About the song
“Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by the legendary duo, Brooks & Dunn. This track wasn’t just a hit; it was a cultural phenomenon, a high-octane anthem that almost single-handedly brought line dancing back into the mainstream and cemented the ’90s as a golden age for country music.
While originally recorded by Asleep at the Wheel, Brooks & Dunn’s 1992 rendition, featured on their monumental debut album Brand New Man, is the version that truly exploded. They took the song’s simple, irresistible premise and infused it with an energy and charisma that was impossible to resist. The lyrics are straightforward and joyous: an invitation to head down to the local dance hall, forget your troubles for a few hours, and get lost in the rhythm of the music. “I got a feeling, I don’t care if it rains or shines,” Ronnie Dunn sings, perfectly capturing that celebratory, carefree spirit. For an audience that appreciates a good time and the simple pleasure of a well-spent night out, this song is pure gold.
What makes “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” so effective is the powerhouse vocal delivery from Ronnie Dunn, backed by Kix Brooks’s solid harmonies. Dunn’s voice, with its perfect blend of strength and soul, is full of a raw, infectious energy that matches the song’s driving beat. He sings with a kind of playful swagger that makes the song feel like a direct invitation to join the party. It’s a performance that doesn’t just ask you to dance; it practically pulls you onto the dance floor. This genuine enthusiasm, paired with the duo’s onstage charisma, is a key reason for their lasting success.
Musically, the song is a masterclass in uptempo country. It’s driven by a propulsive beat, punctuated by a catchy fiddle riff and a driving bassline that makes it a perfect line dancing track. The production is clean and vibrant, a hallmark of ’90s country, but it never loses its organic, honky-tonk feel. The song is a testament to the power of a great rhythm and a simple, feel-good message. “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” isn’t just a classic from Brooks & Dunn; it’s an enduring piece of musical history that continues to get people on their feet and reminds us all of the joy that can be found in a simple dance.
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Lyrics
Out in the country past the city limits sign
Where there’s a honky tonk near the County line
The joint starts jumpin’ every night when the sun goes down
They got whiskey women, music, and smoke
It’s where all the cowboy folk go to boot scootin’ boogie
I got a good job, I work hard for my money
When it’s quittin’ time, I hit the door runnin’
I fire up my pickup truck and let the horses run
I go flyin’ down that highway to that hide a way
Stuck out in the woods to do the boot scootin’ boogie
Yeah, heel toe, docie doe, come on, baby, let’s go, boot scootin’
Oh, Cadillac, Black Jack, baby meet me outback we’re gonna boogie
Oh, get down, turn around, go to town boot scootin’ boogie
The bartender asks me, say, “Son what’ll it be”
I want a shot at that redhead yonder lookin’ at me
The dance floors hoppin’, and it’s hotter than the Fourth of July
I see outlaws inlaws crooks and straights
All out makin’ it shake doin’ the boot scootin’ boogie
Yeah, heel toe docie doe come on, baby, let’s go boot scootin’
Oh, Cadillac, Black Jack, baby meet me outback we’re gonna boogie
Get down, turn around go to town boot scootin’ boogie
Oh, heel toe docie doe, come on, baby, let’s go boot scootin’
Yeah, Cadillac, Black Jack baby meet me outback we’re gonna boogie
Yeah, get down, turn around, go to town boot scootin’ boogie
I say get down, turn around, go to town boot scootin’ boogie
Oh, get down, turn around, go to town boot scootin’ boogie
