Dr. John (born Malcolm John Rebennack on 20 November 1941; died 6 June 2019… Read Full Bio ↴Dr. John (born Malcolm John Rebennack on 20 November 1941; died 6 June 2019) was an American singer, pianist, guitarist, and songwriter whose music combined blues, boogie woogie and rock and roll. The winner of six Grammy awards, Rebennack was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by singer John Legend on Monday, March 14, 2011. He was variously known as Mac Rebennack, Dr. John Creaux, Dr. John, the Night Tripper.

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.

Hello God
Dr. John Lyrics

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Hello my God
Hello my God
I just want to say
You're beautiful in my life
Hello my God
Hello my God
I just want to say
You're marvelous in my life

Hello my God
Hello my God
I just want to say
You're precious in my life
Hello my God
Hello my God
I just want to say
You're wonderful in my life
I just want to say you're beautiful in my life
I just want to say you're marvelous in my life
I just want to say you're precious in my life
I just want to say you're wonderful in my life
Hello my God
Hello my God
I just want to say
You're merciful in my life
Hello my God
Hello my God
I just want to say
You're glorious in my life
Hello my God
Hello my God
I just want to say
You're powerful in my life
Hello my God
Hello my God
I just want to say
You're faithful in my life
I just want to say you're merciful in my life
I just want to say you're glorious in my life

I just want to say you're powerful in my life
I just want to say you're faithful in my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dr. John's song Hello God express gratitude and reverence towards God. The repetition of the phrase "Hello my God" emphasizes the personal relationship the singer has with God. The subsequent phrases describe the different qualities of God that the singer appreciates and admires. The words "beautiful," "marvelous," "precious," and "wonderful" express the singer's admiration for God's creation and presence in his life. The lyrics also describe God as being "merciful," "glorious," "powerful," and "faithful," portraying God as an all-encompassing and benevolent force in the singer's life.

The use of the phrase "Hello my God" in the song creates an intimate and personal relationship between the singer and God, which explains the singer's gratitude towards God. The choice of words used in the lyrics puts forth the idea that God is not only powerful but also caring, nurturing, and compassionate. The song is a spiritual expression of the musician's faith in God and the positive impact that God has had on his life.

Line by Line Meaning

Hello my God
Addressing God as a form of greeting and acknowledging His presence in the singer's life.

I just want to say
Expressing the singer's desire to convey a message to God.

You're beautiful in my life
Acknowledging God's presence and His positive impact on the singer's life.

You're marvelous in my life
Describing God's impact on the singer's life as being miraculous and amazing.

You're precious in my life
Recognizing the value and importance of God's presence in the singer's life.

You're wonderful in my life
Appreciating the goodness and wonder of God's presence in the singer's life.

You're merciful in my life
Acknowledging God's compassion and grace in the singer's life.

You're glorious in my life
Describing God's presence and impact on the singer's life as being glorious and divine.

You're powerful in my life
Recognizing the strength and influence of God's presence in the singer's life.

You're faithful in my life
Acknowledging God's faithfulness and commitment to the singer's life.

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Written by: Gabriel Anyanwu

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