Oakie Boogie

Jack Guthrie's version (Capitol 341) reached number three on the charts in 1947[1] and is often included in the list of the first rock and roll songs.

The singing of "Oakie Boogie" is the only performance by Guthrie in a film—Ernest Tubb's Hollywood Barn Dance in 1947.

[2] Ella Mae Morse also recorded a version for Capitol which reached number 23 in 1952.

[3] Her version was one of the first songs arranged by Nelson Riddle.

[4] Speedy West played pedal steel guitar on the recording.