Ray Charles - I Don't Need No Doctor (Official Audio)

The official audio of Ray Charles' "I Don't Need No Doctor" from the TRUE GENIUS boxset

A Top 50 R&B single from 1966, Ray Charles’ “I Don’t Need No Doctor” was previously only available on the double compilation album A Man And His Soul. One of several songs Charles would record over the course of his career by the husband-and-wife songwriting and recording duo Ashford & Simpson.

In celebration of Ray Charles’ 90th birthday, Tangerine Records, the label he founded in 1962, is proud to announce the release of “True Genius” the ultimate Ray Charles collection. Featuring 90 of his greatest songs and most important recordings of his legendary career, this newly remastered set includes all of his biggest hits.

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Lyrics:
I don't need no doctor
Cause I know what's ailing me
I don't need no doctor, no, no
Cause I know what's ailing me
I've been too long away from my baby, ahh!
I'm coming down with a misery
(I don't need no doctor)
(I don't need no doctor)

I don't need no doctor
For my prescription to be filled
(I don't need no doctor)
(I don't need no doctor)
I don't need no doctor, I tell ya now
For my prescription to be filled
(I don't need no doctor)
(I don't need no doctor)
Only my baby's arms
Could ever take away this chill
(I don't need no doctor)
(I don't need no doctor)

Now the doctor say I need rest
(Hey hey)
Before I need her tenderness
(Hmmm hmm)
Put me on the critical list
(Hey hey)
When all I need is her sweet kiss
(hmmm hmm)
He gave me a medicated lotion
But it didn't soothe
(It didn't soothe)
My emotion
(I don't need no doctor)
(I don't need no doctor)

I don't need no doctor
For my hope to live is gone
(I don't need no doctor)
(I don't need no doctor)
I don't need no doctor, no, no
My hope to live is gone
(I don't need no doctor)
(I don't need no doctor)
All I need is my baby
Baby, please!
Won't you please come on home
(I don't need no doctor)
(I don't need no doctor)

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[rrrockhard]

Once again: the legend Carol Kaye on bass!!

[ziadbassaj]

Carol Kay’s Root & Octave bass groove took this tune to another level.

[robertorick]

One of the best Ray Charles tunes that should have been a bigger hit than it was. Composed by Nick Ashford & Vallerie Simpson, Motown writers extrodinaire.

[lvoneill]

Featuring "I Don't Need No Doctor" on the Sock Hop Saturday Night radio anniversary show - April 2, 2022 (28 years). It was once said that Louis Armstrong played notes that could not be scored on sheet music. The music came from his soul. The same can be said for Ray Charles. He sang notes, shouts, moans, and screams not found in the lyrics, and not found on the sheet music. He had an amazing 58-year career in R&B, Soul, Blues, Gospel, Country, Jazz, and Rock & Roll. He overcame personal struggles to achieve numerous awards, philanthropic works, halls of fame, films, and television; 60 albums and over 200 compilations. This song is a great example of Mr. Charles exposing his soul, and the Raelettes add that perfect touch to the background. The Genius!

[cymbcymb]

definitly the best version of that song !

[skinheadsoulbhoy]

Brother Ray, doing what he did best, what a tune ✊

[williamwagner]

Thank you You Tube. I only know Humble Pie version. Saw a Carol Kaye documentary and she was explaining the bass line on Ray’s version 😮

[dianacrow]

Uwuwwu! Funkin'groove! No more scripts! No more doctors! Yeah!!!
Backup Ladies in control like an added instrument. I love Ray Mr. Charles...he grew with me chiming in my ears, and helped me learn to shake my Tail~feathers! Y'all have a glorious day! Om 🕉

[abrahammontiel]

Can’t wait for the album. The man and his soul Mr. Ray Charles. 😎❤️❤️🎶🎶

[eliabbarrosmadeira]

Ray Charles é um revolucionário da música.

[garyssimo]

Love the bacbeat horns etc
What a voice!

[davidconnellchicago]

Once Ray does a song he owns it. Many great versions of this song but I like his best.

[nosmoking]

That's Carol Kaye swinging on the bass guitar I believe.

[bensadams]

THIS SONG & "LETS GO GET STONED" WAS A JAB AFTER HE CAME BACK FROM GETTING CLEAN FROM DRUGS

[TheRageCommenter]

John Mayer has a fantastic cover of this song that really does it justice. Great song

[m.s.t]

Go Mr Charles! 51k views? This is an internet disgrace!

[ubek]

First n last word mwaha chooon
That's the way it's done.

[rosarioespinozaticeran]

Original: RAY CHARLES ( U.S. ) - I DON'T NEED NO DOCTOR ( october 1966 ). Cover: LOS YORKS ( Perú ) - YA BEBÍ GRAN RATO ( 1974 ).

[bartvanleeuwen]

Sick this is.... fuckin" I don't need no doctor...

[ubek]

Absolute honour I'm here from fabric aim cd bought 20yr ago