What were some of Howlin’ Wolf’s notable songs?

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Some of blues musician Howlin’ Wolf’s notable songs include “I Asked for Water (She Gave Me Gasoline),” “Smokestack Lightning,” “Dog Me Around,” “Killing Floor,” and “The Red Rooster.” His songs have been covered by such artists as the Rolling Stones and have featured on the soundtracks of such films as Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street (2013).