Many tears as this is a great showing of what humans should do for one another in general and praises to all those folks for sending him out in true NOLA style and grace
Words can't describe the spirit, emotion or calling. They can only allude to the devotion. Be at peace, brother Mac. A Doctor was needed, and so called. St. Pete was drinking a Margarita next door, but left word to open the gates. Mac joined him, and was the featured artist with the baddest band in the clouds.
Having had the sheer PLEASURE of working with Mac Rebennack, I want to thank all of you for doing this honor for a great and wonderful and HAPPY man who played in a style no one else EVER could or shall! Thank you, darlings! Bonnaroo!!!! Love and peace.
Indeed, thanks for this bitter-sweet, beautiful moment, y’all. Got me bouncin’ down the room while crying tears of gratitude and love for the Good Dr.!
Right about 1:10, two trombonists bump fists and have a brief conversation. We don’t get a good look at the guy on the right but the guy on left left responds to him and it seems really heartfelt. I wish I knew what they said to each other. They probably didn’t even know each other before this day. But they came together to honor Dr John’s memory and had a genuine human connection with each other. That’s what it’s all about.
First heard dr john's walk on gilded splinters in the early 70's creeping over the airwaves with 50,000 watts at 1090 on the am dial, KAAY's bleaker street little rock arkansas all the way to mississippi. Couldn't have been any better
Who made the original song ???? I know it s a 30 s gospel song (???) Can t find the original. This one is just so strong so magnificent so moving. Can t beat NOLA for no reason !!!!!!!! And Love(d) Dr John to bits since 1970
Dr John has gone. 1st Verse the Dr has left the building and across this mortal plain. I cried tonight from sadness, as he boarded that heavenly train. He walked on Gilded Splinters with a Zulu staff of light and as he lifted into to the sky he whispered ‘such a night.’ I wrote a second verse for Dr. John after viewing the second line in New Orleans. His granddaughter Steph was in the middle of the crowd. I thought what would he say or do if he was a ghost watching all this from the side lines and then it came to me. Verse 2. I walked across the Levee and through the Treme today. The second line was waiting for the tubas to start a parade. The trombones slid up on the trumpets and the drums just felt so tight, was this for Fats, Fess or Toussaint but something was just not right. I recognized a girl in the middle of the crowd, it was my granddaughter Steph singing and crying out loud. Verse 3. I caught a reflection in a window and the person looking back, It was then I recognized the man who some call Malcom "Mac" Rebennack. My feet suddenly left the ground as I slowly rose above, I realized at once it was for me, all this outpouring of love. I hovered above the music as I floated with the wind, I heard a gospel choir and that finally drew me in. The angels surrounded me and rang a golden chime, it’s time to leave the crescent city and the loves I've left behind. I've never felt so good and sad a tear ran down my face. I was in the right time as I entered heaven and crossed over the pearly gates. Love Richard TBear Fats refers to Fats Domino Fess is professor Longhair and Toussaint is Alan Toussaint all had second line parades.
@@kathybrinson7476 Thank you Kathy I've loved Mac for a long time I play music with fellas that knew him or played with him live and on records. I just did a Tribute night for The Dr and Art Neville last week . Friend me on Face book ad=nd see it on my wall posts. look for me under Richard Gerstein on Face book Los Angeles .
This sendoff is what we should aspire to be as a people, as a society, and as a species. I hope we get there one day.
Bill Loman Move to New Orleans. 😊
Æ-mên, jùs såyîn ¡♥️😎♥️¡
*MAC REBENNACK* was what we should aspire to be as a people, as a society, and as a species.
Agree, its so perplexing that we do not embrace this short life and uplift everyone.
I was there and, as God is my witness, I will never be that cool ever again. It was amazing.
you saw Dr John off ? wow so cool !
Now thats what I call a proper send off!!!!
I’m sure the good doctor is smiling down from heaven listening to that sweet New Orleans sound. 🎶
RIP Night Tripper, the world needs more Dr Johns bringing people together like this
Needed, but the World will never see another Dr. John. There was no one else like him.
Many tears as this is a great showing of what humans should do for one another in general and praises to all those folks for sending him out in true NOLA style and grace
God Bless Dr John
God Bless New Orleans
I love that city- So much love
Impossible not to smile when watching this.
