My mum told me that I came into the world with Dr John playing in her hospital room. He was the first thing I would of heard in the world. Not a bad way to come into being.

@nickthegreek3388

3 жыл бұрын

Amen! Brother. Amen!

@1935delorean

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is just brilliant

@artpj14

2 жыл бұрын

I hope she was in the right place at the right time!

@coolguy9616

2 жыл бұрын

Your a voodoo child

@danielalbert1391

2 жыл бұрын

I'll bet you'd have a. Great Time with the piano.part !

Dr. John was a legend among his musical peers but never got the wide recognition he so richly deserved. A true American treasure.

@claudedupras2492

2 жыл бұрын

Treasures are made to be found by those who surch. Appreciation is what matters. Look in the skys at night and not many do. Yet the night goes on forever. Appreciate and share

@bobymox

2 жыл бұрын

That is truth.But ,it was a part of his charisma and personality!✌🎹

@murpht2012

Жыл бұрын

He got the recognition from the ones that mattered to him. But he did deserve superstardom

@tresjbenet

6 ай бұрын

@@claudedupras2492 skies.

@rowilliamson77

Ай бұрын

I learned about him from the HBO show Treme. I am glad I got to see him perform live at least once before he past on.

I had the pleasure of hearing Mac and the Lower Ninth do this tune at the Krewe du Vieux ball. We miss him! ❤

@BluesPianoSheets

28 күн бұрын

That's a great experience and memory of him to have

There are folks that make music for a living, and there are folks that make music because it is part of their life/ Dr. John will be missed.

Literally one of the greatest piano performances of all time. Perfect collision of style , syncopation, joy and master class playing. There was only Dr John.

@jondavidson1929

2 жыл бұрын

Who DAT! dat is right!

@TerpsichoreanSelenophile

2 жыл бұрын

That is just perfect! I went to see him in concert with BB King while I was pregnant and my son kicked the whole time. I like to think he was dancing.

@BluePiano7

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I've listened to tons of Dr. John performances, but from a piano point of view this is among the very best. Jaw dropping stuff.

@sahidaduartesilva8523

Жыл бұрын

AMAZING

@abdelkhalekdaky3976

11 ай бұрын

That ole Dr John . Joy since the 70’s . RIP. Such a blues man!

Sounds like 3 piano players… he was one of a kind!

RIP, Dr John. Thank you for making this world a more wonderful place by sharing your music.

@jamesross914

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed,came to enjoy his work a little late in life but a true artist.

@rapplew

3 жыл бұрын

Started following da doctor in the 70's, he is and will always be one of the best.

@katherinegullett522

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why but I cried listening to this. Bless you wherever you are dr john

@bradmagnuson6963

4 ай бұрын

Amen!

I met the good doctor down in New Orleans as my BIL was good friends with him. He said hello sir I’m John. I was shaking ( I’m a professional bassist) so meeting folks usually is fun and a treat but this late afternoon he was already dressed from head to toe and of course very high too. Kept calling me young man which was crazy since I’m in my mid 60’s now. BTW he talks just like he sings. A memory I’ll never forget.

those of us born between 1940 and 1960 have had the best music for the soundtracks to our lives !

@isumbras1

4 жыл бұрын

Damn right!

@valeryanderson615

4 жыл бұрын

Privilege to have had a chance to listen to the blues

@1eclectic

4 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt!!

@TheHarbinger82

4 жыл бұрын

@@isumbras1 hell yeah

@timcornelius1912

4 жыл бұрын

That's for damn sure

I remember this song from the 70s and it was a high point for me. I was playing piano at the time it came out and Dr. John was my hero and still is. I would have loved to study under him.

@OllieDoodsChan

Ай бұрын

I’m thinking about learning piano , esp now!

Such a big light in the world blinked out when he died. Rest easy, Mac. You were one hell of a blessing.

This performance was recorded on NPR's Mountain Stage Broadcast. Engineered by Francis Fisher January 8, 1989. The Mountain Stage Band is providing the backing. May he rest in the peace of all the joy he gave to so many people....

