![]() Dj from Los Angeles, CaThe "Ooga Chucka" chorus first appeared in Johnny Preston's version of "Running Bear" (Mercury,1959)as mentioned.To me it comically mimics an African tribal, drug-induced, fireside mating mantric-tantric chant - "Ooga chacka ooga ooga" I am almost shure this is it's intent. Regarding the Swedes: let them bask on their misconceptions - it may be all they have left. "Livestock Corralpersons and Indigenous Peoples" would not have inspired me as a 5 year old. Tony from Brooklyn, NyDennis as a kid who had botha cowboy and indian outfit in the 60's I can assure you that it was spoken as Cowboys and Indians NOT Indians and Cowboys.plus that it is used as a soundtrack in one of my all-time fave tv shows. although both are pretty good (nice to hear a guy's voice singing it), i have to say that twas Vonda's soulfulness that made me like the song so much. Joycemorrison from Phi first heard Vonda's version before i did BJ's.Michael from Delbarton, WvA somewhat similar "Ooga Chugga Ooga Ooga" background chant appears on the Beach Boys "Bicycle Rider" section of "Heroes and Villains" which predates both the Jonathan King & Blue Swede choruses by several years.Mike from Norwalk, CtThis is one of those "reach for the dial to change the station" songs.Esskayess from Dallas, TxSince I never cared for the original, I got a perverse pleasure listening to Blue Suede's butchery of it.Meocyber from Alma, CoAn excellent song, BJ version. ![]()
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