Song: Roundhouse 
Written by – John King (2023) 

This tune is a shameless rip of Kiwi band Brilleaux's brilliant cover of Dr Feelgood's wonderful cover of Eddie Fontaine's "Nothin' Shakin' (But the Leaves on the Trees)". Whilst I love the music, I wanted new lyrics, so that's what I did here, transporting us back to the the North of England sometime in the mid-70s. As with the other covers, I'm striving for the live explosive style that is Dr Feelgood at their very best.

If you are interested in hearing more songs from this project, please check out my playlist “Inspired by Dr Feelgood” where I present my take of some of the music created by Dr Feelgood. I even lay down some of my own compositions to mix it up a bit. My focus is predominantly on those very early formative years of the band and trying to capture some of the passion and raw energy of the music that they were creating at that time. Have I got the chops to capture the magic of a Dr Feelgood live performance? Have a listen and you be the judge!

If you’re interested in hearing more of the music that originally inspired and influenced Dr Feelgood, listen to the following Artists: The Rolling Stones (the band that first turned Wilko and Lee onto the Blues); Bo Diddley (whose signature rhythm guitar inspired Wilko’s distinctive “choppy” style); Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker (whose music inspired Wilko’s songwriting); Howlin’ Wolf (the artist who inspired Lee with his stage presence and growling vocal style); Chuck Berry (the artist whose “duckwalk” inspired Wilko’s very own “springwalk”); Little Walter, James Cotton and Sonny Boy Williamson I (whose cross-harp playing styles inspired Lee’s spine-tingling delivery); Johnny Kidd & The Pirates (whose fast and furious live 3-piece energy and all-in-one rhythm and lead guitar presence inspired Wilko).

Dr Feelgood were labelled as being leaders in what is often referred to as “Pub Rock”, a phenomenon than revolved around a tight-knit set of bands playing a regular circuit of venues in and around London in the 1970s. It’s a term that’s always felt a bit derogatory to me, but today you’ll hear it used to refer to the style of music that started to emerge from this scene. If you’re interested in hearing more British “Pub Rock” from notable contemporaries of Dr Feelgood, check out some fantastic music from the following artists: Graham Parker & The Rumour; Nicke Lowe; Nine Below Zero; The 101ers; Lew Lewis; Chris Spedding; The Inmates; Steamhammer; Kilburn & The High Roads; Ducks Deluxe; Eddie & The Hot Rods; The Count Bishops; The Kursaal Flyers.

Roundhouse

Song: Lucky Seven
Written by – Lew Lewis 
Appears on single: Lew Lewis - Lucky Seven / Night Talk (1978)
Appears on album: Dr Feelgood - Sneakin’ Suspicion (1977) 

Today I give you the latest and last (for a while at least) update in my ongoing tribute to Dr Feelgood. This is more of an "influenced by" tribute cover. The song is Lew Lewis's "Lucky Seven". I don't play the Dr Feelgood version. Maybe just as well really if you believe the story that it was the band’s decision to include this song on the “Sneaking Suspicion” album that finally broke Wilko and made him leave the band. Lee Brilleaux would later introduce the song in a tour promoting the album as being “written by a good friend of ours… sort of.”

My rendition is closer to the original, only I play the guitar in more of a Mick Green style. Think "Lonesome Train" and you'll know where my head is at. ‘Mad Lewis’ was a longtime friend of the Feelgoods, performing in early bands and collaborating on songs with Lee Brilleaux, before being sentenced to 7 years in 1987 for armed robbery. A wonderful harp player!

They should put me away too… I certainly murder the solos here! Boom boom!

If you are interested in hearing more songs from this project, please check out my playlist “Inspired by Dr Feelgood” where I present my take of some of the music created by Dr Feelgood. I even lay down some of my own compositions to mix it up a bit. My focus is predominantly on those very early formative years of the band and trying to capture some of the passion and raw energy of the music that they were creating at that time. Have I got the chops to capture the magic of a Dr Feelgood live performance? Have a listen and you be the judge!

If you’re interested in hearing more of the music that originally inspired and influenced Dr Feelgood, listen to the following Artists: The Rolling Stones (the band that first turned Wilko and Lee onto the Blues); Bo Diddley (whose signature rhythm guitar inspired Wilko’s distinctive “choppy” style); Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker (whose music inspired Wilko’s songwriting); Howlin’ Wolf (the artist who inspired Lee with his stage presence and growling vocal style); Chuck Berry (the artist whose “duckwalk” inspired Wilko’s very own “springwalk”); Little Walter, James Cotton and Sonny Boy Williamson I (whose cross-harp playing styles inspired Lee’s spine-tingling delivery); Johnny Kidd & The Pirates (whose fast and furious live 3-piece energy and all-in-one rhythm and lead guitar presence inspired Wilko).

