From 1962, here's Piano Red, aka Dr. Feelgood and the Interns with the classic "Doctor Feelgood." When you go to the doctor, you expect to feel good. Enjoy!
His older brother - Rufus Perryman - was also an amazing pianist who wrote and recorded (as "Speckled Red") the classic double entendre Boogie Woogie piece "The Dirty Dozens" in the early 1930s.
I have the Okeh album (on which the "doctor" - aka Willie Perryman - only sang 2 or 3 songs). He reinvented himself a couple of times after his initial fame as "Piano Red" in the late 1940s and early 1950s. I got to know him quite well as Dr Feelgood in the 60s and then even more in the 70s when he returned to the name Piano Red and was a fixture in underground Atlanta. Amazing pianist ... but very percussive. Like most albino people he had very bad eyes; but strong, strong hands for the piano.
I was at a fraternity party at Washington & Lee in 1963 and Dr. Feelgood and The Interns were the entertainment. I was feeling quite " loose" and after they sang this, their signature song, I told Dr. Feelgood, " Dr. Feelgood, you are the greatest ! " to which he humbly replied, " Thank you, man."
Heard this for the first (and last time) back aroubd 1962 or 1963, on Radio Luxembourg.
It got played a few times, and that was about it.
I could never find it since - so thanks a bunch for posting this.
Great stuff!
liddanej 1 month ago
Great. I still have the 45 with Mr Moonlight on the B side
graediver 8 months ago
Great to hear "The Doctor" for the first time since high school!
TenthCircuitStud 10 months ago
His older brother - Rufus Perryman - was also an amazing pianist who wrote and recorded (as "Speckled Red") the classic double entendre Boogie Woogie piece "The Dirty Dozens" in the early 1930s.
GayPlaywright 1 year ago
I have the Okeh album (on which the "doctor" - aka Willie Perryman - only sang 2 or 3 songs). He reinvented himself a couple of times after his initial fame as "Piano Red" in the late 1940s and early 1950s. I got to know him quite well as Dr Feelgood in the 60s and then even more in the 70s when he returned to the name Piano Red and was a fixture in underground Atlanta. Amazing pianist ... but very percussive. Like most albino people he had very bad eyes; but strong, strong hands for the piano.
GayPlaywright 1 year ago
Nice tune Jef. Been missing you on the net [Doo Wop Forum]
Rick
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bronxbum 1 year ago
I can't believe only 1130 people have heard this, It's Brilliant! I still have the '45.
audruicq1 1 year ago
I was at a fraternity party at Washington & Lee in 1963 and Dr. Feelgood and The Interns were the entertainment. I was feeling quite " loose" and after they sang this, their signature song, I told Dr. Feelgood, " Dr. Feelgood, you are the greatest ! " to which he humbly replied, " Thank you, man."
dukefishers 1 year ago
Vocalist/guitarist on this is Roy Lee Johnson, with Piano Red as Doctor Feelgood, I believe.
strandwolf 1 year ago
@alexwritestube You're welcome! go to myspace/djcurtatl and check out the pics!
TheRealDJCurt 1 year ago