@louiscaldwell6004

3 жыл бұрын

so so many times, never a half ass perfermance, which after all the years and many many times I saw the doc, he was NEVER off even a little bit. And for a man who was so wrapped up in his drug use, its absolutely amazing. The music trannscended everything. Just like it should. Thank you for everything Doc. I will always remember and love you my friend. You were as good as it gets!

@annazeman8521

2 жыл бұрын

May he rest in peace AND harmony!

@ToddBurge

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@genebrown5254

Жыл бұрын

😊😂🎉😊😊😊

@stewartcohen7683

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that! I saw him 'round about that time give or take a year at Bumbershoots in Seattle, outside on a Friday afternoon. He played solo to a smallish crowd (maybe a 100 people?) as it was still Friday, for at least a couple of hours, to our utter delight. He did a very similar version of this tune at the time, and it's great to hear that again!

Good Lord! There have only been a very few of these creatures on this earth. The universal force called music seems to find them and make them into conduits. Dr John didn't play music, the music played him. It moved through him as easily as the air he breathed. What a rare and beautiful wonder he was. No, this wasn't his "best." You can't give a rating to how the music flowed on any given occasion. On this day, it used him in this way.

Damn!!! This man really knew how to blow the roof off...Crazy woman dancing on the walls and ceiling here!!! Such a night indeed. Such a master, absolutely. 🎼🎹🎹🎼

Those New Orleans musicians really have a very special sound....And that music just spills out into the streets so beautifully.

@tomcooley3778

Жыл бұрын

I am with you sister !

This man was such a beautiful sublime creator of music with that New Orleans stamp on it. One of the best concerts I ever attended. The great Dr comes strutting towards the stage with a cane and the attitude on display that everyone knew that the time had arrived for a party of the ages commanded by the good Dr. It's a pity that his reputation hasn't been more widely known. A unique individual following in the traditional New Orleans love of music.

@latifa1020

2 жыл бұрын

you said it!

I'm a pianist. This was incredible! Dr John never disappoints! Thanks for posting this gem!

@andrewlowe9969

5 ай бұрын

A thought just occurred to me: did Dr John ever play with Ray Charles? I'm looking that up after this. They should have being so cool on the keys. The intro to this has to be one of the most beautiful and uplifting things any of us can experience. We miss you greatly Mac, rest easy and thank you for your gift of music. we will feel your spirit is with us always when we listen.

Just a stellar version. The piano of course, but also his voice sounds as good as I ever heard it. RIP Mac.

@davidfriedman7823

2 жыл бұрын

Funny He once said in an interview he didn't want to sing but when he heard Sony Bono and Bob Dylan sing he figured what the hell

It is a great performance by the good Doctor. One of the best ever on the Mountain Stage Radio Show and one of the best efforts by the show's house band. Here's a little applause for the boys in the band....

Such A Night ... such a gift from God this one of a kind musician ... so glad this version was recorded

Woah. This version brought tears to my eyes. Holy shit.

"Such A Night" by Dr. John is so 'timeless' it could have been written in the 1930's, 40's, 50's.

@andrewlowe9969

5 ай бұрын

If our world was about to end and we know its coming, I want this song playing in preparation to be joining the party where Dr John is in the heavens.

I cry when I hear any of Dr. John's MUsic as I do when I hear Coco's music... I regret ever leaving the quarter.... This music is LIFE itself.

The perfect title for this video. No hyperbole here. I've listened to this countless times (I have the Mountain Stage CD) and am amazed every time.

RIP Night Tripper! You will be soooooooooooo missed, Love.

@edwarddavis7139

5 жыл бұрын

🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@stevewynnearts

4 жыл бұрын

@viancamiberg1328

4 жыл бұрын

💙

@susanmoreal7562

4 жыл бұрын

Man what a piano player. Miss u dr. John

I feel privileged that I got to see him early as the Night Tripper and late as an elder statesman. RIP to an indelible part of NOLA.

