Guitar Boogie (song)
"Guitar Boogie" is a guitar instrumental recorded by Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith in 1945. It was one of the first recordings in the style later dubbed "hillbilly boogie" to reach a widespread audience, and eventually sold nearly three million copies. It was the first guitar instrumental to climb the country music charts, and then crossover and also gain high rankings on the popular music charts. "Guitar Boogie" has been interpreted and recorded by a variety of musicians. It is among the songs discussed as the first rock and roll record.
| "Guitar Boogie" | |
|---|---|
| Single by the Rambler Trio featuring Arthur Smith | |
| B-side | "Beaty Steel Blues" |
| Released | Prior to January 5, 1946 |
| Recorded | Prior to September 15, 1945 |
| Genre | Hillbilly boogie |
| Length | 3:22 |
| Label | Super Disc |
| Songwriter(s) | Arthur Smith |
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