Boom Boom

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About Boom Boom

"Boom Boom" is a song written by American blues singer/guitarist John Lee Hooker and recorded in 1961. Although a blues song, music critic Charles Shaar Murray calls it "the greatest pop song he ever wrote". "Boom Boom" was both an American R&B and pop chart success in 1962 and a UK top-twenty hit in 1992. The song is one of Hooker's most identifiable and enduring songs and "among the tunes that every band on the [early 1960s UK] R&B circuit simply had to play". It has been recorded by numerous blues and other artists, including a 1965 North American hit by the Animals.  


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1984
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Boom, boom, boom, boom 
 Gonna shoot you right down 
 Take you in my arms 
 I'm in love with you 
 Love that is true 
 Boom, boom, boom, boom 
 I like the way you walk 
 I like the way you talk 
 When you walk that walk 
 And you talk that talk 
 You knock me out 
 Right off of my feet 
 Come on and shake (shake it baby) 
 Shake it up baby (shake it baby) 
 Come on now baby (shake it baby) 
 I don't mean maybe (shake it baby) 
 You're drivin' me crazy (shake it baby) 
 Come on, come on, yeah (shake it baby) 
 Come on and shake (shake it baby) 
 Shake it up baby (shake it baby) 
 Ahh, shake (shake it baby) 
 I don't mean maybe (shake it baby) 
 Come on, come on (shake it baby) 
 Alright, alright (ahh) 
 Come on now baby 

 The way you walk 
 The way you talk 
 When you walk that walk 
 When you're talkin' that talk 
 You knockin' me out 
 Right off of my feet 
 I need you right now 
 I mean right now 
 I don't mean tomorrow 
 I mean right now 
 Come on, come on 
 Come on, shake it up baby 
 Come on and shake (shake it baby) 
 Shake it up baby (shake it baby) 
 Come on now baby (shake it baby) 
 Come on now baby (shake it baby) 
 Come on and shake (shake it baby) 
 Alright, alright (ahh) 
 Yeah, come on, come on and shake (shake it baby) 
 Shake, shake, shake it up baby (shake it baby) 
 Whoa! Shake (shake it baby) 
 Shake, shake, shake it up baby (shake it baby) 
 Come on now baby (shake it baby

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The Animals

The Animals were an English band of the 1960s, formed in Newcastle upon Tyne during the early part of the decade. The band relocated to London on finding fame in 1964. The Animals were known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon, as exemplified by their signature song and transatlantic No.1 hit single, "The House of the Rising Sun", as well as by hits such as "We Gotta Get out of This Place", "It's My Life", and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". The band balanced tough, rock-edged pop singles against rhythm and blues-oriented album material. They were known in the US as part of the British Invasion. more »

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Written by: Riccardo Ballerini, Michele Chieregato, Stefano Montin, Thomas Beecher Hooker, Roberto Turatti

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd

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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.
Year of Release
John Lee Hooker's "Boom Boom" was first released as a single in 1961 and quickly became one of his most popular and identifiable songs.
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.
Chart Performance
John 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.
Cover Versions
The British group "The Animals" covered "Boom Boom" in 1964, which had its own significant success.
Live Performance
The Animals' version was often used as their opening number in concerts.
Reception
Rolling Stone magazine included "Boom Boom" in its list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004 at a rank of 218.
Influence
"Boom Boom" has been covered by numerous artists around the world, demonstrating its global influence and appeal.
Award
John Lee Hooker's version was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 2009 in the 'Classics of Blues Recordings' category.
Film Reference
The song was prominently featured in the 1980 film 'The Blues Brothers,' where it was sung by John Lee Hooker himself in a street performance.
Original Recording
The original recording of "Boom Boom" by Hooker was in Detroit, Michigan, with backing musicians known as the "Funky Blues Band."
Signature Style
"Boom Boom" exemplifies Hooker's distinctive style, which incorporates speaking blues and rhythmic, driving boogie beats.

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