And the castaways are gettin' loud tonight
At the electric circus they all getin' down
And the carousel's spinnin' round and 'round
See them dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard
I see 'em dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard

Well i'm hangin out down at sloppy joes
They may doze but they never close
And the bama boys at the bowery
They can't dance but they play for free
But they like dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard
They know dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard
They wrote dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard

Dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard
Dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard
Shaggin' on the boulevard
Dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard
Dancin', shaggin' on the boulevard

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Alabama

Alabama is a country music and southern rock band from Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. The band was founded in 1969 by Randy Owen (lead vocals, Rhythm Guitar) and his cousin Teddy Gentry (bass guitar, background vocals), soon joined by Jeff Cook (Lead Guitar, fiddle, keyboards). In 1973, after Owen's graduation from Jacksonville State University, they gave up their day jobs and weekend gigs. The group, formerly known as "Wildcountry", left Fort Payne and Lookout Mountain to explore the possibilities of the club scene in surrounding coastal South Carolina. The band is often credited with bringing country music groups (as opposed to solo vocalists) into the mainstream, paving the way for the success of today's top country groups. Since i… more »

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Written by: GREG FOWLER, RANDY OWEN, TEDDY GENTRY

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10 facts about this song

Band Name
The song "Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard" is by the American country and Southern rock band Alabama.
Album Information
The track is included in the band's 21st studio album "Dancin' on the Boulevard" which was released in 1997.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart during the same year.
Song Genre
"Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard" is a country music song with elements of southern rock and pop.
Songwriters
It was written by Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Greg Fowler. Owen and Gentry are long-time members of Alabama.
Band's Accomplishment
The band Alabama is one of the most successful groups in country music history, having amassed over 40 number-one hit singles on the country charts.
Music Video
The music video for "Dancin', Shaggin' on the Boulevard" was directed by renowned director Sherman Halsey, who also directed other music videos for the band.
Shag Dance Inspiration
The song was inspired by the shag dance, a type of swing dance that originated in the Southern United States in the 1920s.
Awards
The album "Dancin' on the Boulevard" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipping one million units, highlighting the popularity of the song.
Significance
The song reflects the band's southern roots and their love for the dance culture of the southern states.

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