Ooh Poo Pah Doo
Appearance
"Ooh Poo Pah Doo" | ||||
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Single by Jessie Hill | ||||
B-side | "Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II" | |||
Released | February 1960 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 2:20 | |||
Label | Minit | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jessie Hill | |||
Producer(s) | Allen Toussaint | |||
Jessie Hill singles chronology | ||||
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"Ooh Poo Pah Doo" is a song written and performed by Jessie Hill. It was arranged and produced by Allen Toussaint. The single reached No. 3 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 28 on the Hot 100 in 1960.[1]
Ike & Tina Turner versions
"Ooh Poo Pah Doo" | ||||
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Single by Ike & Tina Turner | ||||
from the album Workin' Together | ||||
B-side | "I Wanna Jump" | |||
Released | Apr 1971 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 3:36 | |||
Label | United Artists | |||
Songwriter(s) | Jessie Hill | |||
Producer(s) | Ike Turner | |||
Ike & Tina Turner singles chronology | ||||
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Ike & Tina Turner recorded a live version of the song which was released as "Ooh Poop A Doo" by Warner Bros. in 1964. It was included on their 1965 album Live! The Ike & Tina Turner Show. They recorded a studio version of "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" for their 1970 album Workin' Together. It was released as a single in 1971, reaching No. 31 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 60 on the Hot 100 chart.[2]
Other versions
- Ronnie Dio & The Prophets released a version of the song as a single in 1962, but it did not chart.[3]
- The Shirelles and King Curtis released a version of the song on their 1962 album Give a Twist Party.[4] It was also featured on The Shirelles' 1963 album Foolish Little Girl.
- Etta James released a version of the song on her 1963 live album Etta James Rocks the House.[5]
- Sandy Nelson released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1963 single "Feel So Good".[6]
- Freddie Fender released a version of the song as a single in 1964, but it did not chart.[7]
- The Standells released a version of the song on their 1964 live album In Person at P.J.s.[8]
- The Kingsmen released a version of the song on their 1964 album The Kingsmen Volume II[9] and on their 1966 album 15 Great Hits.[10]
- Trini Lopez released a version of the song on his 1965 album The Rhythm & Blues Album.[11]
- Steve Alaimo released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1967 single "New Orleans".[12] It had originally been released on his 1962 album Mashed Potatoes.
- The Cake released a version of the song on their 1967 album The Cake.[13]
- Wilson Pickett released a version of the song on his 1967 album The Wicked Pickett.[14]
- Jimmy Smith released a version of the song on his 1974 album Black Smith.[15]
- Dr. Hook released a version of the song on their 1981 live album Live in the U.K.[16]
- Paul Revere & the Raiders released a version of the song on their 1990 album The Legend of Paul Revere.[17]
- Tommy Ridgley released a version of the song on his 1992 album How Long?[18]
- Taj Mahal released a version of the song on his 1996 album Phantom Blues.[19]
- Steve Miller Band released a version of the song on their 2010 album Bingo![20]
- Scott Walker and The Walker Brothers released a version of the song on their 2016 album Everything Under the Sun - Osaka, Japan 1968.[21]
In popular culture
- The Shirelles' version was featured in the 1995 film Stonewall.
Chart performance
Chart (1960)[1] | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 | 28 |
US Billboard R&B | 3 |
Chart (1971)[2] | Peak position |
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Canada (RPM) | 67 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 60 |
US Billboard R&B | 31 |
US Cash Box Top 100 | 37 |
US Cash Box R&B | 22 |
US Record World Singles[22] | 40 |
US Record World R&B[23] | 26 |
References
- ^ a b "Jessie Hill, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Chart Positions". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ a b "Ike & Tina Turner, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Chart Positions". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Ronnie Dio & The Prophets, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Single Release". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Shirelles and King Curtis, Give a Twist Party". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Etta James, Etta James Rocks the House". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Sandy Nelson, "Feel So Good" Single Release". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Freddie Fender, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Single Release". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Standells, In Person at P.J.s". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Kingsmen, Volume II". Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ "The Kingsmen, 15 Great Hits". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ^ "Trini Lopez, The Rhythm & Blues Album". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Steve Alaimo, "New Orleans" Single Release". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Cake, The Cake". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Wicked Pickett, The Cake". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Jimmy Smith, Black Smith". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Dr. Hook, Live in the U.K.". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Paul Revere & the Raiders, The Legend of Paul Revere". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Tommy Ridgley, How Long?". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Taj Mahal, Phantom Blues". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Steve Miller Band, Bingo!". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Scott Walker and The Walker Brothers, Everything Under the Sun - Osaka, Japan 1968". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Singles Chart" (PDF). Record World: 29. June 19, 1971.
- ^ "The R&B Singles Chart" (PDF). Record World: 38. June 19, 1971.
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- 1960 songs
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- The Standells songs
- Trini Lopez songs
- Wilson Pickett songs
- Jimmy Smith (musician) songs
- Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show songs
- Paul Revere & the Raiders songs
- Taj Mahal (musician) songs
- Steve Miller Band songs
- Scott Walker (singer) songs
- The Walker Brothers songs
- Song recordings produced by Ike Turner
- Song recordings produced by Bruce Johnston
- Song recordings produced by Andy Johns
- Minit Records singles
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