REVIEW: Dr. John “Things Happen That Way”
AMERICANA HIGHWAYS
Dr. John – Things Happen That Way
I remember the early days — Dr. John the Night Tripper (1941-2022). Peculiar voice, outlandish fashion, with eccentric originality. “This isn’t going to last long.”
Ah…but he did. He started to have hits “Right Place, Wrong Time,” & “Such a Night,” (not the Elvis song). What Dr. John did effectively created a persona that was entertaining, talented & original. Much the same as Tom Waits, Captain Beefheart & Leonard Cohen. Weird doesn’t translate into novelty when there’s talent embedded in your fingers. As Dr. John had. He was indeed read more
May 5, 2022