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Boogie Down - LSU band?
Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:40 pm
I think that the 1st concert I ever attended was Al Jarreau at the New Orleans World's Fair in 1984. I was only 7 years old but remember parts of the show.
I went to my 1st LSU game in 1985 (Wichita St.) and have always heard Al Jarreau's 'Boogie Down' often during LSU football games. I just looked it up and see that the song was written in 1983.
Since most of the LSU band songs have been around much longer (i.e. most since Huey P. Long), I was curious if anyone knows the story behind why this one became ingrained with LSU football games. I only make about one game per year now and can't recall if they still play it as often as they used to.
*Also curious about the connection to 'Hey Baby', which I always enjoy hearing during football games. Seems like it's always played at the right time when the crowd is in a good mood.
I went to my 1st LSU game in 1985 (Wichita St.) and have always heard Al Jarreau's 'Boogie Down' often during LSU football games. I just looked it up and see that the song was written in 1983.
Since most of the LSU band songs have been around much longer (i.e. most since Huey P. Long), I was curious if anyone knows the story behind why this one became ingrained with LSU football games. I only make about one game per year now and can't recall if they still play it as often as they used to.
*Also curious about the connection to 'Hey Baby', which I always enjoy hearing during football games. Seems like it's always played at the right time when the crowd is in a good mood.
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 1:52 pm to litenin
I was in the band from 2006-2010, and I don't have a direct answer for why Boogie Down has stood the test of time for 30 years. I think it has kinda taken on a life of its own- mainly due to that sonic *punch* at the beginning of the song. It was always one of my favorites to play since you could hit that note as LOUD as possible. It's a fun tune!
LINK
The audio isn't very good in that clip but I think it does a good job of showing off the band hitting the note at full volume.
LINK
The audio isn't very good in that clip but I think it does a good job of showing off the band hitting the note at full volume.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 2:09 pm to lsuj2006
That was my all time favorite pep rally we performed!! What a cool venue. I remember that group of musicians too - really talented trumpet players that could blast those high notes.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 3:23 pm to litenin
I was in TGBFTL from 84-88. Yes, we always played it. We played it a lot in the basketball band. I think the arrangement was written by Gary Langford who was Jazz director at UF. He had very close ties to Mr. Wickes and Linda Moorhouse. Gary was a great arranger. I'm pretty sure he's still around but, quite elderly.
I could be wrong but, that's what I seem to recall.
I could be wrong but, that's what I seem to recall.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 3:27 pm to lsuj2006
On a side note to that video. Think about how much weight was placed on that balcony. I couldn't imagine it being built to hold that much weight.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 3:54 pm to lsuj2006
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mainly due to that sonic *punch* at the beginning of the song. It was always one of my favorites to play since you could hit that note as LOUD as possible
That's the punch that the Southern, Grambling, St. Aug type bands hit during the entirety of every song, and I believe it is what makes them so enjoyable and fun to watch.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 3:59 pm to lsuj2006
quote:
I was in the band from 2006-2010, and I don't have a direct answer for why Boogie Down has stood the test of time for 30 years. I think it has kinda taken on a life of its own- mainly due to that sonic *punch* at the beginning of the song. It was always one of my favorites to play since you could hit that note as LOUD as possible. It's a fun tune!
LINK
The audio isn't very good in that clip but I think it does a good job of showing off the band hitting the note at full volume.
As a former 1st trumpet and eventual "screamer", i can verify that it's been quite the popular tune among the band. I was in TB from 99-02. We took some liberties with that tune that we wouldn't necessarily take with other tunes. Busting out that first note an octave up and just going higher and higher. It was definitely fun. :-)
Posted on 1/27/17 at 8:44 pm to litenin
I love hearing this song when they play it in the stadium. Gotta get there early to hear it though
Posted on 1/27/17 at 8:47 pm to sta4ever
GBFTL 90/91 and we played it all the time
I was a mello and we would play the note up and octave for fun as well
I was a mello and we would play the note up and octave for fun as well
Posted on 1/27/17 at 8:51 pm to Sev09
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That was my all time favorite pep rally we performed!! What a cool venue. I remember that group of musicians too - really talented trumpet players that could blast those high notes
Agreed! Of course I'm biased since it was my senior year and Linda/Frank's last year. We had a sound that year that hasn't been matched since IMO.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 8:59 pm to supatigah
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GBFTL 90/91 and we played it all the time
Probably played that more than the first down cheer those years
Posted on 1/27/17 at 10:21 pm to litenin
Wish I could get a copy of TGBFTL version on iTunes.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 10:27 pm to sml71
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Wish I could get a copy of TGBFTL version on iTunes.
I have a shared Dropbox folder with 30+ years worth of GBFTL tunes, and it's in there. If you're willing to post your email address I'll send you a link so you can access it all.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 10:28 pm to lsuj2006
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Posted on 1/27/17 at 10:32 pm to litenin
My fave GBFTL tune. Its a shame the only time you can hear it is 45 min before kickoff.
Posted on 1/27/17 at 11:39 pm to lsuj2006
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Posted on 1/28/17 at 3:42 am to lsuj2006
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Posted on 1/28/17 at 8:47 am to litenin
"Hey Baby" is the same to LSU as "Sweet Caroline" is to the Red Sox.
Posted on 1/28/17 at 8:57 am to lsuj2006
quote:I think that's it. I love that part.
mainly due to that sonic *punch* at the beginning of the song
It used to always be the first song the band played after they marched in and settled into place. It was like a big announcement, "We're here. Let's party."
Gives me chills hearing that as much as the four big notes.
Posted on 1/28/17 at 9:02 am to lsuj2006
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