Wang Dang Doodle
Willie Dixon, Koko Taylor
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Tell automatic slim Tell razor totin' jim Tell butcher knife totin' annie Tell fast talkin' fanny Tonite we're gonna pitch a ball Down to that union hall Gonna romp and tromp 'till midnite We're gonna fuss and fight 'till daylight We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long Tell poodle I'll tell him here Tell albert I'll see him near Tell old pistol pete Everybody gonna meet Tonite we need no rest We're really gonna throw a mess We're gonna break out all the windows Gonna kick down all the doors We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long Tell fats and washboard sam That everybody's gonna jam Just shake it boxcar joe We got sawdust on the floor Tell chicken head till I die We're gonna have a time When the fish head fills the air Be snuff juice everywhere We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long
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7 facts about this song
Composition & Release"Wang Dang Doodle" is a blues song written by Willie Dixon.
- It was initially recorded by Howlin' Wolf in 1960 and released as a single in 1961.
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Howlin’ Wolf’s VersionAlthough Howlin' Wolf was the first to record the song, it did not become popular during its initial release.
- Wolf's version features Dixon's archetypal Chicago blues style.
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Koko Taylor's RecordingThe song really gained fame when it was covered by Koko Taylor in 1965.
- Taylor's version became a hit and charted on the Billboard's R&B chart in 1966.
- Koko's vigorous and intense rendition has arguably outshined Wolf’s original.
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Willie Dixon’s InfluenceDixon is considered one of the key figures in the creation of Chicago blues.
- He wrote more than 500 songs over his lifetime, with "Wang Dang Doodle" being among his most popular.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song describe a raucous party where various unsavoury characters are present.
- The term "Wang Dang Doodle" is an old slang term meaning "a good time".
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LegacySince its initial recording, "Wang Dang Doodle" has been covered by a wide range of artists across genres.
- The song has also been included on numerous compilation albums over the years.
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Other VersionsBesides Taylor and Wolf, "Wang Dang Doodle" was later covered by artists such as the Grateful Dead, PJ Harvey, and Dr. Feelgood among others.
- Each artist brought their own unique musical style to the classic blues song, ensuring it continued to reach new audiences.
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