@@ryansmurda1552 Right... when did it become the Hip Hop Hall of Fame... Let the rappers have their own separate one, it's not rock n roll at all. Some bozo music critics might say 'the hip to the hop' is akin to 'the rock to the roll'. But that's total BS in my opinion. They're completely different genres
With all the debate over who was better, Tom Johnston or Michael McDonald...it would appear that Pat Simmons never got the credit he deserved in sticking with the band all the way through. Very talented guy.
When I was 15, my foster mom bought this song on a 45 for me. It was because I was always willing to help her around the house and in the yard. She called me her favorite (only) son. That meant the world to me. Since then, I have been in love with this song. I had always liked the Doobies, but that cemented it for me.
I was a Sophomore in high-school when this was released as a B-Side single in November of 1974, and I remember thinking, "It isn't going to get much better than this" how fortunate we were to have music of this caliber played daily on the radio, wouldn't change it for the world.
C. Middleton I was a junior in college. This (and the Doobies in general) was right in my wheelhouse. And got lots of play on my Technics turntable (which I still have).
Long Train Runnin' might be my favorite "radio song" from the Doobie Brothers, but it's undeniable that this is their finest song, as a work of art. They made a song from the 1970s sound like an instant classic from another era.
Every hit record the Doobie Brothers had up until that time was written by Tom Johnston . They all got major air play but none of them went to #1. Black Water, written by Pat Simmons, was his first single and the Doobie Brothers first #1 hit.
Terrific live version ,never gets old!! A time when bands incorated harmonies and complex versions of lyrics, instruments and sheer unadulterated talent!!
In case any one plays guitar, Patrick Simmons has his guitar tune to G,thats how he gets that sound,hes actually a genius to come up with that ,but that why they are so great, Am to D ,,try it 😁
Happy 50th anniversary to the Doobie Brothers Thank you for the memories we keep safe in our minds and hearts with your music as the soundtrack. When I hear this masterpiece I am on my way to church with my beloved grandfather
As great as The Eagles were, they never rocked as much as they should have. But THEY get all the glory..Victim Of Love, Life In The Fast Lane, Already Gone..If they rocked like that more often they would be a truly kickass band..The Doobie Brothers kicked more ass...fm
marcy Denville I was happy Allman Brothers & Lynyrd Skynyrd came to Buffalo, NY in 70s. That Buffalo called SNOW CAPITAL OF USA because of 1977 Blizzard. I don't blame people we got 19 feet of snow from that storm, City & Schools closed for 3 weeks. Its still bad we get 10 feet every winter from Lake Erie. At least we have the Lake for summer fun even if its only 3 months Buffalo always has a WHITE CHRISTMAS
Michael McDonald said in a documentary on the Doobies that when Pat announced he was leaving the Doobies, the others realized that this ended the band as it was then. He said that as long as Pat was part of the group, they could continue to perform as the Doobie Brothers; without him, they couldn't. (I'm not that fond of the Michael McDonald years. I love the Steely Dan sound when Steely Dan was playing it, not when the Doobie Brothers were. I was ecstatic when Tommy returned and the core original Doobies reformed.)
In Glasgow I saw this band live for the very first time a few days ago and i have to say this band ..... blew me away live! Easily and i mean easily the best live act I have ever seen and i have seen a lot ! You know how you can see an older band and you see them in name only but not really in nature, as they are all a bit older, well this is absolutely not the case with the Doobie Brothers...the sound on stage is album fresh and the energy on stage could not be topped .... i stood watching them thinking to myself, I TOTALLY get why in the Hells Angeles endorsed this band in California in 1970 whilst watching them except I was getting that and understanding that in 2017 whilst watching them .... they are 100% authentic Rock n Roll Royalty and should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame !
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1975 Bryan Adams HS Dallas Texas-we had a jukebox in the cafeteria and EVERY day this song was played followed by David Bowies "Fame". It only took a few weeks to absorb all the lyrics for a lifetime-I still know and love them both today. We also had an open campus and an outdoor smoking area-things have changed!
Thank goodness for FM classic rock stations. SO many old songs like this hidden away somewhere in our memories until we hear them again. Thanks Doobie Brothers!
This song came out before I was born. Remember hearing it on the oldies station when my mom would drive me to wherever we were going back in the day. Blessed to hear and fall in love with such great tunes
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How are they NOT in the Hall of Fame??? How??
Because the hall of fame is a complete joke. Now they induct rappers
@@ryansmurda1552 Right... when did it become the Hip Hop Hall of Fame... Let the rappers have their own separate one, it's not rock n roll at all. Some bozo music critics might say 'the hip to the hop' is akin to 'the rock to the roll'. But that's total BS in my opinion. They're completely different genres
The Doobie Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. Took long enough.
