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The song is closely based on an earlier Raye-Prince hit, "Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar," which is about a virtuoso boogie-woogie piano player. [3] "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" has become an iconic song of World War II, [4] [5] commonly featured and referenced in media set during that era.
Andrews Sisters, first in 1940; [6] their 1941 hit, "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", which praises a fictional trumpet player, resembles this hit. [3] Both songs were written by Don Raye and Hughie Prince. Glenn Miller and His Orchestra in 1940 on RCA Victor Bluebird. [7] Woody Herman in 1940 on Decca. [8]
The sisters were again featured in a Fallout game in 2015, when their songs "Pistol Packin' Mama" and "Civilization" were featured in the game Fallout 4. Christina Aguilera used the Andrews Sisters' "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" to inspire her song "Candyman" (released as a single in 2007) from her hit album Back to Basics.
The short is considered a precursor as it contains many elements seen in the series, such as utilizing a popular swing song at the time. Lantz also produced Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company 'B' later in September which followed the same formula and would be nominated for an Academy Award.
The song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" became a successful rock cover of the classic swing tune originally introduced and popularized in 1941 by the Andrews Sisters, to whom Midler has repeatedly referred as her idols and inspiration, as far back as her first appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
[4] [5] "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" remained the most successful song by Prince and, even after his death, it was used in feature films, television productions and shows. He wrote additional music for The Girl from Nantucket , [ 6 ] [ 7 ] and composed the score, wrote the lyrics and the script and directed the film drama The Strip Tease Murder ...
Don Raye (born Donald MacRae Wilhoite Jr., March 16, 1909 – January 29, 1985) [1] was an American songwriter, best known for his songs for The Andrews Sisters such as "Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar", "The House of Blue Lights", "Just for a Thrill" and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." The latter was co-written with Hughie Prince.
Despite music videos for "You Stole My Heart" and "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," the group did not attain the same success as they did with their debut effort. A third album recycled a few songs from the first album, including the track "Jam on Me," which included additional lyrics.