Daniel, you'll probably get a number of comments telling you that "this isn't really the Doobie Brothers". Many don't consider the Michael McDonald era "real Doobie Brothers". I don't necessarily agree with that - but the two eras are significantly different. You'll want to listen to the earlier stuff to understand. For some earlier suggestions, try: Long Train Runnin', China Grove, Black Water, Listen to the Music, Rockin' Down the Highway, and Jesus is Just Alright With Me. For the Michael McDonald era, in addition to the song you just did, you might try: It keeps You Runnin', Takin' it to The Streets, and Minute By Minute. Michael McDonald (as I'm sure you've already discovered) has a very unique and amazing voice. He did lots of session work (keyboards and background vocals mainly) before joining the Doobie Brothers and then later doing his own stuff. When you listen to any random song and think that might be Michael McDonald singing background vocals...it probably is. He's on a number of Steely Dan songs - probably some that you've already done.
Rick Moranis spoofs Michael McDonald beautifully on SCTV with that duet McDonald did with Christopher Cross. But yeah, "China Grove" in "Field of Dreams"...one of the all time great driving songs.
Agree with all this. Daniel, in addition to the Doobie Brothers, you might also enjoy Kenny Loggins version of this song - slight change in point of view IIRC. And then while you are at it -because if you're going to take me down a rabbit hole of a dozen interesting songs when I plan to listen to only one, surely I return the favor!! - check out Kenny Loggins' "This Is It" - you will never in a million years guess who's there on the backing vocals.
Just subbed because you are cranking out vids at a high rate. Posting the YEAR of each track will help provide yourself and others context of time and relationships between other songs and culture. No other reaction channels do this and It drives me nuts. I see this channel blowing up(more subs). Glad to see the younger gen interested in music way before they were born.
First, I love the Michael McDonald led Doobies, so too bad for those who don't. Second, I thought it really cool that you mentioned "The Dan", since Michael McDonald indeed did backing vocals on "Peg" by Steely Dan. McDonald has perhaps the smoothest voice in rock. (edit) Songs to consider by the Doobies: Long Train Running, Black Water, It Keeps You Running....
I've giving up on the R&R of Hall of Fame after reviewing all the artist's not inducted into it's institution. Tell me people like Tina Turner, Bad Company, Jethro Tull, to name a few, don't deserve an induction?
Other Doobie Brothers songs to check out: Listen to the Music Jesus Is Just Alright Long Train Runnin' China Grove Black Water Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me) Takin' It to the Streets It Keeps You Runnin' Minute by MInute Michael McDonald is on the last three of these songs. The Doobie Brothers really changed their sound when McDonald joined the group. It's almost like they were two different bands, although most of the personnel was the same. Black Water is a great song, and one of their biggest hits, but it's not like anything else they ever did (or maybe that anyone else ever did). I think you should react to it, but if you want to know what the pre-McDonald Doobies sounded like, be sure to listen to some of the others. Long Train Runnin' is particularly good, in my opinion.
That voice is Michael McDonald, he has several songs on his own. They just have always had such a smooth sound. I love your videos and your research into the songs
Black Water and China Grove are probably best DB songs. This one was catchy. Speaking of Kenny Loggins, he collaborated with Jim Messina as well. Angry Eyes by Loggins and Messina is a must. It will surprise you. Do studio long version.
Saw them only once with McDonald, they opened for The Steve Miller Band, and they played all the hits from both iterations of the band. And it was fantastic, loved all the songs. No reason to have to chose pre-McDonald or not, it blended seamlessly on stage. We're allowed to like both.
That guy just sitting back in the chair strumming his guitar is Jeffrey Allen "Skunk" Baxter. Hes an American guitarist, known for his stints in the rock bands Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers during the 1970s and Spirit in the 1980s. More recently, he has worked as a defense consultant and chaired a Congressional Advisory Board on missile defense. Backed by several influential Capitol Hill lawmakers, Baxter received a series of security clearances, so he could work with classified information.
Michael McDonald sang back up vocals on so many Steely Dan songs that I can't even begin to list them. Not to mention Little Feat and numerous other artists.
