Echoes Of Love, Little Darling I Need You, Rockin' Down The Highway, Black Water, Dark Eyed Cajun Woman, South City Midnight Lady, It Keeps You Runnin'.
@@jerrilloyd5773 That's a great one. In case you didn't know, they did a year ago in September. This in the link for it ruclips.net/video/VJMuadLtfzs/видео.html
@@ajruther67 Thanks! It’s been a while since I’ve listened to it. Used really like Deep Purple’s Smoke On The Water too. I wish I still had all of the vinyls I had growing up.
The Doobie Brothers are from my home town of San Jose, California. The house that they lived in, and used to practice and jam in, is in downtown San Jose, a few blocks from where I live. The City of San Jose recently made that house an historical landmark. I grew up listening to The Doobies. They are an iconic band, for sure.
Only time I was in Texas was in Lackland, in San Antonio. Maybe China Grove is close to that, but oddly we didn't get a lot of vacation time lol ( Air Force Basic back in '86 )
Someone has probably mentioned this…but this is about a small town outside San Antonio, Texas. For a change of pace from these guys…”Clear as the Driven Snow.”
I'm a fellow 59'er . No doubt about it -- we caught the 2 best decades of rock & roll music, as well as many other genres that evolved through these amazing 20 years -- 60's and 70's . The 80's has it's good music, too, for sure. But the 70's set them up for all of their good stuff.
In High School my friends and I would hang out at a nearby diner for lunch, play pinball and rock out to China Grove and more on the jukebox. Great choice.
Listen to The Music It Keeps You Running Take Me in Your Arms DOOBIE BROTHERS....YEEEESSSSSSSS This song is so fabulous. The early Doobies have such amazing artistry. The guitars, the drums and the piano🎶🎶🎶 are just a rockin'. Every song is a monster hit. Lots more to go Robb Squad. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️ ❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦
Takin' It to the Street is my personal fave of the Doobies. But yeah - China Grove, Jesus is Just Alright, December 1963, Long Train Running - all classics.
Tom Johnston is the lead singer on this one and yeah, this is the old Doobies and this is one of their hits. Also more along this line is Another Park Another Sunday, Captain and Me, Takin' It To The Streets, South City Midnight Lady, Jesus is Just Alright and Take me in Your Arms and Rock Me Baby to name a few that you haven't done.
Great story behind this song….they broke down in China Grove,Texas and the town was very hospitable to them. This album this song is from “The Captain and Me” is hands down the best album of all time.Oh, and the song is 50 years old this year…wow!And another interesting fact is that they had two drummers on point.
The early Doobie Brothers were absolutely killer! Great tunes, totally unlike anything anything else was doing. Excellent harmonies! Got to see them in Boston Garden, with James Cotton Blues Band, and Three Dog Night. Absolutely killer concert!
Brings back good memories of being 4, standing in the front seat between my parents, completely going off playing air guitar. I lived for that rhythm part right after the breakdown. That tape loop echo really got me at a young age.
"4, standing in the front seat between my parents" and yet you survived.. !!!!! hahahaha. Hell, by 5, you were old enough to ride in the bed of the truck back then. Man I miss the good old days.. before it went to hell in a handbasket.. !!!
Early Doobie Brothers,. Listen to the music,. Long train Runnin,. Black Water. Southern city midnight Lady,. Jesus is just all right with me,. Rockin down the Highway,. Take me in your Arms, and more Great hits. Michael McDonald just added another layer. Glad to see people reacting to the early Doobies.
Thank you for this gift of re-experiencing the music of my youth through new eyes. You can't possibly understand, because you're experiencing the first time. Just thank you.
One of the rockinest hits of 1973. You've done five of their songs, and almost all been from their early albums. I hope you'll delve into their later stuff (including when Michael McDonald was their lead singer), such as... "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me)", "Takin' It To the Streets", "Minute By Minute", "Real Love", and "The Doctor". Great tune!
