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The song has been widely covered as well as multiply recorded by Professor Longhair himself. [6] Professor Longhair: from New Orleans Piano (1972, previously unreleased alternate take recorded in 1953) [14] Dr. John: from Dr. John's Gumbo (1972) Professor Longhair: from Rock 'n' Roll Gumbo (1974). [15]
Barret Eugene Hansen (born April 2, 1941), [1] known professionally as Dr. Demento, is an American radio broadcaster and record collector specializing in novelty songs, comedy, and strange or unusual recordings dating from the early days of phonograph records to the present.
The song's composers, John Barry and Don Black, asked British singer Matt Monro, who was managed by Black at the time, to record the song for the film's soundtrack. The producers of the film considered the song uncommercial, however, and deleted it from the print shown at its Royal Command premiere in London. When Monro, who attended the event ...
"Dear John" peaked at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at number 66 on the Canadian Hot 100. Swift included the song in the set list to her Speak Now World Tour (2010–2011). A re-recorded version, titled Dear John (Taylor's Version)", was released as part of her third re-recorded album Speak Now (Taylor's Version) on July 7, 2023.
The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music is a compilation album by various artists, released by Concord Records on October 21, 2016. [1] [2] Reception
Dr. John: Dr. John chronology; Goin' Back to New Orleans (1992) Television (1994) Afterglow (1995) Television is a studio album by New Orleans R&B artist Dr. John. [1]
Tango Palace is an album by the New Orleans singer and pianist Dr. John. It was his second and last album recorded for jazz label Horizon Records. It also marked the second album on which he collaborated with Doc Pomus on a few songs. [1]
The Sun, Moon & Herbs is a 1971 studio album by New Orleans R&B artist Dr. John, noted for its contributions from Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, and other well-known musicians. It was originally intended to be a three-album set but was cut down to a single disc. [ 4 ]