That’s what love looks and sounds like. RIP Dr John
Live your life right so you get a sendoff like this. Got damn.
It's like no matter who you are, in NOLA, you automatically excel in junior high and high school band for days like this! Thank YOU!
Words can't describe the spirit, emotion or calling. They can only allude to the devotion. Be at peace, brother Mac. A Doctor was needed, and so called. St. Pete was drinking a Margarita next door, but left word to open the gates. Mac joined him, and was the featured artist with the baddest band in the clouds.
I am sure he was having a Sazerac and not a Margarita ;D
Nobody celebrates death better. This is how our storm passes over. Love ya Dr. John R.I.P
As Mr. Mac might say..."don't ya'll be sad. I'm havin' dinner with Miss Leah tonight."
Having had the sheer PLEASURE of working with Mac Rebennack, I want to thank all of you for doing this honor for a great and wonderful and HAPPY man who played in a style no one else EVER could or shall! Thank you, darlings! Bonnaroo!!!! Love and peace.
Love the little child playing the trombone
And also that one dude who brought his fiddle even though he probably won't be heard among the loud horns.
Adorable! ❤😊🎉
Thanks Dr. John for the music. We'll be listening for you at the pearly gates.
every funeral should be like this
That's how you represent! How proud I am of my home!
RIP Dr. John, the music is forever.
Them people have heart. My hometown.
Bring Dr John home y'all! Bring him home!
Just one of the reasons I call Louisiana my home. The great people and the love of life is contagious. RIP Dr. John!
Tearin' up watching this!
Bruh! Yes.
Me too.
Same. This is so beautiful.
So grateful that this great man was able to get the send off he SO deserved at a time when we could all gather in crowds.
No one more deserving than the Night Tripper...
Incredible scenes of love & respect for the New Orleans legend, wow!! This is beautiful ❤
I don’t know as I’ve seen (or heard) anything more beautiful in my 64 years.
As an Acadien, it makes me so very happy.
GOD bless you Dr. John and thank you for all of the special memories. RIP 🎺🎹🎸🥁🎷🎼👏🙏✌️😎
made me full watching this...Ole Dr. John!
Rest in peace. Let me say I was very happy to meet you in fl
Indeed, thanks for this bitter-sweet, beautiful moment, y’all. Got me bouncin’ down the room while crying tears of gratitude and love for the Good Dr.!
Now that is some flavor right there!!!
Brothers in arms. Soldiers of the music. They don't kill just bring the world back to life again. All from heaven to heaven again.
The snare and bass drum are beyond comprehension. Locked up tighter than Fort Knox!!
A very proper goodbye! New Orleans style!
This is unreal, what an incredible tribute.
Thank you for sharing.... R.I.P Dr. John....From N.Y.C to my second home, the Great New Orleans!
Thank you Dr John, thank you for everything. I love you, I miss you RIP. =)
RIP Dr. JOHN ☮💜✝️🙏❤🎺🎷🎶🎵😍XOXO
Stunning!
This is the definition of New Orleans!
NOLA has to have the highest horns per capita in the US. Love it. Beautiful!
Glow, glow, glow how you can
I'm crying now.
Warms my heart 💛
oh my... thank u. Dr. John!
Man. It was a sad day when the Dr. went home. I just hope that he knows how happy he made me and my family. RIP.
I noticed Windex Pete found his way into the circle, around 1:50. He let me play his washboard. This is fun to watch.
Thanks Doc. Go easy man.
This was real deal. Legit how it is supposed to be, not that touristy show
Beautiful.
Beautiful
I'll Fly Away
i jusssst missed this. brilliant.
Chills in extremis
Only home baybay! 💚MISSING MY CITY💛Rest in Heaven Dr. John💜
🎵🎷🎶Life Is Riddim🎵🎺🎶
What a awesome sight✌️ too all people
Dr john watching from above "my thankfulness to the band and all the fellas"
God Damm that's beautiful
Right about 1:10, two trombonists bump fists and have a brief conversation. We don’t get a good look at the guy on the right but the guy on left left responds to him and it seems really heartfelt. I wish I knew what they said to each other. They probably didn’t even know each other before this day. But they came together to honor Dr John’s memory and had a genuine human connection with each other. That’s what it’s all about.
