Tag Archives: Dr. John

Allman Brothers – I’d Rather Go Blind (live at the Beacon in 2012)

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Here it is. The best non Etta James version of “I’d Rather Go Blind” that I’ve come across. The Allman Brothers, with vocals from Warren Haynes and special guest Susan Tedeschi, do an outstanding job bringing the song to life. … Continue reading →

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Dr. John – Revolution (music video)

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Dr. John’s 2012 record Locked Down was released just over a year ago – Tuesday, April 3, to be exact. I loved the record, and I reviewed it for Glorious Noise. The record is aging well. I stand by my … Continue reading →

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Dr. John – I Don’t Wanna Know (live in 2010)

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

Here’s Dr. John playing a song that ended up on the first True Blood soundtrack. He don’t want to know ’bout evil; he only wants to know ’bout love. From the 2010 Glastonbury Festival. Check out that skull on his … Continue reading →

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Dr. John – How Come My Dog Don’t Bark When You Come Around? (video)

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

One of my favorite Dr. John tunes. From his 1992 album Goin’ Back To New Orleans.

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Dr. John – Such A Night (video)

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

Great clip of Dr. John at Abbey Road studios, recording a version of Such A Night. It’s just him on the piano. The commentary from the doctor at the beginning is worth the price of admission. A sample: … and … Continue reading →

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Songs from Dr. John’s New Album, Locked Down

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Mac Rebennack, the 71 year old musician known to most as Dr. John, is getting ready to release a new album called Locked Down. NPR has a brief article about the album, which is produced by Dan Auerbach of the … Continue reading →

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Etta James and Dr. John – I’d Rather Go Blind (video)

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

I came across this little piece of brilliance on the YouTubes the other day. I’ve watched it a dozen or so times since then, and it still gets me every time. As in, goosebumps. Etta belts it out, and the … Continue reading →

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