- written by Allen Toussaint - as recorded by Three Dog Night (released September 28, 1974) - entered the Billboard Top 40 the week of November 2, 1974 and stayed for 3 weeks, peaking at #33 the week of November 16, 1974. - also recorded by Maria Muldaur in 1974 on her album "Waitress in a Donut Shop" Play somethin' sweet, play somethin' mellow Play somethin' I can sink my teeth in like Jello Play something I can understand Play me some Brickyard Blues Play somethin' sweet and make it funky Just let me lay back and grin like a monkey Play something I can understand Play me some Brickyard Blues Play somethin' sweet, play somethin' mellow Play somethin' I can sink my teeth in like Jello Play something I can understand Play me some Brickyard Blues