@@danmayberry1185I don't know if I agree it's the best part of the movie, but it's all I could think of when I saw this. "I'll throw in the DVD if you DON'T buy it!" I also love the line in the end credits where it says "Michael McDonald, you rock!" I remember Michael Douglas fretting over the Doobie Brothers breaking up in the movie "Romancing The Stone" as well. Then he lit a big pile of weed, inhaled, and said, "Now that's what I call a campfire!"
Boys, fun fact: this was Michael McDonald's first offering to the Doobies. He had just been invited into the band at Skunk Baxter's suggestion, who had played with him in Steely Dan. Michael was very shy and intimidated to be apart of the Dobbie Bros. (who were the biggest band on the block at that time). They asked him if he had any songs he'd written that he'd like them to work on. They had to coax it out of him because (A) he actually thought he was a hack musician, and (B) how could his piddly little song compete with the Doobie Brothers' songs (they had hits!)? He finally played this, and the Doobies realized that it was possible they had made the right choice in inviting him to the band. Thus began the Michael McDonald "blue-eyed soul" influence period of the Doobie Brothers canon. Next in that period I would listen to "It Keeps You Runnin'" or "Minute By Minute."
The ironic thing is that Skunk Baxter eventually left The Doobie Brothers because he didn’t care for the direction that Michel McDonald was taking the band. I still prefer Tom Johnston’s music and version of the Doobies but Michael McDonald did help them win their first Grammy.
@@garyb9455 I know, right? Personally, I've always ping-ponged back and forth between which era of the band I prefer (Tom Johnston or Michael), but it's like my trying to choose which era of the Beatles I prefer: Please Please Me through Rubber Soul, or Revolver forward. It depends on what mood I'm in.
Was going to opine, but you pretty m,uch covered what I might have said. Love all 'offerings' from the Doobies of all eras AND MD. Concur with your suggestions, but they might want to hit "What A Fool Believes" first.
@@kentharris3878 the only reason I didn't offer "What A Fool Believes" is that I thought they had already hit that one. But if I'm wrong, that is obviously #1 next up in my opinion!
James Taylor doesn't appear on this studio version, though he did perform the song live with the Doobies in 1978 (I think) for the No Nukes album. That's Michael McDonald on lead vocals. He joined the band in '75 after singing background with Steely Dan.
And he still did some background with the Dan after this -- you can hear his voice very distinctly on Aja. He even gets a bit of lead vocal on "I Got the News."
"It Keeps You Runnin'" was on the same album and is another great one featuring Michael McDonald. Definitely worth a reaction if you like this version of the band.
"Taking it to the streets" means to demonstrate or to protest. He was talking to a politician making him empty promises, in the lyrics. "You telling me the things you're gonna do for me. I ain't blind, and I dont like the things I see."
According to Michael McDonald, the song’s writer, “the song was about trying to communicate a message of unity in the world, that no matter what happens, we’re all in this together.”
In the same vein of a Peter Cetera led Chicago, The Doobs took on a major shift with the addition of former Steely Dan players Jeff "Skunk" Baxter on guitar and Micheal McDonald on vocals, The POV of many songs became societal ills and love with McDonald becoming frontman. To me, the beauty of this song is the vocal, which you barely mentioned. McDonald became a major voice of the 70s and 80s and can be heard in a wide variety of songs.
I like how when the grin appeared on Andy's face it just started getting bigger and bigger and he could not stop grinning. 🤠 This song it's even better when cruising around in your car with the windows down in the sunshine! 😎
Michael McDonald on those keys and singing, the fantastic guitar, and backing vocals, the iconic Jeff "Skunk" Baxter. Great song, guys. Thanks for all the hard work bringing us a diversity of genera and excellent commentary every week.
That “Minute By Minute” album echoes the changing of the guard by the Doobies. And I can’t say enough what an awesome & unsung session player Jeff “Skunk” Baxter is
I saw the Doobies when they were just starting out, Jesus Was Just Alright had just hit the airwaves. They were the opening act for Loggins and Messina. Earlier in the tour a third band opened for both of them, Eagles.
