Dr John - Babylon. CD. (Wounded Bird Records - WOU 270) Dr. John's second solo album was released in 1969 shortly after the groundbreaking voodoo-psychedelia-New Orleans R&B fusion of his first album Gris-Gris. Not quite as wild as his debut the album nonetheless is worth a listen. A sparser production that's more reliant on female backup vocals is oddly bleak and despairing but the album has a late night charm and at times the Doctor sounds like Van Morrison!

Dr John - Desitively Bonnaroo. CD. One of the Night Trippers great Seventies albums. Features the legendary New Orleans funksters The Meters as his backing band. Produced by Allen Toussaint.

Dr John - Gris-Gris. CD. (Collectors Choice - CCM01312) Dr. Johns classic debut from 1968. There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who have heard this album and those who haven't. It's so hard to describe because there is simply no other record like it. One part psychedelia one part New Orleans R&B and one part something else (voodoo ritual ?) Very weird and highly entertaining in the right circumstances....Turn out the lights...

Dr John - Gris-Gris. LP. (Atco - 33-234) Eerie 1968 debut solo release from New Orleans pianist. There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who have heard this album and those who haven't. It's so hard to describe because there is simply no other record like it. One part psychedelia one part New Orleans R&B and one part something else (voodoo ritual ?) Very weird and highly entertaining in the right circumstances....Turn out the lights…

Dr John - Hollywood Be Thy Name. CD. (B.G.O. Records - BGOCD 62) 1975 album from the night-tripper himself. Tracks:- New Island Soiree - Reggae Doctor - The Way You Do The Things You Do - Swanee River Boogie - Yesterday - Babylon - Back By The River - Medley: It's All Right With Me/ Blue Skies/ Will The Circle Be Unbroken - Hollywood Be Thy Name - I Wanna Rock.

Dr John - In The Right Place. LP. (Atco - 7018) 1973 album from the king of New Orleans rock who finally struck gold with this release.The album gave Dr.John the hit single "Right Place Wrong Time" and saw many unaware listeners being initiated into his unique style. Also of note is an excellent song called "Travelling Mood," which shows off the good doctor's fine piano styling. Since it also features able help from the Meters as a backing group, In the Right Place is a fine collection to own.

Dr John - N'Awlinz Dis Dat Or D'Udda. CD. The concept of this unique 2004 album was to present a loose history of the music & traditions of New Orleans past and present. From the late 19th Century classical-style, through ragtime, swing, R'n'B & rock'n'roll, into the 1960s where Dr John became highly influential through "Gris Gris". Special guests include Willie Nelson, BB King, Randy Newman, Mavis Staples, Cyril Neville, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band & Dave Bartholomew, plus Earl Palmer, Smokey Johnson Jnr, Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown, Snooks Eaglin, Mardi Gras Indians & Wardell Quezergue Horns. The booklet captures the feel of New Orleans with some great local photographs taken during a recent visit, & each track features a short note by Dr John himself in his own inimitable style (and language!).

Dr John - Remedies. CD. (Wounded Bird Records - WOU 316) The third Dr John album from 1970 is an amazing experience. Including such standout tracks as "Wash Mama Wash" and "Loop Garoo," it also includes the 17 minute "Angola Anthem," which is a dark, swirling and mysterious adventure that makes an eerie headphone experience. The music hangs around the room like an evil fog whilst Dr John and his backup singers, moan, chant and cry out in the foggy depths. Superb and very weird.

Dr John - Remedies. LP. (Atco - 33316) The third Dr John album from 1970 is an amazing experience. Including such standout tracks as "Wash Mama Wash" and "Loop Garoo," it also includes the 17 minute "Angola Anthem," which is a dark, swirling and mysterious adventure that makes an eerie headphone experience. The music hangs around the room like an evil fog whilst Dr John and his backup singers, moan, chant and cry out in the foggy depths. Superb and very weird.

Dr John - Sippiana Hericane. CD. (EMI - 345 6852) This is a new (2005-released) 7-track mini album from the New Orleans legend Dr John. Backed by four piece band The Lower 911, it features a version of the Bobby Charles song 'Clean Water' + a brand new 4-part piece entitled 'Wade: Hurricane Suite' and a newly reworked version of the song 'Sweet Home New Orleans'. "Sippiana Hericane" is Dr John's response to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina and all proceeds to go to the New Orleans Musicians Clinic, the Jazz Foundation of America and The Voice of the Wetlands.