Dr. John , Thank - you sir , RIP 🙏 ! 🏆Like a Jimi Hendrix tune , 0nly - Translated to Piano - ! Master musicians dedicated to their crafts ! Bless you all ! Good Heath !

My god what a player, I may have just been put in my place but I'm glad its Mac doing that. Beautiful.

I'm so glad I got a chance to see Dr John in person before he died. It was at the Charlotte Jazz Festival in 1993, and he brought the house down!

@TerpsichoreanSelenophile

3 жыл бұрын

I saw him that same year in Lafayette, La when I was pregnant. So my son got to hear him, too. 🙂

Love New Orleans music! It’s in a league of its own. This is amazing. RIP Dr John ❤️🎶

The good Doctor was one of my first concerts to be at in Austin and my first time at the Armadillo. Dear GOD it was loud. Or not. I was tripping hard. I could see the music rush past my right side, hit the back wall and race past my left side. Did I mention I was tripping. Hard? He walked on gilded splinters WHOOO!!

From this pianists point of view, I would have to agree with you. WOW! Thanks.

Whenever I need to feel good I have to listen to this recording...makes my heart sing. Thank you Dr. John for all the beauty you brought to the world with your magical piano and voice. I bet you're singing and making lots of angels happy up in heaven.....

@rrichards3399

10 ай бұрын

thats why we call him the doctor......................such a night...live long and prosper.

Makes me sad listening to this these days - what a great performer he was. Love his music, and was lucky enough to see him a couple of times in the 00s. The pleasure his music has given is immeasurable.

@thomasleary2814

28 күн бұрын

I feel you - but don’t be sad - ‘cause he left us this!

How can anybody not like his music.Dr. John will be sorely missed. Thank you for sharing your gift with us. I know God is enjoying what we’ve enjoyed for so many years.

PLEASE tell me that that is more than just one piano player in that intro.....my God, how does he do that? And now I confess; I got to work briefly with Mac when I was an engineer at Criteria in the early 70's. Never will I forget the night I walked into studio B where Mac was totally alone, way back in the corner at the Hammond B-3 with just one light on and shining down on him as he played the most incredible stuff I ever heard. I was mesmerized by his playing that New Orleans style that defies all musical laws, swinging dotted eights with one hand and straight 4-4 with the other. The man is a freak of musical nature.

@BluesPianoSheets

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Chuck, that's just Dr John alone at the piano. Wow! what a great life experience and memory you had being up close in person with Dr John while he was playing the B3.

@Dishonours

5 жыл бұрын

2 hands of beauty

@theappliancetechnician

4 жыл бұрын

I've been playing for 30+ years and don't have it. He was magic.

@richardphilbrick1183

4 жыл бұрын

The best night of music I ever enjoyed was at Tipitina's in NOLA years ago. Went to see the good Doctor. He was supposed to start at 11:00 but in NOLA that's just a suggestion. He showed up about 12:30 all by himself.. He sat down at the piano and said in his raspy voice, "Anyting ya'll wanna hear jus write it on a nakkin and sen it on up." And then he started in. He played for the NEXT THREE HOURS. NOLA funk, show tunes, classical...UNBELIEVABLE! Then he said, "I'm kynna dry. Gonna get somethin to drink an then I'll be back..." Half an hour later he was back at the keyboard and when he finished that set IT WAS 7:30 IN THE MORNING!!! People were on their way to work. I don't think he ever repeated a song the whole time and I bet there weren't a half dozen people who left during the night. And it was all for a $5 entrance fee!!! INCREDIBLE

@judcalfee9866

4 жыл бұрын

How can you not like the Doctor.

I met him in London and sat on his lovely lap, love him. xxx

Wow, this is the best version.....ALL the trimmings! Beautiful....rip

The DR JOHN does it right ....ON SUCH A NIGHT ...right on ...alright ..OH SUCH A NIGHT !

Always loved listening to Dr. John …first in my 67 mustang back in 75 & on intro on SNL …it was always “Such a nite “ and I always make it part of my music space today …rest in peace Dr.John and save a spot for me up there ❤

Give the band some! ❤️ what a take on such a great song. Rest in peace, Dr.