For a great video if you can find Little Bitty Pretty One .. live at Wolf Trap(a venue in Virgina).. You get to see all of them and teh crowd right there just a few feet away.. In fact that entire Wolf Trap Performance is awesome
The early Doobies were unusual in that they used 2 drummers, which gave them that driving beat I'm most of their songs. I been a fan since the early '70's, and have been fortunate to see them live at least a dozen times over the years...to REALLY appreciate their talent go DEEP into their albums past the FM hits...there is PLENTY of gold to be found there....
Reactors will never do that. All these people commenting about the band likely don't even know that The Doobies have been touring this year, released a new album, with Pat Simmons, Tom Johnson and Michael McDonald, 2 drummers, sax player, 5 part harmonies, 3 guitars. Rubes.
Minute By Minute, Takin' It To The Streets, Take Me In Your Arms, Jesus Is Just Alright, Another Park Another Sunday, Rockin' Down The Highway, The Doctor - all great Doobie songs!
Tom Johnston on vocals, he’s the original vocalist before Michael McDonald joined the band. Try their song Southcity Midnight Lady for a different side of them. Patrick Simmons also an original member and guitarist sings as well ✌️🎸
You will never hear a bad Doobies tune and can never go wrong with any of the very early work in their first five years. Another great band out of the Bay Area .
Doobie is an old school name for a marijuana joint and they got their first paying gigs being the house band for the San Jose ,CA , Hells Angels back in the late 60s
Piano killin' it in there too, with the guitars and drums! More Doobies: "Jesus Is Just Alright With Me" "Take Me In Your Arms"(And Rock Me) "Dependin' On You" "Here To Love You" "Takin' It To the Streets" "Minute By Minute" (more)
From the Doobie Brothers, I wish they'd try "Black Water". It is so unique and mellow. It is definitely one of the most unique Top 40 hits of the 1970s.
Saw them in concert in ‘78. Everyone in the car was guessing what song they would open with. I felt like this was the only way to go, and I was right! Great way to get the crowd going!
This was my first song, as a kid, that I didn't know the name and I tracked it down after a little while. Back b4 RUclips, ha! It opened my ears to Doobies. My lungs learned about doobies later in life
My favorite Doobie Bros song! Thank you for giving it a listen! Back in the mid-70's, my cousin brought his boombox and mixed cassette tape to the beach with us and it contained this song. The tape also had "The Ballroom Blitz" by The Sweet, "Let It Ride" by BTO, and "Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppen Wolf among other similar rock classics. BTW there is a similar but less well known rock song that came out in 1974. Its called "Nogales" by The Climax Blues Band. Based on the lyrics its about an ill-fated visit to the Mexican border town of Nogales (and not to be confused with the Arizona town of Nogales). But it has some great rock guitar riffs. The song serves as a perfect compliment to China Grove. Another complimentary rock song is "Mexico" by Firefall which came out in 1976.
That's Bill Payne on piano. He was with Little Feat as a member. Here, he's coming in as an additional player. From this same album, you HAVE to check out "Clear as the Driven Snow." So atmospheric.
THIS WAS OFF THE AMAZING CAPTAIN AND ME ALBUM. CHECK OUT OTHER TUNES FROM IT SUCH AS SOUTH CITY MIDNIGHT LADY, CLEAR AS THE DRIVEN SNOW, DARK EYED CAJUN WOMAN, WITHOUT YOU, AND UKIAH-ALL ARE AWESOME!
Signature classic rock guaranteed to jump start any party back in the day. They have been on their 50th anniversary tour and they sound just as good today. 67 years old and they're still my favorite group of all time.
I was fortunate enough to have seen them live several times in the 70's. Great band, you need to checkout "Blackwater" and "Jesus is just alright". Good review as always....
