Listening to these songs I’ve heard so many times, through the ears of someone new to them, gives me a new appreciation for how great the music really was.
My friend and I decided to steal a car one night and after a while I turned on the stereo and this song started to play. We listened to the whole song while riding back to return it. God works in mysterious ways
That's what made you bring my car back? All this time I figured whoever stole it must have freaked when they saw what was on the floor of the backseat. I always wondered why the authorities never came to see me. I guess we should all thank the Lord. Or at least the Doobies.
@@da324 god might be invisible but he left evidence of his existence. For example if god flooded the world there would be evidence of it. If an animal dies then chances are that it would decay or become dinner for other living organisms before it slowly got covered by dirt to become fossilized and if a mature tree gets petrified in the upright position if it was slowly covered you would think that it would die and fall over before it had a chance to petrify yet these things can be found all over the world . Or there could have been a world wide flood that buried these things rapidly. If you need more scientific examples of why we live in a young world that is about 6,000 years old like the bible explains as opposed to billions of years old as evolution says then you can look up kent hovind creation seminars here on UA-cam. He has a theory as to what the earth was like before the flood and why people lived to be 900 years old, dinosaurs in bible and what happened to them and why some might still be alive , and all kinds of other interesting stuff
@@bigboy21123 There are many, many, scientists who believe the world is more than 6000 years old. . Also, which "God" do you speak of? Last time I checked there were over 3000 of them.
When I was in my teens in the early seventies I just took this music for granted. It was really good it was played on the radio we listen to it at parties and then everybody moved on with life. I love that younger people are rediscovering some of that older music and really appreciating it.
I may not be a Christian, but watching Brother Jamel’s reaction today, reminded me of what I thought all those decades ago when I first heard this great tune-Jesus Is Just Alright By Me too! SuperLove to all my Jamel_AKA_Jamal Brothers & Sisters! Even though we haven’t (yet!) met in person, y’all give me a sense of happiness & hope for the often scary & always unknown future. Just like Jesus, All y’all are alright by me! Stay safe & always true to yourselves! Peace!!
Always loved this song, but I didn't know The Lord until 15 years ago. He's a lot more than "just alright". He's gonna get me off this planet alive. Dud'nt get any better than that! Thanks Jamel.
Time for some Three Dog Night - Eli's Coming, Liar, Brickyard Blues, The Show Must Go On, Shambala, Black & White, One, Sure As I'm Sittin' Here, I'd Be So Happy, On the Way Back Home, Mama Told Me Not To Come, Never Been To Spain, Old Fashioned Love Song, Joy To the World, Celebrate and many more!
@@plymouthhemi426 @Ed B and @Phil Brookes are BOTH right. The verses and main chorus lead vocals are sung by Johnston and the Bridge lead vocals are sung by Simmons. The song itself was written by Arthur Reid Reynolds (Gospel Singer) in 1966, but that killer bridge that Simmons sings was actually written by Tiran Porter, the Doobie's bass player.
Being a believer myself, I love how they weren't ashamed to proclaim their faith in such a public way. Don't know if they were all Christians, but at least three of them were for sure. Saw them on a documentary a few years back, and this song, and subject came up. Very cool song.
In the age of sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll, this song was cool. Another rather impactful work back then was "Jesus Christ Super Star". Some iconic performances from that play/movie.
The fact that the word "Christian" triggers people is no surprise. It has done so for over 2,000 years. It is also fact that good acts can be done - or not done - by believer and non-believer alike. So the question that arises is, whom does your "good act" exalt? Yourself, or another? In any event, let's encourage doing good.
I feel blessed to have lived during this time and appreciated the talents of the musicians and vocalizing. Nice to see such music on your channel! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!❤️🥳
They open every show with this. At one of their concerts I sat next to an old dude who had never heard it and when they finished he leaned over to me and said, "I think the name of this is Jesus is just alright." I almost fell out of my seat.
We actually sang this in church services on Sundays when I was in Air Force basic training, jun/July, 1980. Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
When I was 18 our youth group sang this in our church. The elders received it very well!! 1975 , the year we sang it, even though it was released in '72.
