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Critics have considered "Dear John" one of Swift's best songs. It was ranked among her best 10 tracks by Sheffield (2021), [12] Song (2019), [28] and The Independent 's Roisin O'Connor (2019). [25] For Sheffield, though the song might sound like a spontaneous vent, "it takes one devious operator to make a song this intricate feel that way". [12]
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.
The song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 82nd Academy Awards, but lost to "The Weary Kind" from Crazy Heart. [2] The full version of the song appears at the title sequence in the film, performed by Dr. John. The song introduces the city of New Orleans and foreshadows
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
The National Recording Registry announcement for this song said the song is "a signature distillation of the musical ideas and personality that inspired and influenced such New Orleans pianists as Fats Domino, Huey "Piano" Smith, James Booker, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint". [11]
"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.
"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).
(Top) 1 Track listing. 2 Personnel. 3 References. Toggle the table of contents. ... Dr. John: Dr. John chronology; Goin' Back to New Orleans (1992) Television (1994 ...