Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Boom Boom, Out goes the lights

Pat Travers had a big hit in the late 70's with this one.  It was written by harmonica player Stan Lewis it was recorded by another harmonica player, Little Walter on Chess Records. Marion Walter Jacobs (1930-68) was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2008.  I think the origin is suspect.  

When I was in college and trying to learn how to drink beer, this song was everywhere.  Yes it is about punching the lights out of a girl friend.  But men and women just loved this song when it was played.   The important thing to remember is that Pat Travers did a great job with this in his live concerts. 

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