Rock and Roll Doctor - Little Feat

Lowell George at his finest in this clip of Little Feat performing "Rock and Roll Doctor," on the BBC music series "The Old Grey Whistle Test," circa 1975 or thereabouts. An excellent version of this song can be found on Little Feat's album "Hoy-Hoy," and a live version on the album "Waiting for Columbus". Written by Lowell George and Fred Martin.

Lyrics:

There was a woman in Georgia didn't feel just right
She had fever all day and chills at night
Now things got worse, yes a serious bind
At times like this it takes a man with such style I cannot often find
A doctor of the heart and a doctor of mind

If you like country with a boogie beat he's the man to meet
If you like the sound of shufflin' feet he can't be beat
If you wanna feel real nice, just ask the Rock and Roll doctor's advice

It's just a country town but patients come
From Mobile to Moline from miles around
Nagodoches to New Orleans
In beat-up old cars or in limousines
To meet the doctor of soul, he's got his very own thing

Two degrees in be-bop, a PHD in swing
He's the master of rhythm he's a rock and roll king

If you like country with a boogie beat he's the man to meet (he's the man to meet)
If you like the sound of shufflin' feet he can't be beat (I say he can't be beat)
If you... If you wanna
If you wanna feel real nice, just ask the Rock and Roll doctor's advice

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Rock
• Roll
• Southern
• Classic
• Oldie
• Country
• Little
• Feat
• OGWT
• Lowell
• George
• Fred
• Martin
• 1970s

[Unclemoparman]

The definitive version of course is on Feats Don't Fail Me Now, 1974.

[clotho98]

I agree. Unfortunately, YouTube won't let me put that version up.

[9erfandex]

clotho98 mucho gracias amigo, and do not be deceived, this is the By God best tune Lowell Feat ever conceived, laid down, played live, you name it this is the ultimate crown of Mr. George's creation! Damn we all miss you Lowell! Your vocal phrasing and slide work were PEERLESS! Sir you were the absolute best!Feats don't fail me now is as relevant now, as it was in the 70's, a By God work of genius! Is that not the benchmark for a classic! RIP Lowell George, gone yes, forgotten HELL NO! R.O.S.!!!

[rzgtk1]

two degrees in be-bop.....a PhD in Swing...he's the Master of Rhythm..he's the Rock n Roll King...

[Dukerdr]

@CheckMySix That would be Mr. Lowell George, R.I.P. Jack couldn't carry his guitar case.

[bf526]

saw feat 3 times. Just THE best live band...

[SuperMarshallo]

no one does it better either now or earlier Little Feat still ROCKS.

[Cerph]

One of the greatest rock n' roll bands of all time- and to me- lowell was the best rock n' blues singer as well.

Thanks for cut.

[CheckMySix]

Man

the lead singer looks like Jack black

[kngcool]

I rememeber Lowell dying and it was years b4 I knew what China White or pure Peruvian flake was much less a "speedball" and as a musician myself there are only a few idols I have! Lowell George, FZ and Bob Dylan. God bless you, It still takes guts to have fun! You were never wrong! Original?

[ACDC7369]

this version is better than the album version. little feat kick ass live

[Route166NJ]

So rare music gets not one thumb's down. Probably because... shit you know!