Love both the Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald Doobie eras, but the guy who was there for both, and is often overlooked, is Pat Simmons - the only really big song of theirs he wrote was Black Water, but someone else has mentioned his Clear as the Driven Snow (possibly my favourite Doobie song ever) and I Cheat the Hangman is another of his that is incredible, super-moody and with some interesting lyrics for you to dive into!
Ahh Yes The Doobie Brothers. Need to take note, The Doobie Brothers are like two stages of music. In the beginning they were Mostly lead by Tom Johntson . He fell ill and was sidelined for a few years. Band recruited this lead singer. Michael McDonald. Well when he came in, gave the band a whole new sound. So this was their sound for a few years. But both Sounds are good, but very different. You can check early Doobies as well.
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This is Michael McDonald who replace an even better lead vocalist,Tom Johnston,when the group rocked out with Black Water,China Grove, And their signature song Listen to the Music.Michael sang backup on a few Steely Dan tunes. Donald Fagan And Walter Becker performed with The Doobies in the early 1970’s.
The thing I really like about the Doobie Bros. is that they used 2 drummers plus a percussionist. Rather unique for the times. And of course, the harmonies get you every time.
FYI-Skunk Baxter played guitar for both the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan at various points. I'd listen to their earlier rocking songs before Blackwater. Although it is a fantastic song, you should understand how it seemingly came out of nowhere for a guitar heavy rock band. Check out Long Train Running, China Grove, Rockin' Down the Highway, Listen to the Music, Jesus is Just Alright.
Michael McDonalds voice is crazy. He sang backup for steely dan and was also part of the dukes of september, a trio with Donald fagen (of Dan) and boz Scaggs. The doobies has an earlier period with another awesome lead singer who is forget the name of unfortunately, but songs like Jesus is just alright with me and China grave are awesome
After 39 years of marriage, with the one woman who still puts up with me, I learned that a girl I chased in high school (and who I thought I was in love with back then), I was on the protagonist side of this. Then I recently heard from a mutual friend that I reconnected with, that after two failed marriages, she was asking about me more than 40 years later. There is a reason this song means different things at different times in your life. (And no, I hold no animosity toward the high school girl I wished for then. I wish her nothing but well. But with my wife, I've already found my soulmate. May you all do the same!)
All right my young friend. Again you really impress me as you now go down the Doobie rabbit hole. These guys were on the radio every where during the 70's. There was actually during there heyday 3 lead vocalist. The one your reacting to is Michael Macdonald. Unique Voice. He came in later in the groups evolution. Can't remember the other guy but Patrick Simmons was earlier in the groups music. Check out Jesus Is Just Alright-Another Park Another Sunday-It Keeps You Running-Black Water-Minute By Minute-Im Here To Love You. They have a library of music. Can't wait for you to react to another of this great band's music!☺
I think that the "he never made her think twice" is more like "she never really thought about him again, he never really was in her thoughts" (but I can be wrong, of course lol)
Nice pick. I like the Doobies' discography but I especially love Mike McDonald. His voice is as smooth as butter. He's also an excellent songwriter and pianist.
Wasn't totally into the Doobie Brothers but they had a lot of great tunes...this one from their later years. I saw them in San Diego on their 25th anniversary reunion tour. They did only 25 shows and ANYone who was ever in the band was on stage at one point...it was an awesome show! Great reaction, never really 'heard' the lyrics because I enjoyed the groove too much.
I could listen to this song a 1000 times and never tire! That Jazzy influence is SO good! Daniel, you like it because Michael sang background vocals for Steely Dan before moving on.
I love the floppy groove that makes this song pop. This song is so concise lyrically and musically, a perfect package. Micheal Macdonald and some other people that worked on this song had worked with Steely Dan and so the similarity is no accident. The Doobies had a good number of hits and they were all good. All three songs you reacted to today were great. Doors, Doobies and Jim Croce. great reactions.
‘Jesus is just all right’ IMO one of the best from the Doobies. Great horn & guitar in this. Maybe give it a listen and share your reaction. Enjoy your channel. From the U.K.