The Doobie Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
Indeed they were.
With all the debate over who was better, Tom Johnston or Michael McDonald...it would appear that Pat Simmons never got the credit he deserved in sticking with the band all the way through. Very talented guy.
No doubt that Michael McDonald ruined the Doobie Brothers. Patrick Simmons & John McFee were the heart of the band
@@MartyWininger McFee didn't join until 1979. 9 years after Johnston and Simmons started the band. Simmons was the only original member all the years.
Beautiful voice and soul as well. All brought a different sound and excellence to the group.
Pat was my favorite
Pat Simmons has a fabulous voice with great range. Michael McDonald did not.
When I was 15, my foster mom bought this song on a 45 for me. It was because I was always willing to help her around the house and in the yard. She called me her favorite (only) son. That meant the world to me. Since then, I have been in love with this song. I had always liked the Doobies, but that cemented it for me.
Thanks for telling me this makes my day
absolutely !!! u r not alone !!!
In my opinion, this is the greatest song ever recorded. NEVER fails to lift my mood, any time and under any circumstances
as good as any !!!
Probably a few Beatles songs ahead of it, but it's right up there for sure. The ending is a killer
The Best
This song has a very deep meaning, only those with an emotional attachment to music can understand.
This and Mr. Blue Sky
45 years later and I STILL love this band. Well done, Doobies!!
Still love this band since I first heard them in the early 70s
This is how it is done live. What a great band.
Almost every song The Doobie Brothers did became an American classic.
DesertDigger1 yes it did
What did???Skunk ape and I'm going to be a little more specific about video
Who. Knows. The. Jumping. Frog. A Cody who. Knows. Cody. I. So cute. A. Goo goo eyes. Flying. On. Others. A lovely time for him
Truth
DesertDigger1 they hardly show Tom at all!
When Patrick let out that little excited exclaimation sound, he's got spunk!
This is the one song more than any of them that takes me back to the 70s as a kid.
Me too
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, A GREAT BAND...
If all music were like this, the world would be a much better place.
Pat Simmons has such a happy soul. Love watching him perform!
John McFee can play anything!
Word. No slouch on the fiddle. And that's not an instrument you just casually pick up and play.. Unless you want to round up cats.
Let the Doobie Brothers be placed in the Hall of Fame!
I totally agree!!
This music never does get old!
Wow. Their voices have never gotten weak. They sound amazing. God bless.
Probably because they recorded songs they could easily sing live. That does play into how long your voice lasts.
I was a Sophomore in high-school when this was released as a B-Side single in November of 1974, and I remember thinking, "It isn't going to get much better than this" how fortunate we were to have music of this caliber played daily on the radio, wouldn't change it for the world.
I was fifteen that year. Miss my "seventies" music!
C. Middleton I was a junior in college. This (and the Doobies in general) was right in my wheelhouse. And got lots of play on my Technics turntable (which I still have).
Joel Johnson I guess Technics was the Turntable to own, because my husband and I had one as well.
+C. Middleton
I was a freshman in high school that year and it was one of the best song's I'd ever heard.
+C. Middleton ~ 1974 has always, and always will be my favorite year of life.
I cannot express my words when it comes to this masterpiece
Perfection!
Same.
I can..instant replay in my head (for days sometimes!) LOL
Will never tire of hearing this classic, DOOBIES forever!
This is one of the great 20th Century American songs. No contest. It'll turn up in a 22nd Century Folk Songbook, mark my humble words!
The joy that their music brings to the audience is simply amazing. For two hours, every person there was sixteen again!!!
Excellent performance by The Doobie Brothers
Long Train Runnin' might be my favorite "radio song" from the Doobie Brothers, but it's undeniable that this is their finest song, as a work of art. They made a song from the 1970s sound like an instant classic from another era.
Just puts a smile on my face!! Great group, Great song, great memories!!
👍💝🙏💯😄
No Doobie Bros. concert is complete without hearing this song. Such harmony..so unreal!
Also got to love the underrated talents of John McFee, who seems to play every instrument. Love this band forever!
Mississippi moon keep on shining on me..
63 now ,wow time!your music takes me back to better day's 1977 with ever lyrics .
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Adding the violin on this was the smartest move ever, legends! And can I just say the “woah…woah” exit is pure genius ❤
Every soul in that audience was blessed that night. What a performance by the Doobies!
God almighty some real southern soul in this song. Love it imagine it. Live it!!!!
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Truly... American Music.
