Right Place, Wrong Time
Dr. John
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I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong time I'd have said the right thing but I must have used the wrong line I been in the right trip but I must have used the wrong car My head was in a bad place and I'm wondering what it's good for I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong time My head was in a bad place but I'm having such a good time I been running trying to get hung up in my mind Got to give myself a good talking-to this time Just need a little brain salad surgery Got to cure my insecurity I been in the wrong place but it must have been the right time I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong song I been in the right vein but it seems like the wrong arm I been in the right world but it seems wrong wrong wrong wrong wrong Slipping dodging sneaking creeping hiding out down the street See me life shaking with every ho' I meet Refried confusion is making itself clear Wonder which way do I go to get on out of here I been in the right place but it must have been the wrong time I'd have said the right thing but I must have used the wrong line I'd have took the right road but I must have took a wrong turn Would've made the right move but I made it at the wrong time I been on the right road but I must have used the wrong car My head was in a good place and I wonder what it's bad for
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Written by: MALCOLM REBENNACK
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Right Place, Wrong Time" is a song by Dr. John, released in 1973. It is the first track on his sixth album "In the Right Place."
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Chart PerformanceIt was his biggest hit single, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. It remained on this chart for 17 weeks.
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Song InspirationDr. John wrote the lyrics, which are about life's contradictions and predicaments, reflecting his own turbulent life.
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Music StyleThis song epitomizes "New Orleans funk," a subgenre of Funk – with its syncopated, laid-back vibe and soulful vocals.
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CollaborationThe song was produced by Allen Toussaint, a famous New Orleans-based songwriter, musician, and producer.
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Backing BandThe backing band for the song was the Meters, a highly influential funk group from New Orleans.
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Grammys PerformanceDr. John played this song at the Grammys in 2013, accompanied by The Black Keys. The performance was part of the tribute to the music of New Orleans.
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Usage in MediaThe song has been featured in numerous films and television shows, including American Hustle, Dazed and Confused, and Fargo.
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Sample UsageThe band "Soul Coughing" sampled ‘Right Place, Wrong Time’ for their hit track "Super Bon Bon".
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Mystery of Lucky NumbersDr. John mentions the unlucky number 13 in the song, but oddly enough never mentions the number 7, which is generally considered lucky.
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