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Dr. John's Gumbo

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  • Artist: Dr. John
  • Rating: StarStarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: 1972 04
  • Total Time: 39:22
  • Genre: Rock

Review

Dr. John's Gumbo bridged the gap between post-hippie rock and early rock & roll, blues, and R&B, offering a selection of classic New Orleans R&B, including "Tipitina" and "Junko Partner," updated with a gritty, funky beat. There aren't as many psychedelic flourishes as there were on his first two albums, but the ones that are present enhance his sweeping vision of American roots music. And that sly fusion of styles makes Dr. John's Gumbo one of Dr. John's finest albums. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Iko Iko Jesse Thomas, Traditional, James "Sugarboy" Crawford, Marilyn Jones Dr. John (4:08)
Blow Wind Blow Muddy Waters, Huey "Piano" Smith, Izzy Cougarden Dr. John (3:17)
Big Chief Earl King, Earl Gaines, Querzerque Dr. John (3:25)
Somebody Changed the Lock Dr. John, Mac Rebennack Dr. John (2:42)
Mess Around Robert Palmer, Ahmet Ertegun Dr. John (3:09)
Let the Good Times Roll Tony Martin, Angelic Voices of Faith, Reese Wilson, E. King, E. Johnson Dr. John (3:56)
Junko Partner Mick Jones, Joe Strummer, Topper Headon, Bob Shad, Paul Simonon Dr. John (4:27)
Stack-a-Lee Bob Dylan, Leon T. Gross, Traditional Dr. John (3:28)
Tipitina Henry Roeland Byrd Dr. John (2:04)
Those Lonely Lonely Nights Earl King, Paul King, Johnny Vincent, Vincent Dr. John (2:30)
Huey Smith Medley: High Blood Pressure/Don't You Just Know It/Well I' Huey "Piano" Smith, Johnny Vincent Dr. John (3:17)
Little Liza Jane Dave Bartholomew, Tommy Duncan, Huey "Piano" Smith, Johnny Vincent, Bob Wills, M. Christian, Vincent, Antoine "Fats" Domino Dr. John (2:59)

Credits

Harold Battiste (Wind), Melvin Lastie (Trumpet), Ronnie Barron (Keyboards), Ken Klimak (Guitar), Dave Lastie (Saxophone), Ronnie Barron (Vocals), Sidney George (Saxophone), Harold Battiste (Horn Arrangements), Robbie Montgomery (Vocals), Harold Battiste (Clarinet), Dr. John (Cornet), Jessica Smith (Vocals), Tammy Lann (Vocals), Morris Bechamin (Vocals), Lee Allen (Sax (Tenor)), Alvin Robinson (Guitar), Morris Bechamin (Saxophone), Ronnie Barron (Piano), Ronnie Barron (Organ), Fred Staehle (Percussion), Harold Battiste (Saxophone), John Ewing (Trombone), Dr. John (Keyboards), Dr. John (Vocals), Jimmy Calhoun (Bass), Jerry Wexler (Producer), Melvin Lastie (Cornet), Harold Battiste (Producer), Gary Brandt (Engineer), Keith Olsen (Engineer), Barry Feinstein (Photography), Fred Staehle (Drums), Sidney George (Harmonica), Shirley Goodman (Vocals), Barry Feinstein (Design), Dr. John (Piano), Richard Washington (Percussion), Dr. John (Vocal Arrangement), Tom Wilkes (Design), Tom Wilkes (Photography), Dr. John (Guitar)
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Dr. John's Gumbo
Studio album by Dr. John
Released April 20, 1972
Genre Rock
Length 39:22
Label Atco Records
Producer Harold Battiste, Jerry Wexler
Professional reviews
Dr. John chronology
The Sun, Moon & Herbs
(1971)		 Dr. John's Gumbo
(1972)		 In the Right Place
(1973)

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. In 2003, the album was ranked number 402 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.[1]

Track listing

  1. "Iko Iko", song about street parades in New Orleans (James "Sugar Boy" Crawford)
  2. "Blow Wind Blow" (Huey "Piano" Smith, Izzy Cougarden)
  3. "Big Chief", Professor Longhair song dedicated to Big Chief Jolly, notable Mardi Gras Indian leader. (Earl Gaines)
  4. "Somebody Changed the Lock", romantic travails. (Mac Rebennack)
  5. "Mess Around", Ray Charles' first hit, based on "Pinetop's Boogie Woogie" (Ahmet Ertegün)
  6. "Let the Good Times Roll", written by Earl King, also covered by Jimi Hendrix as "Come On".
  7. "Junko Partner", legendary tale of wastrel and drug addict (Bob Shad)
  8. "Stack-A-Lee", famous tale of "two men who gambled late" (Traditional)
  9. "Tipitina", the great Professor Longhair song (Henry Roeland Byrd)
  10. "Those Lonely Lonely Nights" (Earl King, Johnny Vincent)
  11. "Huey Smith Medley", tribute to Huey Smith and the Clowns (Huey "Piano" Smith, Johnny Vincent)
    1. "High Blood Pressure"
    2. "Don't You Just Know It"
    3. "Well I'll Be John Brown"
  12. "Little Liza Jane", New Orleans R&B standard based on a children's rhyme (Huey "Piano" Smith, Johnny Vincent)

Personnel

  • Dr. John - guitar, piano, cornet, vocals
  • Lee Allen - tenor saxophone
  • Ronnie Barron - organ, piano, vocals
  • Harold Battiste - clarinet, saxophone, horn arrangements
  • Morris Bechamin - saxophone
  • Jimmy Calhoun - bass
  • Sidney George - harmonica, saxophone
  • Shirley Goodman - vocals
  • Ken Klimak - guitar
  • Tammy Lann - vocals
  • Dave Lastie - saxophone
  • Melvin Lastie - trumpet, cornet
  • Robbie Montgomery - vocals
  • Keith Olsen - engineer
  • Alvin Robinson - guitar
  • Jessica Smith - vocals
  • Fred Staehle - drums, percussion
  • Richard Washington - percussion
  • John Ewing - trombone
  • Tom Wilkes - design, photography
  • Barry Feinstein - design, photography
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References

  1. ^ "#402-Dr. John's Gumbo"

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