LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Originally broadcast by Hempstead, Long Island's WLIR-FM, this superb set captures Dr. John at the height of his powers, as he transitioned from his psychedelic phase into a full embrace of New Orleans R&B. Backed by Sugar Bear Welch on guitar, Darrell Leonard and Jerry Jumonville on horns, and John Boudreaux on drums, his keyboard playing was rarely better, and the band frequently hit a monstrous groove. It's presented here complete with background notes and rare images.

TRACKS:

01. Loup Garou
02. Walk On Gilded Splinters
03. Danse Kalinda Ba Doom
04. Stagger Lee
05. Hard Judgment
06. Traveling Mood
07. Life
08. Put A Little Love In Your Heart
09. Tipitina
10. Mess Around
11. Interview
12. I've Been Hoo Doo'd
13. Such A Night
14. Right Place Wrong Time
15. Let The Good Times Roll
16. Wang Dang Doodle
17. Mama Roux
18. Qualified
19. Little Liza Jane
20. Mama Don't Allow