Let's Talk About The Doobie Brothers!
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2022
- In today’s livestream I discuss the incredible songs of the hit 70s group The Doobie Brothers.
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As a young black youth, I discovered the Doobie Brothers on an episode of "What's Happening". Rerun, and Raj, got busted trying to record a bootleg of a Doobie concert when a cassette recorder fell out of Reruns pants while he was dancing. Lol. I think this was around 1974. After that, I became a Doobie fan.
Omg me too!
I saw it in reruns (funny!) and I was always amazed at what Rerun could do as a dancer. That was also my first exposure to the Doobie Brothers.
i saw that recently! so good!
What a great memory! Those were the days!
“Which doobie you be?” 😂
Rick is a national treasure. What he's doing to help preserve this music on a whole other level is invaluable.
"International" treasure 👍😉
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Rick is an INTERNATIONAL Treasure!!
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@@ddavies7141 sorry fine sir….
I wasn’t a plagiarist intentionally (Plagiarism is a Biden Family Trait 🤣)
I had replied before noticing your post.
Try as I may, I can’t delete MY post.
Agreed! He’s the best. So damned informative and easy to learn from.
Let's help lift up his channel to 10 million subscribers!
What a Fool Believes has got to be one of my all time favorite songs. I'm 76 and I have listened to popular music since my teenaged brother brought home Elvis records, so: the Ronnettes, Little Richard, Beach Boys, Animals, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood, Bowie, Stones , Beatles, and on and on through all decades between the fifties and now. but What a Fool Believes never ceases to bring me to a stand-still when I hear it. the power of music is huge. When I hear this song, I picture myself driving in my car in beautiful weather windows down volume way up, moving and singing along in a musical trance on a highway in Ames, Iowa.....................................
I really like how you described that. That’s a really nice comment.
I agree with you! This is really the first time that the world heard such an insanely powerful voice as Michael McDonald’s, esp on the word “wise” (“the WISE man has the power”). I always remember the first time I heard that….. and I’ve got sharp ears… I’m a chart song-writer, producer, film composer!! Even for the average listener, there’s something about his voice that grabs everybody. What a gift…
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Michael Mac sounds like he’s crying when he sings this track. He is a once in a generation singer.
Bassist Tiran Porter is their vocal harmony secret weapon. Porter was fronting his own band when he joined the Doobies. He's a killer bassist and a monster vocalist as well.
Amen. Porter is so damn good.
One of the underrated best! ✌️
Tiran taught me it's all about what you don't play. What you don't have to play. Cause they hear it anyway. And then it's their idea.
In 2000 I was lucky to meet Tiran and he gave me a guitar lesson showing me how to play another park another Sunday which by the way he played on the album, the acoustic guitar. I kind of knew the song but he filled in some very important gaps.
Anyone on this thread heard his solo project? Playing To An Empty House.
Absolutely! Bassist’s ears shoot up when hearing him play any of these tunes 😮🤔 An utterly distinct groove and feel on every tune. Living on the Fault Line” is a MONSTER tune!
I see him similarly to Steve Rodby with PMG. Completely distinct, holding the thing together perfectly, and I think, (a) “those bass lines and feel really couldn’t have been ANY other way!”, and (b) “why aren’t these dudes FAR more widely appreciated & known?”
My dad was an audio engineer for the Doobie Brothers for years, he worked on the Cycles/Brotherhood albums. They were one of my first concert experiences for sure.
Jeremy that's very exciting,you're a lucky man,I love the Doobies.
Loved those albums & was thrilled they came back after too long of a breakup!
Cool! I like the Brotherhood album better as Simmons sings more songs. Love the song "Dangerous". I'm more of a Pat guy than a Tom guy. Glad they finally made the corrupt R&R HOF a couple years ago. Long overdue!
Little Feat legend Billy Payne was The Doobie Bros touring pianist for a time. That's another band that Rick should delve into sometime.
@@MidwesternCornbilly Oh yeah!
The genuine joy in Rick's face as he listens, plays, explains, and expresses his astonishment, is enough to brighten my DAY. Thank you, Rick!
His enthusiasim regarding the groups he talks about and the people he interviews is only matched by Eddie Trunk. Love this guy!
I agree...Rick's education of the music makes me love these songs even more! 💗
The same for me man, we will never be able to thank this gentleman enough.
The Doobie Bros brought a level of melody , composition and vocals that simply stands the test of time.
Let's talk about Road Angel!
A cast of studio musicians that recorded with them. Met Pat and Tom, but can't recall Jeff on stage. Feel that Na'orleans' cadence,,, at times,,,
feel that Cajun cadence,,,,
Saw them at the Superdome 7/13/78 my Susie's 24th birthday with the Stones and Van Halen . See on yt .
