The Hold-Up Song - Put You're Hands Up! / Once Your Heart Has Been Broken
Boots And Idaho
- Artist
- Boots And Idaho
- Label
- ABC-Eagle Records
- Catalog number
- ABC 194
- Format
- 10" · 78 RPM
- Country
- US
- Released
- 1950
- Genre
- Folk, World, & Country
What’s on it
The Hold-Up Song - Put You're Hands Up! / Once Your Heart Has Been Broken has 2 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
AThe Hold-Up Song - Put You're Hands Up!
- Written By
- Charles Cleek, Werner Fack
BOnce Your Heart Has Been Broken
- Written By
- Charles Cleek, Werner Fack
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Where it came from
Released in 1950 on the ABC-Eagle label, this novelty record reflects the post-war American penchant for humorous, narrative-driven singles that blended country, western swing, and lighthearted theatrics. The track was produced during a period when independent labels were actively seeking quirky, regional sounds to compete with the major recording companies, often leaning into radio-friendly sketches that mimicked the popular western themes of the era.
The recording features the duo Boots and Idaho, whose work was emblematic of the era’s 'singing cowboy' influence that permeated popular music at the time. By utilizing comedic dialogue and a theatrical 'hold-up' premise, the creators aimed to capture a lighthearted spirit meant for jukebox play and late-night radio broadcasts, positioning themselves within the competitive landscape of mid-century novelty acts.
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