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.
Something You Got
Dr. John Lyrics
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Makes me work all day
Something you got, baby
Makes me bring home my pay
Something you got, baby
You ought to know
My my, whoa whoa
I love you so
Something you got, baby
Makes the world go 'round
Something you got, baby
Keep me home every night
Something you got, baby
You ought to know
You ought to know
Whoa, whoa, my, my
Whoa I love you so
Something you got
Makes me work all day
Something you got
Makes me bring home my pay
Something you got
You ought to know
My my, whoa whoa
I love you so
In Dr. John's song "Something You Got," the singer expresses his love and admiration for his significant other. He suggests the quality they possess is "something you got, baby" that makes him work hard all day and bring home his pay. He believes that this "something" is necessary to make the world go around and lead him to stay home every night with his lover. The singer urges his lover to recognize that her presence has a profound impact on his life, and he loves her so much. The repeated lines of "something you got" reinforce how the attraction and admiration he has for his lover are inexplicable and indescribable.
The song's effortless and soulful melody and lyrics evoke a feeling of joy and contentment. The lyrics are simple but can help anyone remember the feeling of falling in love with someone. The singer's emotions are expressed vividly, making it easy for listeners to understand how deeply he feels about his love. The tone of the song is playful and affectionate, making it a great song to dance to or to play when feeling cheerful.
Line by Line Meaning
Something you got, baby
The presence and essence of the woman’s love in the singer’s life
Makes me work all day
The impact of the woman’s love on the singer’s motivation and productivity
Makes me bring home my pay
The need to work hard and provide for the woman who means so much to the singer
You ought to know
Acknowledging the woman’s significant role in the singer's life
My my, whoa whoa
Expressing strong emotions of love and passion towards the woman
I love you so
Conveying the depth of love the singer feels for the woman
Makes the world go 'round
Stating the importance and value of the woman’s love in the bigger picture
Keep me home every night
The singer’s desire to stay at home with the woman rather than go out, indicating a strong attachment to her
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS KENNER
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