For sure Boz Skaggs is a must. As long as we are in the groove zone, Jamel you should look up Jamiroquai! The video for Virtual Insanity is amazing. They're a much more recent act from the 90's and 2000's so you may have heard them. Great modern take on old school R&B.
I was able to attend the first "Farewell Tour" for the Doobie Brothers in 1983. This was by far the most popular song at the concert! Thanks for the memory!
This hit was definitely pre Michael MacDonald. the song was written as a direct answer to the Jesus People evangelistic youth movement that was sweeping the nation in the 1970s.
Hey Jamal. Long time listener, first time caller 😂 try some Chicago! Great band with a horn section!! Edit: Start with Make Me Smile. Terry Kath's voice and guitar playing are awesome.
I felt the same way back then! Way before "Contemporary Christian" music was cool. And to this day... NO ONE has written a song that speaks to the Power of Jesus Christ. This song Rocks!!!
'73 inside the college gym, standing 4 feet from the stage- they killed it- beautiful, tight harmonies, and best of all, you could tell that they were having so much fun... one of my favorite concerts
this truly is my lifes blood, since I graduated high school in Utah in 1973, they were then, always have been, and still are fabric of my life...and there is so much more of them, songs you only hear if you hear entire albums, some of their best tunes never made radio...But, THIS ONE, Always and forever . take us ALL to church!
This is what you get when you mix gospel, blues and rock all together! The recording has Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston and Tiran Porter all singing the main vocals together, but it is Patrick taking the slow vocal solo, and playing the guitar solo.
Heard this early gospel song at a Doobie Brothers concert in 1974. This was the very first time that I had ever heard and it continuously rang thru my head for a week. Toulouse Street is one of my favorites and will demonstrate a wonderful twist in the Doobie Brother repertoire.
THAT PICTURE IS AFTER TOM JOHNSON CAME BACK AND THEY TOURED DOING HIS VOCALS AND MICHAELS AND PAT SIMMONS....WHICH PAT IS THE LEAD SINGER......BUT THIS RECORDING WAS BEFORE MICHAEL !!!!
One of the best songs they ever recorded!!! I knew you'd love it when they broke it down. I was laughing as that part was coming up and said, "oh I can't wait to see his reaction to this!!!" 🤣👍
Can you imagine this song being a hit on Top 40 radio these days?? lol the era of songs that took you on a journey. the 70's were a great time for smokin' & jammin' and experimentation.
Love how they break it down in the middle. Never heard it sung in church, but a little 10 y.o. Boy I knew, who passed from leukemia back in the early 80’s, had his mom play this song at his funeral. It had us all smiling! (You are correct, Michael McDonald was not on this track.) Gotta try “Georgy Porgy” by ToTo.
The greatest song the Bros ever made, about the Man, the God Jesus Christ! 🙏🏻⛪✝ This is one I requested before, so thank you bro & I knew you would love ♥ it ! 🤜🏻🤛🏾
I've really been enjoying your channel. And re "Jesus Is Just Alright With Me"... it started off as a gospel song in 1966 by a black gospel group! Then the Byrds covered it. But the Doobies took it to a whole new level, adding that slow breakdown in the middle that you enjoyed so much (so do I!). The intersection of black spirituals and gospel w/ rock and roll is well documented... of course, Led Zep covered Blind Willie Johnson's "Nobody's Fault But Mine." Rollings Stones hit the gospel vibe numerous times (!!), including "Salt of the Earth" (a prayer/praise of "hardworking people"), the classic "You Got to Move," and the astonishingly beautiful "I Just Want to See His Face." The latter begins w/ a slow, almost aimless jam, and resolves into a cry to God. O Mick, we dinna know you had it in ya! Want something totally weird from 1967? Try a song that ended up in the movie "Easy Rider." "Gloria," by the Electric Prunes. I can really go on this topic if more is desired...
Oh my. I saw the title to the video and I stopped what I was doing to sit down and watch this one. Can't wait to see your reaction to this incredible Doobie Brothers masterpiece.
As a side note, the Doobie Brothers were finally inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame last May 2, 2020 after being first eligible way back in 1996. I just hope it went through despite the pandemic. Congratulations!! This was long overdue!