I never get tired of listening to the Doobie Brothers.
Someone said when they changed their sound it became "watered down soul " I agree. I liked their original sound.
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I just try to imagine them as two separate bands…
Have to say that if Tom Johnson’s on it, I tend to love it, though.
Best wishes
Without exception, Tiran Porter's bass lines were always fascinating. He was NEVER a guy to just ride the root notes.
Cannot agree more, one of the greatest and most underrated bassists. His groove was massive, backbeats, range, inversions, just a complete impresario. Giant player!
Love it all,bass lines were so cool in doobies music,stood out
He's their MVP.
@@nathanclark4674 His transformation to the Michael McDonald era held the band together. Glue guy.
The bass on Takin' it to the Streets. Pure Genius!
Tiran Porter’s bass playing in the pocket is the secret sauce that makes those classic Doobie Bros songs great!
His vocals on Black Water really nail it down, also.
tried to play an entire album...dude never plays the same line twice...amazing
Flying Cloud is one of his best creations!
I'm one of the biggest Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald fans. We lived about 3 miles from him while I was in elementary school here in St Louis, MO and my parents listened to him while he was with Steely Dan and then the Doobie Brothers in the early and mid 70s. Michael McDonald attended my high school so I have a strong connection to him! My brother just saw them on their anniversary tour in Tampa this summer. I play them while on long road trips and can't get enough.
The Doobie Brothers are one of the greatest band ever, and still playing and sounding great today. Thank you brothers!
Only Rick take a song that you’ve heard hundreds of times and make it sound new to you. Thank you Rick!
I know everyone knows the Doobies but they are seldom given the credit they deserve. Huge catalog of hits that are not only just fun to listen to but also so good musically. Top notch musicians, vocalists, song writers … the whole package!!
The only American R&R band greater than the Doobies might be the Beach Boys. But that's it.
I moved cities when I was 15 in 1979 and I still remember listening to the Doobies with new friends. It really helped ease my transition.
Yes. They happened to be one of those bands whose every song I’d heard and enjoyed but never knew it was them. I know now.
John McFee is the most underrated guitarist musician on the planet .
When he joined the Doobies every band in the whole world wanted him in it .
And every music producer wanted him in their sessions .
He is so friggin good !
He played lead guitar on Elvis Costello's Alison.
Tom Johnston's "Another Park Another Sunday" is one of my favourites. A much under recognised song but "China Grove" would probably get my vote as my overall top DB's song.
One of my favorite songs too, "Another Park Another Sunday" Another one I love that is similar is "Tell me what you want and I'll give you what you need"
@@edd7812 Yes you're right Rick. Pretty song. Similar, intro, harmonies, and off the same album as "Another Park -" but with more of a country flavour, which of course, points directly to Pat Simmonds as writer and singer.
Nothing but a heartache, is one of the most amazing pieces of music ever written. Livin On The Faultline is the best work by the Doobies. Engineered, and arranged perfectly by Ted Templeman
Another park another Sunday is my favorite and the base rift at the end is all time..grew up in San Jose and would listen to them practice in garage.. my girls love the doobies and the are in their late 20’s! Taking it to the street is my favorite album
Yes. "Another Park Another Sunday" is my favorite, as well. I was a rock 'n roll radio DJ in Philly from 1978 to 1996 and used to sneak that one in late at night when the boss wasn't listening as it wasn't in our playlist. Such a great song.
Tom Johnston is one of the most underrated voculists in rock history - he could really belt them out.
Yaay Johnston! But I cringe every time I hear Michael McDonald sing. Just my opinion.
I agree 100% Tom IS the voice of the Doobies.
and Pat Simmons is one of the most unrated guitarist. He is an incredible musician.
@@matinacummings3781 Yeah, kinda agree with that. I found him so "gloopy" after the more edgy Johnston! Not a sound-change I liked at the time - and still not sure!
@@xeaglkpr1 Yeah, as I say elsewhere here, I always loved the token distinctive Pat Simmons songs - basically one per album!
There was a time when the Doobies made life bearable for me. That is all.
I feel that.... 🥰
@David Martin, I totally agree!! 👍🏼❤️
Jesus is just alright kept me grounded, thankfully
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Without looooooooooooooooooove!
I've heard it said that the Eagles are America's band but to me the Doobie Brothers take that title hands down they've been doing it since the beginning when there was only a handful of great rock bandsWith the mix of rock folk R&B country along with great vocals they created an iconic sound
I agree!
I love the Eagles. Some of the greatest songs of all time, all around accomplished musicians that really mastered their craft. But to me, The Doobies just grooved way, way harder!
Let's not forget the Kenny Logins influence. Michael and Kenny, arguably two of the best singer songwriters we were blessed to encounter in the 70's and 80's.
