Tag: TY
The Whispers – And the Beat Goes On
Commodores – Lady (You Bring Me Up)
Black Betty
Ledbelly – Black Betty
James “Iron Head” Baker – Black Betty
Tom Jones – Black Betty
Spiderbait – Black Betty
Ministry – Black Betty
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Black Betty
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Black Betty
Larkin Poe – Black Betty
Ram Jam – Black Betty
Dr John plays on these tunes…
Aretha Franklin – Spanish Harlem
Dr. John played piano on Aretha Franklin’s hit song “Spanish Harlem,” which was released in 1971. The song was a cover of the Ben E. King classic and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Dr. John’s distinctive piano playing can be heard throughout the song, adding a New Orleans flavor to the soulful track.
Rolling Stones – Let it Loose
Dr. John played keyboards on several Rolling Stones tracks. One of the most well-known collaborations between Dr. John and the Rolling Stones is the song “Let It Loose” from their 1972 album “Exile on Main St.” Dr. John’s distinctive piano playing can be heard prominently on the track, which has been described as a soulful, gospel-infused ballad.
Sonny and Cher – The Beat Goes On
Dr. John played on several Sonny and Cher recordings during the 1960s, including their hit song “The Beat Goes On” from 1967. He played piano on the track, which features a distinctive, upbeat melody and has been described as a classic of the era.
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band & Dr. John – Everything I do Gon’ Be Funky
Dirty Dozen Brass Band – I Used To Love You(But It’s All Over Now)
Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic
The Executioners Song – Norman Mailer
To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee
Bloody Confused!: A Clueless American Sportswriter Seeks Solace in English Soccer – Chuck Culpepper
Down and Out in Paris and London – George Orwell
