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"Ooh Poo Pah Doo" is a song written and performed by
Jessie Hill Jessie Hill (December 9, 1932 – September 17, 1996) was an American R&B and Louisiana blues singer and songwriter, best remembered for the classic song "Ooh Poo Pah Doo". Life and career Hill was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United Sta ...
. It was arranged and produced by
Allen Toussaint Allen Richard Toussaint (; January 14, 1938 – November 10, 2015) was an American musician, songwriter, arranger and record producer. He was an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century, descri ...
. The single reached No. 3 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart and No. 28 on the
Hot 100 The ''Billboard'' Hot 100 is the music industry standard record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on sales (physical and digital), radio play, and online streaming ...
in 1960.


Ike & Tina Turner versions

Ike & Tina Turner Ike & Tina Turner were an American musical duo consisting of husband and wife Ike Turner and Tina Turner. From 1960 to 1976, they performed live as the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, supported by Ike Turner's band the Kings of Rhythm and backing voca ...
recorded a live version of the song which was released as "Ooh Poop A Doo" by
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in 1964. It was included on their 1967 album '' The Ike & Tina Turner Show – Vol. 2.'' They recorded a studio version of "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" for their 1970 album ''
Workin' Together ''Workin' Together'' is a studio album released by Ike & Tina Turner on Liberty Records on November 9, 1970. This was their second album with Liberty and their most successful studio album. The album contains their Grammy Award-winning single "Prou ...
''. It was released as a single in May 1971 following their hit single "
Proud Mary "Proud Mary" is a song written by John Fogerty and first recorded by his band Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was released by Fantasy Records as a single from the band's second studio album, '' Bayou Country'', which was issued by the same ...
". The single reached No. 31 on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart and No. 60 on the Hot 100 chart. It peaked at No. 37 on the ''
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'' Top 100 and No. 22 on Cash Box's R&B chart.


Reception

''Billboard'' (May 8, 1971): "The dynamic duo add a new touch to the old favorite–new lyric and performance, loaded with Hot 100 and soul chart potency. Wild vocal workout." ''Cash Box'' (May 8, 1971): "One of the regulars in LP's by blues and some top forty acts, 'Ooh Poo Pah Doo' is turned into a powerful sales single by the 'Proud Mary' duo. Riding a new peak in their career, Ike & Tina should have no problems seeing this one break R&B and T-40."


