"I Don't Need No Doctor" is an R&B song written by Nick Ashford,

Valerie Simpson Ashford & Simpson were an American husband-and-wife songwriting, production and recording duo composed of Nickolas Ashford (May 4, 1941 – August 22, 2011) and Valerie Simpson (born August 26, 1946). Ashford was born in Fairfield, South Carol ...

, and Jo Armstead. First released by Ashford on Verve in August 1966, it went nowhere. It was then picked up and recorded by

Ray Charles Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential musicians in history, and was often referred to by contemporaries as "The Gen ...

and released in October 1966. Over the years, it has been covered by bands such as garage rock band

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in 1969,

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in 1971,

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in 1972, metal band W.A.S.P. in 1986, rock band

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in 1987, garage punk band The Nomads in 1989 and

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as part of a live album in 2006. Humble Pie's version reached No. 73 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart and No. 72 in Canada. Jazz guitarist

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recorded a version for his album '' That's What I Say: John Scofield Plays the Music of Ray Charles'' in 2005, featuring blues guitarist

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on additional guitar and vocals. Mayer covered the song again with his band during his tour in summer 2007. A version recorded live during a Los Angeles show during that tour is available on Mayer's CD/DVD release '' Where the Light Is''. A Ray Charles tribute album also provided the impetus for jazz singer

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's version – specifically, her 1997 CD, '' Catchin’ Some Rays: The Music of Ray Charles''.

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