I’m sure everyone my age thought this would be an instant “S”. This is the Michael McDonald era. Yes the sound is different but it’s also great. This would be the finale or encore if you saw them live. This brought the house down.
I saw the Doobie Brothers live in the early 80's, in fact it was my first concert ever. They were the headliner of a 4 band lineup. Rick Springfield opened (Jessie's Girl was new), then Ronnie Montrose, followed by SANTANA, and finally The Doobie Brothers. I was a young teenager and went on to see many concerts with various artists over the years, but that one still stands out as a GREAT show.
Just prior to the pandemic lockdowns I went to a Steely Dan/Doobies concert - it was basically a Michael McDonald/Donald Fagan Fest (a.k.a. Doobie Dan, LOL).
Michael McDonald (lead vocal, keyboards) wrote this song, inspired by an essay written by his sister Maureen on race relations in St. Louis, MO. Maureen can be heard singing the backing vocals on Michael's I Keep Forgettin' (Ever Time You're Near).
The immaculate engineering of Ted Templeman deserves a shout-out here. Your next Doobies song should be Without You. Like other songs from 1975 and 1976, this song reflects a Bicentennial vibe to it. The hype (and legit pride) of America hitting its 200 birthday was INESCAPABLE at the time. I suspect many artists felt that patriotic pull of the times but also looked around at how the country was still struggling to make progress even 10 years after Watts. Suite Madame Blue from Styx is similar in this vein. Stevie Wonder's You Haven't Done Nothing from 1974 is another good example.
I was fortunate to see the the Doobie Brothers in concert. They opened for the Eagles! The whole night I was able to hear all there greatest hits. Vince Gill was there and Glen Frey’s, (R.I.P) son Deacon Frey played his dad’s songs as well as Vince Gill. One of the best concerts I have ever been to.💜💜💜
Doobies Version 2...called Michael McDonald and his Back-up Band. He would be there for 7 years. When originator Tom Johnston returned in '87, the Doobie Brothers resumed as a band.
Had dinner with the Doobies in 2011 backstage at the clipsal 500 concert in Adelaide Australia. Watching their performance from this vantage point was amazing! Fantastic live. These guys are so genuine, kind and lovely people. An experience I'll always remember ✨️
This is the first album with Michael McDonald in the band. He brought a new sound to the band and although I like him as a performer, the band lost their earlier sound which to me was a better sound.. I guess they had to go with the changes in the music culture but I liked them better before the introduction of Michael in the mix.
As much as I love Michael McDonald and what he brought to the band as someone that graduated from high school in 1973 the original version of the Doobie Brothers was my favorite band for a few years hence my choice for best version of the band. The entire album The Captain and Me is phenomenal.
I am not so sure how "artificial" it is when one side has people sentenced by the Deep Police State to serve literally years and decades in political torture prison for doing not much of anything of consequence, while the other side applauds it while burning down cities and killing for their own cause. Seems like a pretty real divide to me. So this song and others of its era are an anachronism today, and it can only get worse from here. Buckle up for the strife, and reminisce about what used to be a hippie dream.
@@AP-gb3eh That's funny, because as soon as Trump won an election, all the vicious cutting knives came out from the intolerant side, including burning of cities, and marching mobs in the streets attacking cars, with celebrities threatening to burn down the White House and to shoot Trump in the head. "Resist" and all that anti-societal bullshit. So I guess there are a hundred million or so of those "bottom feeders," since they all let that happen and cheered it on for the most part. So some of us are not buying the bullshit getting sold anymore. Release the political prisoners, and maybe I will change my mind. Until then, division is on the menu.
When MM first came on board The Doobies really had to develop their approach and sound, and did they ever! Really one of the most capable and musically diverse bands there is and has ever been. That they are still out there AND STILL takin' it to the streets is something we should be grateful for....
