60's Hit Song Review: "They're Here" by Boots Walker (1967)

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position No. 77

Backstory:Very little is known about Walker except for the facts that his real name is Lou Zerato and the fact that he was born sometime in 1938 somewhere in Texas. This minor sci-fi inspired novelty song (that is also an unique take on Napoleon XIV's, "They're Coming To Take Me Away Ha-Haaa!") was his only ever charting Hot 100 single, released off of the popular at the time but now defunct Texas based record label, Rust Records. But believe it or not, he actually had A NO. 1 HIT IN JAPAN called, "Geraldine". How it became so popular over there, I'll never know. It's unclear what ever happened to Zerato after his short and small amount of fame. I don't even know if he's still alive.

The review: This is a fairly unique yet kinda odd novelty song about aliens and UFO's. Creepy! The beat also is very unique and kinda different and groovy as well. I honestly really like it! Should've been a bigger hit.

Final rating: 8/10