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Koko Taylor

 

 Wang Dang Doodle


Vinyl, 7" single, 45T

singl Checker ‎records 1966    1135

notes:

On June 30, 1964, Willie Dixon brought Koko Taylor to Chess Records, 
where she recorded "What Kind of Man Is That?". During her next session, 
on December 7, 1965, she recorded "Wang Dang Doodle". Backing vocalist 
Taylor were Gene Barge and Donald Hawkins on saxophones, Lafayette Leake
 on piano, Buddy Guy and Johnny "Twist" Williams on guitars, Jack Meyers on bass guitar, 
Fred Below on drums, and Willie Dixon singing with Taylor. Her version was released 
in early 1966 and peaked at number four on Billboard magazine's R&B singles 
chart and number 58 on the Hot 100.

credits:
Koko Taylor vocal
Buddy Guy Guitar, Gene Barge, donald Haekins saxes,
Lafayette Leake Piano, Jack Myers Bass, Fred Below Drums,
Willie Dixon Background vocal, recorded Decmber 7,1965     

    Producer – Willie Dixon

tracklist:

A Wang Dang Doodle
 Written-By – Willie Dixon 2:59
AA Blues Heaven
Written-By – Dick LaPalm, Willie Dixon 2:23