This 1972 collection, released on Rhino/Elektra, features Dr. John playing in a style deeply rooted in New Orleans R&B and soul. It showcases his distinctive vocal delivery and piano skills on a set of covers and originals.
- The album was produced by Jerry Wexler and Ahmet Ertegun, both legendary figures in the music industry.
- Contributions include backing vocals from the legendary Allen Toussaint and The Meters on some tracks.
- The album reached number 104 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Dr. John is the showman persona of pianist and vocalist Malcolm John "Mac" Rebennack Jr., a New Orleans artist who melded R&B, soul, funk, and psychedelia. By 1972, he had shed the psychedelic trappings of his earlier work and was focusing on a more traditional New Orleans sound.
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