 " Wigwam " is a song by Bob Dylan that was released on his 1970 album Self Portrait . It was a hit single that reached the Top 10 in several countries worldwide . The song 's basic track , including " la @-@ la " vocals , was recorded in early March 1970 in New York City . Later that month , producer Bob Johnston had brass instrument overdubs added to the track ; these were recorded in Nashville , Tennessee at a session without Dylan present . 
