In the Right Place
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In the Right Place is a 1973 album by New Orleans R&B artist Dr. John. The album was originally released on Atco Records and became the biggest selling album of Dr. John's career. The song "Such a Night" was also performed as part of The Band's 'The Last Waltz' concert, made famous by Martin Scorsese's film. The song also appears in the music video of 3000 Miles to Graceland.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Mac Rebennack; except where indicated.
| Writer(s) |
| 1. |
"Right Place Wrong Time" |
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2:50 |
| 2. |
"Same Old Same Old" |
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2:39 |
| 3. |
"Just the Same" |
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2:49 |
| 4. |
"Qualified" |
Jesse Hill, Rebennack |
4:46 |
| 5. |
"Traveling Mood" |
James Waynes |
3:03 |
| 6. |
"Peace Brother Peace" |
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2:47 |
| 7. |
"Life" |
Allen Toussaint |
2:29 |
| 8. |
"Such a Night" |
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2:55 |
| 9. |
"Shoo Fly Marches On" |
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3:15 |
| 10. |
"I Been Hoodood" |
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3:12 |
| 11. |
"Cold Cold Cold" |
Alvin Robinson, Hill, Rebennack |
2:37 |
Personnel
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- The Meters
- Leo Nocentelli - lead guitar
- Art Neville - organ
- George Porter, Jr. - bass
- Joseph Modeliste - drums
- Allen Toussaint: Piano, electric piano, acoustic guitar, conga drums and tambourine, background vocals, vocal arrangements, arrangement and conducting.
- Mac Rebennack: Vocals, piano on "Qualified", organ on "Peace Brother Peace" and percussion on "I Been Hoodood".
- Ralph MacDonald: Percussion on "Shoo Fly Marches On", "Such a Night" and "I Been Hoodood".
- David Spinozza: guitar solo on "Right Place Wrong Time".
- Gary Brown: Electric and acoustic saxophones.
- The Bonaroo Horn Section: Horns.
- Robbie Montgomery and Jessie Smith: Backing vocals.
James Flournoy Holmes: Album design and paintings.
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