So much great music to choose from in the 70's ... It's timeless. Yes I did not know just how much great music there was at the time. It was a great time. 60-80's my fav eras for music..
Some German catholic churches tried some gospel and rock in the 1970's/80s , but I tell you it was not good. At least not the churches I had to go to. It was cringe worthy for me to have to listen to it and watch it. Some German white people trying real hard to have rhythm and soul and the rest of the parish just sat there with unbelief in their eyes. I never liked being in church because I didn't understood the concept, but on these occasions I really wanted to leave.
No, Jesus is a reference to a baseball player. As in, “Jose is one of the best players ever, but Jesus just came up from the minors and bats .150 - he usually rides the bench. Jose is Hallo of Fame material, but Jesus is just alright.”
As time goes by it has been made stunningly clear to me how silly with greatness and innovation the music was when I was growing up. What's wonderful is, with you, I get to rediscover these jewels of my lifetime of listening to great, great music.
This is Patrick Simmons on vocals. 1972. The Byrds did this song originally and Doobies heard it and decided to cover it. Michael wouldn’t join the band for ten more years. Thanks for the video! I just love you to pieces.
Hello Jamel, I love your reaction videos. I am a 71 year old woman from the San Francisco Bay Area. The Dobbie Brothers were a band for a good number of years before Michael McDonald joined them for a portion of their journey. The Dobbie’s got their start playing in biker bars around San Jose; Michael McDonald, who has an amazing voice, kind of smoothed them out, took away some of their rawness and edge, and pushed them more into the mainstream. This song was on an early album, “Toulouse Street” and their original lead singer, Tom Johnston, sang the lead.
Tom Johnston is singing the lead, Patrick Simmons on the breakdown, I have seen Cornelius Bumpus do that part live. Doobies are awesome. There aren't too many of the original guys left. I've had the pleasure of meeting them about 28 years ago.
I once got stopped going 55 in a 35 grooving to this song ... when I explained it the cop, I was let off with a warning. Lucky he was a Doobies fan. This song will make you catch the spirit though.
Good news is that as a follower of Jesus I have had church with this song since it was released. There is a huge number of bands and songs that are surely gospel as any hymnal.
Just saw them again in concert last year with Santana. I saw them as a kid with my brother. He has been friends with them for years. He used to jam with them. Great guys. Long live , Cornelius Bumpus. A really nice man. Glad you enjoyed the song.
Listening to these songs I’ve heard so many times, through the ears of someone new to them, gives me a new appreciation for how great the music really was.
Good thanks.
Living vicariously through these reactors discovering this music all over again... So cool!!!
@@MaddogJones absolutely!
If you feel even a little spirit, how could you not move to this? Boogie!!!
So true!
This song is an honorable tribute to Jesus.
Truth
My friend and I decided to steal a car one night and after a while I turned on the stereo and this song started to play. We listened to the whole song while riding back to return it. God works in mysterious ways
Wow!! What a story!!
That's what made you bring my car back? All this time I figured whoever stole it must have freaked when they saw what was on the floor of the backseat. I always wondered why the authorities never came to see me.
I guess we should all thank the Lord. Or at least the Doobies.
Love it 😂
Good for you I guess wtf haha
Blessings to the divinely guided
THIS is music. The 70's rocked bro.
Totally!👍
That's the best way to rock, praising God!
Damn Straight!
Hell yeay
Jesus Rocks with everyone!...
AMEN BROTHER ! ! !
☝️
He is the Rock
@@corrystucki3874 He is the Mountain, bless you and yours...
Amen and Amen brother
"Jesus, is my friend" "He took me by the hand, led me far from this land, Jesus, is my friend" Amen!!!
And Amen.
AMEN
Beautiful!
Gary Wright, am I right?
AMEN 🙏 my best friend
Jesus is just alright, and we need him now more than ever! Stay safe all.
How's that?
@@da324 you should get out more. Or better yet stay at home.
@@bigboy21123 Says the man who believes in invisible deities.