This was originally a country rock band similar genre to Lynard Skynard. Tom Johnson sings this and wrote it. But they have many singers. This is when bands started writing their own music, preventing record companies from robbing them blind. My fav singer was Pat Simmons, who sings Black Water. They are like Three Dog Night with multiple singers. Then came Michael McDonald. Changed there sound to more pop than country. To me, he changed them. I like the original lineup and sound. They have a RUclips channel where they posted zoom videos recorded at their individual homes during Covid. Cool bunch of guys. They toured this year… their 50th anniversary tour. ❤️
A huge act from the Classic Era, who were on daily rotation at FM radio stations for years. Also one of the tightest live acts ever. Still out there touring. Try “Jesus is Just Alright,” “It Keeps You Running” or “Another Sunday In The Park.” Plenty here to mine. 🤘😎
Simply put, great 70s rock n roll.
Lead singer Tom Johnston went to high school with my sisters, and his brother used to be my next-door neighbor.
South San Jose kid here!
China Grove is actually a real town just east of San Antonio, Texas. Please give "Blackwater" a listen.
Echoes Of Love, Little Darling I Need You, Rockin' Down The Highway, Black Water, Dark Eyed Cajun Woman, South City Midnight Lady, It Keeps You Runnin'.
I’m glad you picked this song whoever recommended it 👍 one of my favorites ! I would suggest Jesus is Just Alright 💕
That is a good one too!
Black Water by the Doobie Brothers has always been a favorite.
I agree. Jesus is Just Alright is really rocking
@@jerrilloyd5773 That's a great one. In case you didn't know, they did a year ago in September. This in the link for it ruclips.net/video/VJMuadLtfzs/видео.html
@@ajruther67 Thanks! It’s been a while since I’ve listened to it.
Used really like Deep Purple’s Smoke On The Water too.
I wish I still had all of the vinyls I had growing up.
The Doobie Brothers are from my home town of San Jose, California. The house that they lived in, and used to practice and jam in, is in downtown San Jose, a few blocks from where I live. The City of San Jose recently made that house an historical landmark. I grew up listening to The Doobies. They are an iconic band, for sure.
China Grove is one of those songs that never gets old… you could put it on repeat and never get tired of it. Love it!
I live in China Grove Tx, how many small towns can say they have a great anthem
Only time I was in Texas was in Lackland, in San Antonio. Maybe China Grove is close to that, but oddly we didn't get a lot of vacation time lol ( Air Force Basic back in '86 )
'Takin It to the Streets' is another Doobie Brothers classic that you will enjoy.
Someone has probably mentioned this…but this is about a small town outside San Antonio, Texas. For a change of pace from these guys…”Clear as the Driven Snow.”
My favourite track on that wonderful album 👍
Born in 59 I heard everything in Rock. Doobie Bros was one of my favorites in the 70’s
An elder statesman. Im 1971. You're my youngest uncle's age. You saw all the good bands
Nodopeforme 100 %
@@brianmcmaster5112 went to a lot of Day on the Greens in Oakland. Saw Doobie Bros at Cow Palace in 73
I'm a fellow 59'er . No doubt about it -- we caught the 2 best decades of rock & roll music, as well as many other genres that evolved through these amazing 20 years -- 60's and 70's . The 80's has it's good music, too, for sure. But the 70's set them up for all of their good stuff.
Born in 58...same!
In High School my friends and I would hang out at a nearby diner for lunch, play pinball and rock out to China Grove and more on the jukebox. Great choice.
There is no such hit called "Give me the Beat Boy" it's called "Drift Away"
And the artist was Dobie Gray...around 1973...good job
Love the doobie bros!!!! The first to records I bought were 45s of Ottis Redding “dock of the bay” and the doobies “China Grove”
The Doobies with Tom Johnston were had a harder edge than when Michael McDonald came on board. Both were stellar!
Liked Tom's sound better.
@@bella-xp7qd liked one or the other better depending on my mood.
Tom Johnston !!
