"Boot Scootin' Boogie" is a song first recorded by the band Asleep at the Wheel for their 1990 album, ''Keepin' Me Up Nights''. American

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recorded a cover version, which was included on their 1991 debut album, ''

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''. It originally served as the B-side to their second single, " My Next Broken Heart". It became the duo's fourth single release and fourth consecutive number-one single on the U.S. ''Billboard''

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chart. In 2019, Brooks & Dunn re-recorded "Boot Scootin' Boogie" with American country music group Midland for their album ''

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Content

The song is a tribute to the line dancing in a Texas-style

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Dance culture

The song's success is credited with having sparked a renewed interest in

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throughout the United States. The song was Brooks & Dunn's first crossover hit, reaching number 50 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. A dance mix of "Boot Scootin' Boogie" can be found on Brooks & Dunn's 1993 album, '' Hard Workin' Man''.

Cover versions

Country music singer George Strait covered the song from The Last Rodeo Tour

Music video

The music video was directed by Michael Merriman. The video was filmed at the Tulsa City Limits nightclub in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Chart positions

"Boot Scootin' Boogie" debuted at number 73 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Singles chart for the week of May 23, 1992.

Year-end charts

References

{{authority control 1990 songs 1992 singles Asleep at the Wheel songs Brooks & Dunn songs Midland (band) songs Songs written by Ronnie Dunn Song recordings produced by Scott Hendricks Song recordings produced by Don Cook Arista Nashville singles Songs about dancing