Artist Lounge: Dr. John
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Inspired by Picosound's post this evening and Ivylander's request for some funk - here's my contribution for the last Friday of 2007. Dedicated to those still struggling in the Big Easy - hoping 2008 brings peace and riches.
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One of Dr. John's finest. 'My Buddy' is a song that will bring back lots of memories of loved ones and friends.
Dr.John , Professor Longhair , Earl King , The Meters
Big Chief
This starts out kind of slow but once they find the groove it gets, how do they say? f-u-n-k-y See it through to the end.
Okay, I don't usually take part in theme days but this one's for Kate, one of my favorite moggettes. It doesn't get much funkier than the good Doctor - Dr. John Dr. John, born Malcolm Rebennack (born November 21, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a colorful pianist, singer, and songwriter, whose music spans, and often combines, blues, boogie woogie, and rock and roll. Professor Longhair was an important influence on Rebennack. more... [via FoxyTunes / Dr. John]
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Mac Rebbenack was an expatriate from New Orleans living in L.A. when he 'borrowed' some studio time from Sonny and Cher to record his debut LP with other Crescent City folk. The result was a murky funky fusion mix of chant and voodoo ritual set to a polyrhythmic stew that Atlantic Records head Ahmet Ertegun called "Boogaloo Crap". Thankfully he relented and allowed this now almost forgotten gem to be released. This album is a perfect late night companion for drifting off... MORE
While I was growing up pot didn't hold too much cachet with me. After all My Mom smoked pot. How cool could it possibly be? So when I was first passed a joint (Aerosmith show in 8th grade), I laughed and passed it on. I continued passing on pot all through my college years, but that didn't mean I said no to drugs. I skipped the gateway drugs and proceeded directly to hallucinogens.From about 81-90 psychedelics were a major part of my life, probably peaking (so to speak)... MORE







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