Agreed, Tom's years had a harder rock edge but Michael McDonald's years made the Doobies Zillions of dollars! I love them both.
@@bella-xp7qd Bam! The Michael McDonald Doobies were a good band. But the Tom Johnston Doobies were one of the best rock bands going. No contest.
I drive though China Grove everyday to get to work in San Antonio. Love this song
Listen to The Music
It Keeps You Running
Take Me in Your Arms
DOOBIE BROTHERS....YEEEESSSSSSSS
This song is so fabulous. The early Doobies have such amazing artistry. The guitars, the drums and the piano🎶🎶🎶 are just a rockin'. Every song is a monster hit. Lots more to go Robb Squad. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️ ❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦
Keep that Maple Syrup flowing Mary.👍👍
Add a nod for Take Me in your Arms for a great redo
Long train running a must
Takin' It to the Street is my personal fave of the Doobies. But yeah - China Grove, Jesus is Just Alright, December 1963, Long Train Running - all classics.
J&A, you'll love their "Jesus Is Just Alright" !!!
Yes!
I agree.
That’s the first song that introduced most
of us to the Doobs!!
Originally released by The Byrds.
@@aarongoldstein7614 Originally by The Art Reynolds Singers 1966.
Tom Johnston is the lead singer on this one and yeah, this is the old Doobies and this is one of their hits. Also more along this line is Another Park Another Sunday, Captain and Me, Takin' It To The Streets, South City Midnight Lady, Jesus is Just Alright and Take me in Your Arms and Rock Me Baby to name a few that you haven't done.
A couple of my favourites are Daughters of the Sea and Clear as the Driven Snow.
"Black Water" by the Doobies is a great tune and it's got killer harmonies.
I've always loved this song and now I actually live down the road from China Grove. Nothing interesting happens.
Great story behind this song….they broke down in China Grove,Texas and the town was very hospitable to them. This album this song is from “The Captain and Me” is hands down the best album of all time.Oh, and the song is 50 years old this year…wow!And another interesting fact is that they had two drummers on point.
The best Doobie Brothers album of all time for sure!
It's a very small town. If you blink you'll miss it.
I remember dancing to this in the early 70’s. Everybody got up! Fun times
The early Doobie Brothers were absolutely killer! Great tunes, totally unlike anything anything else was doing. Excellent harmonies!
Got to see them in Boston Garden, with James Cotton Blues Band, and Three Dog Night. Absolutely killer concert!
South City Midnight Lady is my favorite Doobie Brothers song. Pat Simmons lead singer.
I've got a lot of favourites ☺ Clear as the Driven Snow, Daughters of the Sea, Black Water, I Cheat the Hangman are just a few!
Brings back good memories of being 4, standing in the front seat between my parents, completely going off playing air guitar. I lived for that rhythm part right after the breakdown. That tape loop echo really got me at a young age.
I was 4 too when this came out!
I was 5 and yes, lots of singing and air guitar to the Doobies!
"4, standing in the front seat between my parents" and yet you survived.. !!!!! hahahaha. Hell, by 5, you were old enough to ride in the bed of the truck back then. Man I miss the good old days.. before it went to hell in a handbasket.. !!!
South City Midnight Lady...such a different face to the Doobies!
Early Doobie Brothers,. Listen to the music,. Long train Runnin,. Black Water. Southern city midnight Lady,. Jesus is just all right with me,. Rockin down the Highway,. Take me in your Arms, and more Great hits. Michael McDonald just added another layer. Glad to see people reacting to the early Doobies.
I grew up in the 70's always loved the Doobie brothers, I was listening to them just today on my Harley
LOOOOVE the early Doobies! :)
I guess my favorite from them is "Long Train Runnin'" but of course "Black Water" is up there too.
Thank you for this gift of re-experiencing the music of my youth through new eyes. You can't possibly understand, because you're experiencing the first time. Just thank you.
the thing about the Doobie Bros for me is that most of their music just makes me feel good, pretty simple, feel good music. Thanks you 2!!
