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Phish.netChoo Choo Ch' Boogie
Choo Choo Ch' Boogie has not been seen in 1303 Phish shows.
It was last played: 1993-03-02.
It was played at 0.05% of live shows.
It has been performed live 1 time(s).
Music/Lyrics: Vaughn Horton/Denver Darling/Milt Gabler.
Original Artist: Louis Jordan
Original Album: Single (1946)
Vocals: Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes
Debut: 1993-03-02
Historian: Ellis Godard (Lemuria)
Phish performed this bit of bouncy fun only once, with Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes on washboard, harmonica, and lead vocals. The lyrics, typically silly swing, are of upbeat love for railroads, not for the freedom they suggest, but for the sound and rhythms of the trains and tracks. This smash hit of 1940s swing, by a pioneer who mixed blues and jazz, and thus helped found R&B, was a perfect choice for the guest spot and allowed some nice interaction between Barnes and Page.
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