@@da324 god might be invisible but he left evidence of his existence. For example if god flooded the world there would be evidence of it. If an animal dies then chances are that it would decay or become dinner for other living organisms before it slowly got covered by dirt to become fossilized and if a mature tree gets petrified in the upright position if it was slowly covered you would think that it would die and fall over before it had a chance to petrify yet these things can be found all over the world . Or there could have been a world wide flood that buried these things rapidly. If you need more scientific examples of why we live in a young world that is about 6,000 years old like the bible explains as opposed to billions of years old as evolution says then you can look up kent hovind creation seminars here on UA-cam. He has a theory as to what the earth was like before the flood and why people lived to be 900 years old, dinosaurs in bible and what happened to them and why some might still be alive , and all kinds of other interesting stuff
@@bigboy21123 There are many, many, scientists who believe the world is more than 6000 years old. . Also, which "God" do you speak of? Last time I checked there were over 3000 of them.
This was the classic lineup with the impeccable Tom Johnston. Brilliant singer, songwriter and guitarist.
I agree totally! I was a huge fan until Tom left the band, but became a fan again when he returned!
Though this song was mostly Patrick Simmons.
Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons and Tiran Porter sound like heaven together, so this is an appropriate song from them.
Yes! This is the real Doobies. I still liked the music with Michael McDonald, but it just wasn't the same vibe.
I love Tom but Micheal really brought new sound when he left. Glad to see Tom and Michael together nowadays!
Give props to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ✌🏼
Amen Brother!
Give props to the Doobie Brothers..
Amen!
More than alright!!!!
Oh YEAH . Play this really loud out side of Richard Dawkins house.
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Love this! ♥️🎼🎶🎵
Gosh, I miss the 70's music! The talent & variety of genre!
You don't have to miss nothin' it's all over UA-cam, it's streamed on any and every music app. It lives.
Jesus is more than just alright, He is everything!
The Name above all names.
When I was in my teens in the early seventies I just took this music for granted. It was really good it was played on the radio we listen to it at parties and then everybody moved on with life. I love that younger people are rediscovering some of that older music and really appreciating it.
" if they played this in Church, I might be there every Sunday!" Too damn funny 😂!!
You'd be amazed at some of the amazing music in the church!! Check out Third Day!!!
I’ve played this in church.
Lots of great music in the Christian community.Hey Jamel,check out,Run Devil Run by Crowder.You would love it!
@@paramjitsingh-iv1ef, nope, played it at two services that Sunday.
It’s a joy to see a young man appreciate our music. Thank you Jamal
I've never met you, Jamel but "you know what man? You're alright!"
LMAO
No no, man. He's just alright! : )
DUDE! I love your reactions to this old rock! Now you understand why us Gen-Xer's and Boomers say we had the best music ever, PERIOD!
Oh Jamal...when you get a minute...Blood, Sweat & Tears..."And When I Die"......you'll love it. Thanks for this great Doobie tune🙏❤🇺🇸👍👍
The long version 👌👌
:)...Nice suggestion...That was a big AM hit in 68! I was 8 and loved to sing along to it...
Excellent call!
Yeeeessssss
Throw in "Hi-De-Ho" for good measure
I may not be a Christian, but watching Brother Jamel’s reaction today, reminded me of what I thought all those decades ago when I first heard this great tune-Jesus Is Just Alright By Me too! SuperLove to all my Jamel_AKA_Jamal Brothers & Sisters! Even though we haven’t (yet!) met in person, y’all give me a sense of happiness & hope for the often scary & always unknown future. Just like Jesus, All y’all are alright by me! Stay safe & always true to yourselves! Peace!!
Always loved this song, but I didn't know The Lord until 15 years ago. He's a lot more than "just alright". He's gonna get me off this planet alive. Dud'nt get any better than that! Thanks Jamel.
Yes! Jesus is the way,the truth,the life!✝️
Time for some Three Dog Night - Eli's Coming, Liar, Brickyard Blues, The Show Must Go On, Shambala, Black & White, One, Sure As I'm Sittin' Here, I'd Be So Happy, On the Way Back Home, Mama Told Me Not To Come, Never Been To Spain, Old Fashioned Love Song, Joy To the World, Celebrate and many more!
Never Been To Spain
Not only yeah...but hell yeah!!! Out In the Country!!!
You forgot “easy to be hard” “one”..
@Vince🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥HECK YEAH!!!
Eli s comi,the longer live video, is really good.too.
