Showing posts with label Dr. John. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dr. John. Show all posts

October 08, 2023

Journey To Nawlins, Chapter XII : Dr. John
(Television, 1994 - Anutha Zone, 1998 - Creole Moon, 2001)


 → Thanks also to the late Blue DeVille...


New Orleans' voodoo wizard
Dr. John, who departed this world in June 2019 😢, was a fascinating character ! Not only was he a great pianist, but he was also a fantastic composer, arranger and producer, and he had the most incredible and inimitable voice you could find. The words were rolling around in his mouth as if he was swallowing a gumbo or munching an oyster "po' boy" while singing ! Just listen to the way he pronounces the word "limbo" on track three ! His kind of squeaking voice should normally be hard to bear. Not with the Doc. Instead it's highly captivating.
Self baptized the Nite Tripper and famous for his voodoo witch looks  —  fancy feathered hats, mojo necklaces, sculpted canes, skull on his piano —, he personified New Orleans through his mix of swinging Nola R'n'B and swamp funk soaked in damp Creole voodoo mystery. Not many could do that