Dr John - Storm Warning. CD. (Westside - WESM641) Early sessions of Dr John which brings together 26 tracks of his formative musical years.Dr John had been working in recording studios since 1957 (aged 15) as a professional songwriter,session guitarist,pianist producer and an artist in his own right.He recorded for a number of labels and this CD brings together 25 of the mans best pre-fame recordings,providing a fascinating insight into his formative musical years.

Dr John - The Anthology. CD. (Redline - REDLINE18) Digitally remastered collection that brings together some of the finest moments of Malcolm 'Mac' Rebennack's moments from the 1960s and 1970s, from his own greats such as 'Shoo Ra' and 'Mama Roux' to his superb take on Professor Longhair's 'Tipitina'. For lovers of New Orleans gumbo stew and voodooo-woodoo everywhere.

Dr John - The Best Of The Parlophone Years. CD. Since signing to Parlophone in 1997, Dr John has released four great albums all very different, but all in his distinctive and inimitable style. Parlophone are proud to release a veritable gumbo for ‘The Night Tripper’ the best tracks from this productive 8 year period. The release also includes the good Doctor's own sleevenotes commenting on each of the four albums from which the tracks are taken. Additionally two bonus tracks are included one previously unavailable ('Careless Love') and the other ('Look Out') only previously available on the Japanese version of "Anutha Zone".

Dr John - The Ear Is On Strike. CD. The New Orleans flavour is ever present and his eclectic and eccentric nature makes this collection a treasure of little known tracks mixed with classics such as "Go Ahead On" a title which has been covered by such diverse artists as Dusty Springfield and The Red Guitars. This is an ideal introduction to the birth of a legend as well as a must have for fans and collectors alike, with extensive sleeve notes by Michael Heatley and top quality packaging.

Dr John - The Sun, Moon & Herbs. CD. (Wounded Bird Records - WOU 362) This 1971 album (the Dr's 4th) was originally intended as a triple album but was cut down into a single-disc release. The seven tracks are all quite lengthy and weave dark and swampy spells. "Black John the Conqueror" comes from old Cajun folklore whilst "Pots on Fiyo (Fils Gumbo)" combines Latin American rhythms with lots of Cajun chants and spells. There are also guest appearances from Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger Graham Bond and many others. Weird and wonderful.

Dr John - The Sun, Moon & Herbs. LP. (Atco - 33362) This 1971 album (the Dr's 4th) was originally intended as a triple album but was cut down into a single-disc release. The seven tracks are all quite lengthy and weave dark and swampy spells. "Black John the Conqueror" comes from old Cajun folklore whilst "Pots on Fiyo (Fils Gumbo)" combines Latin American rhythms with lots of Cajun chants and spells. There are also guest appearances from Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Graham Bond and many others. Weird and wonderful. Gatefold sleeve.

Dr John - Mercernary. CD. 2006 studio album, on which Dr John pays tribute to the American songwriter and Capitol Records founder Johnny Mercer. The album features cover versions of 12 of Mercer's most popular songs including 'Moon River', 'Lazy Bones' and 'That Old Black Magic', as well as an original composition entitled 'I Ain't No Johnny Mercer'.

Dr John - Duke Elegant. CD. (Parlophone Records - 5232202) Released to tie in with the 100 year anniversary of the Duke Ellington's birth, this is the most recent of many Dr John albums that tackles the legendary band leaders songs. Reinterpreting classic numbers with his free-for-all New Orleans swing style is quite frankly a work of genius. As ever, the Doctors piano and organ abilities are on fine form here, as are his smooth vocals; his decision to record a mixture of rarely heard numbers and hits, both instrumental and vocal led songs, is by far the most important things about the album. A pleasant addition to John's back catalogue and a more tha nworthy tribute of a great artist.

Dr John - Trader John's Crawfish Soiree. Dble CD. (SV Blue - SPV 95852) Digitally remastered two disc set in a Digipack. This collection is based on John's '60's output, bringing together traditional Blues, New Orleans R&B and his own special brand of Voodoo music.

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