Cow Cow Boogie
Lannie Garrett · Other Songs - Lannie Garrett
I met a cowboy ridin' the range one day
And as he jogged along I heard him singing
A most peculiar cowboy song
It was a ditty, he learned in the city
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
Get along, get hip little doggies
Get along, better be on your way
Get along, get hip little doggies
And he trucked them on down the old fairway
Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
Singin' his cowboy song
He's just too much
He's got a knocked out western accent with a Harlem touch
He was raised on local weed
He's what you call a swing half breed
Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah
Get along little doggie, better be on your way, your way,
Get along little doggie
And he trucked them on down the old fairway
Singin' his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Comma ti yi yi yeah
Comma ti yippity yi yeah.
Yip yip singing his cowboy song
Yip yip as he was joggling along
Yip yip he sings with a harlem touch
Yip yip that guy is just too much
Singing his cow cow boogie in the strangest way
Comma ti yi yi yi yi yi yeah.
Cow Cow Boogie - Lannie Garrett
Lannie Garrett's 'Cow Cow Boogie' stands as a vibrant testament to the boogie-woogie tradition, blending rhythmic piano patterns with a soulful vocal delivery. Recorded in the mid-1960s, the track exemplifies the genre's characteristic driving beat and improvisational spirit, drawing heavily from the styles of earlier masters while infusing it with a distinct Southern soul energy. The song's infectious groove and Garrett's expressive performance made it a staple in local clubs and radio stations across the Southeast, cementing his reputation as a key figure in the regional boogie scene. While often associated with the broader Memphis soul movement, this recording highlights the specific, gritty texture of early boogie-woogie that prioritized rhythmic complexity and emotional immediacy over polished production. Its enduring appeal lies in its raw, unadorned energy, capturing a moment where the music served the dance floor and the community.