Black Water is more typical Doobie Brothers. What a Fool Believes was after Michael McDonald came in and significantly altered their sound. That being said, I like both the Tommy era and this late 70s era. Their 2010 CD world gone crazy is a masterpiece, worthy of being placed along side Captain and Me or Toulouse Street
The Doobie Brothers is not the only band to have a major lead singer change, others include Van Halen and Chicago, each has been divided into "eras" based on who the lead singer was. That being said, here's a different perspective. Some television shows that have long histories have had character changes, some planned and others not. Actors (like musicians) have their own lives (and sometimes deaths) so while a television show can do either writing a death into the story, or hiring a new actor to continue. A band doesn't have all those options. All three of these acts have had significant success with different lead singers, and they all have fans who like one or the other. I personally, for all three, like all the lead singers. Hope to hear more of them being reacted to, and I'll end this with a line by Roj from the SitCom What's Happening, "Which Doobie do you be?"
There ya go, Daniel. This is Doobies 2.0 with Michael McDonald on lead and he’s great. As others have said not the original. Tom Johnston left the band for awhile and came back later. You’ve already been given good recommendations but I will add my two cents and recommend Black Water (lead singer Patrick Simmons) which may be their best song, Long Train Running (Johnston) and Jesus is Just Alright (Simmons). These will give you a great scope of early Doobies
Long Train Running, Jesus Is Just Alright, Blackwater, China Grove those are the good Doobie Bros to me. I love Michael McDonalds voice but they became just too poppy for me when he took over lead vocals
Lots of other good Doobie Brothers tracks out there. I'm fascinated watching you find all these new sorts of music. You're doing a great job Try Gerry Rafferty...Baker Street if you havent heard it already ruclips.net/video/dU6w56epBdc/видео.html Try some Fleetwood Mad too ruclips.net/video/JDG2m5hN1vo/видео.html You're in for an amazing journey through music. 😊
Someone below mentioned that Michael McDonald did the backing Vocals on Steely Dan's "Peg."..If you watch the short doc. on them talking about when they recorded it, they isolate his voice. Very interesting...I don't usually like duets, but Michael once did one with Patti Labelle called "On my own." ..It was a huge commercial hit, which I usually don't care for, but that one was just phenomenal!
He sang backup in many Steely Dan songs. Skunk Baxter (SD guitarist) went from SD to the Brothers Doob and when Tom Johnston (lead singer of the Doobs) became ill, Baxter recommended McDonald and the rest is history. I’m not gonna tell you which SD songs Michael sings backup; I’ll just let you find them. Hehe.
You should know that Michael McDonald was in the Steely Dan touring band for two years and that they used him as a multi tracked backup singer on some I of their most famous songs.
Glad to see you discover the Doobies Brothers! I got to see them live in concert at an amusement park outside Springfield, Mass. in 1994. They opened for Foreigner and, no offense to Foreigner fans, were better! Their appearance on the 1970s urban sitcom, "What's Happening!" is classic. "Hey Rerun, you came back for the high school reunion!" "Came back? I'm still here!"
Firebird 7479 similarly, no offense to Foreigner fans, but when my early-twenties niece heard that band for the first time in 2015, she said, “They’re a little bit like Queen, except they’re awful.”
@@sarahjane8146 The only reason I went to that concert was because Foreigner was my rommate's all time favorite band to which my response to him was, "How does that happen?" LOL Doobies blew them off the stage!
I saw the Doobies live back when they were in their prime, before Michael McDonald joined the group and ruined their unique original style (as can be heard with this song). Better examples of their music would be "Long Train Running", "Black Water", "Listen To The Music", or "Jesus Is Just Alright." Basically anything they did before MM.
Please react to The Band. Loved and revered by all musicians in the 60-70s. A good start would be The Weight. Keeping fingers crossed you'll give them a listen.
Seriously who doesn't like Michael McDonald? But yes, overall, the earlier Doobie Brothers without Michael were better. Not necessarily because of him but just because the band's sound overall changed.
As you can read by many comments, some people like MM era of Doobie Bro’s and others don’t. When was younger I didn’t like it it have grown to appreciate MM more as I got older. Especially since my own band has added MM era songs like Minute By Minute and Taking It To the Streets to our sets. Doobie Bro’s got more complex musically with MM but lost some of their rock edge.
