Peak
23
Weeks
14
Score
1,481
Chart Year
1974
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"Hoochie Koo" is short for "Hoochie Koochie," which is sexual slang popularized by Muddy Waters in his song "Hoochie Coochie Man." In this song, Derringer finds a lady who really lights his fuse; he looks forward to a little Hoochie Koo. This was first released on the Johnny Winter And album (1970), with Derringer and the McCoys (#1 "Hang On Sloopy") backing up Winter. Derringer, who wrote the song, decided to re-record it for his first solo single. It was his biggest hit as a solo artist. In 1985, this was included on "The Wrestling Album," a collection of songs by various WWF wrestlers. This was the only song recorded by a real musician, although Derringer wrote "Real American" for the album, which became Hulk Hogan's theme song. A version featuring wrestling announcer Mean Gene Okerland appeared on Piledriver - The Wrestling Album II in 1987. "Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo" shows up in these TV shows: Stranger Things ("Chapter Eight: Papa" - 2022) 9-1-1 ("This Life We Choose" - 2019) Cougar Town ("Don't Do Me Like That" - 2009) My Name Is Earl ("Girl Earl" - 2008) Freaks and Geeks ("Beers and Weirs" - (1999) And in these movies: The Sacred (2012) Bachelorette (2012) Beer League (2006) What a Girl Wants (2003) Stag (1997) Dazed and Confused (1993) Rush (1991)
I couldn't stop movin' when it first took hold It was a warm spring night at the old town hall There was a band called The Jokers, they were layin' it down Doncha know I'm never gonna lose that funky sound Hey! Rock 'n' Roll, Hoochie Koo Lawdy mama light my fuse Rock 'n' Roll, Hoochie Koo Truck on out and spread the news All right I hope ya'll know what I'm talkin' about The way she wiggled that thing, it really knocks me out Gettin' high all the time, but if you're not there too Come on a little closer, gonna do it to you Yeah Rock 'n' Roll, Hoochie Koo Lawdy mama light my fuse Rock 'n' Roll, Hoochie Koo Truck on out and spread the news Yeah! 'Squitas start buzzin' 'bout that time of year She's goin' 'round back, said she'd meet me there We was ballin' in the grass growin' behind the barn Now my ears started ringin' like a fire alarm Rock 'n' Roll, Hoochie Koo Lawdy mama light my fuse Rock 'n' Roll, Hoochie Koo Truck on out and spread the news Done got tired of payin' dues Said goodbye to all my blues Lawdy mama, light my fuse 'N' Roll, Hoochie Koo Truck on out and spread the
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 19, 1974 | 100 | 26 |
| 2 | Jan 26, 1974 | 94 | 32 |
| 3 | Feb 2, 1974 | 79 | 47 |
| 4 | Feb 9, 1974 | 67 | 59 |
| 5 | Feb 16, 1974 | 57 | 69 |
| 6 | Feb 23, 1974 | 42 | 84 |
| 7 | Mar 2, 1974 | 36 | 90 |
| 8 | Mar 9, 1974 | 29 | 97 |
| 9 | Mar 16, 1974 | 26 | 100 |
| 10 | Mar 23, 1974 | 23 | 103 |
| 11 | Mar 30, 1974 | 28 | 98 |
| 12 | Apr 6, 1974 | 37 | 89 |
| 13 | Apr 13, 1974 | 48 | 78 |
| 14 | Apr 20, 1974 | 55 | 71 |