The Blitzkrieg Bop!! / Havana Affair
by Ramones
- Type: Single
- Released: 9 July 1976
- Label: Sire
- Country: United States
- Community rating: 4.21/5 from 4 ratings
Artists on this release: Craig Leon
Album Notes & Community Reviews
The opening track and debut single that essentially formalized the three-chord blueprint of punk rock. Written primarily by drummer Tommy Ramone with lyrical contributions from bassist Dee Dee Ramone, the track's furious, down-stroked momentum completely stripped rock music of its 1970s progressive excess. The iconic 'Hey ho, let's go!' chant was directly inspired by the Bay City Rollers' bubblegum hit 'Saturday Night'.
Genres
Descriptors: minimalistic, violence, rhythmic, fast-paced, gang-vocals
Tracklist
Credits
- Ramones - primary artist, written-by
- Craig Leon - producer