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The song is a quintessential example of . It features:
The title itself is a scat phrase. It follows a tradition of "nonsense" syllables in jazz popularised by artists like Cab Calloway and Louis Armstrong. Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop
"Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop" is a classic jazz and R&B hit, most famously recorded by in 1945. It is considered a cornerstone of the "jump blues" style that bridged the gap between big band swing and early rock and roll. The song is a quintessential example of