Choo Choo Ch'Boogie 1946
168 BPM - F Major
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Songwriters: Denver Darling; Vaughn Horton; Milt Gabler. Producers: Milt Gabler.
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Full mix
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Drums
Acoustic Drum Kit
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Bass
Upright Bass
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Guitar
E-Guitar 1
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Keys
Piano
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Keys
Saxophone
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Keys
Trumpet
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Vocals
Lead Vocals

“Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” is a landmark jump blues recording by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five and one of the biggest rhythm-and-blues hits of the 1940s. Built around a swinging shuffle rhythm, boogie-woogie piano figures, and Jordan’s charismatic vocal delivery, the song reflects post–World War II themes of travel, return, and economic hardship faced by returning soldiers. Its infectious groove and humorous storytelling helped bridge swing-era jazz and early rhythm and blues, laying important groundwork for the emergence of rock ’n’ roll. The song topped the Billboard R&B chart for 18 weeks and remains a foundational recording in American popular music history.