Search - Dr John :: Best of the Parlophone Years

Since signing to Parlophone 1997, Dr John has released four great albums - all very different, but all in the distinctive and inimitable style of the music industry's favourite physician. From 'Anutha Zone' in 1998 with a host of guest collaborations, through the Duke Ellington Centenary celebration 'Duke Elegant' in 1999, to his personal interpretation of New Orleans in 2001 with 'Creole Moon', and last year's star-studded 'N'Awlinz - Dis, Dat Or D'Udda', Dr John has produced a wealth of latter-day musicality for the label. Parlophone is proud to release a veritable gumbo from 'The Night Tripper' - the best tracks from this productive eight year period with 'The Best Of The Parlophone Years', including the good Doctor's own sleevenotes commenting on each of the four albums from which the tracks are taken. As well as Dr John's unmistakeable vocals and keyboard along with his regular band, featured artists include BB King, Paul Weller, Joolz Holland, Randy Newman, Mavis Staples and Gaz Coombes/Mick Quinn (Supergrass), J.Spaceman a/k/a Jason Pierce (Spiritualized) amongst others. As a bonus to his loyal fans, the album also features two bonus tracks - the previously unissued 'Careless Love' from the 2004 N'Awlinz - 'Dis, Dat Or D'Udda sessions' and 'Look Out' - only previously available as a bonus track on the Japanese version of 'Anutha Zone'. Parlophone. 2005.