Bottom Line
New York City, NY
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Set 1Introduction
Swanee River Boogie
Instrumental
Dance The Night Away With You
Wild Honey
City Lights
Street Side
Mama Roux
He's A Hero
Right Place, Wrong Time
Rain
Interlude
Let's Make A Better World
Fire of Love
Such A Night
Crowd
Iko Iko
Swanee River Boogie
Instrumental
Dance The Night Away With You
Wild Honey
City Lights
Street Side
Mama Roux
He's A Hero
Right Place, Wrong Time
Rain
Interlude
Let's Make A Better World
Fire of Love
Such A Night
Crowd
Iko Iko
Set 2
Set 3
CommentDr. John - lead vocals, piano
David Sanborn - alto sax
Kim Hutchinson - alto sax, woodwinds
Buzzy Feiten - lead guitar
Jim Calhoun- bass
Neil Larsen - organ
Hugh McCracken - guitars
Steve Gadd - drums
Joyce Kaye - vocals
Tami Lynn - vocals
From the very beginning of the show, when the emcee announces, "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Doctor will see you now…" it's clear that this audience is in for an amazing show. Opening with an instrumental boogie-woogie romp on his grand piano, Dr. John (nee Mac Rabennack) proves straight away why he is originator and all time king of swamp-rock music. The boogie run morphs into a Cajun version of "Swanee River Boogie," before the band joins the Doctor onstage for an all around stunning show.
This recording, along with a series of other shows around the time, was cut at New York's famed Bottom Line club. The Doctor, as he is often called, was promoting his City Lights album on the now-defunct Horizons/A&M jazz-pop label. City Lights, which features an eerie painting of the New York City skyline that shows the World Trade Center melting down as dripping, burning candles, is now out of print but has long been regarded as one of his best studio album's ever.
For the album and this tour, Dr. John assembled an all star musical cast that included David Sanborn, Steve Gadd, Hugh McCracken, and other top studio players. The material on the record (much of which is featured in this show) is among the best original stuff he has ever written, and was played in conjunction with veteran R&B songsmith, the late Doc Pomus. "Rain," an absolutely stunning smoky-jazz ballad, is featured on that record, and is a highlight of this memorable performance.
In addition to promoting City Lights, Dr. John also took a ride on the way back machine a few times, delivering a punchy, funky version of his 1972 pop hit "Right Place, Wrong Time," and later, at the end of the show, a nine-minute version of the New Orleans staple "Iko Iko." A phenomenal show all around.
David Sanborn - alto sax
Kim Hutchinson - alto sax, woodwinds
Buzzy Feiten - lead guitar
Jim Calhoun- bass
Neil Larsen - organ
Hugh McCracken - guitars
Steve Gadd - drums
Joyce Kaye - vocals
Tami Lynn - vocals
From the very beginning of the show, when the emcee announces, "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Doctor will see you now…" it's clear that this audience is in for an amazing show. Opening with an instrumental boogie-woogie romp on his grand piano, Dr. John (nee Mac Rabennack) proves straight away why he is originator and all time king of swamp-rock music. The boogie run morphs into a Cajun version of "Swanee River Boogie," before the band joins the Doctor onstage for an all around stunning show.
This recording, along with a series of other shows around the time, was cut at New York's famed Bottom Line club. The Doctor, as he is often called, was promoting his City Lights album on the now-defunct Horizons/A&M jazz-pop label. City Lights, which features an eerie painting of the New York City skyline that shows the World Trade Center melting down as dripping, burning candles, is now out of print but has long been regarded as one of his best studio album's ever.
For the album and this tour, Dr. John assembled an all star musical cast that included David Sanborn, Steve Gadd, Hugh McCracken, and other top studio players. The material on the record (much of which is featured in this show) is among the best original stuff he has ever written, and was played in conjunction with veteran R&B songsmith, the late Doc Pomus. "Rain," an absolutely stunning smoky-jazz ballad, is featured on that record, and is a highlight of this memorable performance.
In addition to promoting City Lights, Dr. John also took a ride on the way back machine a few times, delivering a punchy, funky version of his 1972 pop hit "Right Place, Wrong Time," and later, at the end of the show, a nine-minute version of the New Orleans staple "Iko Iko." A phenomenal show all around.
