The Sun, Moon & Herbs

The Sun Moon & Herbs
Studio album by Dr. John
Released August 31, 1971
Recorded Trident Studios, London
Genre New Orleans R&B, Psychedelic rock
Length 38:59
Label Atlantic K2400161
Producer Mac Rebennack, Charles Greene
Dr. John chronology

Remedies
(1970)
The Sun Moon & Herbs
(1971)
Dr. John's Gumbo
(1972)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic [1]
Rolling Stone (mixed)[2]

The Sun Moon & Herbs is a 1971 album by New Orleans R&B artist Dr. John, noted for its contributions from Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, and other well-known musicians. It was originally intended to be a three-album set but was cut down to a single disc.[3] The album was described by Allmusic as "dark and swampy" and "best listened to on a hot, muggy night with the sound of thunder rumbling off in the distance like jungle drums".[1]

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Mac Rebennack except where noted. 

Side one
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Black John the Conqueror"    6:20
2. "Where Ya at Mule"    4:56
3. "Craney Crow"    6:40
Side two
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Familiar Reality (Opening)"  Rebennack, Jesse Hill 5:25
2. "Pots on Fiyo (Filé Gumbo) / Who I Got to Fall On (If the Pot Get Heavy)"    5:48
3. "Zu Zu Mamou"    7:57
4. "Familiar Reality (Reprise)"    1:53

Personnel

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Chrispell, James. "The Sun Moon & Herbs - Dr. John at AllMusic. Retrieved 10 March 2008.
  2. Crouse, Tim (28 October 1971). "Dr. John: The Sun Moon & Herbs". Rolling Stone (Straight Arrow). ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved 10 March 2008.
  3. Dr John Album History