Favorite version of Grateful Dead's Aiko Aiko?

Achilles,

Not sure here, but I'd asssume that you're referring to the old New Orleans classic "Jock-A-Mo". It's been covered by most of that N'awlins Blues crew - notably Dr. John. James Booker does a great version, too. Since I can't summon the Dead's take in my head, I'd only caution that these versions are piano centric and bark up a very different tree than most of the Dead's material.

Marty

PS If it's a different tune, please disregard the above with my apologies.

Okay,

Now that I got the song right....
The best known version (I believe) is Professor Longhair's. I also love Zachary Richard's take. Warren Zevon used to play it live (not sure he ever recorded it) and - for something a little different - try Cindy Lauper.

I'm sure there's a zillion others out there. And, if you ever get to New Orleans on a visit, you won't be able to avoid it. Bars, restaurants, hotel lobbies, etc.

Marty

Mcrosier,

I always had it the other way 'round. I think (not sure tho) that Jock-a-Mo was the original Sugar Boy Crawford song and the Dixie Cups covered it using the Iko Iko title. I vaguely remember reading about a My Sweet Lord/She's So Fine style lawsuit that Sugar Boy won? Lost? Can't recall.

Either way, I agree that The Dixie Cups did a memorable version and should have included that one in my list.

Marty