You aren't going to cry listening to the Doobies.
Another park another Sunday is a great tune also
Clear as the Driven Snow for me!
One of the rockinest hits of 1973. You've done five of their songs, and almost all been from their early albums. I hope you'll delve into their later stuff (including when Michael McDonald was their lead singer), such as... "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me)", "Takin' It To the Streets", "Minute By Minute", "Real Love", and "The Doctor". Great tune!
What a Fool Believes
I would add Living On The Fault Line too for Michael McDonald jazz feel.
@@brianmcmaster5112 They reacted to that one last July.
Michael McDonald was not on The Doctor. That was Tom Johnston returning to a reformed band in 1989.
For a great video if you can find Little Bitty Pretty One .. live at Wolf Trap(a venue in Virgina).. You get to see all of them and teh crowd right there just a few feet away.. In fact that entire Wolf Trap Performance is awesome
The Drummer 🥁 just passed away yestaday great band good driving 🚘 music 🎶!!!!
I believe The Doobie Brothers first hit with Michael McDonald singing lead was "Takin' It To The Streets" in 1976. You'll love this song. It's fire.
Love Michael McDonald’s voice and the bands’ riff and beat
I think you’re right.
@@SusanJohnston I like the McDonald years but they became a different band.
@@O_Towne_Bear Luckily, we get the best of both worlds when they tour with Michael, nowadays.
I didn't know it was their first with MM but it is a favorite! I would love to see it here.
Ooooooooooh! Love that guitar riff! I was 17 and living on a ranch in San Jose, California when this song came out. Love it!
The Doobie Brothers announced yesterday, the passing of their founding drummer, John Hartman. He was 72.
Another sad loss to music, those early Doobies albums were the best by far for me, still enjoying them after all those years.
1972 ! Tom Johnson is the lead vocalist here. ------------MJL, 75 y/o
The Doobie Brothers "Takin' It To The Streets"
...Nuff Said.
I was blessed to have grown up listening to songs like this on the radio
"Take Me in Your Arms" will definitely get you dancing and should next on your Doobies list.
The Doobie Brothers sounds were called Southern Rock back in my high-school days. Them and CCR started that sound in music.
The early Doobies were unusual in that they used 2 drummers, which gave them that driving beat I'm most of their songs. I been a fan since the early '70's, and have been fortunate to see them live at least a dozen times over the years...to REALLY appreciate their talent go DEEP into their albums past the FM hits...there is PLENTY of gold to be found there....
Allman Brothers as well.
Yes! I agree. I just suggested the album "Stampede" for a display of their "depth of talent"
Sadly the passing of John Hartman was announced today. RIP and thanks for all the tunes and grooves.
Reactors will never do that. All these people commenting about the band likely don't even know that The Doobies have been touring this year, released a new album, with Pat Simmons, Tom Johnson and Michael McDonald, 2 drummers, sax player, 5 part harmonies, 3 guitars. Rubes.
Doobie Brothers' founding drummer John Hartman dies at 72.
I was a teenager-20’s in the 1990’s love my alternative rock era but nothing beats the soul of rock n roll of the 60’s-70’s era!!
Back in the awesome 70s, you couldn’t be a true garage band unless you could play China Freaking Grove!
I saw them in concert for the first time in 1974. Great Show.
Minute By Minute, Takin' It To The Streets, Take Me In Your Arms, Jesus Is Just Alright, Another Park Another Sunday, Rockin' Down The Highway, The Doctor - all great Doobie songs!
You can't have a good appreciation of the Doobie Brothers until you watch a live video of them. Multiple guitars, 2 drummers.
Great song and glad you liked this song from a Great California band. Maybe you could call it southern if they were from southern California. LOL
When I was a young man, all the best Bar Bands were playing this, and the patrons were up real dancing and having fun! Great memories👍🎶
I'm still playing and singing this in the band I'm in now and people still love it. I've been singing it in bands since it was released!
same here
@@mkenific Their music is timeless. Keep rockin' 🤘
@@jco207 thank you!