You mean Michael Mcdonald?
I partially agree but Michael did most of his writing alone for the Doobies only two songs had assistance with the writing.....that being said yes those two had their hands in everything for a reason pure talent and Michael really enjoyed being involved with so many different artists not for money or fame he loved it all of it and he has said he still gets star struck with some artists when he is considered a legend himself....so humble, unpretentious, down to earth and still a bit shy it's heartwarming in my opinion....
Just my opinion but when McDonald joined I reckon his voice completely changed the Doobies sound from a great rock band to just being a backing band of mediocre middle of the road stuff. Pleasant enough music but thats all. The ONLY thing that gave away that the Doobies were involved was the harmonies. I didnt personally like his vocal tone but was sure happy when he left.
What big music did they come out with after he left? None, just a few catchy tunes. His music is what brought them into prominence, and got them into the RRHOF. Beautiful music, beautiful lyrics, and soulful sounds. Yeah, it changed when he came into the group, but it was for the better. I absolutely love the Doobie Brothers. I have been listening to them from their very first album, til their latest. Love it all! @@voxac30withstrat
The Tom Johnston era was my fav, especially with the '72-'74 releases of "Toulouse Street", "The Captain and Me" and "What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits". When someone says Doobie Brothers, that's what comes to my mind. But no denying what McDonald brought to the table- arguably one of THE most instantly recognizable voices ever to grace vinyl. Great job Rick, as usual.
Tom Johnston was my favorite by far
@@lilmoe4364 TJ could sing. Dark Eyed Cajun Woman , one of many great songs vocally by TJ.
I like all 5 TJ/PS albums starting with The Doobie Brothers through Stampede. Cycles and Brotherhood are good as well
Tom Johnston is a national treasure for his songwriting and playing with Doobie Brothers. Highly under mentioned.
No doubt one of the great voices and a superb guitarist
His song "Savannah Nights" as a solo artist one of my favorite rock songs of all time. Very Doobie-ish, too!
and great voice
He was the best.
And you have to thank him for making a spot for Michael McD! Not under the best circumstances but it all worked out for the best.
After listening to the Doobie Brothers for the past 50 yrs, I have to say that South City Midnight Lady is probably my favourite song by the Doobie Brothers however that was a very difficult decision considering they had so many great songs. I think my choice was based on emotion.
I completely agree with you on your pick for the best Doobies song. And that includes Black water, which is a masterpiece.
My favorite too 😊
Agree 100% with your choice! One of the most beautiful songs ever written IMHO. 🥰
Yeah- hard to beat… but also hard to choose just one!
@@jaimealfaro200 South City Midnight Lady and Black Water were both written by Patrick Simmons. They are my two favourite Doobie Brothers songs!
Hello Rick. Didier, from Paris France, 58 yo, father, husband, simple worker who just try to do his best in a cruel world. Rock n Roll is my medecine from my 12 yo. I play guitar. Not as good as you, but having working all my life to earn my life and support my family, I'm close from getting retired and my dream from decades is to at last have time to really study music and play each day before my eyes get definitevely closed. I want to be able to say at the dawn of my life ; "I can go, now I can really play guitar, and nothing else matters" hope to see you beyong, if all this exist, and hope that there a music shop @heaven or hell. Your videos help me to wait for that time, and I realay love your classy slyle, I love gentlemen rockers, as you seem to be and as i hope I am. Peace Brother.
The Doob's have written MANY great songs. Southcity Midnight Lady is one of my favorite songs ever.
How about Rockin' Down The Highway? Great intro hook, bass roll-in and that solo......wooooo!
Do you know what the song is about?
South City Midnight Lady with headphones gives me goosebumps. So beautiful. Amazing
Spent hours of my youth next to the record player or tape deck trying to learn SC Midnight Lady and only until UA-cam arrived did I realize it was open G tuning.
Agree.
We saw The Doobies this summer when they toured with Michael McDonald. They are still so unbelievably tight and make complex rhythms and melodies look effortless.
I’m excited to see the Doobie Brothers (Tom Johnston & Patrick Simmons with Michael McDonald) on June 15th, 2023. I’ve been preparing by watching videos, reading their book “Long Train Runnin’ Our Story of the Doobie Brothers,” 2022, St. Martins Press. Great 👍 read to learn the history and back stories from most of the band members.
I haven’t the foggiest clue what Rick is talking about 80% of the time when he gets technical, but I am addicted to listening to him tell me why I love certain songs.
I glean little bits of terminology here and there so that I can be better at pretending to know what I'm talking about. 😀
And thank you for pointing out exactly Rick's amazing ability to explain what makes great songs great.
Same here 🤣🤣
I don't think anyone enjoys music more than Rick. His videos are the best reaction videos as well as analytic.
