I'm looking for a great version of this song. I heard a few great ones a long time ago but don't recall when they were recorded. Anyone here have a favorite?
It is the N'awlins classic. The Neville Bros. cover it with a version "Brother John" -- excellent. For Jer and the Boys, surely there must be a version on one of "Dick's Picks."
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.
if so, i have heard several but nothing compares to the Dixie Cups from 65. recorded with only a chair, drumstick, Coke bottle, ashtray, and drums, produced by Leiber and Stoller.
Jock-a-Mo is obviously based off it and although I love Sugar Boy Crawford and Dr John, i think the original is a lot better
I actually meant which Dead version is good. I'll have to try these others though. I have a Dr. John version which I like. Yes, the Dead spelled it Iko Iko. Thanks for the tips. I can't wait to hear what you've suggested!
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.
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