This and "Listen To The Music" are my fave Doobie songs. The early stuff is the best.
At least 3 people sing lead vocals on their songs. My wife and I were at the concert in Minnesota on Friday. They were great.
Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons and Michael McDonald. McDonald rejoined the Doobies for their 50th anniversary tour.
I have such good memories tied to this band. My friends dancing to this in my basement! I had this 45 on my record player.
I saw them live last week. They sounded just as good as on the record. AMAZING show.
Thank y’all for playing this one! This is windows down flying down the highway music!
Tom Johnston on vocals, he’s the original vocalist before Michael McDonald joined the band. Try their song Southcity Midnight Lady for a different side of them. Patrick Simmons also an original member and guitarist sings as well ✌️🎸
Tom Johnston vocals, guitar songwriter. Another Park Another Sunday live.
Blackwater is the song you want to play if you want to hear more of a southern style from them
They haven’t played it yet?!? 😮
Another great "Southern Band" from Northern California! Can't go wrong with the Doobies.The name says it all!
You will never hear a bad Doobies tune and can never go wrong with any of the very early work in their first five years. Another great band out of the Bay Area .
South City Midnight Lady !! Great Song !!
Doobie is an old school name for a marijuana joint and they got their first paying gigs being the house band for the San Jose ,CA , Hells Angels back in the late 60s
The track ‘ Evil Woman’ is a great rocker also ‘As Pure As Driven Snow’!
Clear as the Driven Snow is one of my favourite DB songs 👌
@@keithjones7390 Thank’s for your reply to my message re the track !As Clear As Driven Snow’. I love the build up to the finale.
Love the Doobie Brothers!! Great memories of a roadtrip to the Grand Canyon. Just about wore out my cassette playing it over and over!!! 👍👍👍
Piano killin' it in there too, with the guitars and drums! More Doobies: "Jesus Is Just Alright With Me" "Take Me In Your Arms"(And Rock Me) "Dependin' On You" "Here To Love You" "Takin' It To the Streets" "Minute By Minute" (more)
From the Doobie Brothers, I wish they'd try "Black Water". It is so unique and mellow. It is definitely one of the most unique Top 40 hits of the 1970s.
They have done Black Water. Just do a search for reaction black water Doobie Brothers, and it will come up.
Sorry, but I hated that song as soon as it came out. It was played constantly on the school bus.
Definitely one of the best and most danced to songs of the early-mid 70s.
Can't go wrong with the Doobies! Right out the box! Right to the end! Thanks!
Saw them in concert in ‘78. Everyone in the car was guessing what song they would open with. I felt like this was the only way to go, and I was right! Great way to get the crowd going!
They’re touring for their 50th anniversary this year, I was lucky enough to see them in July ☮️💜
This was my first song, as a kid, that I didn't know the name and I tracked it down after a little while. Back b4 RUclips, ha! It opened my ears to Doobies. My lungs learned about doobies later in life
My favorite Doobie Bros song! Thank you for giving it a listen! Back in the mid-70's, my cousin brought his boombox and mixed cassette tape to the beach with us and it contained this song. The tape also had "The Ballroom Blitz" by The Sweet, "Let It Ride" by BTO, and "Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppen Wolf among other similar rock classics.
BTW there is a similar but less well known rock song that came out in 1974. Its called "Nogales" by The Climax Blues Band. Based on the lyrics its about an ill-fated visit to the Mexican border town of Nogales (and not to be confused with the Arizona town of Nogales). But it has some great rock guitar riffs. The song serves as a perfect compliment to China Grove. Another complimentary rock song is "Mexico" by Firefall which came out in 1976.
China Grove is actual place in Texas. So, the lyrics in the song are about the folks that live there. One of their best songs, out of many.