Other versions

* Ronnie Dio & The Prophets released a version of the song as a single in 1962, but it did not chart. *
The Shirelles The Shirelles were an American girl group formed in Passaic, New Jersey in 1957. They consisted of schoolmates Shirley Owens (later Shirley Alston Reeves), Doris Coley (later Doris Kenner-Jackson), Addie "Micki" Harris (later Addie Harris McFadd ...
and
King Curtis Curtis Ousley (born Curtis Montgomery; February 7, 1934 – August 13, 1971), known professionally as King Curtis, was an American saxophonist who played rhythm and blues, jazz, and rock and roll. A bandleader, band member, and session musicia ...
released a version of the song on their 1962 album ''Give a Twist Party''. 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 ''Etta James Rocks the House'' is the first live album by the American singer Etta James. It was recorded live on the nights of September 27 and 28, 1963, at the New Era Club in Nashville, Tennessee, and was released on December 13, 1963. Hot wit ...
''. *
Sandy Nelson Sander Lloyd Nelson (December 1, 1938 – February 14, 2022) was an American drummer. Nelson, one of the best-known rock and modern jazz drummers of the late 1950s and early 1960s, had several solo instrumental Top 40 hits and released over 30 ...
released a version of the song as the
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to his 1963 single "Feel So Good". * Rufus Thomas released a version on his 1963 album Walking the Dog * Freddie Fender released a version of the song as a single in 1964, but it did not chart. *
The Standells The Standells are an American garage rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in the 1960s, who have been referred to as a "punk band of the 1960s", and said to have inspired such groups as the Sex Pistols and Ramones. They are best kno ...
released a version of the song on their 1964 live album ''In Person at P.J.s''. *
The Kingsmen The Kingsmen are a 1960s rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States. They are best known for their 1963 recording of R&B singer Richard Berry's "Louie Louie", which held the No. 2 spot on the '' Billboard'' charts for six weeks and ...
released a version of the song on their 1964 album ''
The Kingsmen Volume II ''The Kingsmen Volume II'' is the second album by the rock band The Kingsmen, released in 1964. Release and reception The Kingsmen released Volume II (subtitled "More Great Sounds From The Group That Gave You "Louie, Louie") to capitalize on the ...
'' and on their 1966 album ''
15 Great Hits ''15 Great Hits'' is the fifth album by the rock band The Kingsmen, released in 1966. Release and reception The Kingsmen's fifth album was an amalgam containing seven new songs, one previously released single, four alternate versions of previous ...
''. *
The Righteous Brothers The Righteous Brothers are an American musical duo originally formed by Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield but now comprising Medley and Bucky Heard. Medley formed the group with Hatfield in 1963. They had first performed together in 1962 in the Lo ...
on their 1965 album ''
Just Once in My Life "Just Once in My Life" is a song written by Gerry Goffin, Carole King and Phil Spector. The song was released by the Righteous Brothers in 1965 and reached No. 9 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The Righteous Brothers' original After the success ...
'' *
Trini Lopez Trinidad López III (May 15, 1937 – August 11, 2020) was an American singer, guitarist, and actor. His first album included a cover version of Pete Seeger's " If I Had a Hammer", which earned a Golden Disc for him. His other hits include ...
released a version of the song on his 1965 album ''The Rhythm & Blues Album''. *
Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels The Detroit Wheels were an American rock band, formed in Detroit in 1964. They served as Mitch Ryder's backup band from 1964 to 1967. The band had a number of top twenty hits in the mid-1960s before lead singer Ryder was enticed away by Bob C ...
recorded a version for their 1966 album ''Break Out''. *
Steve Alaimo Charles Stephen Alaimo ( born December 6, 1939) is an American singer who was a teen idol in the early 1960s. He later became record producer and label owner, but he is perhaps best known for hosting and co-producing Dick Clark's ''Where the Acti ...
released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1967 single "
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". It had originally been released on his 1962 album ''
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''. *
The Cake The Cake was a 1960s girl group consisting of Jeanette Jacobs, Barbara Morillo and Eleanor Barooshian. They were managed and produced by Charles Greene and Brian Stone, two Sunset Strip impresarios who also managed Sonny & Cher, Buffalo S ...
released a version of the song on their 1967 album ''The Cake''. *
Wilson Pickett Wilson Pickett (March 18, 1941 – January 19, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter. A major figure in the development of soul music, Pickett recorded over 50 songs which made the US R&B charts, many of which crossed over to the ''Bill ...
released a version of the song on his 1967 album ''The Wicked Pickett''. * Jimmy Smith released a version of the song on his 1974 album '' Black Smith''. *
Dr. Hook Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show (shortened to Dr. Hook in 1975) is an American rock band, formed in Union City, New Jersey. The band had commercial success in the 1970s with hit singles "Sylvia's Mother", " The Cover of 'Rolling Stone'" (both 1972) ...
released a version of the song on their 1981 live album ''Live in the U.K.'' *
Paul Revere & the Raiders Paul Revere & the Raiders (also known as Raiders) were an American rock band formed in Boise, Idaho, in 1958. They saw considerable U.S. mainstream success in the second half of the 1960s and early 1970s. The band was known for including Revol ...
released a version of the song on their 1990 album ''The Legend of Paul Revere''. They had performed the song on the TV series '' Hullaballoo'' in 1965. *
Tommy Ridgley Thomas Herman Ridgley (October 30, 1925 – August 11, 1999)Tony Rounce, Tommy Ridgley 'In The Same Old Way': The Complete Ric, Ron and Sho-Biz recordings, Ace records UK (2015). was an American R&B singer, pianist, songwriter and bandleader in ...
released a version of the song on his 1992 album ''How Long?'' *
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released a version of the song on his 1996 album ''
Phantom Blues ''Phantom Blues'' is a studio album by American blues artist Taj Mahal. Track listing # "Lovin' in My Baby's Eyes" (Taj Mahal) # "Cheatin' On You" (Jon Cleary) # "The Hustle Is On" (H.E. Owens) # "Here in the Dark" (Bernard Anders) # "Fanning t ...
''. *
Steve Miller Band The Steve Miller Band is an American rock music, rock band formed in 1966 in San Francisco, California. The band is led by Steve Miller (musician), Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals. The group had a string of mid- to late-1970s hit singles t ...
released a version of the song on their 2010 album '' Bingo!'' * Scott Walker and
The Walker Brothers The Walker Brothers were an American pop group of the 1960s and 1970s which included Noel Scott Engel (eventually known professionally as Scott Walker), John Walker (born John Joseph Maus, but using the name Walker since his teens) and Gary Le ...
released a version of the song on their 2016 album ''Everything Under the Sun - Osaka, Japan 1968''. *Australian blues rock band Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs recorded a 15 minute live version of the song at the 1972
Sunbury Pop Festival Sunbury Pop Festival or Sunbury Rock Festival was an annual Australian rock music festival held on a private farm between Sunbury and Diggers Rest, Victoria, which was staged on the Australia Day (26 January) long weekend from 1972 to 1975. It ...
for their 1972 album
Aztecs Live at Sunbury ''Aztecs Live! At Sunbury'' was a double live album released in August 1972 by Australian hard rock group Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, which was recorded at the inaugural Sunbury Pop Festival in late January. ''Aztecs Live! At Sunbury'' included ...
that took up all of side four.


In popular culture

*The Shirelles' version was featured in the 1995 film '' Stonewall''.


Chart performance


References

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