About This Song
About "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" by Dr. John
Dr. John reimagines Duke Ellington with a swampy, nocturnal swagger. The title's lament becomes a sly grin—things ain't what they used to be, and the good doctor sounds delighted. Horns slink through the mix like smoke, balancing nostalgic warmth with a mischievous, off-kilter groove.