It's amazing how quickly Doobie Bros music gets a hold over you.
So true. Instant love at first listen and one of a kind sound!
Its bedtime... but Rick is jamming with the Doobie brothers?
5 more minutes for this mom. 🎧
I saw "Skunk" play with Eddie Van Halen during a NAMM convention in Anaheim. Eddie was playing a keyboard. They were sponsored by Peavey Amps. I was setting up the Yamaha drums and keyboards booth in the Marriott Hotel just across the hallway from the stage. I made sure the crew had no issues to inhibit the set-up of their stage. After completing the installation of the Yamaha booth, one of the executives from Yamaha was walking with the decorating crew to sign us out when the stage crew invited us to pizza and soda while we're hanging out next to the stage. The Yamaha exec was totally blown away and was all for it! Absolutely could not believe the timing of us getting clocked-out just as their performance was starting! So, what that means is Yamaha was paying me and my co-workers to eat pizza and drink soda while watching Eddie and Skunk jam together, from the Eddie side of the stage! Yamaha exec was so cool that he added a time tip for all of us! How awesome is that!?!
When I was 17, I went to one of their concerts and skunk Baxter through his pic. I gave it to one of the best guitarist I’ve ever met, or played with, but sometimes wish I had held onto it.
I've never heard anybody say anything bad about Yamaha music instruments. I've only heard good things. Probably the management and the high UPS being decent people and fostering a healthy work environment has a lot to do with that.
I've always loved China Grove. The first time I heard it I was really young and my teenaged brother was listening to it in the living room, combing his very long hair, and he said "I'm going to hear this concert tonight". I didn't even know that was a thing.
God, I miss my hair! The only thing I comb nowadays is my back! China Grove, with that isolated guitar riff starting the song out......puts pep in my step! Doobie Brothers should be taken three times daily....and then take some more🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
What a Fool Believes has an epic quality as it goes from section and key to key. Sounds like an extended jazz-rock piece with a laid-back California vibe. I remember when it came out in the 1970's and as a classical musician I was like "How is this on the hit parade?" Fantastic.
Yessss Rick! Please do a 'What Makes This Song Great' on 'What A Fool Believes.' The Doobies have written and recorded so many great hits - but there's a reason why this particular song (and the album that spawned it) dominated the 1980 Grammy Awards. It just doesn't get any better - then or now.
1980... I was only 15, but between Aug - Nov of 80 I saw Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, The Doobie Brothers and 3rd row for Van Halen... All for about 75.00 total... Times have changed 😔
Than I Ticketmaster and the Supreme Court for that. Pearl Pearl Jam tried to fight them and were defeated in court
Funny. I heard an interview with Mike Mcdonald and a friend of his, who's opinion he values, said the album was going to go nowhere. Boy was he wrong on that one.
I never liked that song
Just not a fan of that era of the Doobies. I prefer the earlier guitar oriented rock sound. When Michael McDonald took over, it just became a different band and I lost interest…..
Doobie Brothers brought a joy to music that was fun, innocent and exuberant and full of hope. You can hear it throughout. Their music to me always sounds like a celebration of being grateful just to be alive! For me, this is real music!
I was on a research ship in 1979. I'd been out of the country for seven months. When we arrived in Honolulu and I got off the ship What a Fool Believes was at the top of the charts and but I'd never heard it before. I hated Disco and still do. When I heard What A Fool Believes I knew that Disco was over. It's hard to describe the feeling of being gone for several months then coming back and jumping back into America again. What a Fool Believes hit me hard and is still one of my all time favorite tunes
Im so glad you talked about the Doobie Brothers! I was born in '73, so was just a child. But the first time I heard Old Blackwater I was transfixed. The song blew me away even as a child. I still love it along with all the other songs you talked about.
Rick, every time I watch one of your videos, I become more convinced that they need to be preserved in the Library of Congress or the Smithsonian so that a couple hundred years from now, people will be able to understand how knowledgable musicians understood, made, and recorded music. If only we had the kind of insights to give us to Bach, Beethoven and other greats from the past! You sir, are an absolute treasure, and I thank you for all the things you have taught me (especially since it’s all been free of charge).
❤Beautiful truth you stated here
I couldn't agree with you more. Rick is a real musical gem. I'm not a musician but I always learn something about music from his videos.
Time to buy another Beato mug 🍺
yes!
While we’ve had 200, 300, 400 years to analyze and appreciate the Great Masters, they didn’t have UA-cam and Rick Beato. If you like reading - A LOT - then you can read about the Masters. But Rick has done a few things on classical music - do check them out!
THANK YOU!!! Finally. My "Band" had a non-sleep over when I was ten years old (1975). We played China Grove and Black Water until 4 in the morning in my buddies living room and sang as loud as we could. Man, those were good times.