He had a crush on her when they were both younger. He thought of her all the time. She had a place in his life. But she was never really aware of him and his interest in her. She barely remembers him. He bumps into her in a restaurant and thinks to himself. It is fate. Finally We have a chance to be together! Finally he realizes they never really were and it was all his fantasy.that was my interpretation.
Michael McDonald will say Steely Dan was the best band around at the time. Fagen, Becker, and their producer Gary Katz eventually told Michael to go and become a star on his own because of that voice! As soon as that this album emerged with the Doobie Brothers. Already a favorite got even better because of Michael.
You should try reacting to Kenny Loggins who has about a hundred great and many famous tune, such as This is It, Celebrate Me Home,Danger Zone,I’m Alright,Footloose,and many more! Guarantee you know some of these songs and will love those that you have not heard yet!👍🏻☮️
I heard you mention Steely Dan......good ear. If you listen to the song Peg by SD.....you will hear Micheal MacDonald (lead singer for DB. Also, on many of SD’s songs, the lead guitar player is a guy named Jeff (Skunk) Baxter...who also was a member of the Doobie Bros on several albums. Steely Dan regularly borrowed musicians and vocalists from other top bands of the day.. Enjoying your style.
Once again, the hit maker Michael McDonald at work. If he's on backgrounds, you've got a hit. Shout out to the impeccable production ala Steely Dan. Yacht Rock.
So great! Minute by minute, it keeps you running, and taking it th the streets are my other favorites. Michael McDonald’s solo song “I keep forgetting” is great, Jeff porcaro on drums, Louis johnson on bass, and Greg Phillinganes on keys!
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Daniel, you'll probably get a number of comments telling you that "this isn't really the Doobie Brothers". Many don't consider the Michael McDonald era "real Doobie Brothers". I don't necessarily agree with that - but the two eras are significantly different. You'll want to listen to the earlier stuff to understand. For some earlier suggestions, try: Long Train Runnin', China Grove, Black Water, Listen to the Music, Rockin' Down the Highway, and Jesus is Just Alright With Me.
For the Michael McDonald era, in addition to the song you just did, you might try: It keeps You Runnin', Takin' it to The Streets, and Minute By Minute.
Michael McDonald (as I'm sure you've already discovered) has a very unique and amazing voice. He did lots of session work (keyboards and background vocals mainly) before joining the Doobie Brothers and then later doing his own stuff. When you listen to any random song and think that might be Michael McDonald singing background vocals...it probably is. He's on a number of Steely Dan songs - probably some that you've already done.
I second everything you just said. Excellent comment.
Rick Moranis spoofs Michael McDonald beautifully on SCTV with that duet McDonald did with Christopher Cross.
But yeah, "China Grove" in "Field of Dreams"...one of the all time great driving songs.
Give me Michael McDonald anytime. So much blue eyed soul in his voice.
@@Coolrockndad I agree. I'll take the Michael McDonald years anytime.
Agree with all this. Daniel, in addition to the Doobie Brothers, you might also enjoy Kenny Loggins version of this song - slight change in point of view IIRC. And then while you are at it -because if you're going to take me down a rabbit hole of a dozen interesting songs when I plan to listen to only one, surely I return the favor!! - check out Kenny Loggins' "This Is It" - you will never in a million years guess who's there on the backing vocals.
Black water OMG this song is awesome
Doobies are fabulous. " Black Water" is so interesting musically. Think you would love it.
I like real Doobies better than the band, but I see what yer saying.
Just subbed because you are cranking out vids at a high rate. Posting the YEAR of each track will help provide yourself and others context of time and relationships between other songs and culture. No other reaction channels do this and It drives me nuts. I see this channel blowing up(more subs). Glad to see the younger gen interested in music way before they were born.
This tune won song and record of the year at the 1980 Grammys. My favorite Doobie tune.
"He's got a good voice." Michael McDonald, ladies and gentlemen. Best. Leo.
One of the best voices out there! And all without autotune.
"Reminds me of Steely Dan", you said...You've heard his voice before...background vocals on "Peg", "Don't Take Me Alive".
First, I love the Michael McDonald led Doobies, so too bad for those who don't.
