Dr John's Best Ever version of "Such a Night" piano blues
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- "Such A Night" Dr John's best known, most recorded song. I've listened to a dozen different versions of this great piano blues and in my opinion this is the best recording he made from a pianists point of view. Dr John albums: bluespianoshee... bluespianosheet... Now you can learn to play just like Otis Spann, Vince Weber, James Booker, Chase Garrett, Norah Jones and more.
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Dr John's Best Ever version of "Such a Night" piano blues
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My mum told me that I came into the world with Dr John playing in her hospital room. He was the first thing I would of heard in the world. Not a bad way to come into being.
Amen! Brother. Amen!
Wow that is just brilliant
I hope she was in the right place at the right time!
Your a voodoo child
I'll bet you'd have a. Great Time with the piano.part !
Dr. John was a legend among his musical peers but never got the wide recognition he so richly deserved. A true American treasure.
Treasures are made to be found by those who surch. Appreciation is what matters. Look in the skys at night and not many do. Yet the night goes on forever. Appreciate and share
That is truth.But ,it was a part of his charisma and personality!✌🎹
He got the recognition from the ones that mattered to him. But he did deserve superstardom
@@claudedupras2492 skies.
I learned about him from the HBO show Treme. I am glad I got to see him perform live at least once before he past on.
There are folks that make music for a living, and there are folks that make music because it is part of their life/ Dr. John will be missed.
Amen
I met the good doctor down in New Orleans as my BIL was good friends with him. He said hello sir I’m John. I was shaking ( I’m a professional bassist) so meeting folks usually is fun and a treat but this late afternoon he was already dressed from head to toe and of course very high too.
Kept calling me young man which was crazy since I’m in my mid 60’s now. BTW he talks just like he sings.
A memory I’ll never forget.
there was only one "Night Tripper"
Literally one of the greatest piano performances of all time. Perfect collision of style , syncopation, joy and master class playing. There was only Dr John.
Who DAT! dat is right!
That is just perfect! I went to see him in concert with BB King while I was pregnant and my son kicked the whole time. I like to think he was dancing.
Absolutely. I've listened to tons of Dr. John performances, but from a piano point of view this is among the very best. Jaw dropping stuff.
AMAZING
That ole Dr John . Joy since the 70’s . RIP. Such a blues man!
RIP, Dr John. Thank you for making this world a more wonderful place by sharing your music.
Agreed,came to enjoy his work a little late in life but a true artist.
Started following da doctor in the 70's, he is and will always be one of the best.
I don’t know why but I cried listening to this. Bless you wherever you are dr john
Amen!
This man was such a beautiful sublime creator of music with that New Orleans stamp on it. One of the best concerts I ever attended. The great Dr comes strutting towards the stage with a cane and the attitude on display that everyone knew that the time had arrived for a party of the ages commanded by the good Dr. It's a pity that his reputation hasn't been more widely known. A unique individual following in the traditional New Orleans love of music.
you said it!
Those New Orleans musicians really have a very special sound....And that music just spills out into the streets so beautifully.
I am with you sister !
I'm a pianist. This was incredible! Dr John never disappoints! Thanks for posting this gem!
A thought just occurred to me: did Dr John ever play with Ray Charles? I'm looking that up after this. They should have being so cool on the keys. The intro to this has to be one of the most beautiful and uplifting things any of us can experience. We miss you greatly Mac, rest easy and thank you for your gift of music. we will feel your spirit is with us always when we listen.
I remember this song from the 70s and it was a high point for me. I was playing piano at the time it came out and Dr. John was my hero and still is. I would have loved to study under him.
I’m thinking about learning piano , esp now!
Damn!!! This man really knew how to blow the roof off...Crazy woman dancing on the walls and ceiling here!!! Such a night indeed. Such a master, absolutely. 🎼🎹🎹🎼
Such A Night ... such a gift from God this one of a kind musician ... so glad this version was recorded
This performance was recorded on NPR's Mountain Stage Broadcast. Engineered by Francis Fisher January 8, 1989. The Mountain Stage Band is providing the backing. May he rest in the peace of all the joy he gave to so many people....
so so many times, never a half ass perfermance, which after all the years and many many times I saw the doc, he was NEVER off even a little bit. And for a man who was so wrapped up in his drug use, its absolutely amazing. The music trannscended everything. Just like it should. Thank you for everything Doc. I will always remember and love you my friend. You were as good as it gets!
May he rest in peace AND harmony!
Yes!
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Thanks for sharing that! I saw him 'round about that time give or take a year at Bumbershoots in Seattle, outside on a Friday afternoon. He played solo to a smallish crowd (maybe a 100 people?) as it was still Friday, for at least a couple of hours, to our utter delight. He did a very similar version of this tune at the time, and it's great to hear that again!
