Ya Ya is a landmark song in the career of New Orleans R&B singer, Lee Dorsey. The track is known for its simple, playful R&B/Rock and Roll rhythm and lyrics that were inspired by a children's nursery rhyme (initially about sitting on a slop jar, waiting to go, and later developed into a nonsense song about "wanting to take that girl home"). "Ya Ya" was an early and highly successful collaboration between Lee Dorsey and legendary New Orleans producer Allen Toussaint. (Songwriters): Lee Dorsey, Cl

“Ya Ya” by Lee Dorsey is one of the most infectious and good-time hits to ever come out of New Orleans! Released in 1961 on Fury Records, the song was written by Lee Dorsey, Clarence Lewis, Morgan Robinson, and Morris Levy. With its playful lyrics, irresistible rhythm, and that unmistakable crescent city groove, “Ya Ya” rocketed up the charts — reaching #1 on the R&B chart and #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Produced by Allen Toussaint, one of the architects of New Orleans soul, the song’s charm la