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Analogue Productions (Atlantic Series)
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!
No. 404 on Rolling Stones list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time!
A tribute by the New Orleans singer and pianist to his native city!
Hybrid Stereo SACD

Dr. Johns Gumbo is the fifth album by New Orleans singer and pianist Dr. John, a tribute to the music of his native city. The album is a collection of covers of New Orleans classics, played by a major figure in the citys music.

Dr Johns Gumbo was released in 1972 and is in many ways a tribute by Dr. John, aka the Night Tripper, to his hometown of New Orleans. It features excellent interpretations of New Orleans traditionals (Iko Iko, Tipitina, Junko Partner and Stack-O-Lee) and contemporary R&B written or played by the likes of Huey Piano Smith (Blow Wind Blow and Huey Smith Medley) and Earl King (Big Chief and Those Lonely Lonely Nights).

Dr. John delivers a strong set of infectious songs drenched in good vibes and spiced with a pinch of voodoo. His eccentric (stage) appearance adds unique color to his stature as master of the ivories and as an entertainer.