Second, I thought it really cool that you mentioned "The Dan", since Michael McDonald indeed did backing vocals on "Peg" by Steely Dan. McDonald has perhaps the smoothest voice in rock.
(edit) Songs to consider by the Doobies: Long Train Running, Black Water, It Keeps You Running....
Is there anybody Michael McDonald HASN'T done backing vocals for??!!
@@hollienneheatley3577 ,good point.He backed Christopher Cross too!
They were FINALLY inducted i to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year. Loooong overdue.
I've giving up on the R&R of Hall of Fame after reviewing all the artist's not inducted into it's institution. Tell me people like Tina Turner, Bad Company, Jethro Tull, to name a few, don't deserve an induction?
Other Doobie Brothers songs to check out:
Listen to the Music
Jesus Is Just Alright
Long Train Runnin'
China Grove
Black Water
Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me)
Takin' It to the Streets
It Keeps You Runnin'
Minute by MInute
Michael McDonald is on the last three of these songs. The Doobie Brothers really changed their sound when McDonald joined the group. It's almost like they were two different bands, although most of the personnel was the same.
Black Water is a great song, and one of their biggest hits, but it's not like anything else they ever did (or maybe that anyone else ever did). I think you should react to it, but if you want to know what the pre-McDonald Doobies sounded like, be sure to listen to some of the others. Long Train Runnin' is particularly good, in my opinion.
"as he rises to her apology" is one of the most devastating lines ever written. What a masterpiece.
Long train running ,Listen to the Music, Minute by Minute,Take Me in Your Arms ,Another Park, Another Sunday .
You also might like their track It Keeps You Runnin'....it's a goodie as well.😉
@@Dooklawz Yes forgot about that one.
“I Keep Forgetting We’re Not in Love Anymore” Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald. Blows you away.
That voice is Michael McDonald, he has several songs on his own. They just have always had such a smooth sound. I love your videos and your research into the songs
Black Water and China Grove are probably best DB songs. This one was catchy. Speaking of Kenny Loggins, he collaborated with Jim Messina as well. Angry Eyes by Loggins and Messina is a must. It will surprise you. Do studio long version.
Saw them only once with McDonald, they opened for The Steve Miller Band, and they played all the hits from both iterations of the band. And it was fantastic, loved all the songs. No reason to have to chose pre-McDonald or not, it blended seamlessly on stage. We're allowed to like both.
That guy just sitting back in the chair strumming his guitar is Jeffrey Allen "Skunk" Baxter. Hes an American guitarist, known for his stints in the rock bands Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers during the 1970s and Spirit in the 1980s. More recently, he has worked as a defense consultant and chaired a Congressional Advisory Board on missile defense. Backed by several influential Capitol Hill lawmakers, Baxter received a series of security clearances, so he could work with classified information.
Michael McDonald sang back up vocals on so many Steely Dan songs that I can't even begin to list them. Not to mention Little Feat and numerous other artists.
You are spot on with your reaction to the lyrics.Great job.Definitely worth seeing in concert.
Love both the Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald Doobie eras, but the guy who was there for both, and is often overlooked, is Pat Simmons - the only really big song of theirs he wrote was Black Water, but someone else has mentioned his Clear as the Driven Snow (possibly my favourite Doobie song ever) and I Cheat the Hangman is another of his that is incredible, super-moody and with some interesting lyrics for you to dive into!
Ahh Yes The Doobie Brothers. Need to take note, The Doobie Brothers are like two stages of music. In the beginning they were Mostly lead by Tom Johntson . He fell ill and was sidelined for a few years. Band recruited this lead singer. Michael McDonald. Well when he came in, gave the band a whole new sound. So this was their sound for a few years. But both Sounds are good, but very different. You can check early Doobies as well.
Black Water!! Pure magical song!
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You're the first person to break down the lyrics, love it!
He's not the first to break down the lyrics, but he's the first who gets it immediately! 😀
well done song - can't deny the beat - and those harmonies! - this is why people love the doobies - catchy!
This is Michael McDonald who replace an even better lead vocalist,Tom Johnston,when the group rocked out with Black Water,China Grove, And their signature song Listen to the Music.Michael sang backup on a few Steely Dan tunes. Donald Fagan And Walter Becker performed with The Doobies in the early 1970’s.
