Wang Dang Doodle
Howlin' Wolf
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I'm a little red rooster, Too lazy to crow for day I'm a little red rooster, Too lazy to crow for day Keep everything in the barnyard, Upset in every way Dogs begin to bark now, And the hounds begin to howl Dogs begin to bark now, And the hounds begin to howl Watch out stray cat, The little red rooster's on the prowl If you see the little red rooster Won't you please drive him home If you see the little red rooster Won't you please drive him home Been no peace in the barnyard Since that little red rooster's been gone I'm a little red rooster, Too lazy to crow for day I'm a little red rooster, Too lazy to crow for day Keep everything in the barnyard, Upset in every way
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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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