Another Lonely Park Another Sunday is such an immense masterpiece. That solo is heavenly.
Also "A song to see you through." ❤
The Captain and Me was played to death in our house along with Cant Buy a Thrill from Steely Dan.
The tv was never on.
What an era and I love both line ups,Tom Johnston AND Michael,although I lean towards early Doobies.
Tiran Porter was so unique among rock bass players. I always appreciated his interpretation of what a bass line needed to be. "Takin' it to the streets" is chief among many examples.
It keeps you running has a great bassline but don't they all??
Er, “For Someone Special”? TP’s crowning glory
@@3599515 That sure is a great tune. You communicated perfectly. Condescending disgust. Got it.
Another park, Another Sunday is one of my favorites. Love the Doobie Brothers and I appreciate you taking the time to talk about the music of the 70's. I believe
some of the best music was made at the time. Thank you Rick!
Real Love by the Doobie Brothers is one of my favorites. Their harmonies are just so good in this song, and that saxophone is so smooth!
The bass line of Long Train Runnin' is great. We played this song in marching band back in high school and always sent the tubas out front for it. So good
Their Covid performance of Black Water had me shouting in the living room! It was so great, and so encouraging during such a difficult time. ❤️🎶
Yes! It was so well done, and so really, really good to see them again like that during lockdown. I wanted to have a banner thanking them for it when I saw them this summer, 50th anniversary tour. I was lucky I got there at all (2 bum hips), but made it happen. They were amazing!
@@patriciamorgan6545 How wonderful! So glad you got to go!
@@tenboom9043 Me too! Needed PT and bilateral cortisone injections in preparation, and still wasn't sure I could do it until a few days before the concert. Went with my best friend from the early years, known each other since kindergarten, and we grew up in the golden Doobies era. She'd just retired, so it was a special night for both of us. And the Doobies were great, haven't missed a beat --- rich, full harmonies, walls of sound that filled the outdoor venue, amazing playing, all those great songs we remembered, plus a few new ones, too. Both Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald were on this tour, and the band was all the better for having both lead singers together. For us, it was like having both the junior high/high school era and the college era all come flooding back. Amazing how great music can do that, melt away the intervening years, and bring you back to another time. Really great show, and so thankful I could go.
@@patriciamorgan6545 Awesome!
So glad I was in high school and college in the 70's. Best soundtrack to life ever! The Doobies really captured the spirit of that time....like a time machine when I hear their music.
I saw them in summer of 1976 in Kalamazoo. Great concert. I also saw them in Grand Rapids a few years ago. Still great.
I never cared for the Michael McDonald years.
@@sigsin1 totally agree with the last sentence.
I always liked that bass line in "listen to the music"...how he walks it back down to the tonic
Captain was massive. It's truly unfortunate the amount of great albums that came out in 1973. Had to complete with Dark Side, Quadrophenia, Houses of the Holy, Don't Shoot Me/Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton, Debut by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tres Hombres by ZZ Top, Band On the Run, Aerosmith's debut, and so many more. I've always love this though. My dad is the biggest Doobie Brothers fan I know. China Grove and Without You are certified bangers.
So glad you didn’t skip Black Water, my favorite Doobie Brothers song. The harmonies are phenomenal. Definitely a headphone song.
I thought he was about to skip it... he should have talked about it more! I see why he likes the MM era, because they essentially became Steely Dan, stylistically speaking. I much prefer the previous era, much more rock and roll.
Lake Michigan loves the song 'Black Water'... even though it's not about her!!! 😝I played it for her last week...Does this make me a hippie?!😲👌🏽💃🏽“ Listen To The Music” ... Is Just Alright with Me!!!🙏🏽😁💖
@@suzramuse Detroit Radio loves The Doobies. Growing up there they ALWAYS played them
Wasn't that a Pat Simmons song? Always liked his distinctive contributions to each album!
Southside Midnight Lady is right up there with Black Water , both are my top favs ..
The amazing quality of 70s music, the collection of talent, the vocals, instruments used, how it was all performed and produced so magnificently and brilliantly. And why is it missing in most all of today’s music….
The only thing missing from today's music is...
Musicality.
It's the same thing over and over again, at least in the so called pop music.
Lowest common denominator is valued over creativity and originality now.
The Captain and Me plays out like a greatest hits album. Simply their best!
"Don't Stop to Watch the Wheels" has been one of my main warm-up licks since that album was released. Good call, Rick!
What A Fool Believes is my go-to song if I'm feeling down - just phenomenal songwriting, and more sophistication than you might find in an entire album these days.