Set 1ACT I
intro narration (Bobby Jay)
Be My Baby (Annie Golden)
Young Ellie's story (Bobby Jay)
Why Do Lovers Break Each Other's Hearts (Darlene Love)
Wait 'Til My Bobby Gets Home (Darlene Love)
Today I Met The Boy I'm Gonna Marry (Darlene Love)
Ellie meets Jeff (Bobby Jay)
Hanky Panky (Patrick Cassidy)
I Have A Boyfriend (Dinah Manoff)
Do Wah Diddy Diddy (Patrick Cassidy)
And Then He Kissed Me (Dinah Manoff)
Not Too Young To Be Married (Darlene Love)
Be My Baby (Darlene Love)
Chapel Of Love (Company)
People Say (Company)
Leader Of The Pack (Annie Golden)
Ellie's life was changing (Bobby Jay)
I Can Hear Music (Annie Golden)
River Deep, Mountain High (Darlene Love)
intro narration (Bobby Jay)
Be My Baby (Annie Golden)
Young Ellie's story (Bobby Jay)
Why Do Lovers Break Each Other's Hearts (Darlene Love)
Wait 'Til My Bobby Gets Home (Darlene Love)
Today I Met The Boy I'm Gonna Marry (Darlene Love)
Ellie meets Jeff (Bobby Jay)
Hanky Panky (Patrick Cassidy)
I Have A Boyfriend (Dinah Manoff)
Do Wah Diddy Diddy (Patrick Cassidy)
And Then He Kissed Me (Dinah Manoff)
Not Too Young To Be Married (Darlene Love)
Be My Baby (Darlene Love)
Chapel Of Love (Company)
People Say (Company)
Leader Of The Pack (Annie Golden)
Ellie's life was changing (Bobby Jay)
I Can Hear Music (Annie Golden)
River Deep, Mountain High (Darlene Love)
Set 2ACT II
Act II Overture
Heart Made Of Stone (Darlene Love)
Baby, I Love You (Annie Golden)
Keep It Confidential (Annie Golden)
We're Gonna Make It (After All) (Ellie Greenwich)
Da Doo Ron Ron (Ellie Greenwich)
What A Guy (Ellie Greenwich)
The Kind Of Boy You Can't Forget (Ellie Greenwich)
Maybe I Know (Ellie Greenwich)
I.O.U. (Company)
Finale (Orchestra)
Act II Overture
Heart Made Of Stone (Darlene Love)
Baby, I Love You (Annie Golden)
Keep It Confidential (Annie Golden)
We're Gonna Make It (After All) (Ellie Greenwich)
Da Doo Ron Ron (Ellie Greenwich)
What A Guy (Ellie Greenwich)
The Kind Of Boy You Can't Forget (Ellie Greenwich)
Maybe I Know (Ellie Greenwich)
I.O.U. (Company)
Finale (Orchestra)
Set 3
CommentLate Show. An Original Cast Recording. Played Bottom Line for 50+ shows before revamping the show and moving it to Broadway in 1985.
