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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.
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Ike & Tina Turner versions
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."
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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."
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Other versions
In popular culture
The Shirelles' version was featured in the 1995 film
Stonewall .
Chart performance
References
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"Jessie Hill, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Chart Positions" . Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"Spotlight Singles: Top 60 Pop Spotlight" (PDF) . Billboard . May 8, 1971. p. 66.
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"Ike & Tina Turner, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Chart Positions" . Music VF, US & UK hits charts . Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"Singles Reviews" (PDF) . Cash Box : 20. May 8, 1971.
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"Ronnie Dio & The Prophets, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Single Release" .
Discogs . 24 January 1962. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"The Shirelles and King Curtis, Give a Twist Party " .
Discogs . 1962. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"Etta James, Etta James Rocks the House " .
Discogs . 1964. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"Sandy Nelson, "Feel So Good" Single Release" .
Discogs . 1963. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"Freddie Fender, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" Single Release" .
Discogs . 1964. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"The Standells, In Person at P.J.s " .
Discogs . September 1964. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"The Kingsmen, Volume II " .
Discogs . 1964. Retrieved February 26, 2019 .
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"The Kingsmen, 15 Great Hits " .
Discogs . 1966. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Oo-Poo-Pah-Doo by The Righteous Brothers" . SecondHandSongs .
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"Trini Lopez, The Rhythm & Blues Album " .
Discogs . 1965. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, Breakout " .
Discogs . 1966. Retrieved June 27, 2020 .
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Discogs . 1967. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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Discogs . 1967. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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Discogs . 1967. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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Discogs . 1974. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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Discogs . 1981. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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Discogs . 1992. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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Discogs . 1996. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"Steve Miller Band, Bingo! " .
Discogs . 15 June 2010. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"Scott Walker and The Walker Brothers, Everything Under the Sun - Osaka, Japan 1968 " .
Discogs . Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"Aztecs – Aztecs Live! At Sunbury" .
Discogs . 1972. Retrieved September 25, 2021 .
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"Cash Box Top 100 / Top 60 In R&B Locations" (PDF) . Cash Box : 4, 29. June 19, 1971.
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"The Singles Chart" (PDF) . Record World : 29. June 19, 1971.
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"The R&B Singles Chart" (PDF) . Record World : 38. June 19, 1971.
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