Dirty Boots

Sonic Youth

About Dirty Boots

"Dirty Boots" was the third and final single from Sonic Youth's 1990 album Goo. It was released in 1991 on DGC.


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1990
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Here we go to another candle I know
All the girls there playin' on a jelly roll

Time to take a ride, time to take it in a midnight eye
And if you want to go, get on below
Pinking out the day, dreaming out the crazy way
Finger on the love, it's all above

Everywhere it's six-sex-six by luck
A satellite wish will make it just enough
You'll be making out with a witch in a coffee truck

Time to rock the road and tell the story of the jelly rollin'
Dirty boots are on, hi di ho
Pinking out the black, dreaming in a crack
Satan got her tongue, now it's undone

I got some dirty boots, yeah dirty boots
I got some dirty boots, baby
Dirty boots

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Sonic Youth

Sonic Youth is an American alternative rock band from New York City, formed in 1981. Their most recent lineup consisted of Thurston Moore (guitar and vocals), Kim Gordon (bass guitar, vocals, and guitar), Lee Ranaldo (guitar and vocals), Steve Shelley (drums), and Mark Ibold (guitar and bass). more »

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Written by: KIM GORDON, LEE M. RANALDO, STEVEN JAY SHELLEY, THURSTON JOSEPH MOORE

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12 facts about this song

Album History
"Dirty Boots" is off their 1990 studio album "Goo," deemed as Sonic Youth's most commercial album at the time.
Music Genre
Sonic Youth is known for playing a significant part in the "no wave" art and music scenes in the 80s. However, "Goo," and "Dirty Boots" with it, is considered more alternative rock/grunge.
Music Video Filming
The music video for the song was directed by renowned photographer and film director Tamra Davis. It makes references to Brat Pack movies, John Hughes, and touches punk and grunge subculture.
Live Performance
"Dirty Boots" was notably performed during Sonic Youth's appearance on the British television show, "The Word" in 1991.
Band Composition
The members of the band during the release of "Dirty Boots" and the "Goo" album were Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley.
Cover Art
The album "Goo," which features "Dirty Boots," has the iconic pop-art styled cover designed by Raymond Pettibon.
Chart Success
While there isn't a chart ranking for "Dirty Boots" specifically, the album reached No. 96 on the Billboard 200 in the US and No. 32 in the UK.
Inspirations
Sonic Youth has cited punk rock artists like Patti Smith and The Stooges as their influences, which can be felt in songs like "Dirty Boots."
Record Label
The song and the album were released under DGC Records, which is a part of Universal Music Group.
Song Meaning
Although "Dirty Boots" doesn't have a definitive meaning explained by the band, its grungy lyrics often bring about imagery of youth, rebellion, and love.
Noteworthy Collaboration
The track "Dirty Boots" was mixed by the famous music producer and engineer, Nick Sansano.
Legacy
In 2018, Rolling Stone named "Goo," which includes "Dirty Boots," as one of the 100 greatest albums of all time.

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