Things Happen That Way
Dr. John · 2022
38 min · 10 tracks · funk · R&B · Dixieland jazz
A soulful blend of New Orleans rhythms and bluesy storytelling, marked by Dr. John's distinctive voice.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo grooves
- soulful storytelling moments
- reflective afternoon listening
- warm nostalgia for simpler times
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 23, 2022, 'Things Happen That Way' is Dr. John's final studio album, coming shortly before his passing in June 2022. This album showcases his enduring legacy as a master of blending genres and reflects a lifetime of musical experiences and influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Professor Longhair· Allen Toussaint· The Meters
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Funny How Time Slips Away 4:37
- 2 Ramblin’ Man 3:52
- 3 Gimme That Old Time Religion 3:24
- 4 I Walk on Guilded Splinters 4:53
- 5 I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry 2:59
- 6 End of the Line 4:12
- 7 Holy Water 3:24
- 8 Sleeping Dogs Best Left Alone 3:59
- 9 Give Myself a Good Talkin’ To 3:54
- 10 Guess Things Happen That Way 3:44
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