Stranger Songs with Mike Regenstreif finds connections and develops themes in various genres. The show is broadcast on CKCU in Ottawa on Tuesdays from 3:30 until 5 pm (Eastern time) and is also available 24/7 for on-demand streaming.
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Theme: Remembering Dr. John (1941-2019) on Mardi Gras Day.
Mac Rebennack – whose stage name was Dr. John, and who died in 2019 at age 77 – was a New Orleans musical legend who drew on traditional jazz, blues, folk music, rock ‘n’ roll and even classical motifs, all with a distinctly New Orleans influence, in his music. Dr. John performed a lot of Mardi Gras music over the years, so it seems appropriate that we honor his legacy on Mardi Gras Day.
Dr. John with The Neville Brothers- Litanie des Saints
Goin’ Back to New Orleans (Warner Bros.)
Dr. John- Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya
Gris-Gris (Atco)
Paul Asbell- Such a Night
Steel String Americana (Busy Hands)
Deacon Jones with Dr. John- I Didn’t Want to Do It
Deacon John’s Jump Blues (Vetter Communications)
Odetta with Dr. John- Oh Papa
Blues Everywhere I Go (M.C.)
Odetta & Dr. John- Please Send Me Someone to Love
Blues Everywhere I Go (M.C.)
Dr. John- Didn’t He Ramble
Goin’ Back to New Orleans (Warner Bros.)
Dr. John & The WDR Big Band- My Indian Red
Big Band Voodoo (Orange Music)
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Dr. John with Irvin Mayfield & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra- Big Chief
Dee Dee’s Feathers (Okeh)
The Wild Magnolias- All on a Mardi Gras Day
Life is a Carnival (Metro Blue)
Dr. John- Iko Iko
Dr. John’s Gumbo (Atco)
Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Dr. John- Winin’ Boy Blues
Preservation (Preservation Hall)
Dr. John & Danny Barker- I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say
Goin’ Back to New Orleans (Warner Bros.)
Dr. John- Milneburg Joys
Goin’ Back to New Orleans (Warner Bros.)
Maria Muldaur & Dr. John- Layin’ Right Here in Heaven
Louisiana Love Call (Black Top)
Irma Thomas with Dr. John- Be You
Simply Grand (Rounder)
Dr. John & Rickie Lee Jones- Makin’ Whooppee!
In a Sentimental Mood (Warner Bros.)
Dirty Dozen Brass Band & Dr. John- It’s All Over Now
Voodoo (Columbia)
Dr. John with Chris Barber’s Jazz and Blues Band- Right Place Wrong Time
Live from London (The Store for Music)
Dr. John with The Neville Brothers, Al Hirt & Pete Fountain- Goin’ Back to New Orleans
Goin’ Back to New Orleans (Warner Bros.)
Next week: A Tribute to Josh White.
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--Mike Regenstreif
