Dr John- Iko Iko

[MsTwinkie1966]

RIP Clarence Clemens

[ThitiaandDeidre]

you betta know!

[gruvqueen]

My favorite Dr. John performance ever! And WHAT A BAND!!!!

[getgs]

Thanks for the comment. Been watching "Treme" on DVD and lovin' the New Orleans music and soul.

[OHNOTHIMAGEN1]

I saw this lineup at Blossom Music Center in '89!!!

Excellent show!

[manni62]

It doesn't get any better than this!

[MrGeno502]

Happy Birthday Dr. John!

[brucermagee]

The headdress is because the song is about Mardi Gras Indians, who are the opposite of minstrels. Their motto, "We won't bow down," is a shout of defiance against the forces arrayed against them.

[ScottHolzman]

@Leavitt oh shit man, you did not use the M word talking about a New Orleans musician....

[jrogers71]

Cool, Ringo playing 2nd line ..

[rawweeks]

outstanding!!

[bwbradford]

Absolutely awesome performance!

[relimes]

How many people in this video are dead now?

[ShaggeDoc]

@relimes too many

[LeavittMusicService]

Get rid of the stupid hat. Your a musician not a minstrel show act.

[brucermagee]

The Dr. is most definitely in!

[HagbardCeline42]

There is so much awesome in this video I find myself re-watching it all the time. The three-drummer attack, Danko in great health, Billy Preston, Joe Walsh...I could go on and on.

[getgs]

@HagbardCeline42

I feel the same way. It makes me move. When I originally posted it (I was the Director), I thought that only a few people would ever watch it. I am gratified that people who love music have found it. The band was a gas to work with.

[HagbardCeline42]

@getgs Did this ever get officially released on video? I've seen it traded among collectors.

[getgs]

@HagbardCeline42

The DVD of this lineup was only released in Europe due to contractual bs. It does turn up used occassionally.

[randomjohnsonjr]

@HagbardCeline42 TRU DAT PLAYYAHHHHHHHH! Who's NOT there??? Wish I was up there!!! Back to dancin'.........

[Drunknwow]

man what a line up for an awesome song

[Mehefinheulog1]

see "Nobody's Child: Romanian Angel Appeal"

at wikipedia

for more details

[loveslevon]

All My VERY Favorites!!!!

[Annamaebea]

I sure miss Billy

[Suzycat1000]

Check out Dr John playing this song with Willy DeVille.

[getgs]

I worked with many great musicians in my career and I appreciate all the comments this video receives. It was among my favorites in particular because of Mac and Rick Danko's performance. It never fails to get me moving.

[bluebrdz]

@getgs Thank you for posting this. What a group of talented musicians.

[ladivina79]

Not even the good Doctor can resist shaking his ass to a Rick Danko bassline! This video rules on so many levels. 

[dudshumane]

Swwwing it Dr. John...

[dudshumane]

Joe Walsh sure can rip it up.

[juzzjeff]

too bad they had to have lame ass Clemens playing sax...

[Cometsamba]

and Billy Preston! Garth Hudson,is the 3rd drummer STeve Gadd?

[getgs]

3rd drummer is Jim Keltner

[MCGEHEE1]

5 Stars!

[rutdoggydog]

Righteous!

[ViolinBassPlayer]

Bass players, take note: you can do a hell of a solo without that tapping bullshit.

[plndv3363]

The first "All Star Band" tour... Ringo, Joe Walsh, Levon Helm, Rich Danko, Clarence Clemmons, Nils Lofgren, Billy Preston, Dr John, and Jim Keltner...

[getgs]

Semitones, you are correct on both counts

[semitones]

Also, correct me if I'm wrong Jim Keltner on drums and Garth Hudson on accordian.

[getgs]

I believe this is from 1989 and the venue is The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles.

[Red552mimi]

am looking for the date of this, cannot find- any help out there? also, what was the venue? thanks, love it, love it , love it!

[getgs]

It is the late great Billy Preston.

[RYNOibanez]

am i wrong or is that billy preston on B3?

[logansGT]

The good Doctor does Iko-Bo-Diddly-Iko.....great stuff!

[getgs]

Niels Lofgren from the E Street Band

[Euqee18]

Da one in keyboards is Billy Preston? Greetings from Argentina, thx for sharing this video, it seems it was "such a night" LOL

[RYNOibanez]

@Euqee18 i think we're right..lol

[kidn]

Seeing Rick Danko play on one of my favourite songs..... wow. Awesome

[TheZagrepcanka]

I realy love Dr John`s version of Iko ... thx for posting here...and congratulations for directing and producing such a good show !

[getgs]

I'm glad a few people have found it. I was a co-producer and director on the show and enjoyed every minute.

[plaindaveWI]

Is this from a DVD I can purchase? Please?

[getgs]

Unfortunately it is not available in the USA but is available in Europe (UK, Germany, etc.) . If you look on the various Amazon's, you might find it in Zone 1 ntsc but most are PAL zone 2.

[getgs]

I forgot to add that there are several Ringo all star shows, so you have to look closely at the details.

[hektoram]

good performance :) saw him in copenhagen a few years ago, fantastic!!!!! :)

[rythymd3vil]

pretty good stuff

what the heck is he wearing though, one of the most ridiculous outfits i have EVER seen

[MostIngenious]

@rythymd3vil: It's a Mardi Gras head-dress. Bear in mind that Dr John's style was the basis for the keyboard player on The Muppet Show LOL