The Boogie Blues

Kurtis Blow

Now's the time when things are hot



To show the world just what you've got



Just grab a partner hit the floor



'Cause this is what you're waiting for



It's time for us to take a chance



So get on up got out and dance



Just shout it out and spread the news



About those low down Boogie blues




Now The Boogie Blues is nothin' new



It started back in '22



Some guys and girls were sittin' 'round



In a little club outside of town



In walked a dude from parts unknown



Without a friend,he was all alone



Dressed up in tails and button shoes



He taught them all The Boogie Blues




I've got a dance you ought to know



It's no too fast and not too slow



It's not to hard and not too easy



Not too straight and not too sleazy



Something different,something new



Something special just for you



Something just to rock your shoes



Something called The Boogie Blues




The Boogie Blues has got the beat




The Boogie Blues will move your feet




Feel the beat and spread the new




About those low-down Boogie Blues




The dude got up to whirl and dance



Just like a dervish in a trance



Spinning,twirling,up and down



Round and round and round and round



Just like Bojangles or Astaire



A dapper dude without a care



With flying feet,top hat and cane



You knew he only drank champagne




Just watching him would keep you busy



Make you feel a little dizzy



Such a sight for all to see



The Boogie Blues done to a "T"



Leaping high and doing splits



The crowd was simply having fits



They cheered until their throats were dry