Ooh Poo Pah Doo
"Ooh Poo Pah Doo" | ||||
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Single by Jessie Hill | ||||
B-side | "Ooh Poo Pah Doo - Part II" | |||
Released | February 1960 (1960-02) | |||
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 | May 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 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. It was released as a single in May 1971 following their hit single "Proud Mary".[2] The single reached No. 31 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 60 on the Hot 100 chart.[3] It peaked at No. 37 on the Cash Box 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."[2]
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."[4]
Other versions
- Ronnie Dio & The Prophets released a version of the song as a single in 1962, but it did not chart.[5]
- The Shirelles and King Curtis released a version of the song on their 1962 album Give a Twist Party.[6] 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.[7]
- Sandy Nelson released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1963 single "Feel So Good".[8]
- 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.[9]
- The Standells released a version of the song on their 1964 live album In Person at P.J.s.[10]
- The Kingsmen released a version of the song on their 1964 album The Kingsmen Volume II[11] and on their 1966 album 15 Great Hits.[12]
- The Righteous Brothers on their 1965 album Just Once in My Life[13]
- Trini Lopez released a version of the song on his 1965 album The Rhythm & Blues Album.[14]
- Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels recorded a version for their 1966 album Break Out.[15]
- Steve Alaimo released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1967 single "New Orleans".[16] It had originally been released on his 1962 album Mashed Potatoes.
- Johnny O'Keefe released Parts 1 & 2 as the A side of a 1967 single.[17] It was a live favorite for him, especially on his TV shows, and was included in three EPs and several Anthologies.[18]
- The Cake released a version of the song on their 1967 album The Cake.[19]
- Wilson Pickett released a version of the song on his 1967 album The Wicked Pickett.[20]
- Jimmy Smith released a version of the song on his 1974 album Black Smith.[21]
- Dr. Hook released a version of the song on their 1981 live album Live in the U.K.[22]
- Paul Revere & the Raiders released a version of the song on their 1965 album Here They Come!. They had performed the song on the TV series Hullaballoo.
- Tommy Ridgley released a version of the song on his 1992 album How Long?[23]
- Taj Mahal released a version of the song on his 1996 album Phantom Blues.[24]
- Steve Miller Band released a version of the song on their 2010 album Bingo![25]
- Scott Walker and The Walker Brothers released a version of the song on their 2016 album Everything Under the Sun - Osaka, Japan 1968.[26]
- Australian blues rock band Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs recorded a 15 minute live version of the song at the 1972 Sunbury Pop Festival for their 1972 album Aztecs Live at Sunbury that took up all of side four. [27]
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)[3] | Peak position |
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Canada (RPM) | 67 |
US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 60 |
US Billboard R&B[3] | 31 |
US Cash Box Top 100[28] | 37 |
US Cash Box R&B[28] | 22 |
US Record World Singles[29] | 40 |
US Record World R&B[30] | 26 |
References
- ^ a b "Jessie Hill, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Chart Positions". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ a b "Spotlight Singles: Top 60 Pop Spotlight" (PDF). Billboard. May 8, 1971. p. 66.
- ^ a b c d "Ike & Tina Turner, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Chart Positions". Music VF, US & UK hits charts. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box: 20. May 8, 1971.
- ^ "Ronnie Dio & The Prophets, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Single Release". Discogs. 24 January 1962. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Shirelles and King Curtis, Give a Twist Party". Discogs. 1962. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Etta James, Etta James Rocks the House". Discogs. 1964. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Sandy Nelson, "Feel So Good" Single Release". Discogs. 1963. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Freddie Fender, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Single Release". Discogs. 1964. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Standells, In Person at P.J.s". Discogs. September 1964. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Kingsmen, Volume II". Discogs. 1964. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ "The Kingsmen, 15 Great Hits". Discogs. 1966. Retrieved February 24, 2019.
- ^ "Oo-Poo-Pah-Doo by The Righteous Brothers". SecondHandSongs.
- ^ "Trini Lopez, The Rhythm & Blues Album". Discogs. 1965. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, Breakout". Discogs. 1966. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "Steve Alaimo, "New Orleans" Single Release". Discogs. 1967. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Johnny O'Keefe – Ooh Poo Pah Doo (Parts 1 And 2)". Discogs. 1967. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Johnny O'Keefe - Ooh Poo Pah Doo (1961)". Pop Archives. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "The Cake, The Cake". Discogs. 1967. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Wicked Pickett, The Cake". Discogs. 1967. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Jimmy Smith, Black Smith". Discogs. 1974. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Dr. Hook, Live in the U.K.". Discogs. 1981. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Tommy Ridgley, How Long?". Discogs. 1992. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Taj Mahal, Phantom Blues". Discogs. 1996. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Steve Miller Band, Bingo!". Discogs. 15 June 2010. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Scott Walker and The Walker Brothers, Everything Under the Sun - Osaka, Japan 1968". Discogs. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Aztecs – Aztecs Live! At Sunbury". Discogs. 1972. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ a b "Cash Box Top 100 / Top 60 In R&B Locations" (PDF). Cash Box: 4, 29. June 19, 1971.
- ^ "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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- Discography
- Club Imperial
- Club Manhattan
- "Boxtop"
- Bolic Sound
- Prann Records
- Sony Records
- Teena Records
- Sonja Records
- Innis Records
- What's Love Got to Do with It