Hoochie Coochie Man was created in 1954-01.
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It is actually 'John the Conqueror root'. It is commonly misheard, misunderstood, and then written as johnny cockaroo or john the cockaroo. John the Conqueror root is used as a good luck or protective talisman in hoodoo. That is why it is mentioned in context with 'black cat bone' and 'mojo' in the lyrics of muddy Waters' 'Hoochie Coochie Man'.
It seems that "coochie" is slang for vagina. You can find more information in the corresponding Wikipedia article.
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The song is called "Hoochie Mama" and it's by 2 live crew
Mystic Man was created in 1979.