WHAT A RAUNCHY SONG!

 

The definition of the word "Raunchy" is earthy, vulgar, slovenly, grubby and often sexually explicit!

The instrumental song "Raunchy" was written by Bill Justis and Sidney Manker, and was released as a single in 1957, making it to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and #2 on the R&B singles charts in 1958.

Oddly enough, it also made it to #6 on the list of country singles in that year. 

Bill Justis then recorded the song two more times, and it was the title of this album in 1969. 

BILL JUSTIS - "Raunchy" 

 

This version by Ernie Freeman released also in 1957 was very popular, having also reached #1 on the R&B singles charts in 1958.

ERNIE FREEMAN - "Raunchy"

 

  

It is said that in 1958 when a 15 year old George Harrison auditioned to be in John Lennon's band The Quarrymen, the song he played was "Raunchy."

 

"Raunchy" has been recorded by many artists including Duane Eddy, Santo & Johnny, Billy Strange, and The Incredible Bongo Band just to name a few, but one version I really like is the one by The Ventures" from their first album of 149 they made, released in 1960 titled "Walk Don't Run."

Unlike many versions, they didn't need a sax! 

THE VENTURES - "Raunchy"

If you'd like to hear more versions of "Raunchy" then what you don't want to do is search for "Raunchy" song on YouTube. I'll just say I thought porn wasn't allowed on YouTube, but I guess it's okay if it's in the form of vulgar songs.