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Dr. John Dr. John's Gumbo: Atlantic 75 Series (180g 45RPM Vinyl 2LP) * * *
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Dr. John's Gumbo Reissued for the Atlantic Records 75th Anniversary Series on 180g 45RPM 2LP: Pressed at QRP and Housed in a Stoughton Gatefold Jacket
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.
Track Listing
Side A:
- Iko Iko
- Blow Wind Blow
- Big Chief
Side B:
- Somebody Changed the Lock
- Mess Around
- Let the Good Times Roll
Side C:
- Junko Partner
- Stack-A-Lee
- Tipitina
Side D:
- Those Lonely Lonely Nights
- Huey Smith Medley: High Blood Pressure / Don't You Just Know It / Well I'll Be John Brown / Little Liza Jane
