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New Orleans legend Mac Rebennack has been playing since the late 50s, and was a guitar player until a gunshot wound to his hand sent him towards the piano and session renown in Los Angeles in the 60s. But it was with 1968's solo LP Gris-Gris that Mac's wildly attired mix of Big Easy R&B and voodoo psychedelia introduced the Dr John persona that music fans know and love. But what are his most essential waxings? Gris-Gris? Dr. John's Gumbo, with it's fantabulosa Huey 'Piano' Smith medley? In the Right Place? The Sun, Moon, and Herbs? Maybe 1998's Anutha Zone or 2006's Mercenary (pictured). You tell us, please.
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Gris-Gris has to win the top spot. The Night Tripper in full swing. Make note of his ultra-cool performance on The Last Waltz with the Band.
Posted by captaincrowe at 4:46 PM GMT 28/07/2010 Report Abuse
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In the Right Place
Funky,sexy and over the top...Just Perfect!
Posted by gautxos at 11:47 AM GMT 30/07/2010 Report Abuse
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In the Right Place
Funky,sexy and over the top...Just Perfect!
Posted by gautxos at 11:47 AM GMT 30/07/2010 Report Abuse
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Gris-Gris! Spooky meets Funky down the Bayou. Gumbo Ya-Ya!
Posted by Sir Henry Rawlinson at 9:26 AM GMT 01/08/2010 Report Abuse
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Well, it has to be Gris-Gris - gotta love that outrageous psych/R&B voodoo swamp vibe, plus it has the majesty of I Walk On Guilded Splinters.
Can I also make a mention for Babylon though? This album always suffers from being overshadowed by Gris-Gris, yet in many ways it's even more swampy and out there.
Posted by beestung at 1:49 PM GMT 02/08/2010 Report Abuse
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Most important LP, Babylon.
In his 2nd effort in the most important year of 1969, he contributed to the psychedelic scene. Not only that but he had so much to say that the songs average 5 minutes in length topped off with the epic 8 min Twilight Zone. Spacey, politically charged and Shaman like. Finally, only released in cd form 8 years ago.
The most fun CD, Dr John’s Gumbo. This ’72 project is the best finger snapper you can own. Covering New Orleans classics the disk hops from start to finish, the consummate music experience.
Probably one of the most successful guest voices for duets & sound tracks, Dr John fans can get a glimpse of more early work in great fidelity with the title; I Pulled the Cover Off You Two Lovers.
And because of the task I gave 2006’s “Mercernary” another spin, like “In a Sentimental Mood” it visits the classics, but this time it has all Dr. J’s spins on them, it is almost too rich like mounds of chocolate to digest at once, but as usual, you will finish it anyways.
Posted by Richie Rich from Boca Raton at 5:55 AM GMT 03/08/2010 Report Abuse
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Most important LP, Babylon.
In his 2nd effort in the most important year of 1969, he contributed to the psychedelic scene. Not only that but he had so much to say that the songs average 5 minutes in length topped off with the epic 8 min Twilight Zone. Spacey, politically charged and Shaman like. Finally, only released in cd form 8 years ago.
The most fun CD, Dr John’s Gumbo. This ’72 project is the best finger snapper you can own. Covering New Orleans classics the disk hops from start to finish, the consummate music experience.
Probably one of the most successful guest voices for duets & sound tracks, Dr John fans can get a glimpse of more early work in great fidelity with the title; I Pulled the Cover Off You Two Lovers.
And because of the task I gave 2006’s “Mercernary” another spin, like “In a Sentimental Mood” it visits the classics, but this time it has all Dr. J’s spins on them, it is almost too rich like mounds of chocolate to digest at once, but as usual, you will finish it anyways.
Posted by Richie Rich from Boca Raton at 5:56 AM GMT 03/08/2010 Report Abuse
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Most important LP, Babylon.
In his 2nd effort in the most important year of 1969, he contributed to the psychedelic scene. Not only that but he had so much to say that the songs average 5 minutes in length topped off with the epic 8 min Twilight Zone. Spacey, politically charged and Shaman like. Finally, only released in cd form 8 years ago.
The most fun CD, Dr John’s Gumbo. This ’72 project is the best finger snapper you can own. Covering New Orleans classics the disk hops from start to finish, the consummate music experience.
Probably one of the most successful guest voices for duets & sound tracks, Dr John fans can get a glimpse of more early work in great fidelity with the title; I Pulled the Cover Off You Two Lovers.
And because of the task I gave 2006’s “Mercernary” another spin, like “In a Sentimental Mood” it visits the classics, but this time it has all Dr. J’s spins on them, it is almost too rich like mounds of chocolate to digest at once, but as usual, you will finish it anyways.
Posted by Richie Rich from Boca Raton at 5:57 AM GMT 03/08/2010 Report Abuse
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Dr. John has a slew of stellar studio and live albums, but I must cite the collaborative album VOICE OF THE WETLANDS. This album is funky, soulful and politically charged--it also proved prophetic. Just a few months after its release, Katrina wiped out New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. In light of the ongoing BP oil spill catastrophe and the erratic leadership response, this album's theme of preserving wetlands is more powerful than ever.
Posted by The Rude One in New York State at 12:50 AM GMT 05/08/2010 Report Abuse
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Fundementally you have to have the unique Gris-Gris as the most essential album.
But - I've never been dissapointed by a Dr John album. The latest - Tribal - is as good as anything that he did in the 1970's.
Posted by JonA at 1:24 PM GMT 05/08/2010 Report Abuse
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Should also have said - the actual best way to buy Dr John at the moment is to pick up the recent 5CD set available for about £12 which has :
Babylon
Dr. John'S Gumbo
Gris Gris
In The Right Place
The Sun, Moon & Herbs
Posted by JonA at 1:30 PM GMT 05/08/2010 Report Abuse
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Gris-Gris is THE classic of voodoo-funk.
Babylon is my personal favorite and sorely underrated.
In The Right Place and Desitively Bonnaroo have The Meters and Toussant which make an instant purchase for me.
Gumbo was produced by the late, great Jerry Wexler.
I agree with the poster who mentions the box set with 5 albums.
Posted by Rashid from Los Angeles at 7:56 AM GMT 07/08/2010 Report Abuse
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Duke Elegant is my personal favourite. Goes down smooth like a good red. Great stripped down arrangments of Duke Ellington classics. The playing is supernaturally tight and maintains interest throughout the bunch of intrumentals that make up 30% of the album.
Standouts are 'On the Wrong Side of the Railroad Tracks and 'Don't Get Around Much Any More'. Perfect to play when people arrive for dinner on a saturday night.
Steve Baker
Posted by Anonymous at 4:53 PM GMT 08/08/2010 Report Abuse
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Dr John Plays Mac Rebennack. Alone at the piano showcasing his talents and his influences. New Orleans piano at its best with great nods to Professor Longhair, James Booker and others. A key album that separates his earlier years as the night tripper from his later years as a masterful musician.
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