Boogie People

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Boogie People
File:BoogiePeople.jpg
Studio album by
George Thorogood and the Destroyers
ReleasedFebruary 26, 1991 (US)
April 1991 (UK)[1]
RecordedNovember 1990
Genre
Length39:14
LabelEMI
Producer
George Thorogood and the Destroyers chronology
Born to Be Bad
(1988) 		Boogie People
(1991) 		Haircut
(1993)
Singles from Boogie People
  1. "If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)"
    Released: 1991
  2. "Hello Little Girl"
    Released: 1991

Boogie People is the eighth studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released in 1991 by the label EMI America Records. The album was not as successful as Thorogood's previous albums, but it did contain the song "If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)", which eventually became a concert staple.[2]

The album was produced by Terry Manning, as well as the Destroyers themselves.[3]

Following Boogie People's release, the Destroyers embarked on a tour supporting the album, beginning March 16.[4]

Release

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EMI America released Boogie People on February 26, 1991.[5][6] The album debuted at No. 148,[7] and peaked at No. 77 on the Billboard 200 chart.[8][9] The album eventually sold more than 300,000 copies.[10]

Two singles were released from the album. "If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)" was the lead single.[4][5][11] The single peaked at No. 5 on the Mainstream Rock chart.[12] "Hello Little Girl" was also released as a single.[10] It debuted at No. 36,[13] and peaked at No. 15 on the Mainstream Rock chart.[9][14] Music videos were made for both singles.[10][15][16]

Critical reception

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Boogie People received generally positive reviews from critics.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStarFile:Star empty.svg[17]
Billboard(unrated)[18]
The Great Rock Discography4/10[1]
Music Connection9/10[19]
The Penguin Guide to Blues RecordingsStarStarStarFile:Star empty.svg[20]
The Virgin Encyclopedia of the BluesStarStarFile:Star empty.svgFile:Star empty.svgFile:Star empty.svg[21]

Tom Kidd in a review for Music Connection wrote "Thorogood knows that the blues is as never-ending as a cross-country drive and as rowdy as a bunch of buddies drinking Thunderbird. There are no studio tricks production-wise, but that doesn't keep ballsy tracks like "If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)" from sounding modern. And neither do Thorogood's lyrics go out of date, whether he's singing about the girl he drove away from or the one who drove him to drink. This is one ginsoaked party record you can love even if you're sober."[22] Kent Zimmerman of the Gavin Report said that "The direction Boogie People takes is more constant, more strict, loud blues." and "With its strength as a complete album, Boogie People should reestablish George Thorogood's long dormant reputation as a purveyor of fiery coliseum blues."[23]

AllMusic's Alex Henderson says that "Thorogood can usually be counted on to deliver infectious, rowdy blues-rock, and Boogie People is no exception. Though not quite on a par with Bad To The Bone, this is an unpretentious party album with more than a few assets."[24]

Track listing

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Boogie People Track Listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)"George Thorogood4:11
2."Long Distance Lover"Thorogood3:57
3."Mad Man Blues"John Lee Hooker3:26
4."Boogie People"Cyril B. Bunter, Thorogood3:33
5."I Can't Be Satisfied"McKinley Morganfield3:38
6."No Place to Go"Chester Arthur Burnett4:42
7."Six Days on the Road"Earl Green, Carl Montgomery4:27
8."Born in Chicago"Nick Gravenites3:24
9."Oklahoma Sweetheart"Thorogood4:30
10."Hello Little Girl"Chuck Berry3:46
Total length:39:14

Personnel

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The following personnel are credited on the album:[25]

Musicians

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  • George Thorogood – rhythm guitar, slide guitar, vocals
  • Billy Blough – bass guitar
  • Hank Carter – saxophone, vocals
  • Jeff Simon – drums
  • Steve Chrismar – lead guitar

Technical

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Charts

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Chart performance for Boogie People
Chart (1991) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[26] 45
Canada (RPM)[27] 29
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[28] 13
US Billboard 200[8] 77

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