The dude on the right is pointing to the other guy’s t shirt…Listen To Your City….then the nod… and the fist bump. Beautiful.
Thank you for sharing! I live this !
I love my city
That's the way to go, baby! Love NOLA.
all come together
I wish this video had several million views.
Thank you
Best send off ever RIP Doc. For the Good times
this is just beautiful
RIP Dr. John
AWESOME!
My ❤ is broken.
First heard dr john's walk on gilded splinters in the early 70's creeping over the airwaves with 50,000 watts at 1090 on the am dial, KAAY's bleaker street little rock arkansas all the way to mississippi. Couldn't have been any better
As only the Dr John the Night tripper truly deserved...loud raucous reverie for one fonky dude
Spectacular.
Gone but never forgotten.
Who made the original song ???? I know it s a 30 s gospel song (???) Can t find the original. This one is just so strong so magnificent so moving. Can t beat NOLA for no reason !!!!!!!! And Love(d) Dr John to bits since 1970
TheRockerxx69 It’s “I’ll Fly Away” and literally everyone has covered it, so pick ya poison.
A late goodbye to Dr. John...the night tripper
My home town New Orleans ⚜️⚜️⚜️
One of the if not the Greatest, My Uncle John Boudreaux was one of his drummers
That took me to another place
God, this is how I’d love to be sent off! Amazing
Omg I got chills
A thumb down, really? Must have been an accident
Well, it least it starts with an 'a'.
tears in three people's eyes...and he'd have laughed at it no doubt!
You cannot clap with that damn phone in yo hand
Brent Berry you can sing though
And share this with the world. TYVM ❤
Three thumbs down must think they’re unique but it just means they’ve been left behind. Hallelujah! but I’ll fly away!
Fantastique !
Righteous! :)
Rip mcrubbaneck
I hope people are this sorry when I go!
RIP Doctor !
Dr John has gone.
1st Verse the Dr has left the building and across
this mortal plain. I cried tonight from sadness, as he boarded that heavenly
train. He walked on Gilded Splinters with a Zulu staff of light and as he
lifted into to the sky he whispered ‘such a night.’
I wrote a second verse
for Dr. John after viewing the second line in New Orleans. His granddaughter
Steph was in the middle of the crowd. I thought what would he say or do if he
was a ghost watching all this from the side lines and then it came to me.
Verse 2.
I walked across the Levee and through the Treme today. The second
line was waiting for the tubas to start a parade. The trombones slid up on the
trumpets and the drums just felt so tight, was this for Fats, Fess or Toussaint
but something was just not right. I recognized a girl in the middle of the
crowd, it was my granddaughter Steph singing and crying out loud.
Verse 3.
I caught a reflection in a window and the person looking back,
It was then I recognized the man who some call Malcom "Mac"
Rebennack. My feet suddenly left the ground as I slowly rose above, I realized
at once it was for me, all this outpouring of love. I hovered above the music
as I floated with the wind, I heard a gospel choir and that finally drew me in.
The angels surrounded me and rang a golden chime, it’s time to leave the
crescent city and the loves I've left behind. I've never felt so good and sad a
tear ran down my face. I was in the right time as I entered heaven and crossed
over the pearly gates.
Love Richard TBear
Fats refers to Fats Domino Fess is professor Longhair and
Toussaint is Alan Toussaint all had second line parades.
Richard TBear Loved your heartfelt verses, Beautifully written and So Touching. Well done & Thank you from this Dr John admirer.
@@kathybrinson7476 Thank you Kathy I've loved Mac for a long time I play music with fellas that knew him or played with him live and on records. I just did a Tribute night for The Dr and Art Neville last week . Friend me on Face book ad=nd see it on my wall posts. look for me under Richard Gerstein on Face book Los Angeles .
Lovely
Only in New Orleans! White or black we will send you home correct! ♥️
"yeah you right"
Miss ya dr
Magnifique !!! Bisous Bisous !!!
What a way to go!
Fare thee well, brother