It's from the era (1972)pre- Michael McDonald. But with guitarist Patrick Simmons on lead vocals. Another great reaction.
Sorry but that was Tom Johnston singing lead.
@@edb6690 wrong!
I think the great Jeff skunk Baxter played guitar on it or at least performed it with them
Sorry but this is from Toulouse Street, their second album. Before either Jeff Baxter or Michael McDonald. Lead guitar is split between Pat and Tom.
@@plymouthhemi426 @Ed B and @Phil Brookes are BOTH right. The verses and main chorus lead vocals are sung by Johnston and the Bridge lead vocals are sung by Simmons. The song itself was written by Arthur Reid Reynolds (Gospel Singer) in 1966, but that killer bridge that Simmons sings was actually written by Tiran Porter, the Doobie's bass player.
Being a believer myself, I love how they weren't ashamed to proclaim their faith in such a public way. Don't know if they were all Christians, but at least three of them were for sure. Saw them on a documentary a few years back, and this song, and subject came up.
Very cool song.
In the age of sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll, this song was cool. Another rather impactful work back then was "Jesus Christ Super Star". Some iconic performances from that play/movie.
@827dusty Could you find that doc for us and link it or leave a title please? I'd love to watch that one.
The fact that the word "Christian" triggers people is no surprise. It has done so for over 2,000 years. It is also fact that good acts can be done - or not done - by believer and non-believer alike. So the question that arises is, whom does your "good act" exalt? Yourself, or another?
In any event, let's encourage doing good.
99% of Southerners are Christians, Skynyrd was the same way
@@757optim If you need God or Jesus to tell you how to be a good person, you probably are not a good person.
In 1974 I was 20 and in college. Music back then was awesome. Good times.
Yes! Jesus is just alright with me. We need him more than ever in our country of division.
I feel blessed to have lived during this time and appreciated the talents of the musicians and vocalizing. Nice to see such music on your channel! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!❤️🥳
They open every show with this. At one of their concerts I sat next to an old dude who had never heard it and when they finished he leaned over to me and said, "I think the name of this is Jesus is just alright." I almost fell out of my seat.
😆😆😆
Love when Cornelius Bumpus sang the slow part. The man had so much soul. A true brother. Rest his soul
It sounds like Patrick Simmons singing the lead in the slow part. With Tommy Johnston and Tiran Porter joining in as a trio.
Patrick Simmons on this version. With all due respect to Cornelius Bumpus, no one sings that middle part like Pat.
'"Spirit in the sky" by Norman Greenbaum might be of interest to you.
Great song.
Great song!!
Yes!
Crazy if you're not!
Great song.
As of fav DJ here in Rochester NY, says, “They ain’t related but they do be brothers!”
❤️❤️
Hahaha 😄 👍
Clever.
We actually sang this in church services on Sundays when I was in Air Force basic training, jun/July, 1980. Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
I was there, at Lackland, in basic training in July, 1983.
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young - Carry On
Oh yes. Great idea.
And . . . "Wooden Ships"
Southern Cross!
19_MOORE_ 86 yesssss!
Yes, yes, yes, fantastic song! Then “For What it’s Worth”, “Southern Cross”, “Black Star”
When I was 18 our youth group sang this in our church. The elders received it very well!! 1975 , the year we sang it, even though it was released in '72.
The Doobies are one of the ALL time great bands!!
Remember the good old days when music brought us all together, now everybody wants to keep us divided for power and money.
I couldn't agree more. I don't think we're as divided as is reported
Jesus is alright with me always...God bless
This song is going straight to my playlist, what a classic!
It wasn't already on it?
@@silverscreemer unfortunately not
The Doobies, one of my favorite groups, and this is one of my favorite tracks.... Glad you liked it, I knew you would.
So many great songs by them and Allman brothers. This is my favorite Doobie
Oh my man! This is church right here! I blasted the speakers to this song! Cleaning house, riding down the road, or just dancing around in my room!
Thank you for reviewing this song. I have forgotten just how good it is.
As a matter of fact, this was sung by a youth chorus at the end of a summer retreat in my church years and years ago and everyone loved it..