The thing I really like about the Doobie Bros. is that they used 2 drummers plus a percussionist. Rather unique for the times. And of course, the harmonies get you every time.
Being a Christian, you also might check out "Jesus is just alright With Me" by Doobies.
FYI-Skunk Baxter played guitar for both the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan at various points. I'd listen to their earlier rocking songs before Blackwater. Although it is a fantastic song, you should understand how it seemingly came out of nowhere for a guitar heavy rock band. Check out Long Train Running, China Grove, Rockin' Down the Highway, Listen to the Music, Jesus is Just Alright.
Michael McDonalds voice is crazy. He sang backup for steely dan and was also part of the dukes of september, a trio with Donald fagen (of Dan) and boz Scaggs. The doobies has an earlier period with another awesome lead singer who is forget the name of unfortunately, but songs like Jesus is just alright with me and China grave are awesome
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After 39 years of marriage, with the one woman who still puts up with me, I learned that a girl I chased in high school (and who I thought I was in love with back then), I was on the protagonist side of this. Then I recently heard from a mutual friend that I reconnected with, that after two failed marriages, she was asking about me more than 40 years later. There is a reason this song means different things at different times in your life. (And no, I hold no animosity toward the high school girl I wished for then. I wish her nothing but well. But with my wife, I've already found my soulmate. May you all do the same!)
All right my young friend. Again you really impress me as you now go down the Doobie rabbit hole. These guys were on the radio every where during the 70's. There was actually during there heyday 3 lead vocalist. The one your reacting to is Michael Macdonald. Unique Voice. He came in later in the groups evolution. Can't remember the other guy but Patrick Simmons was earlier in the groups music. Check out Jesus Is Just Alright-Another Park Another Sunday-It Keeps You Running-Black Water-Minute By Minute-Im Here To Love You. They have a library of music. Can't wait for you to react to another of this great band's music!☺
another great band and another Hugh rabbit hole, enjoy !!!👌👍✌😎
I think that the "he never made her think twice" is more like "she never really thought about him again, he never really was in her thoughts" (but I can be wrong, of course lol)
This won the Grammy for Song of the Year.
“Black water” is great! You’ll be singing it for days...
Michael Mcdonald on lead vocals. What a beautiful voice, to this day he still sounds great😊😊
Nice pick. I like the Doobies' discography but I especially love Mike McDonald. His voice is as smooth as butter. He's also an excellent songwriter and pianist.
Wasn't totally into the Doobie Brothers but they had a lot of great tunes...this one from their later years. I saw them in San Diego on their 25th anniversary reunion tour. They did only 25 shows and ANYone who was ever in the band was on stage at one point...it was an awesome show! Great reaction, never really 'heard' the lyrics because I enjoyed the groove too much.
I could listen to this song a 1000 times and never tire! That Jazzy influence is SO good! Daniel, you like it because Michael sang background vocals for Steely Dan before moving on.
Please do "Taking It To The Streets"
The magical sophistication of this tune is explained thus: it's a Kenny Loggins composition :)
Another Steely Dan connection= guitarist Skunk Baxter...played on some early SD albums
Reminds you of Steely Dan because Michael McDonald was singing on "Peg".
10 year old me thought this was a protest song sung by a black man and I'd sing 'when a fool believes that white mans got the power'
Dam daniel videos all over the place,when do u sleep.loveeee it
Ha ha!! And not enough time to watch them all. But yes, I love it tooooo
I always loved the “Wha-wha-wha” from the keyboards, and Michael McDonald’s vocals and harmonies are outstanding.
I love the floppy groove that makes this song pop. This song is so concise lyrically and musically, a perfect package. Micheal Macdonald and some other people that worked on this song had worked with Steely Dan and so the similarity is no accident. The Doobies had a good number of hits and they were all good. All three songs you reacted to today were great. Doors, Doobies and Jim Croce. great reactions.
‘Jesus is just all right’ IMO one of the best from the Doobies. Great horn & guitar in this. Maybe give it a listen and share your reaction. Enjoy your channel. From the U.K.
