"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 BillboardR&B chart and No. 28 on the Hot 100 in 1960.
Ike & Tina Turner versions
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 1965 album Live! The Ike & Tina Turner Show. They recorded a studio version of "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" for their 1970 album Workin' Together. It was released as a single in 1971, reaching No. 31 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 60 on the Hot 100 chart.
Other versions
Ronnie Dio & The Prophets released a version of the song as a single in 1962, but it did not chart.
The Shirelles and King Curtis released a version of the song on their 1962 album Give a Twist Party. 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.
Sandy Nelson released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1963 single "Feel So Good".
Freddie Fender released a version of the song as a single in 1964, but it did not chart.
The Standells released a version of the song on their 1964 live album In Person at P.J.s.
The Kingsmen released a version of the song on their 1964 album The Kingsmen Volume II and on their 1966 album 15 Great Hits.
Trini Lopez released a version of the song on his 1965 album The Rhythm & Blues Album.
Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels recorded a version for their 1966 album Break Out.
Steve Alaimo released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1967 single "New Orleans". 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.
Wilson Pickett released a version of the song on his 1967 album The Wicked Pickett.
Jimmy Smith released a version of the song on his 1974 album Black Smith.
Dr. Hook released a version of the song on their 1981 live album Live in the U.K.
Paul Revere & the Raiders released a version of the song on their 1990 album The Legend of Paul Revere.
Tommy Ridgley released a version of the song on his 1992 album How Long?
Taj Mahal released a version of the song on his 1996 album Phantom Blues.
Steve Miller Band released a version of the song on their 2010 album Bingo!
