Dr. John began making his own idiosyncratic music in the 1960s. Along with Professor Longhair, Dr. John is heir to the rich New Orleans tradition. He is perhaps best known for "Right Place, Wrong Time", an international hit in 1973, reissued and used on soundtracks many times since.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, his professional musical career began as a session musician in New Orleans in the 1950s. Early on he also played guitar and was often known as Mac Rebennack. He switched to the bass ("the lowest time of my life"), and then the piano after his index finger was nearly shot off protecting his bandmate and longtime friend Ronnie Barron. He gained fame beginning in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with music that combined New Orleans-style rhythm and blues with psychedelic rock and stage shows that bordered on voodoo religious ceremonies, including elaborate costumes and headdress. For a time he was billed as Dr. John, The Night Tripper. The name "Dr. John" came from a legendary Louisiana voodoo practitioner from the start of the 19th century.
Dr. John has also done vocals for Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits' "Luv dat chicken..." jingle, as well as the theme song ("My Opinionation") for the early-1990s television sitcom Blossom. His movie credits include Martin Scorsese's documentary The Last Waltz (in which he joins The Band for a performance of his song "Such a Night") and Blues Brothers 2000 (in which he joins the fictional band The Louisiana Gator Boys to perform the song "New Orleans"). In the 2009 Disney film The Princess and the Frog, Dr. John sings the opening tune, "Down in New Orleans".
In January 2008 Mac Rebennack, Dr. John, was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame.
Desitively Bonnaroo
Dr. John Lyrics
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Better keep on foxing with your foxy self
High-stepping mama
Better keep on foxing with your foxy self
The day I saw you downtown up to no good
Baby now, I got an eye for you
Here I am, what can I do to you?
High-stepping mama
Better keep on foxing with your foxy self
High-stepping mama
Better keep on foxing with your foxy self
I know you′re funky. low-down. dirty no-good
Pumping down the street
Play it baby. baby - what I have far you
It's a gonna bonnaroo, just a shuffling bonnaroo
What am I gonna do?
From my point of view
Most folks say do what you want
The lyrics to Dr. John's song "Desitively Bonnaroo" depict a playful and flirtatious interaction between the singer and a seductive woman referred to as "high-stepping mama." The term "high-stepping" suggests that she exudes confidence and style as she struts and dances, while "foxing" implies that she is sly and cunning in her ways. The singer is immediately captivated by her presence and acknowledges his attraction to her.
The line "The day I saw you downtown up to no good" implies that the woman has a mischievous nature and is possibly involved in some shady activities. Despite this, the singer can't help but be drawn to her. He wonders what he can do to win her over, expressing his desire from his point of view.
The chorus emphasizes the woman's allure and encourages her to continue embracing her foxy self and captivating others with her high-stepping ways. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the hypnotic effect she has on the singer.
Overall, the lyrics portray a sense of intrigue, attraction, and a mutual desire for connection between two individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
High-stepping mama
Confident and stylish woman
Better keep on foxing with your foxy self
Continue being clever and attractive
The day I saw you downtown up to no good
When I noticed you misbehaving in the city
Baby now, I got an eye for you
I am now interested in you
Here I am, what can I do to you?
I am here, how can I appeal to you?
And from my point of view
From my perspective
I know you're funky, low-down, dirty no-good
I know you're cool, devious, and inappropriate
Pumping down the street
Moving energetically through the city
Play it baby, baby - what I have far you
Expressing affectionate and romantic intentions towards you
It's a gonna bonnaroo, just a shuffling bonnaroo
It's going to be a lively and entertaining experience, just a lively experience
What am I gonna do?
What actions should I take?
Most folks say do what you want
Many people advise following your own desires
Writer(s): Mac Rebennack, Jesse Hill
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