City That Care Forgot
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Dr. John
City That Care Forgot
[ Shock Records / CD ]
Release Date: Monday 30 June 2008
Iconic American musician, the legendary Dr. John has recorded his definitive musical response to the devastation brought by Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans. 'City That Care Forgot' features guests Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson & Ani DiFranco.
Dr. John has long been considered the physical embodiment of the vibrant culture of New Orleans. Throughout his illustrious musical career from the 1950s forging his definitive voodoo inflected rhythm and blues psychedelia throughout the 60s and 70s, to his tireless efforts recording, performing and being a spokesman for the city today. His colourful persona and talents transcend musical genres and art forms garnering respect from his fans, cultural peers, civil leaders and beyond. Dr John has been honoured with a Grammy in both the jazz and blues fields.
Iconic American musician and unofficial ambassador to New Orleans, the legendary Dr. John has recorded his definitive musical response to the devastation brought by Hurricane Katrina on his beloved crescent city. Titled 'City That Care Forgot', this all-new record finds Dr. John at the very top of his game, as he seeks to express the anger, paranoia and despair still among New Orleans' scattered former inhabitants.
'City That Care Forgot' features guest artists such as Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson and Ani DiFranco.
Tracks:
1. Keep On Goin'
2. Time For A Change (Featuring Eric Clapton)
3. Promises, Promises (Featuring Willie Nelson)
4. You Might Be Surprised
5. Dream Warrior
6. Black Gold
7. We Gettin' There (Featuring Terence Blanchard)
8. Stripped Away (Featuring Eric Clapton)
9. Say Whut?
10. My People Need A Second Line (Featuring James Andrews And Trombone Shorty)
11. Land Grab (Featuring Terence Blanchard)
12. City That Care Forgot (Featuring Eric Clapton And Ani Difranco)
13. Save Our Wetlands (Featuring Terrance Simien)
