"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]
| "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 | |||
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Ike & Tina Turner versions
| "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" | ||||
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 1972 Spanish single | ||||
| 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.
- The Cake released a version of the song on their 1967 album The Cake.[17]
- Wilson Pickett released a version of the song on his 1967 album The Wicked Pickett.[18]
- Jimmy Smith released a version of the song on his 1974 album Black Smith.[19]
- Dr. Hook released a version of the song on their 1981 live album Live in the U.K.[20]
- Paul Revere & the Raiders released a version of the song on their 1990 album The Legend of Paul Revere.[21] They had performed the song on the TV series Hullaballoo in 1965.
- Tommy Ridgley released a version of the song on his 1992 album How Long?[22]
- Taj Mahal released a version of the song on his 1996 album Phantom Blues.[23]
- Steve Miller Band released a version of the song on their 2010 album Bingo![24]
- Scott Walker and The Walker Brothers released a version of the song on their 2016 album Everything Under the Sun - Osaka, Japan 1968.[25]
In popular culture
- The Shirelles' version was featured in the 1995 film Stonewall.
Chart performance
| Chart (1960)[1] | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 28 |
| US Billboard R&B | 3 |
| Chart (1971)[3] | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (RPM) | 67 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 60 |
| US Billboard R&B[3] | 31 |
| US Cash Box Top 100[26] | 37 |
| US Cash Box R&B[26] | 22 |
| US Record World Singles[27] | 40 |
| US Record World R&B[28] | 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: 66. May 8, 1971.
- ^ a b c d "Ike & Tina Turner, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Chart Positions". Music VF, US & UK hits charts. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box: 20. May 8, 1971.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Oo-Poo-Pah-Doo by The Righteous Brothers". SecondHandSongs.
- ^ "Trini Lopez, The Rhythm & Blues Album". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ "Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, Breakout". Retrieved June 27, 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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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