Black Water is more typical Doobie Brothers. What a Fool Believes was after Michael McDonald came in and significantly altered their sound. That being said, I like both the Tommy era and this late 70s era. Their 2010 CD world gone crazy is a masterpiece, worthy of being placed along side Captain and Me or Toulouse Street
Maybe you would like to try some Boz Skaggs-lido shuffle,Jojo ,breakdown,lowdown.
He was the backup singer in "Peg" by Steely Dan. (Michael McDonald)
The Doobie Brothers is not the only band to have a major lead singer change, others include Van Halen and Chicago, each has been divided into "eras" based on who the lead singer was. That being said, here's a different perspective.
Some television shows that have long histories have had character changes, some planned and others not. Actors (like musicians) have their own lives (and sometimes deaths) so while a television show can do either writing a death into the story, or hiring a new actor to continue. A band doesn't have all those options. All three of these acts have had significant success with different lead singers, and they all have fans who like one or the other. I personally, for all three, like all the lead singers.
Hope to hear more of them being reacted to, and I'll end this with a line by Roj from the SitCom What's Happening, "Which Doobie do you be?"
Lmao. So many good tunes. It keeps you running, Jesus is just alright, China Groove.
There ya go, Daniel. This is Doobies 2.0 with Michael McDonald on lead and he’s great. As others have said not the original. Tom Johnston left the band for awhile and came back later. You’ve already been given good recommendations but I will add my two cents and recommend Black Water (lead singer Patrick Simmons) which may be their best song, Long Train Running (Johnston) and Jesus is Just Alright (Simmons). These will give you a great scope of early Doobies
Good connection to Steely Dan. Michael McDonald was a background singer in Steely Dan before he joined the Doobies.
Yeah....that "Black Water" was a big hit in my neighborhood in 75-76......A true song to remember.
Long Train Running, Jesus Is Just Alright, Blackwater, China Grove those are the good Doobie Bros to me. I love Michael McDonalds voice but they became just too poppy for me when he took over lead vocals
Lots of other good Doobie Brothers tracks out there. I'm fascinated watching you find all these new sorts of music. You're doing a great job
Try Gerry Rafferty...Baker Street if you havent heard it already
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Try some Fleetwood Mad too
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You're in for an amazing journey through music. 😊
I love Doobies....and Michael McDonald's vocals. Black Water will blow your socks off Daniel.
The singer Michael McDonald appears on several Steely Dan albums as a backing vocalist
Really enjoy your videos. They have real value, and I enjoy your insight.
If I had to choose I would certainly pick the Tom Johnson era as my favourite, but the good thing is, we don't have to choose, we can have both !
You might like "Clear as the Driven Snow" by these guys as well. It's not played a lot, but it's excellent, I think.
Someone below mentioned that Michael McDonald did the backing Vocals on Steely Dan's "Peg."..If you watch the short doc. on them talking about when they recorded it, they isolate his voice. Very interesting...I don't usually like duets, but Michael once did one with Patti Labelle called "On my own." ..It was a huge commercial hit, which I usually don't care for, but that one was just phenomenal!
He sang backup in many Steely Dan songs. Skunk Baxter (SD guitarist) went from SD to the Brothers Doob and when Tom Johnston (lead singer of the Doobs) became ill, Baxter recommended McDonald and the rest is history. I’m not gonna tell you which SD songs Michael sings backup; I’ll just let you find them. Hehe.
Michael McDonald, the "Golden Voice"!!
You should know that Michael McDonald was in the Steely Dan touring band for two years and that they used him as a multi tracked backup singer on some I of their most famous songs.
Glad to see you discover the Doobies Brothers! I got to see them live in concert at an amusement park outside Springfield, Mass. in 1994. They opened for Foreigner and, no offense to Foreigner fans, were better!
Their appearance on the 1970s urban sitcom, "What's Happening!" is classic. "Hey Rerun, you came back for the high school reunion!" "Came back? I'm still here!"
Which Doobie, you be?
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Firebird 7479 similarly, no offense to Foreigner fans, but when my early-twenties niece heard that band for the first time in 2015, she said, “They’re a little bit like Queen, except they’re awful.”
@@sarahjane8146 The only reason I went to that concert was because Foreigner was my rommate's all time favorite band to which my response to him was, "How does that happen?" LOL
Doobies blew them off the stage!