A lot of people aren't aware of The Doobies great song "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman" and their song "Another Park Another Sunday" of which you'll also find some good live versions.
Yes, I saw Michael recently saying in an interview that some of the old songs still managed to cook. Always humble. They all cook, Michael. We're talking about the prime musicians of the era. Incredible to watch.
There was no James Taylor in this song. There is a live version in which JT, Carly Simon, Bonnie Raitt and others join the Doobies on stage. The No Nukes (MUSE) Concert
Man, I think the song has always really really killed it. Fantastic on so many levels and you got a shout out the piano in this. That's a lot of stamina and a lot of work and it's so perfect. It's one of my favorites, although China Grove and Black Water are right up there.
My memory of this song is from when I was a mid-teenager in the mid-1970s at golf camp in North Carolina. I recorded on cassette tape a pillow fight with three of my friends with this song playing on the radio in the background. Every time I hear this song, I laugh.
The R&B influence is all about Michael McDonald. In early 1975, Front Man, Lead Vocalist and Guitarist, Tom Johnston took ill with a bleeding ulcer. He took a sabbatical from touring and Michael McDonald, who had been playing with Steely Dan, replaced him as front man. Johnston continued to write and make minor contributions in the studio.
Saw The Doobie Brothers in 1977. No Tom Johnston, but we got Skunk Baxter sitting in a chair the entire show. The ultimate coolness. Never been a fan of Michael McDonald, but there are a few songs I do like where he sings lead. This is one of them. Their opening song was "China Grove", and that segued directly into this song. So much fun! The opening band was Foreigner on their first tour, so we were treated to a phenomenal show. All of this for $7.00. It's great being a Boomer!
Wow!! Plot twist! What does this mean for that latest poll? (Dum dum DAHHHH!!) Oh, about this song? Classic!! Will never forget when Rerun (Or Dwayne?) got caught trying to make a bootleg copy of this on "What's Happenin'!"!
Tickets literally went on sale today for the Doobie Brothers (including Michael McDonald) for their January show here in Austin. Glad you all reacted to this! As someone else mentioned, James Taylor is not on this studio performance.
One of my favorite, if not "the" favorite Doobie Brothers songs. If you ever get a chance, watch the live version video of this song...absolutely awesome.
This song was America’s introduction to the Doobies’ McDonald era, and it came out of nowhere - an immaculate banger -
The 40-Year Old Virgin marathon of Michael McDonald .. best part of the movie.
@@danmayberry1185I don't know if I agree it's the best part of the movie, but it's all I could think of when I saw this. "I'll throw in the DVD if you DON'T buy it!" I also love the line in the end credits where it says "Michael McDonald, you rock!"
I remember Michael Douglas fretting over the Doobie Brothers breaking up in the movie "Romancing The Stone" as well. Then he lit a big pile of weed, inhaled, and said, "Now that's what I call a campfire!"
The Weapon baby by Rush
Hot Choclate -"Everyone's A Winner" lost this poll but is a banger !!! 🔥🔥
I am guessing when heard most would recognize!!
It's minimum A+
Wasn’t Black Water the first?
Boys, fun fact: this was Michael McDonald's first offering to the Doobies. He had just been invited into the band at Skunk Baxter's suggestion, who had played with him in Steely Dan. Michael was very shy and intimidated to be apart of the Dobbie Bros. (who were the biggest band on the block at that time). They asked him if he had any songs he'd written that he'd like them to work on. They had to coax it out of him because (A) he actually thought he was a hack musician, and (B) how could his piddly little song compete with the Doobie Brothers' songs (they had hits!)? He finally played this, and the Doobies realized that it was possible they had made the right choice in inviting him to the band. Thus began the Michael McDonald "blue-eyed soul" influence period of the Doobie Brothers canon. Next in that period I would listen to "It Keeps You Runnin'" or "Minute By Minute."
I believe he joined the Doobies on the previous tour because Tom Johnston was ill.
