Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu
Context
Released in 1957 by Ace Records (Ace 530), with Sidney Rayfield and "Scarface" John Williams on vocals, the track sold more than a million copies. AllMusic sees it as the signature song of Huey "Piano" Smith, whose piano helped shape rock'n'roll and New Orleans R&B.
In the genealogy of jazz
This track belongs to Jump blues, R&B, Boogie-woogie. Among the origins and influences of Jump blues, R&B: Blues, spirituals, work songs, Boogie-woogie, Swing, big bands, Kansas City, Gospel.