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"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.
"Big Chief" is a song composed by Earl King in the early 1960s. It became a hit in New Orleans for Professor Longhair in 1964, [1] featuring a whistled first chorus in a rollicking blues piano style and subsequent lyrics written in mock-American-Indian pidgin (whistled and sung by King, uncredited).
"Sad Eyes" is a song written and recorded by Robert John, and released in April 1979. It debuted May 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 , reaching the top of the chart the week of October 6. [ 3 ] It was produced by George Tobin in association with Mike Piccirillo.
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]
John Barry, who would later go on to compose the music for eleven Bond films, arranged the theme, but was uncredited – except for the credit of his orchestra playing the final piece. John Barry claimed he, not Norman, originated the theme. This argument has been the subject of two court cases, the most recent in 2001. [7]
John R. Valby (born November 22, 1944) [1] is an American musician, singer, songwriter, comedian, and producer known for his comedic and obscene song parodies. Also known as Dr. Dirty, he typically performs in a white tailcoat suit and black derby hat.
Sam Cooke recorded a version in 1963 with different lyrics. He performed the song live on The Tonight Show and The Mike Douglas Show. Oscar Peterson for his 1970 album Tracks; Judith Durham for her 1974 album Judith Durham and The Hottest Band in Town Volume 2; Dr. John on his 1992 album Goin’ Back to New Orleans
There are various lyrics to the song; for example, in the following version, the verse is repeated four times, often while altering the volume or pitch. If the volume is lowered, the last line ("da da da" or “tra la la la” among other syllable sounds) often remains constant, shouted even as the rest of the song reduces to a whisper.