The ironic thing is that Skunk Baxter eventually left The Doobie Brothers because he didn’t care for the direction that Michel McDonald was taking the band. I still prefer Tom Johnston’s music and version of the Doobies but Michael McDonald did help them win their first Grammy.
@@garyb9455 I know, right? Personally, I've always ping-ponged back and forth between which era of the band I prefer (Tom Johnston or Michael), but it's like my trying to choose which era of the Beatles I prefer: Please Please Me through Rubber Soul, or Revolver forward. It depends on what mood I'm in.
Was going to opine, but you pretty m,uch covered what I might have said. Love all 'offerings' from the Doobies of all eras AND MD. Concur with your suggestions, but they might want to hit "What A Fool Believes" first.
@@kentharris3878 the only reason I didn't offer "What A Fool Believes" is that I thought they had already hit that one. But if I'm wrong, that is obviously #1 next up in my opinion!
"You telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see"
TRUTH for the ages...
Amen Duanne
Too right.
Nailed it..more relevant today than when it was written.
Are those lyrics or what??? Relevant all these years later.
James Taylor doesn't appear on this studio version, though he did perform the song live with the Doobies in 1978 (I think) for the No Nukes album. That's Michael McDonald on lead vocals. He joined the band in '75 after singing background with Steely Dan.
Classic moment in the film. James comes in late for his part, John Hall starts the line, James finishes it but adds "Thank you, John"
'79
And he still did some background with the Dan after this -- you can hear his voice very distinctly on Aja. He even gets a bit of lead vocal on "I Got the News."
@@sourisvoleur4854Back-up vocals for Little Feat, as well
100% correct.
"It Keeps You Runnin'" was on the same album and is another great one featuring Michael McDonald. Definitely worth a reaction if you like this version of the band.
Excellent choice.
Such a cool groove
OMG yes!!!
"...Runnin" is my favorite Doobie song ever.
Keeps you running is a monster song
Hats off to the under-acknowledged Tiran Porter with that highly musical bass part
It actually sounds very punk, tone-wise and how out-front it is.
"Taking it to the streets" means to demonstrate or to protest. He was talking to a politician making him empty promises, in the lyrics. "You telling me the things you're gonna do for me. I ain't blind, and I dont like the things I see."
Exactly.
Yep! Nailed it!
Thankyou!
According to Michael McDonald, the song’s writer, “the song was about trying to communicate a message of unity in the world, that no matter what happens, we’re all in this together.”
Doobies taking us to church at the end!
In the same vein of a Peter Cetera led Chicago, The Doobs took on a major shift with the addition of former Steely Dan players Jeff "Skunk" Baxter on guitar and Micheal McDonald on vocals, The POV of many songs became societal ills and love with McDonald becoming frontman. To me, the beauty of this song is the vocal, which you barely mentioned. McDonald became a major voice of the 70s and 80s and can be heard in a wide variety of songs.
A profound comparison. As was with Styx perhaps, when Dennis DeYoung figured more prominently than Tommy Shaw.
@@clintkantorYeah, Cetera doesn't get enough credit for his skills on the bass that drove so many Chicago hits.
Interesting factoid:.
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter is now a private contractor for NASA.....or something to that effect.
@@davidd5407 DOD
Jeffrey “Skunk” Baxter had joined the Doobies full time on the prior album Stampede which is another classic album.
I like how when the grin appeared on Andy's face it just started getting bigger and bigger and he could not stop grinning. 🤠
This song it's even better when cruising around in your car with the windows down in the sunshine! 😎
Finally! I've been pushing this one for a while. Love that bass.
❤
They tried to make the bass sound fatter, but it wouldn’t fit on the album.
One of the all time bests.
ANYWHERE!
I say that because of the message. That and it’s true.
Imagine having such a soulful voice....what a gift
His voice is like pure silk.
Boys, you need to see it LIVE. A+++++
Michael McDonald on those keys and singing, the fantastic guitar, and backing vocals, the iconic Jeff "Skunk" Baxter. Great song, guys. Thanks for all the hard work bringing us a diversity of genera and excellent commentary every week.