Up until 2005, when Keith passed away, they had 2 drummers. This created a huge sound. A non-radio hit that always will be one of my fav is 'South City Midnight Lady' off the 'What Once Were Vices Are Now Habits' LP.
Not to nitpick, but SSML is on “The Captain and Me.”
So glad they included that on their Best of the Doobies collection!
Yeah too bad Mr. Knudsen wasn't with them when they played at the Norsk Hostfest!
Skunk's work on that track is epic. I also love the acoustic guitar track all the way to the ending vamp.
Yes yes yes! Excellent alone in the car heading Southbound on US 101 song.
Blackwater is my all time favorite ,I was 11 years old when it came out and to this day its in my top 10 great songs
I love the way the sound evokes the liquid chuckle of a big river. Gorgeous mood and song.
Joe, I remember this song when I was a freshman in high school. We were in the bus waiting to pull out of the school in our way to Kirkwood ski resort on our freshman ski trip and some of my classmates were singing along with this song. Old black water, keep on rollin'
Mississippi moon, won't you keep on shinin' on me?
Sweet memories 😊
The Doobie Brothers was my favorite band in the 70’s and still is today! China Grove my all-time favorite but you also covered my other favorites too. The 70’s music was the best!
That album, the Captain and me was their best, natural thing is my favorite by them.
Went to high school with Doobie's bass player. He was always late for home room, smiled a lot, cool up-beat guy. Life was a party with him. Thanx for doing this video Rick, keep the engine running.😃
The thing about the Doobie Bros is that they are so good even my cat loved them; and he would lay right in front of the right stereo speaker and listen. And I could have sworn he was smiling... 😀 Their music never gets old...it is timeless. Thank goodness for San Jose , California.
Saw them on the Midnight Special and they were great After that they kept cranking out more and more good tunes Without You is one of my favorites Rockin tune!
Midnight Special was early 70s and hosted many great bands
You made me burst out laughing. Your cat had great taste in music.
My cat loved Bread.
My cat loved Bread.
What A Fool Believes is a brilliant song. On every level, harmonically, arrangement, lyrically. It's just perfect.
Saw the Short, so I know the Michael McDonald interview is coming! Cannot WAIT!!! ❤
It was amazing!
Sorry, but I regard McDonald as the ruination of the Doobies. All I hear from him is "Hee-hah-ho hum, ha-hee ho!"
Had been to a number of concerts with geriatric R&R-ers, and couldn't wait to leave after about 10 minutes. Heard the DBs in concert for the first time about 2009. Fell in love with rock and roll music at that event. Why? Because this enormous band was filled with people who knew their musical space, could fill up their space without overrunning into another member's space. These guys still sounded like they liked each other after all these years. They worked every facet of the music, did not overdo one single thing, surprised and delighted us every song. I went out and bought my first rock and roll album ever.
The Doobie Brothers are beyond excellent live. Just saw them last month at the Washington State Fair. We have seen them many times. Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston are the heart and soul of the band. Love them! South City Midnight Lady and Listen to the Music are two of my many faves.
I bet that was an incredible concert at the Puyallup Fair Grounds in Washington 👏. My nephew used to live just a few miles from there. I lived in Renton for for a while.
Damn! If I’d known they were there I’d have gone.
Agreed. I’ve seen them more times than I can count, starting in 1978..
I saw them supporting Steely Dan!
@@simes205 I saw DBs when I was a kid mid 70s at some faraway out in the country show in south Texas. Too stoned to remember how I got there but I remember that exposure. Scattered memories...
Long Train Running....all the way! When my band would hit those first few chords the dance floor would be swamped! You could see the whole crowd jump up from their tables.
I love the Doobies! My favorite song is Another Lonely Park Another Sunday. I saw them live a couple years ago and they sounded like a giant stereo.
South City Midnight Lady is a favorite of mine! It's such a nice laid-back song that is a real pleasure to sing with a bunch of harmonizers.
I was really hoping he'd feature that one, too. One of the prettiest bridges I've ever heard.
One of my favorite songs, too!
Love that one and Another Lonely Park Another Sunday
Just saw them in concert with Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Mark Russo, John McFee and several other long-time members of the band and they sound as good as ever. If you haven't seen them live, GO NOW. Every aspect of this band that covered so much musical territory is represented. They still have dates left on their current tour. GO. Nobody lives forever.
I saw them last summer. Great show.
Yes!! Agree! Just saw them a few months ago in Mountain View! So good!!❤
Going dec15 in palm desert based on your encouragement!!! Can’t wait
Yes!
Favorite band of all time… But when they played last year in Fresno, the sound was muddy … horrible.
0When I was stationed in Korea, every time I walked into one of the bars the DJ would play LISTEN TO THE MUSIC, and I would buy him a beer. One of my favorite memories of Korea.
