This is the fifth track off of Boston’s self-titled debut album from 1976. It captures the essence of what was a big part of the rock culture at that time: smoking (marijauana) and dancing at rock ‘n roll shows.
[Verse 1]
We're gonna play you a song, a little bit of rock-n-roll
You gotta let yourself go, the band's gonna take control
We're gettin' down today
We'll pick you up and take you away
Get down tonight
[Chorus]
Smokin', smokin'
We're cookin' tonight, just keep on tokin'
Smokin', smokin'
I feel alright, mamma I'm not jokin', yeah
[Verse 2]
Get your feet to the floor, everybody rock and roll
You've got nothing to lose just the rhythm and blues, that's all, yeah
We're gonna feel okay
We'll get you up and take you away
Get down tonight
[Chorus]
Smokin', smokin'
We're cookin' tonight, just keep on tokin'
Smokin', smokin'
I feel alright, mamma I'm not jokin', yeah
[Organ Solo]
[Verse 3]
Everyone's jumpin', dancin' to a boogie tonight
Clap your hands, move your feet
If you don't you know it won't seem right
We're gettin' down today
We'll pick you up and take you away
Get down tonight
You know we're gettin' down today
We'll pick you up and take you away
Get down tonight
Alright!
Smokin’ was written by Brad Delp & Tom Scholz.
Smokin’ was produced by Tom Scholz & John Boylan.