That “Minute By Minute” album echoes the changing of the guard by the Doobies. And I can’t say enough what an awesome & unsung session player Jeff “Skunk” Baxter is
I saw the Doobies when they were just starting out, Jesus Was Just Alright had just hit the airwaves. They were the opening act for Loggins and Messina. Earlier in the tour a third band opened for both of them, Eagles.
Wow!!!
This tour was my second concert I ever saw in Louisville.. I was 15
A&A, you'll love their "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me)"!!
I would love them to catch the whole album Stampede.
South city midnight lady.
That's my favorite, reminds me of summer time. Tommy Johnston version 💯
@@homebrew2070 Up all night I could not sleep, the whiskey that I drank was cheap.
@@homebrew2070 they heard that song when they reviewed the album The Captain and Me.
This is one of VERY few songs where I play the air bass whenever it comes on....such a GROOVE! The Doobies are legendary...!
THIS....and RAMBLE ON by Zeppelin....how can anyone resist?!
I’m sure everyone my age thought this would be an instant “S”. This is the Michael McDonald era. Yes the sound is different but it’s also great. This would be the finale or encore if you saw them live. This brought the house down.
I was thinking S+.
Wife here. First concert was Doobie’s. Got to listen to South City Midnight Lady nice one good pedal steel.
Saw Eagles and Doobie Brothers last Thursday in Raleigh. WOWWWWW. McDonald sounds the same as ever. What a concert.
South City Midnight Lady from The Captain and I album is my favorite Doobie Brothers song. Very underrated.
I saw the Doobie Brothers live in the early 80's, in fact it was my first concert ever. They were the headliner of a 4 band lineup. Rick Springfield opened (Jessie's Girl was new), then Ronnie Montrose, followed by SANTANA, and finally The Doobie Brothers. I was a young teenager and went on to see many concerts with various artists over the years, but that one still stands out as a GREAT show.
Just prior to the pandemic lockdowns I went to a Steely Dan/Doobies concert - it was basically a Michael McDonald/Donald Fagan Fest (a.k.a. Doobie Dan, LOL).
Saw them for their 50th Anniversary show a couple of months ago. With Michael, it was Awesome!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊
Michael never stops being amazing. This must have rocked.
Michael McDonald (lead vocal, keyboards) wrote this song, inspired by an essay written by his sister Maureen on race relations in St. Louis, MO. Maureen can be heard singing the backing vocals on Michael's I Keep Forgettin' (Ever Time You're Near).
"I Keep Forgettin''," yes, let's do that one here please.
Both sisters sang backup.
@@TheDivayenta Only Maureen sang on the recording (doubled). In some TV performances, both sisters sang.
The song is calling for a revolution and that we are all brothers
Love it! This song will always remind me of the “bootleg” episode of What’s Happening when the Doobie Brothers guest stared. 😊
Which Doobie you be?
hahaha omg I remember that episode. Will always think of that when I hear the Doobie Brothers.
Play this one for Brother Al!
Popcorn!
Which Doobie you be?
Hey, someone else who remembers that episode! Hello, fellow old person!
S Tier! Loved growing up with this music. Doobie Brothers rock!
GOOOOOOOOD MORNING A&A FAMILY!!!
☮️💟♾️
Good morning!
They were so tight live, this song in front of a crowd is amazing. Micheal McDonald on vocals and keyboard. One of the best ever.
Just don’t get caught recording bootleg copies
Tiran Porter on bass is a master and backbone of the Doobies!
Immaculate production on this track everything is so rich and clear.
Per our beloved DJ in Rochester, NY. “They ain’t related but they do be brothers!” 🤣🤣🤣👌👌❤️
A phenomenal arrangnememt, lyrics, instrumentations and Michaels voice is pure gold.
Great great song!!!
Pure unadulterated "black gospel"! Love it!
My favorite song of theirs. I love the diversity in your choices. ❤❤
Even the whiskey in your bottle was groovin’ to this one!
