Wang Dang Doodle
Willie Dixon Lyrics


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Tell automatic slim
Tell razor totin' jim
Tell butcher knife totin' Annie
Tell fast talkin' fanny
Oh we're gonna pitch a ball
Down to the legend hall
They're gonna romp and tromp 'till midnite
They're gonna fuss and fight 'till daylight
We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long

All night long
All night long
All night long
All night long
We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long

Tell Cool to call in Red
To tell Albert, seen an' Egg
To tell old Icepick Pete
To tell everybody he meet
Tonight we ain't gon' rest
I bet your bone and throw a mess
We're gonna break down all the windows
I'm gonna tear down all the doors
We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long

All night long
All night long
All night long




All night long
We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Willie Dixon's "Wang Dang Doodle" evoke the image of a wild and raucous party, with Slim, Jim, Annie, and Fanny all invited to raise a ruckus until daybreak. The singer of the song is clearly excited at the prospect of this gathering, looking forward to a night of revelry and excess. The repetition of the phrase "all night long" throughout the lyrics further emphasizes this sense of prolonged indulgence.


As the song progresses, more and more people are invited to the party, including Cool, Red, Albert, Seen, and Egg, along with the enigmatic Icepick Pete. The lyrics suggest that these are all known troublemakers and ne'er-do-wells, adding to the sense of danger and excitement surrounding the event.


Despite the potential for chaos and destruction, the singer of the song remains excited and joyous, singing with abandon about the "wang dang doodle" that is about to take place. While the specific meaning of this phrase is unclear, its repeated use throughout the song seems to suggest a kind of carefree, reckless abandon that the singer finds irresistible.


Overall, "Wang Dang Doodle" is a celebration of hedonism and revelry, with the singer eagerly participating in a night of wild abandon with a group of misfits and troublemakers.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell automatic slim
Inform a person named Automatic Slim


Tell razor totin' jim
Pass on the message to Razor Toting Jim


Tell butcher knife totin' Annie
Make sure Butcher Knife Toting Annie knows


Tell fast talkin' fanny
Ensure Fast Talking Fanny is informed


Oh we're gonna pitch a ball
We will throw a great party


Down to the legend hall
At a legendary place


They're gonna romp and tromp 'till midnite
They will dance and stomp all night


They're gonna fuss and fight 'till daylight
They will argue and make noise until morning


We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long
We will have a wild party throughout the night


All night long
Throughout the entire night


Tell Cool to call in Red
Ask Cool to phone Red


To tell Albert, seen an' Egg
So Albert and Egg can be informed


To tell old Icepick Pete
Inform Icepick Pete as well


To tell everybody he meet
Let everyone he meets know


Tonight we ain't gon' rest
We won't stop tonight


I bet your bone and throw a mess
We will have a crazy party


We're gonna break down all the windows
We will wreck the place


I'm gonna tear down all the doors
And remove all the doors


We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long
We will continue to party all night long


All night long
Throughout the entire night


All night long
Throughout the entire night


All night long
Throughout the entire night


All night long
Throughout the entire night


We're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle all night long
We will continue to party all night long




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Written by: WILLIE DIXON

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Comments from YouTube:

George Moore

Willie DIXON a legend in his spare time!

Keith Satterfield

I can hear the different styles being played in this recording!! 🙂 Pops and Willie were great friends in Bass indeed!! During this time Pop had discovered a new bass technique he plays here! These were two VERY original artist mutual admiration and respect!!

Ben Hill

One of coolest songs ever made. Well done.

Kirby Lethbridge

I saw him at the jazz festival in montreal quite a few years ago.the true ace of bass.

Potnios Demetros

The God himself...i cant even imagine how modern music would be without Willie Dixons influence...

George Moore

the architect of the blues!

Atul

First time hearing Willy Dixon sing it. Had heard Howlin Wolf and Koko Taylor do it. But this version rocks for me. Any thing Willy does is Class.

Martin

Listen to PJ Harvey's version!

Que-Art Collection

I had to put this in my Down Home Blues playlist foreal.

Mark Gelbart

Thank you so much for putting this on youtube.

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