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Boogie Woogie Blue Plate
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Wikipedia article
"'Boogie Woogie Blue Plate'" is a song written by Joe Burhkin and Johnny DeVries. It was performed by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five and released on the Decca label (catalog no. 24104-A).
The song's lyrics describe an attractive waitress who conveys orders to the kitchen for various orders, including a "boogie woogie blue plate".
The song peaked at No. 1 on 'Billboard's race record chart and remained on the chart for 24 weeks. It also reached No. 21 on the pop chart. It was ranked No. 2 on the magazine's list of the most played race records of 1947.
See also
* Billboard Most-Played Race Records of 1947
References
Category:1947 songs
Category:Louis Jordan songs
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