“What a Fool Believes” is the next to hear from the MMcD Doobies
Love the Doobie brothers guys. Just another reminder. It’s been over a year SINCE YOUR LAST YES SONG!!!
😃 Which track should they hit next? Have they done 'Going for the One', yet? That'd be fun.
@@McBeth.
I’d probably suggest ‘Southside of the sky,’ or ‘Awaken’, but at this point, I’d settle for ‘Man in a white car’ 😉.
And You and I...I’m just waiting too...
"Machine Messiah" live, perhaps?
Childhood days listening to the AM radio station. Was a favorite then and still sounds great.
Most kids (under 30) listening to this have never heard a song on AM radio. 😂
The immaculate engineering of Ted Templeman deserves a shout-out here. Your next Doobies song should be Without You. Like other songs from 1975 and 1976, this song reflects a Bicentennial vibe to it. The hype (and legit pride) of America hitting its 200 birthday was INESCAPABLE at the time. I suspect many artists felt that patriotic pull of the times but also looked around at how the country was still struggling to make progress even 10 years after Watts. Suite Madame Blue from Styx is similar in this vein. Stevie Wonder's You Haven't Done Nothing from 1974 is another good example.
The Doobie Brothers - one of a kind!!! Gorgeous!!!!
I was fortunate to see the the Doobie Brothers in concert. They opened for the Eagles! The whole night I was able to hear all there greatest hits. Vince Gill was there and Glen Frey’s, (R.I.P) son Deacon Frey played his dad’s songs as well as Vince Gill. One of the best concerts I have ever been to.💜💜💜
The Doobie Brothers take us straight to church on this one.
Doobies Version 2...called Michael McDonald and his Back-up Band. He would be there for 7 years. When originator Tom Johnston returned in '87, the Doobie Brothers resumed as a band.
Just saw the Doobie Brothers last week with the Eagles. They were amazing. Michael McDonald can still give a great vocal performance.
While I am not a huge fan of the Michael McDonald era of The Doobies, I do love this song. Pre-McDonald Doobies is my fave.
The crossover appeal of this song when it was released was massive. Rock,adult contemporary (pop) and R&B stations all had this one in heavy rotation.
Had dinner with the Doobies in 2011 backstage at the clipsal 500 concert in Adelaide Australia. Watching their performance from this vantage point was amazing! Fantastic live.
These guys are so genuine, kind and lovely people.
An experience I'll always remember ✨️
Gotta love the Doobies. All renditions, any way they want. They just keep bangin em out. 50+ yrs of listening to them and they still groove.
Tiran Porter on the bass! Great stuff.
Saw the Doobie's this summer on their 50th anniversary tour. They were awesome and rocked for 2 hrs. What a show. Catch them if you can.
This is the first album with Michael McDonald in the band. He brought a new sound to the band and although I like him as a performer, the band lost their earlier sound which to me was a better sound.. I guess they had to go with the changes in the music culture but I liked them better before the introduction of Michael in the mix.
110% agree.
As much as I love Michael McDonald and what he brought to the band as someone that graduated from high school in 1973 the original version of the Doobie Brothers was my favorite band for a few years hence my choice for best version of the band. The entire album The Captain and Me is phenomenal.
Same here.
@@tomcurtis8431 absolutely fantastic album and we graduated the same year!
They got so mellow after he joined, still had some good songs but the early albums rocked
Classic song. So well done.
This is a top 25 classic rock song ever!
I'm so glad that so many of your A. A+ and S ratings come from the music of my youth!!
a great positive song - just what we need nowadays - i'm so sick of the useless artificial divides that some people like to seek
I am not so sure how "artificial" it is when one side has people sentenced by the Deep Police State to serve literally years and decades in political torture prison for doing not much of anything of consequence, while the other side applauds it while burning down cities and killing for their own cause. Seems like a pretty real divide to me. So this song and others of its era are an anachronism today, and it can only get worse from here. Buckle up for the strife, and reminisce about what used to be a hippie dream.
