Im Your Hoochie Coochie Man
Alexis Korner · Other Songs - Alexis Korner
On the day I was born
Oh, you got a boy child comin'
Oh Lord, he's gonna be a son of a gun
He's gonna make those pretty women
You know, he's gonna make 'em jump and shout
The whole wide world gonna wonder
What it's all about
Yeah, you know I'm here
And everybody knows I'm here
I'm your Hoochie Coochie man
Oh Lord, Everybody knows I'm here
I got a black cat bone
Lord I got a mojo too
I got little John, the conquered
Oh baby, I'm gonna mess with you
I'm gonna grab those pretty women
I'm gonna grab 'em by the hand
You know, the whole wide world gonna know
Oh Lord, I'm your Hoochie Coochie man
Yes, you know I'm here
Everybody knows I'm here
On the seventh hour
Oh Lord, on the seventh day
I tell you on the seventh month, child
Hey, the seven doctors say
Now he was born for luck
I said, baby, don't you see
I got seven hundred dollars darlin'
Don't you mess with me
Because I'm here
Everybody, everybody knows I'm here
I'm you Hoochie Coochie man
Hey, I tell you, everybody knows I'm here
Im Your Hoochie Coochie Man
Alexis Korner's electrifying 1964 recording of 'Im Your Hoochie Coochie Man' stands as a pivotal moment in British blues history. Originally recorded by Muddy Waters in the United States, Korner's version transformed the material into a high-energy rock and roll anthem, showcasing his signature use of the harmonica and driving rhythm section. Released on the Blues Incorporated label, the track became a staple of the British blues revival, influencing countless artists who followed. Its raw energy and distinctive arrangement helped define the sound of mid-1960s London clubs, cementing Korner's reputation as a master of the blues-rock fusion. The song remains a celebrated example of how American roots music was reimagined and revitalized in the UK during this transformative era.