Dr Feelgood were labelled as being leaders in what is often referred to as “Pub Rock”, a phenomenon than revolved around a tight-knit set of bands playing a regular circuit of venues in and around London in the 1970s. It’s a term that’s always felt a bit derogatory to me, but today you’ll hear it used to refer to the style of music that started to emerge from this scene. If you’re interested in hearing more British “Pub Rock” from notable contemporaries of Dr Feelgood, check out some fantastic music from the following artists: Graham Parker & The Rumour; Nicke Lowe; Nine Below Zero; The 101ers; Lew Lewis; Chris Spedding; The Inmates; Steamhammer; Kilburn & The High Roads; Ducks Deluxe; Eddie & The Hot Rods; The Count Bishops; The Kursaal Flyers.

Lucky Seven

Song: Sneakin’ Suspicion
Written by – Wilko Johnson
Appears on single: Dr Feelgood - Sneakin’ Suspicion / Lights Out (1977)
Appears on album: Dr Feelgood - Sneakin’ Suspicion (1977) 

I did say I'd not do another Dr Feelgood number for a while, but as you can see here, I'm breaking my promise. Today I offer a ham-fisted rendition of Dr Feelgood's first hit single and the only one that featured Wilko Johnson: Sneakin' Suspicion. I've just dug out my old vinyls and I actually have this single. It was issued in 1977 under United Artists Records. At the time I bought this(which was a good few years later), my favourite song on the single was actually "Lights Outs" which I would go on to play with The Blisters. Anyhoo... This version is a little closer to the one performed by Wilko and Norman Watt Roy years later. Given my renewed love of harmonica and my desperate attempts to learn it, you get a couple of harp solos instead of Wilko's guitar riffs into the bargain. Now, if only I could find my 12" promo of "She's a windup"...

If you are interested in hearing more songs from this project, please check out my playlist “Inspired by Dr Feelgood” where I present my take of some of the music created by Dr Feelgood. I even lay down some of my own compositions to mix it up a bit. My focus is predominantly on those very early formative years of the band and trying to capture some of the passion and raw energy of the music that they were creating at that time. Have I got the chops to capture the magic of a Dr Feelgood live performance? Have a listen and you be the judge!

If you’re interested in hearing more of the music that originally inspired and influenced Dr Feelgood, listen to the following Artists: The Rolling Stones (the band that first turned Wilko and Lee onto the Blues); Bo Diddley (whose signature rhythm guitar inspired Wilko’s distinctive “choppy” style); Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker (whose music inspired Wilko’s songwriting); Howlin’ Wolf (the artist who inspired Lee with his stage presence and growling vocal style); Chuck Berry (the artist whose “duckwalk” inspired Wilko’s very own “springwalk”); Little Walter, James Cotton and Sonny Boy Williamson I (whose cross-harp playing styles inspired Lee’s spine-tingling delivery); Johnny Kidd & The Pirates (whose fast and furious live 3-piece energy and all-in-one rhythm and lead guitar presence inspired Wilko).

Dr Feelgood were labelled as being leaders in what is often referred to as “Pub Rock”, a phenomenon than revolved around a tight-knit set of bands playing a regular circuit of venues in and around London in the 1970s. It’s a term that’s always felt a bit derogatory to me, but today you’ll hear it used to refer to the style of music that started to emerge from this scene. If you’re interested in hearing more British “Pub Rock” from notable contemporaries of Dr Feelgood, check out some fantastic music from the following artists: Graham Parker & The Rumour; Nicke Lowe; Nine Below Zero; The 101ers; Lew Lewis; Chris Spedding; The Inmates; Steamhammer; Kilburn & The High Roads; Ducks Deluxe; Eddie & The Hot Rods; The Count Bishops; The Kursaal Flyers.

Sneakin' Suspicion

Song: Lights Out
Written by – M. Rebennack, S. David
Appears on single: Dr Feelgood - Sneakin’ Suspicion / Lights Out (1977)
Appears on album: Dr Feelgood - Sneakin’ Suspicion (1977) 

Introducing “Lights Out”: a tune so fast that even Dr Feelgood were terrified to play it live! I was in two minds about whether to go with a guitar solo, or harp solo. In the end I did both, and even after all that the song still only comes in at a meagre 2 minutes 16 seconds. That's fast!! The song itself is from 1958, originally performed by Jerry Byrne. I love it! If only I could play it! Ha ha. And yes, I had to break my no plectrum rule here, but only for the solo. Will try harder next time...

I first heard “Lights Out” on the b-side to the “Sneakin’ Suspicion” single. It quickly became a part of the set my band - The Blisters - played in the 80s. If memory serves me right, we played it faster than the Feelgood version, but then we played everything fast. Today’s rendition is closer to the version that Wilko Johnson laid down at Rockfield Studios for the “Sneakin’ Suspicion” album, which went on to spend 6 weeks at number 10 in the UK charts in 1977. Wilko Johnson left the band right about this time but not before he got to play “Lights Out” live with the Feelgoods. There is a recording out there somewhere which is worth tracking down if you’re interested in how he tackles the solo on stage. Enjoy!

