Dr. John - Dr. John's Gumbo

Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series)

Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!

No. 404 on Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time!

A tribute by the New Orleans singer and pianist to his native city!

Hybrid Stereo SACD

Dr. John's Gumbo is the fifth album by New Orleans singer and pianist Dr. John, a tribute to the music of his native city. The album is a collection of covers of New Orleans classics, played by a major figure in the city's music.

Dr John's Gumbo was released in 1972 and is in many ways a tribute by Dr. John, aka the Night Tripper, to his hometown of New Orleans. It features excellent interpretations of New Orleans traditionals ("Iko Iko", "Tipitina", "Junko Partner" and "Stack-O-Lee") and contemporary R&B written or played by the likes of Huey Piano Smith ("Blow Wind Blow" and "Huey Smith Medley") and Earl King ("Big Chief" and "Those Lonely Lonely Nights").

Dr. John delivers a strong set of infectious songs drenched in good vibes and spiced with a pinch of voodoo. His eccentric (stage) appearance adds unique color to his stature as master of the ivories and as an entertainer.

 

 

1. Iko Iko

2. Blow Wind Blow

3. Big Chief

4. Somebody Changed The Lock

5. Mess Around

6. Let The Good Times Roll

7. Junko Partner

8. Stack-A-Lee

9. Tipitina

10. Those Lonely Lonely Nights

11. Huey Smith Medley

a. High Blood Pressure

b. Don't You Just Know It

c. Well I'll Be John Brown

12. Little Liza Jane

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