Saw the Doobies two summers ago with Tommy Johnson and Michael McDonald sharing the stage as front men... no egos, just great music ... I could never image Van Halen with both Diamond Dave and Sammy sharing the stage.
I co-wrote a song with Lester Abrams, who wrote MINUTE BY MINUTE with Michael McDonald. When I listen to Minute By Minute, I hear his influence as well. He is an amazing musician and writer. I am sure he will be elated at the great things you say about the song. He also arranged WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES. Lester worked with legends over the years. Buddy Miles credited Lester for teaching him! I was honored to have worked with Buddy Miles in 2007 when he was inducted to Omaha's Music Hall of Fame. Lester played with us as well. Keep up the great work, your perspective and teachings are amazing!
Wow!! What a Fool Believes is my favourite. One of the best songs ever written. ❤️
Great. Who are you? Do you know CJ Vanston?
Thank you. Your insight is like candy. Please continue sharing. Sweet stories help me play happier.
Due respect, but I think Minute by Minute is the worst of their songs. Different strokes?
Just don't get enough banjo in Rock music these days (Listen to the Music) 😁
It Keeps You Runnin' - my fave from the Michael MacDonald era of the Doobies; so soulful and beautifully recorded!
I thoroughly agree - listen to it at least once a week - Michael turned the band on it's ear and kinda inside out with beautiful.results!
My favorite song by them! I always loved Michael McDonald! I love the Minute by Minute album!
This brings tears to my eyes. I really grateful I was part of the generation of the music when it came out.
What a fun review! Love hearing Patrick Simmons, "Don't Stop to Watch the Wheels" & Acknowledge to Skunk Baxter, who is still friends with Mike McDonald as they join each other at charity events a lot, as does all the Doobies! Great Band!!! They were on Saturday Night Live back at the holidays 1978/79.
OMG!!!! I'm 71 and I knew in the first 3 notes which song this was. These guys were truly great
The production sounds SO clean, I’m not an audiophile but I noticed right away when you started playing the first track just how clean and how you can hear each instrument by itself, just adding to the mix as a whole.
I believe Rick is using a high quality recording when playing the tracks. I switched to my Doobies catalog to listen to the same songs and found the quality of mine to be worse than the UA-cam stream. I’d love to know what he uses for source material… CD, mp3, HQ stream?
You should hear how good their vinyl albums sound on a high end stereo
Rick gets more valuable to the world as an interviewer, musician, archivist, and teacher with every episode.
In the 70s, Dobbie brothers were my favourite band.... Tear up when we hear them now. So many memories. The parties...
Giving me CHILLS man…going down memory lane with some of the absolute best music of my H.S. and college days. Nobody, NOBODY makes popular music that comes even close anymore.
Not even Nickelback?
Black Water is my favorite Doobie Brothers song. Seriously awesome playing and seriously awesome vocals. You should do a video like this about Chicago as well.
I think he did one. Maybe after this video was recorded, but it’s the first Rick Beato video I watched.
Big time. Black Water was in the mix on mainstream radio in the 70's and it was like having some alien tune invasion. It was so dreamy. What a masterpiece.
Always liked them live. Depending on you. & Living on the Fault line..just great
Right Freakin On! Chicago - "Poem 58 2002 Remaster" is a must listen. 😊
"Black Water" is my favorite Doobies song too! ❤
Black Water is great.
You are spot on, im a 63 yr "Young" percussionist from the 70's classic rock era, self taught by ear, no lessons still jamming today, it all started with spinning 45's and 33's while wearing RCA headphones on my ears ! 🎧🎵🥁
Very underappreciated band. Legendary melodies that would lead the soundtrack of an entire generation.
All the Doobies radio hits are chock full of melodies & hooks, but album deep cuts like I Cheat The Hangman & Clear As The Driven Snow are masterclasses in dynamics, drama & craftsmanship
Banjo on Listen to the Music is one of those great parts that doesn't get a lot of recognition.
Thank you for saving me from asking about the banjo percolating throughout. So fun and not necessary, but necessary!
It’s such a joyful addition to the song!
I was surprised Rick didn't mention it. The banjo does add a cool feel to the song.
"Another Park, Another Sunday" is my favorite. My 4 y.o.grandson absolutely loves Tom Johnston and that song, too!
Cottonmouth was always my favorite, along with Dark Eyed Cajun Woman. Unbelievable talents with this group. The 60's and 70's WERE special.
Fantastic guitar work in the Doobies. Highly underrated.
The most highly underrated of all time, by far!
"Without You" is by far their best rocker. It is balls-to-the -wall from start to finish and is a true show stopper when performed live.
Fandango, too...giddy up!!
