"Guitar Boogie" | |
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Single by the Rambler Trio featuring Arthur Smith | |
B-side | "Beaty Steel Blues" |
Released | Prior to January 5, 1946[1] |
Recorded | Prior to September 15, 1945[2] |
Genre | Hillbilly boogie |
Length | 3:22 |
Label | Super Disc |
Songwriter(s) | Arthur Smith |
"Guitar Boogie" is a guitar instrumental recorded by Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith in 1945. It was one of the first recordings in the style later dubbed "hillbilly boogie" to reach a widespread audience, and eventually sold nearly three million copies.[3] It was the first guitar instrumental to climb the country music charts, and then crossover and also gain high rankings on the popular music charts.[4] "Guitar Boogie" has been interpreted and recorded by a variety of musicians. It is among the songs discussed as the first rock and roll record.[3]
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