Boogie People is the eighth studio album by American blues rock band George Thorogood and the Destroyers. It was released in 1991 by the label EMI America Records. The album was not as successful as Thorogood's previous albums, but it did contain the song "If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)", which eventually became a concert staple. The album was produced by Terry Manning, as well as the Destroyers themselves. Following Boogie People 's release, the Destroyers embarked on a tour supporting the album, beginning March 16.

Release

EMI America released Boogie People on February 26, 1991. The album debuted at No. 148, and peaked at No. 77 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album eventually sold more than 300,000 copies. Two tracks from the album were released as singles, "If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)" was the lead single. The single peaked at No. 5 on the Mainstream Rock chart. "Hello Little Girl", released in May 1991, peaked at No. 15 on the Mainstream Rock chart.

Critical reception

Boogie People received generally positive reviews from critics. Tom Kidd in a review for Music Connection wrote "Thorogood knows that the blues is as never-ending as a cross-country drive and as rowdy as a bunch of buddies drinking Thunderbird. There are no studio tricks production-wise, but that doesn't keep ballsy tracks like "If You Don't Start Drinkin' (I'm Gonna Leave)" from sounding modern. And neither do Thorogood's lyrics go out of date, whether he's singing about the girl he drove away from or the one who drove him to drink. This is one ginsoaked party record you can love even if you're sober." Kent Zimmerman of the Gavin Report said that "The direction Boogie People takes is more constant, more strict, loud blues." and "With its strength as a complete album, Boogie People should reestablish George Thorogood's long dormant reputation as a purveyor of fiery coliseum blues." AllMusic's Alex Henderson says that "Thorogood can usually be counted on to deliver infectious, rowdy blues-rock, and Boogie People is no exception. Though not quite on a par with Bad To The Bone, this is an unpretentious party album with more than a few assets."

Track listing

Personnel

The following personnel are credited on the album:

Musicians

Technical

Charts