If you are interested in hearing more songs from this project, please check out my playlist “Inspired by Dr Feelgood” where I present my take of some of the music created by Dr Feelgood. I even lay down some of my own compositions to mix it up a bit. My focus is predominantly on those very early formative years of the band and trying to capture some of the passion and raw energy of the music that they were creating at that time. Have I got the chops to capture the magic of a Dr Feelgood live performance? Have a listen and you be the judge!

If you’re interested in hearing more of the music that originally inspired and influenced Dr Feelgood, listen to the following Artists: The Rolling Stones (the band that first turned Wilko and Lee onto the Blues); Bo Diddley (whose signature rhythm guitar inspired Wilko’s distinctive “choppy” style); Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker (whose music inspired Wilko’s songwriting); Howlin’ Wolf (the artist who inspired Lee with his stage presence and growling vocal style); Chuck Berry (the artist whose “duckwalk” inspired Wilko’s very own “springwalk”); Little Walter, James Cotton and Sonny Boy Williamson I (whose cross-harp playing styles inspired Lee’s spine-tingling delivery); Johnny Kidd & The Pirates (whose fast and furious live 3-piece energy and all-in-one rhythm and lead guitar presence inspired Wilko).

Dr Feelgood were labelled as being leaders in what is often referred to as “Pub Rock”, a phenomenon than revolved around a tight-knit set of bands playing a regular circuit of venues in and around London in the 1970s. It’s a term that’s always felt a bit derogatory to me, but today you’ll hear it used to refer to the style of music that started to emerge from this scene. If you’re interested in hearing more British “Pub Rock” from notable contemporaries of Dr Feelgood, check out some fantastic music from the following artists: Graham Parker & The Rumour; Nicke Lowe; Nine Below Zero; The 101ers; Lew Lewis; Chris Spedding; The Inmates; Steamhammer; Kilburn & The High Roads; Ducks Deluxe; Eddie & The Hot Rods; The Count Bishops; The Kursaal Flyers.

Lights Out

Inspiré de faits réels
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Mon très Cher

Que vont dire les voisins ?
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On a Tout essayé

A quoi servent les drapeaux puisque les frontières sont inutiles?
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Drapeaux

Préparez-vous, préparons-nous !
L’heure du collapse approche. 
Mais sera-ce la fin de notre Histoire ?
Plutôt le début d'une nouvelle.
La vraie question est: serons-nous encore là ?
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Norman Richmond aka Jalali The Bluesologist provides an All-African mix of music & politics. 

Blues state of Mind.

Show Intro Get Up and Get Down by The Dramatics, 1.  Since I Met You Baby by Jay Douglas and Nana McLean   Norman’s Commentary 2. Uncle Esau  by Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd - (Official Music Video on YouTube)  3. Bobby Rush talking about Jimmy Reed and Elmore James April 2009 at Smiths Olde Bar in Atlanta - 3.Honest I Do by Jimmy Reed 4 Juke Joint Blues) - by Dr Feelgood Potts (Hamonica) Norman’s Commentary

On Youtube: https://youtu.be/4GEC9PwTHrU
On Spotify: https://spti.fi/hans

2025-04-27 Jalali Playlist 2pm

Je connais LE docteur qui va vous remettre sur pieds.
Dr Feelgood avec son bon vieux Rythm’n’Blues.
LE rock des seventies !
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Docteur

Ta vie est plus FUN que la mienne
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“I'm in a Rock'n'Roll band. We've never recorded a ballad." ~ John King 1976.

John King and the Argonauts are a Humber Delta Blues band with a penchant for hard and fast Rock’n’Roll.

“The Humber Delta Blues is more than just a genre—it's a cultural expression and a testament to the rich musical heritage of the region. It celebrates the resilience, creativity, and passion of the people, making it a truly distinctive and captivating musical experience.”

In case you're wondering where all the old cowboy tunes went... https://soundcloud.com/john-king-frontier

Diasporic Music is made in the West, but is not of the West. Norman (Otis) Richmond aka Jalali provides an All-African mix of music and politics.  Co-Host Mali aka Docuvixen, and on the Buttons Lisa Watson. On The dial 96.3FM in St.Petersburg Florida and worldwide Stream on Blackpower96.org 2-4pm EST Weekly, we have Jalali's Playlist 2pm, Special Guests and Radio Documentaries 2:30pm, Jazz Zone with Tien Providence 3pm and Horne Report, with Historical and Political analysis with Dr.Gerald Horne at 3:30pm.

Après de nombreuses années dans différents groupes de "tribute" rock en tant que chanteur ou bassiste ou guitariste ou bassiste-chanteur ou guitariste-chanteur, j'ai posé mes micros et autres instruments dans mon home-studio.
Quelle expérience je retire de toutes ces années ? 
Si t'as rien à dire, dis le en anglais.
Après plus de 45 ans à jouer des titres, certes connus, mais écrits par d'autres, je vous propose d'écouter les miens.
Pour cela, j'ai fait ce que je sais faire : 
- du Rock, 
comme je sais le faire : 
- en français.

Liberté, Egalité, Solidarité !
Ensemble on s'en sortira.

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