About the song
Introducing “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” by The Andrews Sisters
“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” is a lively and infectious swing tune that has delighted audiences for generations. Recorded by the iconic vocal trio The Andrews Sisters, this classic track embodies the spirit of the World War II era with its upbeat rhythm and catchy melody.
Written by Don Raye and Hughie Prince, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” was first released in 1941 as a single by The Andrews Sisters. The song quickly became a sensation, earning widespread acclaim for its energetic performance and tight harmonies.
The track was featured on The Andrews Sisters’ album “The Andrews Sisters Greatest Hits,” released in 1941. This compilation album showcased some of the group’s most popular songs and solidified their status as one of the most successful vocal groups of the era. “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” reached the number six spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became one of The Andrews Sisters’ signature songs.
Beyond its chart success, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” has left an indelible mark on popular culture, with its infectious groove inspiring countless covers and appearing in films, television shows, and commercials. Its timeless appeal and toe-tapping rhythm continue to resonate with listeners of all ages, making it a cherished classic in the annals of music history.
So, whether you’re reminiscing about the swing era or discovering the magic of The Andrews Sisters for the first time, “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” is sure to get you up and dancing with its irresistible beat and infectious charm.
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Lyrics
He was a famous trumpet man from out Chicago way
He had a boogie style that no one else could play
He was the top man at his craft
But then his number came up and he was gone with the draft
He’s in the army now, a blowin’ reveille
He’s the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
They made him blow a bugle for his Uncle Sam
It really brought him down because he couldn’t jam
The captain seemed to understand
Because the next day the cap’ went out and drafted a band
And now the company jumps when he plays reveille
He’s the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
A toot, a toot, a toot diddelyada toot
He blows it eight to the bar, in boogie rhythm
He can’t blow a note unless the bass and guitar is playin’ with ‘I’m
He makes the company jump when he plays reveille
He’s the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
He was our boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
And when he plays boogie woogie bugle he was buzy as a bzzz bee
And when he plays he makes the company jump eight to the bar
He’s the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
Toot toot toot, toot diddelyada, toot diddelyada
Toot, toot, he blows it eight to the bar
He can’t blow a note if the bass and guitar isn’t with ‘I’m
A a a and the company jumps when he plays reveille
He’s the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
He puts the boys asleep with boogie every night
And wakes ’em up the same way in the early bright
They clap their hands and stamp their feet
Because they know how he plays when someone gives him a beat
He really breaks it up when he plays reveille
He’s the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
Da doo da da doo da da da
Da doo da da doo da da da
Da doo da da doo da da da
Da doo da da doo da da
A a a and the company jumps when he plays reveille
He’s the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B