In the Right Place
Dr. John · 1973
33 min · 11 tracks · funk · R&B · Dixieland jazz
A vibrant blend of funk, rhythm and blues, and New Orleans jazz that grooves with infectious energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious grooves for dancing
- lighthearted vibes for gatherings
- steady flow for background listening
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- playful energy for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep emotional narratives
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'In the Right Place' was released in February 1973, Dr. John had already established himself as a significant figure in the New Orleans music scene with his earlier albums. This record marked a commercial peak for him, featuring hits that would define his sound and expand his audience beyond niche markets.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Professor Longhair· Allen Toussaint· The Meters
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Right Place Wrong Time 2:55
- 2 Same Old Same Old 2:43
- 3 Just the Same 2:53
- 4 Qualified 4:50
- 5 Traveling Mood 2:51
- 6 Peace Brother Peace 2:50
- 7 Life 2:31
- 8 Such a Night 2:57
- 9 Shoo Fly Marches On 3:17
- 10 I Been Hoodood 3:14
- 11 Cold Cold Cold 2:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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