Love Dr. John! Thank you so much for posting this wonderful tune! I lived in New Orleans in 1974 and was married to a musician. We even got an invite to Allen Toussaint's private party and it was wonderful fun, with some of the greatest talent in the world! By the way, his house was lovely too, good food, good music, great people!

@BluesPianoSheets

3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great experience that would have been and a memory to treasure

Wonderful That’s real music

the man could mesmerize, r.i.p. good doctor.

The one and only. Stands the test of time!! Oh what a life.

Love you Doc John for Dr. Charlene

RIP.... your music- the best. New Orleans will be throwing a huge party in your honor...

Holy Smokin' Ivories! Dr. John....you ARE the man. RIP!

RIP MAC REBENNACK Dr. John was a musician's musician. One of the best of all time. He exuded the heartbeat of this mortal coil and provided a stained glass window to the human soul. Playing his music loud today in tribute.

@rubewaddell1

5 жыл бұрын

what a GREAT image for this great musician

@deanmellick9187

4 жыл бұрын

I like ya words man very deep. Cool

Oh that cheered me up immensely- always loved this track.

"Such a Night" is a song you hear a few times when you're young, it doesn't, um, stick, but it stays with you, in the back of your mind. Then one day you think "what are those words? "if you don't want to, somebody else will', and you start searching for the song. Wow, wonderful beautiful track. And, sadly, the time gone by.

mac would stay at lerichelieu hotel 1234 chartes vieux carre nawlins from time to time and is as cool as his music!!! i was the baggage, room service, and all of the above service person back then---1979 your the greatest mac,yah!!!!

Why oh why can’t we have music like that today?!? RIP Dr John

@jamescullen622

4 жыл бұрын

We can. You just to go out and find them.

@chrisshaw451

4 жыл бұрын

As has been said you have to go out and find it, its there, its just that the music industry sold its soul to the devil and just wants manufactured mega buck making crap so you never hear the REAL music played from the HEART for the SOUL.

That soul , that swagger, that style. There will never be another one like Dr. John. May you have the jam of all jams in piano heaven.

@juliadixon4810

5 жыл бұрын

With Booker on the other grand.

@bryannepveu6807

2 жыл бұрын

Beethoven, no slouch at the piano himself, would be more than happy to trade notes and cords with Dr. John.

I am back! This is becoming part of my music soul! Thank you Dr. John...again....

Hey Max... The way you did it, nobody else will. Rest easy, brother. We'll never forget.

I remember commiserating with him on his facebook page over the loss of Fats Domino, another Nola great. The good Doctor was not only an amazing musician but had so much respect for fellow musicians, New Orleans and his many fans. Now he's gone and I don't know who we're all going to commiserate with. Thanks for the wonderful music, and your wit and humanity, Doc. You always had the right prescription. Rest easy.

All I can say is a fantastic performance from one of the greatest musicians we have ever had. Dr. John lives on in all our hearts. I truly envy those of you who saw him live and really wish I had.

I will miss ya but heaven just got a hell of a blues pianist and guitarist...

God I miss him..I remember seeing him many times in N.O....home.

Dr. John..what a cool cat. Highly underrated & we’ll never see anyone that comes close to him ❤️

Rest In Peace Doc and thanks for all these years of music

One of a kind person and musician. Thers is no one to take his place. What a loss to the music world.

Was so fortunate to have seen Dr John when he appeared with the SCTV cast out of Toronto Ontario was fantastic playing this piece ❤😂

A gem from New Orleans like all the great piano players from the past can’t be replaced are Are high

So sad to hear the old master has passed away. RIP Dr. John, thank you for the great music you brought to us. This is indeed one of his classics.

