Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0810075113853

Colour

Purple

Colour details

Opaque Purple

Discogs ID

[r30457700]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

With Printed Inners

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-04-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

Purple LPx2

Artist

Dr John

Genre GB

Blues / Gospel

Label GB

Omnivore

Malcolm John Rebennack, better known as Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter born on November 20, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana. His music blended blues, pop, jazz, boogie woogie and rock and roll.

From a young age, Dr. John was influenced by the legendary Roy Byrd (aka Professor Longhair) and immersed himself in the vibrant music and voodoo cultures of New Orleans. He gained recognition as Mac Rebennack while playing the organ in strip-clubs with various bands in the French Quarter.

In 1957, Dr. John got his first break as a session guitarist with Ace Records under John Vincent. He worked alongside notable musicians at Cosimo V. Matassa's studio and collaborated with Harold Battiste's 'All For One' co-operative to produce several singles.

In 1962, Dr. John moved to California where he played on Sam Cooke's final recording session before embarking on extensive session work around LA. With Battiste's help, he developed his persona as "Dr. John Creaux, The Night Tripper" while working on Sonny & Cher's sessions for their album "Gris-Gris".

Dr. John's distinctive style caught attention upon the release of his album "Gris-Gris" in 1968 which allowed him to explore various aspects of Louisiana blues and

Omnivore Recordings is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, USA. Founded in 2010 by music industry veterans Cheryl Pawelski, Greg Allen, Dutch Cramblitt, and Brad Rosenberger, the label specializes in preserving legacies and music created by historical, heritage, and catalog artists. They are also known for releasing previously unissued and newly found "lost" recordings.

With a mission to honor the rich musical history of artists from various genres, Omnivore Recordings has acquired the catalogs of renowned musicians such as *The Buck Owens Estate*, *Big Star*, and *Game Theory* in 2017. This acquisition further solidifies their commitment to preserving important musical works that may have otherwise been forgotten or lost.

As a leading authority on archival releases and reissues, Omnivore Recordings ensures that fans of these artists can continue to enjoy their timeless music while introducing new audiences to their incredible talent. With a dedication to quality sound restoration and comprehensive liner notes, they provide listeners with an immersive experience into the artist's world.

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Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr. lived an extraordinary life, from which we all benefitted. His combination of New Orleans R&amp;B, blues, jazz, funk, and rock permeated the musical landscape of the late ’60s and beyond. While quite young, he was influenced by piano players, including Professor Longhair. As a teenage musical prodigy, Mac was a songwriter, arranger, A&amp;R guy, and a producer for Ace Records, running sessions with legendary artists. During the 1960s, as a “first call” Los Angeles studio musician, he honed his chops doing session work for artists including Sonny and Cher, Canned Heat, and Frank Zappa.

Years later, he developed his persona of Dr. John The Night Tripper and his 1968 debut album,&nbsp;Gris Gris, was a phenomenon, attracting fans across the musical spectrum. Its “I Walk On Guilded Splinters” has been covered by The Allman Brothers, Cher, Paul Weller, The Neville Brothers, and was a centerpiece of Humble Pie’s classic&nbsp;Performance Rockin’ The Fillmore.

More singles and albums followed including “Iko Iko” (from Dr. John’s Gumbo) and “Right Place Wrong Time” (which hit #9 on the&nbsp;Billboard&nbsp;Hot 100 in 1973.) Both&nbsp;Gris Gris&nbsp;and&nbsp;Gumbo&nbsp;were listed on&nbsp;Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Albums of All Time, and Dr. John performed In The Right Place’s “Such A Night” at The Band’s 1976 farewell concert—immortalized in&nbsp;The Last Waltz. He would go on to win six Grammy awards and in 2011 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by John Legend.

Now, his singles from those early and influential Atco/Atlantic years have been collected on&nbsp;Gris Gris Gumbo Ya Ya: Singles 1968–1974. 26 sides of pure musical medicine from Dr. John. The packaging contains liner notes from Gene Sculatti. Featuring the hits “Right Place Wrong Time,” “Iko Iko,” “Such A Night,” and rare single edits of other classics, Gris Gris Gumbo Ya Ya: Singles 1968–1974 is not only the right place to start your Dr. John journey, but the perfect place to relive the classic Atco/Atlantic albums.

Disc 1 - Side A 1. Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya / 2. I Walk On Guilded Splinters (Part I) / 3. I Walk On Guilded Splinters (Part II) / 4. Mama Roux / 5. Jump Sturdy / 6. The Patriotic Flag Waver (Mono Short Version)

Disc 1 - Side B 1. Wash Mama Wash / 2. Loop Garoo / 3. Iko Iko / 4. Huey Smith Medley: “High Blood Pressure” “Don’t You Just Know It” “Well I’ll Be John Brown” / 5. Wang Dang Doodle / 6. Big Chief

Disc 2 - Side A 1. A Man Of Many Words&nbsp; / 2. Let The Good Times Roll (Edit) / 3. Stack-A-Lee / 4. Right Place Wrong Time / 5. I’ve Been Hoodood / 6. Such A Night / 7. Cold Cold Cold

Disc 2 - Side B 1. Traveling Mood / 2. Same Old Same Old / 3. Life / 4. (Everybody Wanna Get Rich) Rite Away / 5. Mos’ Scocious / 6. Let’s Make A Better World / 7. Me – You = Loneliness

Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya: Singles 1968-1974 - RSD 2024

Music GB

Discover The Atco / Atlantic Singles 1968–1974 - RSD 2024 by Dr John. Limited edition vinyl LP with updated cover art, featuring his biggest hits. Available in-store on Record Store Day and online subject to availability.