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.
One Night Late
Dr. John Lyrics
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I'll be late night cruising
Flex
I'll be late night cruising
All I know is how sunny goes
How do I just stay so froze
Money's long so at nights it grows
Left right left right I goes
White tee and my time is cold
Should see the list at all my shows
Left right left right Left right
I was in full flight
Had to pick her up for the night
I put her on some hot shit "what's ya size?"
And she saw the riches in my eyes
Flex
I'll be late night cruising
Flex
I'll be late night cruising
Flex
I'll be late night cruising
Flex
I'll be late night cruising
All I know is how sunny goes
How do I just stay so froze
Money's long so at nights it grows
Left right left right I goes
Had to hold it steady
Seeing double Ron +Reggie
Put it in reverse
Flick the handbrake on them daily
We park up and see the star if that's what ya feelin
Mirage in the camouflage when I drop the ceiling
I was in full flight
Had to pick her up for the night
I put her on some hot shit "what's ya size?"
And she saw the riches in my eyes
Flex
I'll be late night cruising
Flex
I'll be late night cruising
Flex
I'll be late night cruising
Flex
I'll be late night cruising
The lyrics to Dr. John & The Blues Brothers Band's song One Late Night are all about the art of cruising at night. The singer is flexing his money and his style as he cruises through town, with a white tee and a heart of gold. He's got his eye on a girl and he's ready to pick her up for a night of adventure. The song is all about the thrill of the ride, the excitement of the unknown, and the power of the open road.
The lyrics capture the carefree energy of a late night escapade, with the singer feeling as though he's in full flight. The repeated chorus of "flex, I'll be late night cruising" serves as a mantra of sorts, a reminder to keep living life to the fullest and embracing the excitement of the night. The song also touches on themes of wealth and status, as the singer alludes to his riches and the list of shows he's been a part of.
Overall, One Late Night is a song about living life on your own terms and making the most of every moment. It's a celebration of the open road, the night sky, and the joy of spontaneous adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
Flex
I am relaxed and confident
I'll be late night cruising
I will be driving around at night
All I know is how sunny goes
I am only familiar with certain parts of town
How do I just stay so froze
I am very calm and collected
Money's long so at nights it grows
I have a lot of money and it increases at night
Left right left right I goes
I am driving steadily in a straight line
Understand what I moves is gold
Everything I do is valuable
White tee and my time is cold
I am wearing a plain white shirt and am unfazed by any difficulties
Should see the list at all my shows
I am in high demand for my performances
Left right left right Left right
I am keeping my car in a steady rhythm
I was in full flight
I was moving very quickly
Had to pick her up for the night
I needed to give her a ride for the evening
I put her on some hot shit "what's ya size?"
I put on some good music and asked her what size clothes she wears
And she saw the riches in my eyes
She noticed how wealthy I am
Had to hold it steady
I needed to keep the car under control
Seeing double Ron +Reggie
I am envisioning two identical people named Ron and Reggie
Put it in reverse
I shifted the car into reverse gear
Flick the handbrake on them daily
I use my handbrake often
We park up and see the star if that's what ya feelin
We stop the car and gaze at the stars if that's what we want to do
Mirage in the camouflage when I drop the ceiling
It feels like an illusion when I lower the convertible roof
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Adio Marchant, Hiroki Takeshi, Sakai Ryosuke, Simmie Sims
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