Doobie with Tom and after with Michael were the best... harmonies, funk, gospel, jazz... wow!!!
Every Church needs to play this song! Every Sunday, Why not? It's great!
When it slows down around 3:01 it begins to sound like 70s Pink Floyd
♥️🔥🙏
It really does, just for a few seconds.
I'd never thought about that, but it definitely does!
❤
NOW, Boz Scaggs - got to do Low Down and Lido Shuffle.
BTW, Michael was on the church organ.
No, Bill Payne from Little Feat played the organ.
Bill Payne
For sure!
Les Dudek on guitar and Jeff Porcaro on drums.
For sure Boz Skaggs is a must. As long as we are in the groove zone, Jamel you should look up Jamiroquai! The video for Virtual Insanity is amazing. They're a much more recent act from the 90's and 2000's so you may have heard them. Great modern take on old school R&B.
Just got back from a stressful grocery shopping & this is exactly what I needed. Apparently this is what of LOT of other shoppers needed too!
Rebecca Land, I know, right! What a great gift this channel has been during these “trying times!”
Our neighborhood grocery store (Publix) was out of all kinds of things. People have lost their damn minds.
No worries Jesus got toilet paper
@@themersh4064 Totally.....its worse than the virus itself
Can we take a moment to appreciate
JESUS 🤴. He's alright with me 🤓
Amen
More than alright with me❤
I was able to attend the first "Farewell Tour" for the Doobie Brothers in 1983. This was by far the most popular song at the concert! Thanks for the memory!
This hit was definitely pre Michael MacDonald. the song was written as a direct answer to the Jesus People evangelistic youth movement that was sweeping the nation in the 1970s.
Another great song, takes me to another time and place. You might like Boz Scaggs Lowdown.
HARBOR LIGHTS.....by Boz Scaggs....grips my heart
Hey Jamal. Long time listener, first time caller 😂 try some Chicago! Great band with a horn section!!
Edit: Start with Make Me Smile. Terry Kath's voice and guitar playing are awesome.
Gospel, Blues and Rock n Roll all blended together to make a great version of this song.
And soul
They were brave to sing about Jesus in those days. I admired them for it.
I felt the same way back then! Way before "Contemporary Christian" music was cool. And to this day... NO ONE has written a song that speaks to the Power of Jesus Christ. This song Rocks!!!
As a lifelong wannabe drummer I always appreciate a great percussion section, the Doobies is one of the best EVER!
A NEW enjoyment for you! Blood, Sweat and Tears - "You've Made me so Very Happy" (I'm so glad you came in to my life)
YES our church did this at our church!! They are all on this recording. DID WE NOT TELL YOU THIS WAS GREAT!?!?!?
'73 inside the college gym, standing 4 feet from the stage- they killed it- beautiful, tight harmonies, and best of all, you could tell that they were having so much fun... one of my favorite concerts
Were you at that "Good Times" or "Welcome Back" episode?
I LOVE this song! They are firing on ALL cylinders! Percussion and guitar, tho? Yes, Sir!
this truly is my lifes blood, since I graduated high school in Utah in 1973, they were then, always have been, and still are fabric of my life...and there is so much more of them, songs you only hear if you hear entire albums, some of their best tunes never made radio...But, THIS ONE, Always and forever . take us ALL to church!
This is what you get when you mix gospel, blues and rock all together!
The recording has Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston and Tiran Porter all singing the main vocals together, but it is Patrick taking the slow vocal solo, and playing the guitar solo.
Most epic song from the doobie brothers god bless you all 🙏
J, thank you a millions for doing this very special song. Dobbie’s forever!
Heard this early gospel song at a Doobie Brothers concert in 1974. This was the very first time that I had ever heard and it continuously rang thru my head for a week.
Toulouse Street is one of my favorites and will demonstrate a wonderful twist in the Doobie Brother repertoire.
And they had 2 great drummers too!!! That's why the drums are so Solid.....On all their songs.... :)
Amen brother! I'm sooo glad you got to listen to this one. Watching your reaction was phenomenal. This song is all soul baby.
