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Wang Dang Doodle
The story behind the song
"Wang Dang Doodle" is a full-throttle party anthem, a call to tell everyone from Automatic Slim to Pistol Pete that there's going to be a raucous good time until daylight. Willie Dixon, who wrote the song, explained that "wang dang doodle" itself meant "a good time." Koko Taylor's powerful vocals drive home the urban party atmosphere, making it clear there will be "snuff juice everywhere" and plenty of fussing and fighting, all in the spirit of celebration. Her 1965 recording on Checker Records, a Chess subsidiary, brought this blues standard to a wider audience. It's a song that captures the raw, exhilarating energy of a night out.
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Wang Dang Doodle
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Wang Dang Doodle
by Koko Taylor
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Learn how to play Wang Dang Doodle by Koko Taylor with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Wang Dang Doodle chords”, “Wang Dang Doodle guitar chords”, or “Koko Taylor Wang Dang Doodle chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Wang Dang Doodle chords and for experienced players who want accurate Wang Dang Doodle lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ebm, A.
FAQ — Wang Dang Doodle by Koko Taylor
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What key is "Wang Dang Doodle" in?
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