How can anybody not like his music.Dr. John will be sorely missed. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. I know God is enjoying what we’ve enjoyed for so many years.
Just a stellar version. The piano of course, but also his voice sounds as good as I ever heard it. RIP Mac.
Funny He once said in an interview he didn't want to sing but when he heard Sony Bono and Bob Dylan sing he figured what the hell
That soul , that swagger, that style. There will never be another one like Dr. John. May you have the jam of all jams in piano heaven.
With Booker on the other grand.
Beethoven, no slouch at the piano himself, would be more than happy to trade notes and cords with Dr. John.
Whenever I need to feel good I have to listen to this recording...makes my heart sing. Thank you Dr. John for all the beauty you brought to the world with your magical piano and voice. I bet you're singing and making lots of angels happy up in heaven.....
thats why we call him the doctor......................such a night...live long and prosper.
I had the pleasure of hearing Mac and the Lower Ninth do this tune at the Krewe du Vieux ball. We miss him! ❤
That's a great experience and memory of him to have
I'm so glad I got a chance to see Dr John in person before he died. It was at the Charlotte Jazz Festival in 1993, and he brought the house down!
I saw him that same year in Lafayette, La when I was pregnant. So my son got to hear him, too. 🙂
RIP MAC REBENNACK
Dr. John was a musician's musician. One of the best of all time. He exuded the heartbeat of this mortal coil and provided a stained glass window to the human soul.
Playing his music loud today in tribute.
what a GREAT image for this great musician
I like ya words man very deep. Cool
I remember commiserating with him on his facebook page over the loss of Fats Domino, another Nola great. The good Doctor was not only an amazing musician but had so much respect for fellow musicians, New Orleans and his many fans. Now he's gone and I don't know who we're all going to commiserate with. Thanks for the wonderful music, and your wit and humanity, Doc. You always had the right prescription. Rest easy.
When God created u with the absolute talent of being a pianist and genius musician. Amazing
So sad to hear the old master has passed away. RIP Dr. John, thank you for the great music you brought to us. This is indeed one of his classics.
Makes me sad listening to this these days - what a great performer he was. Love his music, and was lucky enough to see him a couple of times in the 00s. The pleasure his music has given is immeasurable.
I feel you - but don’t be sad - ‘cause he left us this!
All I can say is a fantastic performance from one of the greatest musicians we have ever had. Dr. John lives on in all our hearts. I truly envy those of you who saw him live and really wish I had.
PLEASE tell me that that is more than just one piano player in that intro.....my God, how does he do that? And now I confess; I got to work briefly with Mac when I was an engineer at Criteria in the early 70's. Never will I forget the night I walked into studio B where Mac was totally alone, way back in the corner at the Hammond B-3 with just one light on and shining down on him as he played the most incredible stuff I ever heard. I was mesmerized by his playing that New Orleans style that defies all musical laws, swinging dotted eights with one hand and straight 4-4 with the other. The man is a freak of musical nature.
Hi Chuck, that's just Dr John alone at the piano. Wow! what a great life experience and memory you had being up close in person with Dr John while he was playing the B3.
2 hands of beauty
I've been playing for 30+ years and don't have it. He was magic.
The best night of music I ever enjoyed was at Tipitina's in NOLA years ago. Went to see the good Doctor. He was supposed to start at 11:00 but in NOLA that's just a suggestion. He showed up about 12:30 all by himself.. He sat down at the piano and said in his raspy voice, "Anyting ya'll wanna hear jus write it on a nakkin and sen it on up." And then he started in. He played for the NEXT THREE HOURS. NOLA funk, show tunes, classical...UNBELIEVABLE! Then he said, "I'm kynna dry. Gonna get somethin to drink an then I'll be back..." Half an hour later he was back at the keyboard and when he finished that set IT WAS 7:30 IN THE MORNING!!! People were on their way to work. I don't think he ever repeated a song the whole time and I bet there weren't a half dozen people who left during the night. And it was all for a $5 entrance fee!!! INCREDIBLE
How can you not like the Doctor.
Love Dr. John! Thank you so much for posting this wonderful tune! I lived in New Orleans in 1974 and was married to a musician. We even got an invite to Allen Toussaint's private party and it was wonderful fun, with some of the greatest talent in the world! By the way, his house was lovely too, good food, good music, great people!
Wow what a great experience that would have been and a memory to treasure
One of the best Blues musicians of all times his voice was the perfect companion for the Blues there'll never be another Doctor John never I wish it could be possible for reincarnated I don't believe that would be possible a true treasure of timen an sound it truly was "Such a Night" Rip🎉
Love this ...could listen to Dr. John play all day...such a loss to the world. No one like him.
