"Hooka Tooka" is a song written by

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and

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and performed by

. In 1963, the track reached No. 17 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 20 on the U.S. R&B. In

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it reached No. 13. It was featured on his 1963 album, ''Chubby's Folk Album''.

Other Versions

* Peter Duchin, His Piano and Orchestra released a version of the song on their 1964 album, ''The Peter Duchin Discotheque Dance Party''. *

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performed the song live, arranged by Joe and

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. It was included on their ''

People Get Ready "People Get Ready" is a 1965 single by the Impressions, and the title track from the '' People Get Ready'' album. The single is the group's best-known hit, reaching number three on the ''Billboard'' R&B chart and number 14 on the ''Billboard'' ...

'' album released on Vault 9003 in 1966.Both Sides Now Publications
Vault Album Discography By Patrice Eyries, Mike Callahan, Randy Watts, and David Edwards, LP/SLP 9003 - People Get Ready - Chambers Brothers (1966)
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References

1963 songs 1963 singles Chubby Checker songs Songs written by Dave Appell Cameo-Parkway Records singles {{1960s-single-stub