Hollywood Be Thy Name
40 min · 10 tracks · funk · R&B · Dixieland jazz
A vibrant blend of New Orleans rhythms and eclectic influences, celebrating life with playful lyrics and rich musical textures.
Hollywood Be Thy Name is an album by Dr. John. A vibrant blend of New Orleans rhythms and eclectic influences, celebrating life with playful lyrics and rich musical textures. 'Hollywood Be Thy Name' showcases Dr. John's signature blend of genres that influenced the burgeoning New Orleans funk scene. Its standout tracks received positive critical reception, helping to further establish his reputation as a vital force in American music during the mid-1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hollywood Be Thy Name sound like?
A vibrant blend of New Orleans rhythms and eclectic influences, celebrating life with playful lyrics and rich musical textures. Rooted in funk and R&B.
What makes Hollywood Be Thy Name by Dr. John notable?
'Hollywood Be Thy Name' showcases Dr. John's signature blend of genres that influenced the burgeoning New Orleans funk scene. Its standout tracks received positive critical reception, helping to further establish his reputation as a vital force in American music during the mid-1970s. Released in 1975, 'Hollywood Be Thy Name' was Dr. John's ninth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'In the Right Place'. At this point in his career, Dr. John was solidifying his unique fusion of rock, blues, and jazz, gaining mainstream recognition while retaining his roots in New Orleans musical traditions.
How many songs are on Hollywood Be Thy Name?
Hollywood Be Thy Name has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 New Island Soiree 3:13
- 2 Reggae Doctor 3:19
- 3 The Way You Do the Things You Do 3:46
- 4 Swanee River Boogie Standout 2:51
- 5 Yesterday Standout 5:21
- 6 Babylon 6:11
- 7 Back by the River 4:01
- 8 Medley: It’s All Right With Me / Blue Skies / Will the Circle Be Unbroken 5:32
- 9 Hollywood Be Thy Name Standout 3:16
- 10 I Wanna Rock 3:15
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
40 min 49 sec
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