Check out Mike McDonald on his own with :
"I keep Forgetting", another song where he just can't let it go.
I saw the Doobies live back when they were in their prime, before Michael McDonald joined the group and ruined their unique original style (as can be heard with this song). Better examples of their music would be "Long Train Running", "Black Water", "Listen To The Music", or "Jesus Is Just Alright." Basically anything they did before MM.
Doobie Brothers great pop, soft rock group. Not a put down. Not everyone goes for hard rock or metal. I always liked them...especially to drive to.
this song was co written by the hopeless romantic kenny loggins who also "had a good voice."
Black Water and Clear As The Driven Snow are also great songs.
Wow. Def not the first I’d have requested by the DB. IMO their first pop song.
You'll understand this as you get older and have a few relationships!!
I knew the Dobbies personally. They are all very nice.
Please react to The Band. Loved and revered by all musicians in the 60-70s. A good start would be The Weight. Keeping fingers crossed you'll give them a listen.
Seriously who doesn't like Michael McDonald? But yes, overall, the earlier Doobie Brothers without Michael were better. Not necessarily because of him but just because the band's sound overall changed.
@kroft67 it’s just a matter of taste. I know lots of people who prefer the later doobies, I happen to love both eras 👍
As you can read by many comments, some people like MM era of Doobie Bro’s and others don’t. When was younger I didn’t like it it have grown to appreciate MM more as I got older. Especially since my own band has added MM era songs like Minute By Minute and Taking It To the Streets to our sets. Doobie Bro’s got more complex musically with MM but lost some of their rock edge.
He had a crush on her when they were both younger. He thought of her all the time. She had a place in his life.
But she was never really aware of him and his interest in her. She barely remembers him.
He bumps into her in a restaurant and thinks to himself. It is fate. Finally We have a chance to be together! Finally he realizes they never really were and it was all his fantasy.that was my interpretation.
My fave of the doobies is "Jesus is Just Alright "
" Jesus Is Just Alright "
Michael McDonald will say Steely Dan was the best band around at the time. Fagen, Becker, and their producer Gary Katz eventually told Michael to go and become a star on his own because of that voice! As soon as that this album emerged with the Doobie Brothers. Already a favorite got even better because of Michael.
A sad tale of an Unrequited Love
You should try reacting to Kenny Loggins who has about a hundred great and many famous tune, such as This is It, Celebrate Me Home,Danger Zone,I’m Alright,Footloose,and many more! Guarantee you know some of these songs and will love those that you have not heard yet!👍🏻☮️
I heard you mention Steely Dan......good ear. If you listen to the song Peg by SD.....you will hear Micheal MacDonald (lead singer for DB.
Also, on many of SD’s songs, the lead guitar player is a guy named Jeff (Skunk) Baxter...who also was a member of the Doobie Bros on several albums. Steely Dan regularly borrowed musicians and vocalists from other top bands of the day..
Enjoying your style.
Check out Takin it to the Streets. Best DB song of all.
Once again, the hit maker Michael McDonald at work. If he's on backgrounds, you've got a hit.
Shout out to the impeccable production ala Steely Dan. Yacht Rock.
Thanks to RUclips I now know what they are saying.
So great! Minute by minute, it keeps you running, and taking it th the streets are my other favorites. Michael McDonald’s solo song “I keep forgetting” is great, Jeff porcaro on drums, Louis johnson on bass, and Greg Phillinganes on keys!
Damn that was the fastest I've ever Subbed lol
1979 billboard magazine song of the year
All time great Group out of San José, CA. Try “Long Train Running”, “Listen to the Music”, “Black Water”. SanJoseBob
Consider listening to two songs from the first lineup: Black Water and Listen To The Music.
Lol yeah he's got a good voice.
Unrequited love
Come on Daniel. Black Water!
Co-written by Kenny Loggins which gives me the opportunity to recommend reactiong to Kenny's previous band Loggins & Messina. "Angry Eyes" was a popular FM radio song from the '70's and I think you would love the musicianship.
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Steely Dan and the Doobies have many common musicians
*wonders...Does Daniel want to hear 'Darling Be Home Soon' off Slade Alive?