Story Behind The Song
Fifties sock-hop swing tune with saxophone and trumpet in the vein of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Big Bopper, Billy Haley, Buddy Holly, Brian Setzer, Stray Cats, Imelda May, Hank Williams, Hank Thompson, Dale Watson, Wanda Jackson, Hank Thompson, Bob Wills, Tower of Power, Frankie Ford
Song Description
The Kingmakers are a 50's-style rockabilly, swing, jive and blues-influenced band from Ottawa, Canada. They've had songs placed in over 100 shows including Dance Moms, Toddlers and Tiaras, Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, American Pickers, Pawn Stars, Roadtrip Nation, American Restoration, Diggers, Auction Kings, Top Gear, Turn and Burn, CMT Hot 20 Countdown and many more. Instrumental and vocal versions are available.
| Song Length |
2:48 |
Genre |
Rock - Roots/Rock n' Roll, Jazz - Swing |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Instrumental |
| Mood |
Ecstatic, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Dance, Days of the week |
| Similar Artists |
The Brian Setzer Orchestra, The Stray Cats |
Language |
No Language |
| Era |
1950 - 1959 |
| |
Lyrics
Instrumental version, vocal version also available