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Hoochie Coochie Man + song history in the text

Posted by Uncle John on November 13, 2011 at 5:46pm

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Man, Coochie, Hoochie

The Hoochie Coochie was a sexually provacative dance introduced at the Chicago Worlds Fair in 1893Written by Willie Dixon in 1954 and recorded on a 78rpm record with 'She's So Pretty' on the B side. Recorded by Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield) on guitar and vocals. Willie D on bass, Little Walter on harp, and Fred Below on drums.I had to do without Willie, Walter and Fred on my Saturday morning jam and video. Recorded now on a GDG 3 string Squarona box from Wes Carl, on a Wes Carl amp turned down low and using an 1862 English penny pick from John Bassett. (Thank you, my friends)

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Grease Stains November 19, 2011 at 7:29pm

great stuff john!
Uncle John November 17, 2011 at 2:49pm

Thanks Sammy. I bet you and I could have some fun playing.
Sammy Lloyd November 17, 2011 at 10:54am

John you are the man.............a Hoochie Coochie man. Loved it. It's raw, it's earthy, it's absoultely right up my street. Nice one champ.
Uncle John November 15, 2011 at 8:24pm

thanks Owl, Kevin and Brick. Try that song guys. It is not too hard. If you think you are not a singer, you can pretty much talk or growl out the lyrics. Brick, I am practicing for that dance. Keep watching.
Uncle John November 14, 2011 at 6:57pm

Thanks folks. @ John Grinder: you helped me learn that style. @ Silent Jim: Jickel Jam. @ Mike- isn't blues history great?! @ Ms B: I'm blushing. @ Chillicool: thanks man, but wouldn't it be fun to play with those greats? @ Wes and John B.: thanks for your contributions. Thanks Prof and Phillip.
Phill Hill Charlie November 14, 2011 at 1:14pm

Strong tone...ah ah ah....you stay a great rocker forever, Uncle John...

I love that sound with your voice on...°<[:-) [---]==={
ProfWaldo November 14, 2011 at 1:00pm

Great tune John and a great performance ! Loved the ending "Hoochie-Coochie" too, nice touch ! :-))
jabes November 14, 2011 at 12:12pm

we liked that ,;)
Chillicool November 14, 2011 at 5:51am

You didn't need Willie, Walter or Fred...you, the Squarona and that penny pick sound fine
bemuzic November 14, 2011 at 5:34am

yep, your'e a Hoochie Coochie Man John!!