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.
Silent Night
Dr. John Lyrics
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All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
All the shepherds, Alleluia!
Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Heavenly dawns, dawns of the grite (?)
Heavenly hosts fill up tonight
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Heavenly hosts so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, lord, all is bright
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Pray, no I'm gon' tell you confusion
Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born
The lyrics to Dr. John's version of Silent Night are a reverent and peaceful homage to the birth of Jesus Christ. The imagery of the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus is a familiar one, and the song describes the scene as calm and bright, with heavenly peace. The shepherds who came to visit the newborn are also mentioned, along with the celebration of Christ's birth by the heavenly hosts who sing Alleluia. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the message of peace and calm, and the fact that through the birth of Jesus Christ, humanity can find a lasting sense of tranquility and hope.
The various versions of Silent Night have been interpreted in different ways throughout its history. However, what remains consistent is its message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus Christ. The song was originally written by Joseph Mohr in 1816 and was set to music by Franz Gruber the following year. Since then, it has been translated into over 300 languages and is one of the most performed Christmas songs worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night
A peaceful and holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is peaceful and serene
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Mary and her son, Jesus
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Jesus as a gentle and innocent baby
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest peacefully in heaven
Silent night, holy night!
A peaceful and holy night
All is calm, lord, all is bright
Everything is peaceful and serene
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Angels singing praises to God
All the shepherds, Alleluia!
All the shepherds are praising God
Christ, the Savior is born
Jesus, the Savior, is born
Silent night, holy night
A peaceful and holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
The shepherds are frightened by what they see
Heavenly dawns, dawns of the grite (?)
The dawn of a new day filled with wonder and awe
Heavenly hosts fill up tonight
Angels fill the night sky
Silent night, holy night
A peaceful and holy night
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Mary and her son, Jesus
Heavenly hosts so tender and mild
The angels are gentle and kind
Silent night, holy night!
A peaceful and holy night
Pray, no I'm gon' tell you confusion
Unclear meaning or confusion
Christ, the Savior is born
Jesus, the Savior, is born
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BobbyStardustOfficial
One of the best ever!!❤️
@joemama9955
Outstanding. That's all. Carry on.
@williamwaller840
I just know the Doctor is heading for the Tynemouth Surfer's Cafe on Tuesday 16th December. Well maybe in spirit only... He surely gonna play this one. Come on dawon y'all...