THAT PICTURE IS AFTER TOM JOHNSON CAME BACK AND THEY TOURED DOING HIS VOCALS AND MICHAELS AND PAT SIMMONS....WHICH PAT IS THE LEAD SINGER......BUT THIS RECORDING WAS BEFORE MICHAEL !!!!
fasteddie777666 you don’t have to shout.
@@michaelvielhaber9342 ....NOT SHOUTING....BEAT IT WIMP !!!
fasteddie777666 ehhh....looks like you’re shouting
Shout it out . . . .
@@phoenixtypewriter2136 yEEEEE hAWWWWWW
One of the best songs they ever recorded!!! I knew you'd love it when they broke it down. I was laughing as that part was coming up and said, "oh I can't wait to see his reaction to this!!!" 🤣👍
Can you imagine this song being a hit on Top 40 radio these days?? lol the era of songs that took you on a journey. the 70's were a great time for smokin' & jammin' and experimentation.
Jesus is just alright by me!!!!!! Very deep song. I love this and so does Jamel. Doobie Brother's are the greatest!!!!!!!
Love how they break it down in the middle. Never heard it sung in church, but a little 10 y.o. Boy I knew, who passed from leukemia back in the early 80’s, had his mom play this song at his funeral. It had us all smiling! (You are correct, Michael McDonald was not on this track.) Gotta try “Georgy Porgy” by ToTo.
Ooh good request...we used to jam to that cut in the days
Hammond and Leslie maybe?
Great request...
Kevin T: I love the live version they did in Paris - 1990 I believe. A little slower than the original, but amazing an arrangement!!
I’ve sang this song in church
The greatest song the Bros ever made, about the Man, the God
Jesus Christ! 🙏🏻⛪✝
This is one I requested before, so thank you bro & I knew you would love ♥ it ! 🤜🏻🤛🏾
Very uplifting..
Made? Covered
@@daveg4236
Who cares?
David A. Fye II apparently you do since you responded. So shut the fuck up
@@daveg4236
You couldn't make me in real life... BELIEVE ME! 😆
Personnel Edit
Patrick Simmons - guitars, lead vocals
Tom Johnston - guitars, backing vocals
Tiran Porter - bass, backing vocals
John (Little John) Hartman - drums, percussion
Michael Hossack - drums
Additional personnel
Bill Payne - organ
Ted Templeman - percussion
tom did lead vocals too
I was 14 years old when this song was on the radio.I am now 60 and the song is still fresh as it was back then. Great reaction!
I've really been enjoying your channel. And re "Jesus Is Just Alright With Me"... it started off as a gospel song in 1966 by a black gospel group! Then the Byrds covered it. But the Doobies took it to a whole new level, adding that slow breakdown in the middle that you enjoyed so much (so do I!).
The intersection of black spirituals and gospel w/ rock and roll is well documented... of course, Led Zep covered Blind Willie Johnson's "Nobody's Fault But Mine." Rollings Stones hit the gospel vibe numerous times (!!), including "Salt of the Earth" (a prayer/praise of "hardworking people"), the classic "You Got to Move," and the astonishingly beautiful "I Just Want to See His Face." The latter begins w/ a slow, almost aimless jam, and resolves into a cry to God. O Mick, we dinna know you had it in ya!
Want something totally weird from 1967? Try a song that ended up in the movie "Easy Rider." "Gloria," by the Electric Prunes.
I can really go on this topic if more is desired...
I love how each transition in this performance draws a tremor of appreciation from your core.
Oh my. I saw the title to the video and I stopped what I was doing to sit down and watch this one. Can't wait to see your reaction to this incredible Doobie Brothers masterpiece.
That solo bit rips me up every time - for more than forty years - every time.
It was a great time.....fusion of blues, soul, and rock. Brought people together.
As a side note, the Doobie Brothers were finally inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame last May 2, 2020 after being first eligible way back in 1996. I just hope it went through despite the pandemic. Congratulations!! This was long overdue!
More Doobie Brothers, brother. Please and thank you. I HIGHLY recommend "Taking It To The Streets" and "It Keeps You Running".
Yup, you nailed my top two! And the swelling Minute by Minute keyboard intro is my favorite alarm clock ringtone.
Another park Another Sunday
"I Cheat the Hangman"
You should start on the Eagles sometime soon. I think you’ll really enjoy them. Thanks for this song!