Dr. John changed the musical world...Thanks Mack...
No words.....except thanks for passing our way Mac.....stunned sadness....Part of New Orleans' heart has been ripped away....
RIP, I'm glad i had the chance to see you perform live in France not so long ago. True legend.
Wish I could. RIP, legendary man.
I met him in London and sat on his lovely lap, love him. xxx
"Such A Night" by Dr. John is so 'timeless' it could have been written in the 1930's, 40's, 50's.
If our world was about to end and we know its coming, I want this song playing in preparation to be joining the party where Dr John is in the heavens.
Love New Orleans music! It’s in a league of its own. This is amazing. RIP Dr John ❤️🎶
Woah. This version brought tears to my eyes. Holy shit.
All too often overlooked by images of voo-doo and his uniquely cool character, this man's magnificent musicianship allows him to deliver the goods, regardless of genre! Mac truly CAN play it all. And his love for the people of Nawlinz is the frosting on his humanitarianism cake. May God bless you, Dr. John.
Thank you, John.
My god what a player, I may have just been put in my place but I'm glad its Mac doing that. Beautiful.
It is a great performance by the good Doctor. One of the best ever on the Mountain Stage Radio Show and one of the best efforts by the show's house band. Here's a little applause for the boys in the band....
Give the band some! ❤️ what a take on such a great song. Rest in peace, Dr.
RIP.... your music- the best. New Orleans will be throwing a huge party in your honor...
I purchased Dr. John's album "Gumbo" when I belonged to a record club. I didn't know anything about him. After listening to that tape I was hooked on his musical style. We used to play that tape and dance all over the house. It goes without saying that more albums were purchased. "In a Sentimental Mood" is another favorite. Such a Night" is a downright awesome tune. I had the pleasure of seeing him live twice and dancing to his music. Wonderful memories.
What a great experience seeing him live
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The DR JOHN does it right ....ON SUCH A NIGHT ...right on ...alright ..OH SUCH A NIGHT !
A true New Orleans legend. To lose him and Leah Chase so close to one another is a shame but we will honor them both forever!!
"Such a Night" is a song you hear a few times when you're young, it doesn't, um, stick, but it stays with you, in the back of your mind. Then one day you think "what are those words? "if you don't want to, somebody else will', and you start searching for the song. Wow, wonderful beautiful track. And, sadly, the time gone by.
Such a big light in the world blinked out when he died. Rest easy, Mac. You were one hell of a blessing.
Wow, this is the best version.....ALL the trimmings! Beautiful....rip
The world is a little more bleak without Dr. John.
RIP Dr. John. Thank you for the delight you brought to blues lovers!
Dr. John , Thank - you sir , RIP 🙏 ! 🏆Like a Jimi Hendrix tune , 0nly - Translated to Piano - !
Master musicians dedicated to their crafts ! Bless you all ! Good Heath !
This.man is.amazing...
Good Lord! There have only been a very few of these creatures on this earth. The universal force called music seems to find them and make them into conduits. Dr John didn't play music, the music played him. It moved through him as easily as the air he breathed. What a rare and beautiful wonder he was. No, this wasn't his "best." You can't give a rating to how the music flowed on any given occasion. On this day, it used him in this way.
I cry when I hear any of Dr. John's MUsic as I do when I hear Coco's music... I regret ever leaving the quarter.... This music is LIFE itself.
This truly is Dr John at the apogee of his amazing talent. an enduring and oft unappreciated American legend.
He was my hero. ❤💔❤
Why oh why can’t we have music like that today?!?
RIP Dr John
We can. You just to go out and find them.
As has been said you have to go out and find it, its there, its just that the music industry sold its soul to the devil and just wants manufactured mega buck making crap so you never hear the REAL music played from the HEART for the SOUL.
He was in the RIGHT PLACE,, and Definitely The RIGHT TIME!
RIP Night Tripper! You will be soooooooooooo missed, Love.
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Man what a piano player. Miss u dr. John
Hard to deal with his passing. What a great pianist/singer.
Dr. John..what a cool cat. Highly underrated & we’ll never see anyone that comes close to him ❤️
Miss you, Dr. John!
Rest in peace Piano Man. Thanks for the great music!
Always loved listening to Dr. John …first in my 67 mustang back in 75 & on intro on SNL …it was always “Such a nite “ and I always make it part of my music space today …rest in peace Dr.John and save a spot for me up there ❤
Sad to hear Dr John has gone from us. But just listen to this amazing piano performance. What a legacy! RIP dear talented hero.