My absolute favorite by the Doobies, thanks for reacting to this song
Agreed! By far my favorite as well.
I'm from a little town in Tylertown,Ms. and outside of town we had a community that was called China Grove and when I hear this it brings me back home
That's Bill Payne on piano. He was with Little Feat as a member. Here, he's coming in as an additional player. From this same album, you HAVE to check out "Clear as the Driven Snow." So atmospheric.
Clear as the Driven Snow is up there with my absolute favourite Doobies songs, just superb!
Payne is still with Little Feat.
You folks are so lucky to have people recommending their favorite songs----you are getting the cream of the crop
Favorite Doobie song. One of those songs that can survive being played to death on the radio.
The 70's were a freaking gold mine of good grooves, just feel good vibes all over the radio. ☺️✌️
The 70's, a phenomenal era for music!
Great song....classic Doobies!
Just saw them this past June. Still killing it.
THIS WAS OFF THE AMAZING CAPTAIN AND ME ALBUM. CHECK OUT OTHER TUNES FROM IT SUCH AS SOUTH CITY MIDNIGHT LADY, CLEAR AS THE DRIVEN SNOW, DARK EYED CAJUN WOMAN, WITHOUT YOU, AND UKIAH-ALL ARE AWESOME!
Couldn't agree more, one of the best albums from that wonderful era of the 70's!
“What a Fool Believes” with
Michael McDonald is a good one. Also, “Long Train Runnin’ “😊
Just got back from Chicago, where we saw the Doobie Brothers. Hot show all the way around. Enjoy the exploration.
One of my favorite bands from the '70s. That song is from the Captain and Me album. An album worth a complete listen. Every song on it is great.
Couldn't agree more 👍
Previous commenter is right. "Jesus is just alright" is a banger!
Signature classic rock guaranteed to jump start any party back in the day. They have been on their 50th anniversary tour and they sound just as good today. 67 years old and they're still my favorite group of all time.
YOU WILL LOVE THIS ONE. The Neville Brothers - Everybody Plays The Fool - 5/4/1991 -
I was fortunate enough to have seen them live several times in the 70's. Great band, you need to checkout "Blackwater" and "Jesus is just alright". Good review as always....
..."Class of 76"...11th Grade 16 with a 70 Chevelle, an 8-track player and The Doobies shoved in it!
Riff for China Grove is iconic, but you really want to play the Doobie's "Eyes of Silver" great guitar work and a funky horn section happening. 🔥
Hits first
This was originally a country rock band similar genre to Lynard Skynard. Tom Johnson sings this and wrote it. But they have many singers. This is when bands started writing their own music, preventing record companies from robbing them blind. My fav singer was Pat Simmons, who sings Black Water. They are like Three Dog Night with multiple singers. Then came Michael McDonald. Changed there sound to more pop than country. To me, he changed them. I like the original lineup and sound. They have a RUclips channel where they posted zoom videos recorded at their individual homes during Covid. Cool bunch of guys. They toured this year… their 50th anniversary tour. ❤️
I much prefer the earlier albums with Tom Johnston, absolutely no comparison with some of the Michael McDonald albums 😒
@@keithjones7390 McDonald turned them into a pop rock band. I like his solo stuff but he ruined The Doobie Brothers. IMHO
@@Mainecoonlady. You're right, they were a watered down Doobies with Michael McDonald.
A huge act from the Classic Era, who were on daily rotation at FM radio stations for years. Also one of the tightest live acts ever. Still out there touring. Try “Jesus is Just Alright,” “It Keeps You Running” or “Another Sunday In The Park.” Plenty here to mine. 🤘😎
Many of my friends lived and live in China Grove Texas, where the band was traveling through to get to San Antonio to perform.
This is one of those songs you can cruise in the car to, singing out loud!
What a fool believes - my favorite Doobie Brothers song
This is a GREAT song ❤