I tried but they are really bad with copyright
This song was from 1972. Michael McDonald did not join the Doobie Brothers until 1975. Great reaction, Jamel. Keep listening.
So much great music to choose from in the 70's ... It's timeless. Yes I did not know just how much great music there was at the time. It was a great time. 60-80's my fav eras for music..
Man! I was rocking out to this in the ,70's, all of it, yeah man
"If they played this in church, I might be there every Sunday". Ya, me too! Never heard this in the Catholic church!
They don't play this in the LDS Church either :)
If Pope Francis keeps bringing fresh spirit we might hear this in Church sometime... We can hope, anyway!
Guys!!!! Check out Third Day!!!
Me either!
Some German catholic churches tried some gospel and rock in the 1970's/80s , but I tell you it was not good. At least not the churches I had to go to.
It was cringe worthy for me to have to listen to it and watch it. Some German white people trying real hard to have rhythm and soul and the rest of the parish just sat there with unbelief in their eyes. I never liked being in church because I didn't understood the concept, but on these occasions I really wanted to leave.
Takin’ us to church. This was 1972 release of “Toulouse Street”, 5 albums before Michael McDonald showed up. The photo is from circa 1976.
Art Woodward hello cousin. Thanks for providing background to those who don’t know cause they weren’t around then! Guess we were
That photo is a later photo NOT 1976! Are you BLIND?
Funny that this song appeared on the album that featured the band (and girls) in the nude in the centerfold of the jacket!
The photo is from their '96 Wildlife Album.
No, Jesus is a reference to a baseball player. As in, “Jose is one of the best players ever, but Jesus just came up from the minors and bats .150 - he usually rides the bench. Jose is Hallo of Fame material, but Jesus is just alright.”
As time goes by it has been made stunningly clear to me how silly with greatness and innovation the music was when I was growing up. What's wonderful is, with you, I get to rediscover these jewels of my lifetime of listening to great, great music.
I not only heard it... i saw it twice back when! One of my fav groups!!!
This is Patrick Simmons on vocals. 1972. The Byrds did this song originally and Doobies heard it and decided to cover it. Michael wouldn’t join the band for ten more years. Thanks for the video! I just love you to pieces.
Not ten years. Michael did What A Fool Believes with them in 1979.
Doobie Brothers/It Keeps You Runnin'
Oh yesss!
Love you Brother
And this song is total fire
Jesus Loves us all
Hilarious that the photo used was the wrong lineup. Jesus Is Just Alright was before Mike MacDonald was ever in the band.
i think that is a greatest hits album that includes songs from before and after MM
GreatToonz back when they were good
Hello Jamel, I love your reaction videos. I am a 71 year old woman from the San Francisco Bay Area. The Dobbie Brothers were a band for a good number of years before Michael McDonald joined them for a portion of their journey. The Dobbie’s got their start playing in biker bars around San Jose; Michael McDonald, who has an amazing voice, kind of smoothed them out, took away some of their rawness and edge, and pushed them more into the mainstream. This song was on an early album, “Toulouse Street” and their original lead singer, Tom Johnston, sang the lead.
No, the credits on the record say it was Patrick Simmons who sang the lead... :)
God bless you brother, Jesus is the way the truth and the life, no way to our Father in Heaven but by Him" Amen 🙏💯
Tom Johnston is singing the lead, Patrick Simmons on the breakdown, I have seen Cornelius Bumpus do that part live. Doobies are awesome. There aren't too many of the original guys left. I've had the pleasure of meeting them about 28 years ago.
I once got stopped going 55 in a 35 grooving to this song ... when I explained it the cop, I was let off with a warning. Lucky he was a Doobies fan. This song will make you catch the spirit though.
So happy you're discovering and featuring music I grew up with. I was a teenager when this came out. Yep, still listening.
Good news is that as a follower of Jesus I have had church with this song since it was released. There is a huge number of bands and songs that are surely gospel as any hymnal.
Just saw them again in concert last year with Santana. I saw them as a kid with my brother. He has been friends with them for years. He used to jam with them. Great guys. Long live , Cornelius Bumpus. A really nice man. Glad you enjoyed the song.