Favorite version of Grateful Dead's Aiko Aiko?

Mcrosier,

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.

Marty

Mcrosier, Jock-A Mo is the original recorded in 1953 by James "Sugarboy" Crawford. He also gets credit for writing the song along with three women. He claims he never has received a royalty payment for it. Since it was released on the Chess label that wouldn't be surprising as they had a habit of not paying royalties to their artists. The Dixie Cups version is a cover.

Definitive version...by the Belle Stars

my mistake

i have the Crawford version and thought it was 67'

that is the date of the release i have but obviously it was just pressed then. i didn't realize it was from the 50's

thanks for the info

If looking for a dead version, the newer 'Crimson, White and Indigo" DVD/CD release from philly in '89 is great.