Wang Dang Doodle

~ Recording by Howlin’ Wolf

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Wang Dang Doodle2:20Howlin’ WolfWang Dang Doodle / Back Door ManHowlin’ WolfSingle
Chess (US label)1777
1.5Wang‐Dang‐Doodle2:22Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum
  • US1962-01-11
Chess (US label)LP-1469
1.5Wang Dang Doodle2:22Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum
Chess (US label), Vogue (since 1973; for earlier releases please use their former imprint Disques Vogue), Vogue France600111, VG 651
1.5Wang Dang Doodle2:27Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ Wolf / Moanin’ in the MoonlightHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-5908
1.5Wang Dang Doodle2:27Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ Wolf / Moanin’ in the MoonlightHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-5908
1.2Wang dang doodle2:25Howlin’ Wolf16 Greatest HitsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Route 16 (label for blues compilations)CD 9003
1.15Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfThe Greatest Real Music CD Catalogue in the WorldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsGIFT 1
1.10Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfBack Door ManHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Instant (Sublabel of Charly Records Ltd)CD INS 5020
1.4Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ Wolf (Blues Collection)Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Object EnterprisesOR0121
1.5Wang Dang Doodle2:23Howlin’ WolfBack Door ManHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Zillion Records2610212
2.17Wang Dang Doodle2:24Howlin’ WolfThe Chess BoxHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD3-9332
1.22Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfVolume 3, The Wolf Is at Your DoorHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993-01-01
Roots (Cat numbers RTS XXXXX)RTS 33042
5.11Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfThe Complete Recordings 1951–1969Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1993-06-17
Charly RecordsRED BOX 7
1.5Wang Dang Doodle2:26Howlin’ WolfRed RoosterHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1993-06-30
Tring International PLC (not for release label use - for copyrights only)GRF026
1.2Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfWillie Dixon's Blues Dixonary, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE1993-07-15
Roots (Cat numbers RTS XXXXX)RTS 2576
2.2Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ Wolf28 Great Blues BalladsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
1.7Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfCharly R&B Masters: SpoonfulHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Charly RecordsCDRB2
1.14Wang Dang Doole2:26Howlin’ WolfThe Genuine ArticleHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (UK subsidiary of Chess Records), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCD 11073
1.14Wang Dang Doole2:26Howlin’ WolfThe Genuine ArticleHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
MCD 11073
2.1Wang Dang Doodle2:24Howlin’ WolfThe Very Best of Howlin' WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
1.10Wang Dang Doodle2:23Howlin’ WolfHighway 49 and Other ClassicsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-02-26
Masters1124-CD
1.10Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfHis Best (Remastered)Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US1997-04-08
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CHD-9375
1.10Wang Dang Doodle2:24Howlin’ WolfHis BestHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label)MCD 09375
1.1Wang Dang Doodle2:24Howlin’ WolfThe CollectionHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)112 047 2
1.17Wang Dang Doodle2:27Howlin’ WolfMoanin’ in the Moonlight / Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-09-21
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)UICY-3206
1.6Wang Dang Doodle2:24Howlin’ Wolf20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Howlin' WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)B0000358-02
1.10Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfThe Definitive CollectionHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-04-17
Geffen Records8784
2.1Wang-Dang-Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfThe Howlin' Wolf AnthologyHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-04-30
Spectrum Music (Universal Music Group budget label)
4.17Wang Dang Doodle2:22Howlin’ WolfSmokestack Lightning: The Complete Chess Masters 1951–1960Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-10-24
Hip‐O Select, Chess (US label), Geffen RecordsB0015309-02
4.17Wang Dang Doodle2:22Howlin’ WolfSmokestack Lightning: The Complete Chess Masters 1951–1960 (Limited Edition)Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Chess (US label), Geffen Records, Hip‐O SelectB0015309-02
4.17Wang Dang Doodle2:22Howlin’ WolfSmokestack Lightning: The Complete Chess Masters 1951-1960 (iTunes Version)Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • -2012-01-31
Hip‐O Select
1.13Wang‐Dang‐Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfMoanin’ in the MoonlightHowlin’ WolfAlbum
  • XE2012-10-16
Soul Jam Records600801
1.17Wang Dang Doodle2:24Howlin’ Wolf3 Classic Albums Plus Bonus SinglesHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2012-11-08
Real GoneRGMCD043
3.4Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfChicago BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Big3 (UK, budget compilations)BT3061
1.5Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum
USM JAPAN (read the annotation before using!)UICY-75958
1.5Wang Dang Doodle2:26Howlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum
  • GB2014-09-22
Hallmark Music & Entertainment714962
2.27Wang Dang Doodle2:22Howlin’ WolfThe Complete RPM & Chess Singles As & Bs 1951-62Howlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Acrobat MusicACTRCD9039
1.5Wang Dang Doodle2:27Howlin’ WolfBlues Run The Game: Six Essential Deep Blues AlbumsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2015-04-15
Fidelity Masters (specialized in 20th century music, primarily as compilations)
1.17Wang‐Dang‐Doodle2:23Howlin’ WolfFour Classic AlbumsHowlin’ Wolf & Muddy WatersAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-05-17
Avid Entertainment
1.16Wang Dang Doodle2:25Howlin’ WolfYou Can't Be BeatHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2015-06-12
2.8Wang-Dang Doodle2:24Howlin’ WolfBlues From HellHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2015-11-27
Not Now MusicNOT3CD220
1.17Wang Dang Doodle2:26Howlin’ Wolf25 Blues 'n' Soul Greats, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.17Wang Dang Doodle2:26Howlin’ Wolf100 Blues ’n’ Soul GreatsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Tring International PLC (not for release label use - for copyrights only)TFP006
1.4Wang Dang Doodle2:27Howlin’ WolfCastle Masters Collection: Howlin' WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)
1.2Wang Dang Doodle2:27Howlin’ WolfThe Best of Howlin' Wolf: 18 Legendary HitsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
PMF Records90.154-2
1.2Wang Dang Doodle2:26Howlin’ WolfWang Dang Doodle BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
(unknown)
1.5Wang‐Dang‐Doodle2:27Howlin’ WolfMoanin’ at Midnight: 20 Blues ClassicsHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation
  • -1988
1.13Wang Dang Doodle2:28Howlin’ WolfHowlin' WolfHowlin’ WolfAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recorded in:Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1960-06)
double bass:Willie Dixon (in 1960-06)
drums (drum set):Fred Below (in 1960-06)
guitar:Freddie King (US blues singer & guitarist) (in 1960-06)
Hubert Sumlin (Chicago blues guitarist and singer) (in 1960-06)
harmonica and lead vocals:Howlin’ Wolf (in 1960-06)
piano:Otis Spann (in 1960-06)
vocals:Howlin’ Wolf (in 1960-06)
recording of:Wang Dang Doodle
Wang Dang Doodle (in 1960-06: cover)

Related works

Wang Dang Doodle

lyricist:Willie Dixon (in 1960-06)
composer:Willie Dixon
publisher:Hoochie Coochie Music