I'm in my late 60's, trying to gain both weight & strength to prepare for a vital surgery, and living about a mile or two from my home in a PT/Rehab center. I knew of Dr. John practically from the get-go, as I was stationed on the Gulf Coast in the early 70's. But now that I'm here after all this time, it's safe to say that he was never really on my mind a whole lot. I must have been suffering from some kind of mental deficiency back then! This guy was a monster talent! This one song is a lifetime's worth of music lessons, combined with a show of talent & palpable charisma & stage energy unparalleled in history. PERIOD.

Super Cool! Great Playing!

WOW, WOW, WOW & more WOWS. R.I.P. SIR!

Saw him at the St. Bernard Civic Center in the early Seventies. He played the guitar a bit that night in addition to his piano. He was wearing his famous white tux and top hat back then. Then 15 years later I saw him in a small nightclub setting in Georgia. RIP Mac, I love ya still!

Love DR JOHN, glad you are such a delight to everyone Awesome

I could listen to this over & over & over again.

@ikeane0

Жыл бұрын

I do..he was a brilliant pianist

@chunderwunderwhinger1331

Жыл бұрын

@@ikeane0 Me too ..time & time again !

When I was 55, my 24 year old daughter said: "Dad, we're going to New Orleans for Christmas". Dad: "Um, sure. Any particular reason?" Her: "Dr. John is playing Tipitina's Dec 27th. And he's not going to last forever". RIP Mac. I saw ya!

@BluesPianoSheets

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful story

@dadgumit2505

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you sweet heart you were so rite he was just one of the kings of keyboard bogie and blues player of all times Dadgun out . ps stay safe and dad thank you for listing to that young lady of 24 year old G,B.

@keldanthony6877

3 жыл бұрын

It was a reasonable answer to your daughter, Ben. Dr John was fantastic.

@suzannereilman4516

3 жыл бұрын

....lucky you, and you have a GREAT daughter-gurrll...:)!

@johnrandall125

3 жыл бұрын

Saw him live in Bournemouth England. I'm glad I took the time and trouble. Unfortunately it was a bad venue as it was rows of seats but hey, I still saw one of the greats!

The world is a little more bleak without Dr. John.

He was in the RIGHT PLACE,, and Definitely The RIGHT TIME!

The good Doctor always has the cure, and never failed to lift my spirits and put a smile on my face. Rest In Peace old friend

Rest Easy my NOLA Bro, you had one of kind style, and gave us such treasure.

Love this ...could listen to Dr. John play all day...such a loss to the world. No one like him.

Dr. John changed the musical world...Thanks Mack...

My husband taught me to love u and your memories! Thankfully!

A True Icon, a Giant has left us. Bless his memory!

RIP Dr. John it's been such a life🎹☂️

Miss you, Dr. John!

Sunday night ❤️👼🙏 here I am

Really best ever version I heard 👍🏼

No words.....except thanks for passing our way Mac.....stunned sadness....Part of New Orleans' heart has been ripped away....

I have lived by that credo for 50,years.Done me well

My Goodness!! Thank you- Thank you for sharing this!!!

Dr. John. Simply the BEST!!!!!!!!!💙🤩💚 We will miss him... but his great music will never leave us. Boogie in Peace, Sir.🌻

RIP Dr. John. Thank you for the delight you brought to blues lovers!

RIP Dr John you will be missed. All the greatest are getting old and leaving us So Sad.

R.I.P Dr John, hope you are in some kind of heaven playing duets with the great Leon Russell.

@tiffsaver

5 жыл бұрын

AMEN TO THAT!!!

A true New Orleans legend. To lose him and Leah Chase so close to one another is a shame but we will honor them both forever!!

such a sad loss, to another gig without us DJ,,,RIP🎹☮️🇦🇺

RIP. Been a fan since we both were young.

Always my favorite ❤️

Rest in peace Piano Man. Thanks for the great music!

This truly is Dr John at the apogee of his amazing talent. an enduring and oft unappreciated American legend.

Not just some simple honky-tonk thumping, it’s intricate and skilfully played. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏾

I thought his performance on the "Last Waltz" was immortal!

@toddmontondo364

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@BluePiano7

2 жыл бұрын

It is, but as a piano player myself, this version absolutely blew me away. Stunning from first note to last.