I Don't Need No Doctor
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"I Don't Need No Doctor" was a hit song written by Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson and Jo Armstead
, and first recorded by Ray Charles
in 1966. Over the years, it has been covered by bands such as garage rock band The Chocolate Watch Band in 1969, Humble Pie
in 1971, New Riders of the Purple Sage
in 1972, metal band W.A.S.P. in 1986 and by the garage punk band The Nomads in 1989. Styx
also covered this song. Humble Pie's version became an FM radio hit and peaked at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100
singles chart.
The jazz guitar player John Scofield
recorded a version for his album That's What I Say: John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles
in 2005, featuring the blues guitarist John Mayer
on additional guitar and vocals. Mayer
covered the song again with his band during his tour in summer 2007. A recorded live version is also available on his CD/DVD release Where the Light Is
.
In 2005, the Brazilian Hard Rock band Dr. Sin
, recorded a version for his sixth album Listen to the Doctors, it is a covers album with only songs with the word 'Doctor' in the title. The version of Dr. Sin was inspired by the version of the band Humble Pie
.
Jo Armstead
Josephine "Jo" Armstead , often known as "Joshie" Jo Armstead, is an American soul singer and songwriter. She co-wrote Ray Charles' hits "Let's Go Get Stoned" and "I Don't Need No Doctor", among other songs written with Ashford & Simpson...
, and first recorded by Ray Charles
Ray Charles
Ray Charles Robinson , known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician. He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records...
in 1966. Over the years, it has been covered by bands such as garage rock band The Chocolate Watch Band in 1969, Humble Pie
Humble Pie (band)
Humble Pie was a rock band from England, finding success both in the UK and the US. They are remembered for songs such as "Black Coffee" "30 Days in the Hole", "I Don't Need No Doctor", and "Natural Born Bugie"...
in 1971, New Riders of the Purple Sage
New Riders of the Purple Sage
New Riders of the Purple Sage is an American country rock band. The group emerged from the psychedelic rock scene in San Francisco, California in 1969, and its original lineup included several members of the Grateful Dead. Their best known song is "Panama Red"...
in 1972, metal band W.A.S.P. in 1986 and by the garage punk band The Nomads in 1989. Styx
Styx (band)
Styx is an American rock band that became famous for its albums from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Chicago band is known for melding the style of prog-rock with the power of hard rock guitar, strong ballads, and elements of American musical theater....
also covered this song. Humble Pie's version became an FM radio hit and peaked at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
singles chart.
The jazz guitar player John Scofield
John Scofield
John Scofield , often referred to as "Sco," is an American jazz guitarist and composer, who has played and collaborated with Miles Davis, Dave Liebman, Joe Henderson, Charles Mingus, Joey Defrancesco, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, Pat Martino, Mavis Staples, Phil Lesh, Billy Cobham,...
recorded a version for his album That's What I Say: John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles
That's What I Say: John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles
That's What I Say: John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles is a Ray Charles tribute album by John Scofield.-Track listing:#"Busted"#"What'd I Say"#"Sticks And Stones"#"I Don't Need No Doctor"#"Cryin' Time"#"I Can't Stop Loving You"...
in 2005, featuring the blues guitarist John Mayer
John Mayer
John Clayton Mayer is an American pop rock and blues rock musician, singer-songwriter, recording artist, and music producer. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and raised in Fairfield, Connecticut, he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. He moved to Atlanta in 1997, where he refined his...
on additional guitar and vocals. Mayer
John Mayer
John Clayton Mayer is an American pop rock and blues rock musician, singer-songwriter, recording artist, and music producer. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and raised in Fairfield, Connecticut, he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. He moved to Atlanta in 1997, where he refined his...
covered the song again with his band during his tour in summer 2007. A recorded live version is also available on his CD/DVD release Where the Light Is
Where the Light Is
-Personnel:MusiciansAll sets:*John Mayer – lead vocals, guitar, production and Joe Garrett CartwrightJohn Mayer Trio set:*Steve Jordan – drums, backing vocals, production*Pino Palladino – bassJohn Mayer band set:...
.
In 2005, the Brazilian Hard Rock band Dr. Sin
Dr. Sin
Dr. Sin is a rock band, formed in São Paulo, Brazil in 1991 by Eduardo Ardanuy and brothers Andria and Ivan Busic.-Biography:In the mid 1980s, brothers Ivan and Andria Busic played in several metal and hard rock bands together...
, recorded a version for his sixth album Listen to the Doctors, it is a covers album with only songs with the word 'Doctor' in the title. The version of Dr. Sin was inspired by the version of the band Humble Pie
Humble Pie (band)
Humble Pie was a rock band from England, finding success both in the UK and the US. They are remembered for songs such as "Black Coffee" "30 Days in the Hole", "I Don't Need No Doctor", and "Natural Born Bugie"...
.