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Sam Cooke

Little Red Rooster

Blues
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  • Blues
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“Little Red Rooster” is a classic blues song that has been recorded countless times. Howlin’ Wolf recorded “The Red Rooster” in 1961, a song credited to blues arranger and songwriter Willie Dixon, although earlier songs have been cited as inspiration. A variety of performers have interpreted it, including Sam Cooke and The Rolling Stones, who had important record chart successes with the song. Howlin’ Wolf’s “The Red Rooster/Little Red Rooster” has been acknowledged by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Read on...

Song lines: ♪ Send him home ... I got a little red rooster ... Fighting among themselves

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