I Don't Need No Doctor Festival

Rustle up some barbecue, grab a beer, then kick back with me and enjoy the "I Don't Need No Doctor Festival" on my birthday.

Ray Charles's inspirations have seared the pants off generations of humanity.  Then others who come later try their own interpretations, to our global delight.

Here's the list!

Ray Charles, the Man
“owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8TJnoa2WTg&feature=related

Blues style *sweet*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k66a8BWKSO0

Humble Pie *mindblowing*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lxyRjzXvxo

The newest generation’s interpretation. Whoa. Extinguish all smoking materials.
http://youtu.be/dyS3cVMCyvs

Mokaimba
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zf74UEk_u8

Howling metal version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsQSdI67Qgs&feature=related

Forgive me. I was mistaken. My most humble apologies.
W.A.S.P. performed the ultimate metal version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkY0jWF2CzA&feature=fvst

Prepare to be surprised by John Mayer’s interpretation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnUZ-Uw05kg&feature=related

An American Idol Treat Casey Abrams *trust me*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Eto8n-WJ4

Return abruptly to awake-alive-alert with Lawrence Gowan of Styx.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svda0EG-N5Q

And at last, my fav!
New Riders of the Purple Sage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChxYq7esIEk