Dr. John - In The Right Place

Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!

180-gram 45 RPM double LP

Mastered by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound from the original analog master tape

Pressed at Quality Record Pressings

Gatefold  jacket by Stoughton Printing

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"Released in 1973 on the ATCO label, In The Right Place might just be the highlight of the Atlantic 75 Audiophile Series for me so far. ... Ryan K. Smith has done a terrific job mastering this 45 RPM recording. As stated earlier, he has taken an excellent recording and made it even more outstanding! Drums, horns, and backup singers seem to explode out of an expansive soundstage. The unique vocal style and suburb piano skills of Dr. John come through loud and clear. That gravelly voice is now so full of texture and emotion and excitement! Pressed at QRP and presented in a high quality tip-on style tri-fold outer sleeve, this is the way that most would want an audiophile reissue to be presented. Another big winner from Chad Kassem and Analogue Productions!" — Robert S. Youman, Positive Feeback Online, Issue 131, Feb. 1, 2024

In The Right Place is the sixth, and biggest-selling album of the late iconic music legend, six-time Grammy-winner, and Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. John. Dr. John, the stage name of Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr., was one of the most original, distinctive and influential voices to ever come out of New Orleans. His career spanned six decades as a songwriter, composer, producer and performer. His unique blend of music carried his hometown of New Orleans at its heart.

His colorful musical career began in the 1950s when he wrote and played guitar on some of the greatest records to come out of the Crescent City, including recordings by Professor Longhair, Art Neville, Joe Tex, Frankie Ford and Allen Toussaint. Dr. John headed west in the 1960s, where he continued to be in demand as a session musician, playing keyboards on records by Sonny and Cher, Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin and The Rolling Stones' Exile On Main St. During that time he launched his solo career, developing the charismatic persona of Dr. John The Nite Tripper. A legend was born with his breakthrough 1968 album Gris-Gris, which introduced to the world his unique blend of voodoo mysticism, funk, rhythm & blues, psychedelic rock and Creole roots.

1973's In The Right Place contained the chart hits "Right Place Wrong Time" and "Such A Night." In addition to his six Grammy wins (1989, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2008 and 2013), he has received six other Grammy nominations over the years. In 2007 he was nominated for "Sippiana Hericane," his Hurricane Katrina benefit disc.

AllMusic says that with In The Right Place, Dr. John struck mainstream paydirt, especially with his hit single "Right Place Wrong Time" bounding up the charts and initiating listeners into New Orleans-style rock (the song hit No. 9 in 1973 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart).

Also including Allen Toussaint's "Life," and a funky little number entitled "Traveling Mood," which shows off the good doctor's fine piano styling, and with able help from the Meters as backup group, In the Right Place is still a fine collection to own.

With mastering by Sterling Sound's Ryan K. Smith direct from the original tape, and two sides of premium 180-gram vinyl (pressed by the best — Quality Record Pressings and RTI), our 45 RPM edition of In The Right Place emphasizes Dr. John's gravelly bayou drawl and sonically creates the hoodoo-infused stage persona he brought to his performances.

After Hurricane Katrina Dr. John immediately stepped up to the plate with generous relief fund-raising concerts and recordings. In 2007 he was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame and Blues Hall of Fame. In 2008 he released City That Care Forgot, winning him a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

His numerous other awards included the Louie Award from the Louis Armstrong House Museum and the Jazz Foundation of America's Hank Jones Award, presented in October 2016 at "A Great Night in Harlem" which pleged $1 million to help musicians recovering from the 2016 Louisiana flood.

We are so pleased to bring you this deluxe 180-gram 45 RPM 2LP Analogue Productions (Atlantic Series) reissue of the timeless Dr. John classic In The Right Place. Cue it up and prepare to be transported.

 

1. Right Place, Wrong Time

2. Same Old Same Old

3. Just The Same

4. Qualified

5. Traveling Mood

6. Peace Brother Peace

7. Life

8. Such A Night

9. Shoo Fly Marches On

10. I Been Hoodood

11. Cold Cold Cold

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 5 person(s) rated this product.

Great N'Awlins Record posted on 07/05/2024 5 Stars Reviewer: Rudy I hadn't listened to Dr. John that much, but I took a chance on this album and ended up *really* enjoying it! It's not a startling audiophile revelatory experience (it is, after all, a product of early 70s production techniques), but of the few versions I've heard of this album, this is the best. Mac Rebennac's gravely voice is perfectly presented, and all the instruments and backing vocals are cleanly delineated. The only downside? I have to wait a few more months for Dr. John's Gumbo!

What a fantastic surprise posted on 05/08/2024 5 Stars Reviewer: José Jacob I confess I never listen before this record, one Dr. Jonh album. So I was very pleased to ear this one, I like the sound, the voice of Dr. John, and the generall ambience of the record. This reissue is amazing. Nice done AP.

Blown Away posted on 11/19/2023 5 Stars Reviewer: CD This is why we do the crazy things we do. I’ll say it. This is why we listen to vinyl !! This is going to cost me a lot more money and I don’t care.

The Real Deal!! posted on 11/08/2023 5 Stars So prior to getting this, I knew nothing of the artist Dr. John. Upon listening to the first track on this album I knew I had been missing out on a lot. The music is epic and the record is flawless! Looking forward to receiving more of these Atlantic recordings as they are sent out!

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