House of Blue Lights - Asleep at the Wheel - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"House of Blue Lights" is a boogie-woogie classic, co-written by Don Raye and Freddie Slack in 1946. It was originally recorded by the Freddie Slack Orchestra, featuring vocalist Ella Mae Morse and Don Raye. The song's catchy rhythm and vivid lyrics captured the spirit of post-World War II America, with its vibrant nightlife and the thrill of the emerging rock 'n' roll scene. In the years that followed, the song was covered by various artists, but it was the American Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel that brought it back to the spotlight. Included in their 1987 ninth studio album, 10, their rendition of "House of Blue Lights" reached Number 17 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, solidifying its status as a timeless classic. The band's lively interpretation and skillful musicianship helped to introduce a new generation to the infectious energy of boogie-woogie and the rich history of this iconic song. 10, its parent album, peaked at Number 16 on Billboard's Hot Country LPs chart.