Dinah Manoff - Young Ellie Greenwich
Patrick Cassidy - Jeff Barry
Dinah Manoff - Young Ellie Greenwich
Patrick Cassidy - Jeff Barry
Set 1Big Trouble
Heard The News
Too Many Midnights
Funky But Chic
Bohemian Love Pad
Little Richard Medley: Ready Teddy > Rip It Up > Tutti Frutti > Long Tall Sally
Donna
The Stinkin’ Rich
I Ain’t Workin’ Anymore
King Of Babylon
Stranded In The Jungle
Sweet Revenge
Reach Out (I'll Be There)
Frenchette >
Beatles Medley: Ticket To Ride > Day Tripper > Twist And Shout
Animals Medley: We Gotta Get Out Of This Place > Don't Bring Me Down > It's My Life
In My Own Time
Personality Crisis
Heard The News
Too Many Midnights
Funky But Chic
Bohemian Love Pad
Little Richard Medley: Ready Teddy > Rip It Up > Tutti Frutti > Long Tall Sally
Donna
The Stinkin’ Rich
I Ain’t Workin’ Anymore
King Of Babylon
Stranded In The Jungle
Sweet Revenge
Reach Out (I'll Be There)
Frenchette >
Beatles Medley: Ticket To Ride > Day Tripper > Twist And Shout
Animals Medley: We Gotta Get Out Of This Place > Don't Bring Me Down > It's My Life
In My Own Time
Personality Crisis
Set 2
Set 3
Set 1I Won't Give Up
Rhumba Girl
If I Don't Love You
Let Me Be The First
Lotta Love
Rhumba Girl
If I Don't Love You
Let Me Be The First
Lotta Love
Set 2
Set 3
CommentAmerican Eagle #49
incomplete performance
incomplete performance
Set 1EARLY SHOW:
634-5789 (Jimmy Vivino)
Love Makes A Woman (Phoebe Snow)
From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)(Clarence Clemons)
Soul Serenade (Clarence Clemons)
Eve Of Destruction (Paul Schaffer)
Keep It Confidential (Ula Hedwig)
Learn How To Cry Again (Ula Hedwig)
Are You Lonely For Me Baby (Buster Poindexter)
A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall In Love) (Buster Poindexter & Ula Hedwig)
Heart Of Gold (Buster Poindexter)
You're A Friend Of Mine (All)
634-5789 (Jimmy Vivino)
Love Makes A Woman (Phoebe Snow)
From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)(Clarence Clemons)
Soul Serenade (Clarence Clemons)
Eve Of Destruction (Paul Schaffer)
Keep It Confidential (Ula Hedwig)
Learn How To Cry Again (Ula Hedwig)
Are You Lonely For Me Baby (Buster Poindexter)
A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall In Love) (Buster Poindexter & Ula Hedwig)
Heart Of Gold (Buster Poindexter)
You're A Friend Of Mine (All)
Set 2LATE SHOW
634-5789 (Jimmy Vivino)
Green Onions (Paul Shaffer)
Are You Lonely for Me Baby (Buster Poindexter)
A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall In Love) (Buster Poindexter & Ula Hedwig)
Heart Of Gold (Buster Poindexter)
From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come) (Clarence Clemons)
Soul Serenade (Clarence Clemons)
Eve Of Destruction (Paul Shaffer)
Love Makes A Woman (Phoebe Snow)
Bring It On Home To Me (Phoebe Snow)
You're A Friend Of Mine (All)
Rockin' Pneumoonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu (All)
634-5789 (Jimmy Vivino)
Green Onions (Paul Shaffer)
Are You Lonely for Me Baby (Buster Poindexter)
A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall In Love) (Buster Poindexter & Ula Hedwig)
Heart Of Gold (Buster Poindexter)
From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come) (Clarence Clemons)
Soul Serenade (Clarence Clemons)
Eve Of Destruction (Paul Shaffer)
Love Makes A Woman (Phoebe Snow)
Bring It On Home To Me (Phoebe Snow)
You're A Friend Of Mine (All)
Rockin' Pneumoonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu (All)
Set 3
CommentBenefit for homeless people in Jersey City area.
Set 1Tonight I'm Gonna (Rock Your Box)
Funky But Chic
I'm A Lover, I'm A Cheater
Frenchette
Calling All Angels
When the Word Was Thunderbird
Rosey Scenario
Ain't Life A Brook
In The Country (I Do Nothin' All Day)
Marquesa de Sade
Trash
Looking for a Kiss
Bohemian Love Pad
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place >
Don't Bring Me Down >
It's My Life
Donna
Personality Crisis
Human Being
Heart Of Gold
Funky But Chic
I'm A Lover, I'm A Cheater
Frenchette
Calling All Angels
When the Word Was Thunderbird
Rosey Scenario
Ain't Life A Brook
In The Country (I Do Nothin' All Day)
Marquesa de Sade
Trash
Looking for a Kiss
Bohemian Love Pad
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place >
Don't Bring Me Down >
It's My Life
Donna
Personality Crisis
Human Being
Heart Of Gold
Set 2
Set 3
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