I have covered 90% of the Doobie Brothers music.. my cousin turned me on to them when I was 12 years old!! It was 1975.. what a wonderful time to grow up musically and in a small town.. life was good
I grew up in the 70's smoking pot and listening to the Doobies. They are one of my all time favorite groups. In 2000 I took a road trip to the San Antonio, Texas area to visit some friends. While I was there I made it a point to do two things: See The Alamo and go to China Grove, Texas and have my wife take a picture of me standing under the China Grove, Texas highway sign. At the time it was, and still is, an incredibly small little place. I don't know why The Doobie Brothers made a song about it but I'm glad they did. It's one of those tunes that if I catch any part of it on the radio I always stop and listen to the rest. Great video, Rick!
I think a big part of all these records that gets overlooked is the percussion, it makes the grooves even deeper and makes everything swing!
Bobby Lakind RIP!
Anybody with 2 drummers..i’m in for sure
Ted Templeman production on those records was spot on.
The percussion begins in the chunka-chunka rhythm of Tom Johnston's right hand. Add the stylings of Pat Simmons and the bass lines of Tiran Porter and that my friend is the secret sauce.
Now I really want a series of "What Makes This Song Great" episodes for the Doobies!
As a swede I really never listened to Dobbie Brothers as a youth but now as a coincidence I stumbled upon
them as I wondered who made the track to Regulate by Warren G and found out it was Michael McDonald and as I checked him out I found out he once were a member of Dobbie Brothers and then I stumbled upon the song What a fool believes and now I just can't get it out of my head, so when I saw that you were making a video about Dobbie Brothers I just couldn't resist.
What a band so nice to get something new/old to my ears.
Love your channel by the way.
Greetings from TAO from Sweden
I use to love the Doobie Brothers, primarily in their original iteration, in the late 60's. I had a art shop in Seattle called Cannabus Works, around the corner from the stage door to the Paramount Theater in town. All the acts coming to down walked by our front door, and most of them came in. Fun time and lot's of free tickets to shows. We even had older groups playing shows stop in. They stayed after the concert in a little cabin up the hill from our place in Juanita Beach and we smoked together.
Dude,that whole What were Once Vices Are Now Habits LP was ultra epic! One of the best albums of the 70s!
I agree and share the love 👍 fantastic album, that and "The Captain And Me" are my 2 personal favorites!
And Takin it to the streets was a great Michael McDonald era album..
@@TheMatzker yeah,it really was!
I used to hang out in Santa Cruz with those guys in different configurations. Room with a View was great!
I started playing guitar in 1976, and my heroes coming up were Joe Walsh, Jimmy Page and Tom Johnston. The chord patterns on those early Doobie Brothers songs are embedded in the way I play and hear music, and I'm so thankful for that.
Me too man. Good taste. Cheers from Oz.
Love TJ,Pat Simmons is just as excellent
Couldn’t agree with you fellas more! Started really paying attention to music in the late 60s and kind of lost it after new wave. Nothing wrong with the music that came after that I just got busy with life, I always liked grunge as well.
I can't believe you didn't showcase another park another Sunday.....best Doobie song ever !!!!
Saw a Doobie Brothers interview and they talked about the song Black Water. It was the B side of a 45 and the radio station WROV in Roanoke, Va started to play it and it spread like wildfire. The Doobies producer called them and had to explain that they had a new hit record. They didn't even know about it until then. Roanoke is my home town and i remember it like it was yesterday! Loved It!
The Doobies, well they are so well known from my era here in South Africa. Thank you Rick for this wonderful presentation. Appreciate your comments on bands like the Doobies.
Love and blessings on a warm Saturday evening in the bush, in the Kruger National game park in South Africa.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🤗🤗👍👍
How interesting! What was it that made them popular in South Africa?
@@timchalmers1700 the song that brought the Doobies to life here in South Africa was the one and only " Listen to the music"
It went crazy here and that was in the seventies, I was introduced to that song whilst doing my military service and that was out in the African bush doing border patrol.
Those were absolute awesome days. I'm 65 now but man it feels like yesterday. Take care, nice to chat.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Love me some Doobies! And in my opinion Black Water is an epitome of sound perfection, and it was recorded almost 50 years ago!
Just catching up on your brilliant videos and this is so adorable. I was taken back to the glorious 70’s and the Doobie Brothers music, well superb! Thank you Nick 🥰✨🥰
Michael McDonald's vocal range is incredible. Great band takes me back to my younger days
also he had a unique tonal quality i can`t begin to describe. he once sang on radio, (after much begging by the interviewer) totally unaccompanied, a part of one of his hit songs, and the guy opposite him just choked up
I always felt that MM was a pimple on the bottom of the Doobie Brothers.
@@clydellwillis5100 nah
Completely different band with MM.
@@ProblemChild-xk7ix yeah he made it a soul band.