Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B as made famous by the Andrews Sisters
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company Bas made famous by the Andrews SistersLyrics:
He was a famous trumpet man from out Chicago way He had a boogie style that no one else could play He was the top man at his craft But then his number came up and he was gone with the draft He's in the army now, a-blowin' reveille He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B They made him blow a bugle for his Uncle Sam It really brought him down because he couldn't jam The captain seemed to understand Because the next day the cap' went out and drafted a band And now the company jumps when he plays reveille He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B A-toot, a-toot, a-toot-diddelyada-toot He blows it eight-to-the-bar, in boogie rhythm He can't blow a note unless the bass and guitar is playin' with 'I'm He makes the company jump when he plays reveille He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B He was some boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B And when he plays the boogie woogie bugle he was busy as a "bzzz" bee And when he plays he makes the company jump eight-to-the-bar He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B Toot toot toot-diddelyada, Toot-diddelyada, toot-toot He blows it eight-to-the-bar He can't blow a note if the bass and guitar isn't with 'I'm Ha-ha-hand the company jumps when he plays reveille He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B (Instrumental) He puts the boys to sleep with boogie every night And wakes 'em up the same way in the early bright They clap their hands and stamp their feet Because they know how he plays when someone gives him a beat He really breaks it up when he plays reveille He's boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B |
The Cost of WarThe lyrics of this song narrate the story of a man who was drafted in the military at a young age. This was not uncommon to happen during WWII. Due to the lack of preparedness of these young, drafted gentlemen, this resulted in the loss of the innocence of many of the boys.
Song Analysis by Aamia Malik
The song, the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy has an extremely upbeat tempo for a war song. When looking through the lyrics, the line "but then his number came up and he was gone with the draft" stands out as it gives the premise for the rest of the song and narrates the story of the "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." It shows that everyone and anyone could be drafted in he war. The song presents the war in a generally positive manner and is probably pro-war. We can infer this from the upbeat and exciting rhythm and tempo of the song. The lyrics praise and support the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy in his endeavor as a soldier in World War II. Since the war is in support of the war it is also in support of the Roosevelt Corollary and America's foreign policies at the time.This song answers the driving question of "what are the affects of war on the individual?" It shows a trumpet player being drafted into the military to fight during the war and it shows the effects that being in the military had on him. As I do not personally agree with the choice of going to war, except in a few very rare circumstances, I do not agree with the message of this song. I do however, think that it is still important to support our troops and our soldiers who are risking their lives for us. Having an upbeat song like this manages that goal very well. |