La Grange

Haw, haw, haw! Get down with ZZ Top's legendary 1973 blues rock masterpiece, "La Grange." Driven by Billy Gibbons' iconic, gritty guitar riff, this track from Tres Hombres is the ultimate boogie rock shuffle, defining the band's signature Texas sound and swagger.

Released as the lead single from their breakthrough 1973 album Tres Hombres, "La Grange" became one of ZZ Top's most famous songs. Its raw blues rock energy, infused with Southern rock attitude and an irresistible boogie rock groove, captured the essence of the Little Ol' Band from Texas perfectly.

Built on a foundation inspired by blues masters like John Lee Hooker, this 1973 classic features Gibbons' masterful guitar work, including his signature pinched harmonics. "La Grange," with its suggestive lyrics and undeniable rhythm, remains a cornerstone of blues rock, boogie rock, and Southern rock history.

SONG MEANING: The song is famously about the "Chicken Ranch," a long-running, notorious real-life brothel located just outside the town of La Grange, Texas. The lyrics are intentionally suggestive rather than explicit ("Rumour spreadin' 'round... 'bout that shack outside La Grange"), hinting at the activities and reputation of the infamous establishment.