Love you Doc John for Dr. Charlene
Just simply genius, the best I have ever heard in my many years of playing.... Thanks Dr. John
Dr. John.
Simply the BEST!!!!!!!!!💙🤩💚
We will miss him... but his great music will never leave us. Boogie in Peace, Sir.🌻
A True Icon, a Giant has left us. Bless his memory!
I'n a piano player, & I grew up listening to this man. 15 years or so my band was honoured to open up for the master. He watched most of our show from the side of the stage just a few feet behind where i was sitting at the piano. I confess i was almost literally crapping my pants, but it pushed me to play above myself too.
He was really sweet after the show & was kind about my attempts, poured me a whiskey & patiently answered my questions about James Booker, Professor Longhair & Voodoo.
They say never meet your heroes. Well it was a great pleasure to meat the Dr.
Wow! What a great experience and a treasured memory.
BTW, thanks for the website. A great resource for players.
OMG. Sorry for his passing originality. I only HOPE that his/her type of artist can continue to exist and am hopeful they can. Love you Gris Gris Man forever... R.I.P.
Could listen to this all day and night!
Rest Easy my NOLA Bro, you had one of kind style, and gave us such treasure.
The one and only. Stands the test of time!! Oh what a life.
Thank you Dr John, Mac Rebennack, for the wonderful music and journey you shared with us all. I'll remember you.
Man coming from a guy who has played piano for almost 40 years I can't help but be in awe of his amazing piano chops. Definently my all time favorite New Orleans piano player. Amazing singer too. Not to mention he wrote the damn thing unlike so many artists who buy their "hits" from singer songwriters.
RIIIGGGHHT brooo!!!! He can plaaay
RIP Dr John, thanks for the wonderful music. I could play this video over and over, just fantastic!!!
Great keyboard for a great song. This is the life.
I could listen to this over & over & over again.
I do..he was a brilliant pianist
@@ikeane0 Me too ..time & time again !
A few years ago I had the pleasure to see Dr. John at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. He followed Dave Brubek. He's another great piano player. I mean...such a night. May eternal light shine upon them.
Wow that would have been a great festival
Saw him at the St. Bernard Civic Center in the early Seventies. He played the guitar a bit that night in addition to his piano. He was wearing his famous white tux and top hat back then. Then 15 years later I saw him in a
small nightclub setting in Georgia. RIP Mac, I love ya still!
So.glad i got to meet you Mac and i got to hold your famous cane . Thankyou for the kind words my friend . So so sad you are gone . But i play your music all the time . May God take care of you . R.I.P Nite Tripper
Now that is a very special memory to have.
Rest In Peace Doc and thanks for all these years of music
Rock In Peace, Mac. You were one of the reasons that I moved to New Orleans.
And no one else could do it...so glad you did! RIP
I am back! This is becoming part of my music soul! Thank you Dr. John...again....
the man could mesmerize, r.i.p. good doctor.
Only 5k likes... can we get it above 10k by the end of the week, to honor this legendary musician?
Thank you for the music, thank you for the memories Dr. John. Godspeed.
GOLD on TH-cam.
WOW, WOW, WOW & more WOWS. R.I.P. SIR!
Back in the early 80's Dr. did a Homespun recording on "New Orleans Piano". Classic stuff that I have listened to many times and have absorbed well enough to affect my own piano playing so much! I'll always love his stuff--and you can tell how much Doc loves music, especially the music born from his home town, Nawlins! Saw him several times--in San Francisco, Detroit Blues Festival, Ann Arbor Michigan Theatre and other places. Thank you Doc, and RIP!
A gem from New Orleans like all the great piano players from the past can’t be replaced are Are high
Hey Max... The way you did it, nobody else will. Rest easy, brother. We'll never forget.
So glad i met you finally after 20 years and the chat we had and i got to hold the famous voodoo walking stick of yours Doc . R.I.P. my friend . Today is an incredibly sad day for me and the world . Thankyou for your inspiration
Was so fortunate to have seen Dr John when he appeared with the SCTV cast out of Toronto Ontario was fantastic playing this piece ❤😂
There's 56,000+ views but only 516 likes.........this goes down as 1 of the best!!! Every human soul can wake up and play this and just be happy all over again!!!
Shane Ruest good news!
Eddie Salmon ?
Rest in Peace Doctor John. Thanks for doing those Homespun cassettes back in the day about New Orleans Piano which introduced the world's piano players to the style and introducing James Booker to me. We all love you.
Marie Robinson from the Uk. Thank you for sharing the gift of you wonderful music. Rest in peace x
Not just the best pianostic version of the song but the best I've heard him play and I've seen him several times. Thanks.