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Learn about Dr. John, a New Orleans-born musician who combined blues, jazz, funk, and R&B in his music. He recorded 30 albums and contributed to thousands of other artists' recordings, and was known for his theatrical stage show and voodoo influence.
A 1973 hit single by Dr. John, inspired by contributions from Bob Dylan, Bette Midler and Doug Sahm. The song title also refers to a slang expression for fellatio and has been used in various media and cover versions.
In the Right Place is the sixth album by the New Orleans R&B artist Dr. John. The album was released on Atco Records in 1973, and became the biggest selling album of Dr. John's career. The song "Such a Night" was also performed as part of The Band's The Last Waltz concert, [3] made famous by Martin Scorsese's film. [4]
Gris-Gris is the debut album by American musician Dr. John, released in 1968. It features a mix of New Orleans R&B, psychedelia, and voodoo themes, and was ranked among the 500 greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone.
Iko Iko is a New Orleans song about Mardi Gras Indians, written by James Crawford in 1953 and popularized by the Dixie Cups in 1965. Learn about the song's origin, meaning, legal battles, and covers by Dr. John, the Belle Stars, Captain Jack, and more.
Goin' Back to New Orleans is an album by New Orleans singer and pianist Dr. John.It was released by Warner Bros. Records on June 12, 1992. The album won a Grammy award for Best Traditional Blues Album.
A song from Disney's 2009 animated film The Princess and the Frog, written by Randy Newman and performed by Dr. John. The song introduces the city of New Orleans and foreshadows the villain Dr. Facilier.
Makin' Whoopee is a jazz/blues song from the 1928 musical Whoopee!, with lyrics by Gus Kahn and music by Walter Donaldson. It has been recorded by many artists, such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Yoko Ono, and has various meanings and interpretations.