Released: 23/09/22
Dr. John’s final studio album, Things Happen That Way, reveals his long-held love for classic country, blending it with his signature New Orleans style. A departure from his usual funk, blues, and psychedelic voodoo, the album fulfills a decades-old dream and showcases his musical versatility. Featuring guests like Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Lukas Nelson, and Katie Pruitt, the record is both a tribute to country’s simplicity and a reflection of Dr. John's boundary-defying legacy—closing out a six-decade career with grace, soul, and unpredictability.