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Pine Top's Boogie Woogie

Pine Top Smith · 1928

Context

Recorded in Chicago in December 1928, this track is presented as the first known record whose title contains the word "boogie." The vocal is a series of instructions to the dancers. It became a standard covered by many artists, and gave Pinetop Perkins his nickname after his 1953 version.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Boogie-woogie. Among the origins and influences of Boogie-woogie: Blues, spirituals, work songs.

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