Every hit record the Doobie Brothers had up until that time was written by Tom Johnston . They all got major air play but none of them went to #1. Black Water, written by Pat Simmons, was his first single and the Doobie Brothers first #1 hit.
Still remember where I was when this song came out 😃. Love Tom!
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@@melissajenniferjones9959 it's nice to be able to satisfy you my fans if l may ask dear how long have you been my fan and where are you from..
DOOBIE BROTHERS
Imagine, I live band that can play like this. Goosebumps for sure. Probably the best rock band ever.
Oh yew oh yes oh yes !!!!!!! AND YES ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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@@jocelynehalmes8925 it's nice to be able to satisfy you my fans if l may ask dear how long have you been my fan and where are you from..
@@joewalsh6633 Hi Joe, I 'm fan since à whole life, I was 17-18 years old and I 'm 66 😅🤣
@@jocelynehalmes8925 So where are you originally from
Doobies concert 2017 was the last one with my dad. They and Chicago played together in Jacksonville. Good memories
Black Water...the motion, the music, the way I move. Black water keep on rollin'
Absolutely one of the best songs ever!
The Dobbie Brothers sound exactly like they did in 1979. I have the ticket stub.
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The Doobies... from an era where bands sounded just as good live as they do on their records.
My first concert, 1974. Ticket was $7 and had to drive 90 miles. Ozark Mountain Daredevils opened, all acoustic
One of the coolest songs.
Listened to this sitting by the Mississippi River in Memphis...........
Terrific live version ,never gets old!! A time when bands incorated harmonies and complex versions of lyrics, instruments and sheer unadulterated talent!!
This and South City Midnight Lady are the 2 BEST Doobie songs EVER.. PERIOD.
Most people say The Doobies were NOT Southern Rock. Beg to differ!
Oh God yes
The violinist is exceptionally talented 😮
I could listen to The Doobie Brothers all day long. I love this song
Doobie Brothers have always had the Best harmony of any band ever!
Absolutely great performance by the Doobie Brothers. Great harmonies. I enjoy the violin.
These guys are American Royalty..Patrick looks like a kid here...The 1st Doobies song I ever knew--they played it my neighbor's Bar Mitzvah)
In these Corona times , what a great band on stage !
This is what music is. No bs from today
Wow! The great Doobie Brothers love Rock. Happiness music. Thank you musicians
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Please, for the Love of God and Great Music, Put the Doobie Brothers in the Rock in Roll Hall of Fame. Wayyyy Overdue
Im a musician and when someone gets crowd participation like that for some reason it gives me goosebumps.
Watch all vids by mainstream bands done in south - central america. The folks there absolutely freak out.
Because ~ there's no better feeling ...
My senior class of 550 sang this song at one of our basketball games shortly after this song was released acapella. A memory I will always cherish.
music was keeping people together then.
In case any one plays guitar, Patrick Simmons has his guitar tune to G,thats how he gets that sound,hes actually a genius to come up with that ,but that why they are so great, Am to D ,,try it 😁
2020 CONGRATS Hall of fame ,!!❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾☘☘☘
Hall of fame of rap and crap as of 2007!!!! only wish the Doobies were inducted before that!!!
Too late by about 25 years.
Happy 50th anniversary to the Doobie Brothers Thank you for the memories we keep safe in our minds and hearts with your music as the soundtrack. When I hear this masterpiece I am on my way to church with my beloved grandfather
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@Joe Walsh You are so welcome thank you for the music that helps us make it through it has been hard and yet Lifes been good to me so far
@@reneehurt387 it's nice to be able to satisfy you my fans if l may ask dear how long have you been my fan and where are you from..
I have been a fan since the first time I heard Life's been good in the 70s. I am from the USA
@@reneehurt387 Do you have a favorite single/album and have you been privileged to any of my concerts. So tell me how do i inspire you...
Loved the Doobie Brothers.
Great band, up there with the Eagles.Brilliant composition. Really uplifting.
As great as The Eagles were, they never rocked as much as they should have. But THEY get all the glory..Victim Of Love, Life In The Fast Lane, Already Gone..If they rocked like that more often they would be a truly kickass band..The Doobie Brothers kicked more ass...fm
American classic. Yes
in the 70's, the doobies were and still are the most underrated hit makers ever. they ooozzed with talent, talent, talent and more of it.
marcy Denville I was happy Allman Brothers & Lynyrd Skynyrd came to Buffalo, NY in 70s. That Buffalo called SNOW CAPITAL OF USA because of 1977 Blizzard. I don't blame people we got 19 feet of snow from that storm, City & Schools closed for 3 weeks. Its still bad we get 10 feet every winter from Lake Erie. At least we have the Lake for summer fun even if its only 3 months Buffalo always has a WHITE CHRISTMAS
Pat Simmons. The life-long 'backbone of the Doobie bros...
