Wang Dang Doodle

Howlin' Wolf

About Wang Dang Doodle

"Wang Dang Doodle" is a blues song written by Willie Dixon. Music critic Mike Rowe calls it a party song in an urban style with its massive, rolling, exciting beat. It was first recorded by Howlin' Wolf in 1960 and released by Chess Records in 1961. In 1965, Dixon and Leonard Chess persuaded Koko Taylor to record it for Checker Records, a Chess subsidiary. Taylor's rendition quickly became a hit, reaching number thirteen on the Billboard R&B chart and number 58 on the pop chart. "Wang Dang Doodle" became a blues standard and has been recorded by various artists. 


Year:
1986
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Tell Automatic Slim , tell Razor-Totin' Jim
Tell Butcher Knife-Totin' Annie, tell Fast-Talking Fanny
We gonna pitch a ball, down to that union hall

We gonna romp and tromp till midnight
We gonna fuss and fight till daylight
We gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long
All night long
All night long
All night long

Tell Kudu-Crawlin' Red, tell Abyssinian Ned
Tell ol' Pistol Pete, everybody gonna meet
Tonight we need no rest, we really gonna throw a mess

We gonna to break out all of the windows
We gonna kick down all the doors
We gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long
All night long
All night long
All night long, all night long

All night long

Tell Fats and Washboard Sam that everybody gonna jam
Tell Shaky and Boxcar Joe, we got sawdust on the floor
Tell Peg and Caroline Dye, we gonna have a time

When the fish scent fill the air
There'll be snuff juice everywhere
We gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long
All night long
All night long
All night long

All night long
All night long
All night long

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Howlin' Wolf

Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 – January 10, 1976), known as Howlin' Wolf, was an influential American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. He was born in West Point, Mississippi in an area now known as White Station. more »

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Written by: WILLIE DIXON

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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.
Howlin’ Wolf’s Version
Although 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.
Koko Taylor's Recording
The 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.
Willie Dixon’s Influence
Dixon 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.
Lyrics
The 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".
Legacy
Since 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.
Other Versions
Besides 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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