Koko Taylor was born on this date.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

[Walleye]

1. That is a great record

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

2. It is and I wish I could verify who is playing on it.

I can't find that information.

[ProfessorGAC]

3. Not Sure If "The Best"...

...is the same as the most famous version, but...

During her next session, on December 7, 1965, she recorded "Wang Dang Doodle". Backing Koko Taylor on vocals were Gene Barge and Donald Hawkins on saxophones, Lafayette Leake on piano, Buddy Guy and Johnny "Twist" Williams on guitars, Jack Meyers on bass guitar, Fred Below on drums, and Willie Dixon singing with Taylor.

This Wiki excerpt is consistent with the legend among Chicago blues players. Since everyone knows everyone else, I'll assume it's true.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

4. Thanks Prof!

[The Polack MSgt]

5. Loved her since I first heard that voice - Stole this record from my Uncle when I was a teen