Michael McDonald said in a documentary on the Doobies that when Pat announced he was leaving the Doobies, the others realized that this ended the band as it was then. He said that as long as Pat was part of the group, they could continue to perform as the Doobie Brothers; without him, they couldn't. (I'm not that fond of the Michael McDonald years. I love the Steely Dan sound when Steely Dan was playing it, not when the Doobie Brothers were. I was ecstatic when Tommy returned and the core original Doobies reformed.)
That Fiddle Kills it!
Seeing the Doobie Brothers today at the Majestic in San Antonio, TX. ! THEY ALL STILL ROCK!
Definitely one of the finest crafted songs ever.
"Rolling Stone" called it "sneakily elegant".
I. Love. You. Cutie. You. Know. What. Um. Saying. Your. Angel. Play.
long live the doobs....
I agree!🤗
It is my opinion, that this is the greatest song ever recorded, my friends.
Agree... Every time!
43 years later they still sound great!
The best American group imo.
In Glasgow I saw this band live for the very first time a few days ago and i have to say this band ..... blew me away live! Easily and i mean easily the best live act I have ever seen and i have seen a lot ! You know how you can see an older band and you see them in name only but not really in nature, as they are all a bit older, well this is absolutely not the case with the Doobie Brothers...the sound on stage is album fresh and the energy on stage could not be topped .... i stood watching them thinking to myself, I TOTALLY get why in the Hells Angeles endorsed this band in California in 1970 whilst watching them except I was getting that and understanding that in 2017 whilst watching them .... they are 100% authentic Rock n Roll Royalty and should be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame !
Pat SImmons is an Uber talented guitarist. He really shines on this song & Steamer Lane Breakdown. Such good playing!
Is this ever not good? Nope. It's always good.
I heard this song on my car radio today and I turned up the volume. Great song!
One word TALENT!!!!!!
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One classy band. They don't get the credit they deserve. Great fans also
This tune just kicks ASS and always will...CLASSIC!!!!!!!!
It don’t get no better!
Is Pat some kind of musical genius ? that song is unique
Love this😁🎶🎵🎼 from Scotland 💛
O. M. G. I love these guys so much! I can sing every word of this...which is saying a lot. LOL.
This IS the GREATEST COUNTRY song EVER MADE!!!
If the whole world could experience the joy of this song, peace & love would reign supreme. What a great great song!!!!
Slot Of New York City Veterans go down there to Just calm down we love you My Wife and I Totally Enjoy the calm and friendly Folk's the Grand Ole Opry Thanks for Posting 🙏 RESPECT USMC RET BLESS YOU 💯🌟
Total master piece.
Mr. John McFee is such an excellent musician, in fact, they all are.
One Of My First 8 Tracks Was Doobie Brother Talent Greatness Is Their History Of This Hall Of Fame Icons
Listen. To. The. Music. Here we. Go again
Magnificent Masterpiece
I WAS BORN IN 72 BUT I LOVE MUSIC FROM EVERY ERA!!! IN MY OPINION THIS IS ONE OF THEEEE BEST SONGS EVER!!!
The Doobie brothers on a Friday night...Good times!
1975 Bryan Adams HS Dallas Texas-we had a jukebox in the cafeteria and EVERY day this song was played followed by David Bowies "Fame". It only took a few weeks to absorb all the lyrics for a lifetime-I still know and love them both today. We also had an open campus and an outdoor smoking area-things have changed!
Thank goodness for FM classic rock stations. SO many old songs like this hidden away somewhere in our memories until we hear them again. Thanks Doobie Brothers!
Shame CHEZ-106 had to die!
Doobie Brothers are great musicians and they wrote music for a number of different genres including country, R and B, Rock, and jazz. Genius!
This song came out before I was born. Remember hearing it on the oldies station when my mom would drive me to wherever we were going back in the day. Blessed to hear and fall in love with such great tunes
This. Brings. Me. Back. To. Nice. Memories
Black Water would be a strong contender for the finest song ever by the Doobie Brothers. Love listening to it, always improves my mood.
No. He. Is. Neighbor. Soldier. Discharge from. Army. Dishonest. Needed. To. Talk to. Someone. Help get. Social. Worker. Ok. Don't. See him. Much. Anymore. Never. Comes. Out. I'm
My favorite song of all time.
This is my favorite Doobie Brothers song EVER!! Too bad today's "music" cannot hold a candle to songs like this----and every OTHER Doobies' song!!
I love having A Doobie with the Doobie Brothers ! 🤣