Absolutely we are all in this world,we have more in common than not, but bottom feeders making their living dividing/destroying us ☮️
@@AP-gb3eh That's funny, because as soon as Trump won an election, all the vicious cutting knives came out from the intolerant side, including burning of cities, and marching mobs in the streets attacking cars, with celebrities threatening to burn down the White House and to shoot Trump in the head. "Resist" and all that anti-societal bullshit. So I guess there are a hundred million or so of those "bottom feeders," since they all let that happen and cheered it on for the most part. So some of us are not buying the bullshit getting sold anymore. Release the political prisoners, and maybe I will change my mind. Until then, division is on the menu.
Michael McDonald is great here. Awesome song.
Totally agree...his best vocal performance in this song.
Love this band!! Saw them 7/4/77! Absolutely amazing!!🤘🔥
Great vocals, bass, piano pounding in the background, and the organ blazes at the end. Love this song, great reaction.
What a piece of work. Man brings back some great memories.
The Doobies are still touring and kicking ass, just saw them in May for the 5th time.
Fantastic song, I've been requesting it since way back in A&A history.
.....man, I appreciate you two.....
Thank you for wearing 👖!!
Really. Next summer they need to bring more ladies on the show, if this situation continues.
Tiran Porter really drove this song. Such an underrated bass player.
All of the songs I loved as a kid had great bass playing.
I have never understood why Porter isn't acclaimed.
Great reaction guys! The whole album is stellar! Rio is my favorite track!
When MM first came on board The Doobies really had to develop their approach and sound, and did they ever! Really one of the most capable and musically diverse bands there is and has ever been. That they are still out there AND STILL takin' it to the streets is something we should be grateful for....
A lot of people aren't aware of The Doobies great song "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman" and their song "Another Park Another Sunday" of which you'll also
find some good live versions.
That bass goes right to the gut. Sauce deluxe….
It was just ok for me. Totally different sound from the earlier Doobie's who I love & prefer.
An example of the very best possible Music we humans can offer!
Yes, I saw Michael recently saying in an interview that some of the old songs still managed to cook. Always humble.
They all cook, Michael. We're talking about the prime musicians of the era. Incredible to watch.
I love the way this made you smile
~ Great reaction! You can’t go wrong with the Doobie Brothers…💕
James Taylor isn't in this version, but we have the sultry pipes of MIchael McDonald. So good.
There was no James Taylor in this song. There is a live version in which JT, Carly Simon, Bonnie Raitt and others join the Doobies on stage. The No Nukes (MUSE) Concert
Man, I think the song has always really really killed it. Fantastic on so many levels and you got a shout out the piano in this. That's a lot of stamina and a lot of work and it's so perfect.
It's one of my favorites, although China Grove and Black Water are right up there.
Love how his voice cracks in the end chorus. Always wait for that!
Proper tune!
My memory of this song is from when I was a mid-teenager in the mid-1970s at golf camp in North Carolina. I recorded on cassette tape a pillow fight with three of my friends with this song playing on the radio in the background. Every time I hear this song, I laugh.
The R&B influence is all about Michael McDonald. In early 1975, Front Man, Lead Vocalist and Guitarist, Tom Johnston took ill with a bleeding ulcer. He took a sabbatical from touring and Michael McDonald, who had been playing with Steely Dan, replaced him as front man. Johnston continued to write and make minor contributions in the studio.
I'm old so I proudly get to say I saw them do this live in 1976!! It was magical!!
Michael McDonald grew up in Ferguson, near St. Louis. He had perspective.
Love that driving bass line
Always love McDonald's vocals with this fabulous group. Definitely one of my big Doobie faves...
One of the best of the Doobies, "THE" group of the 70's.
Saw The Doobie Brothers in 1977. No Tom Johnston, but we got Skunk Baxter sitting in a chair the entire show. The ultimate coolness.
Never been a fan of Michael McDonald, but there are a few songs I do like where he sings lead. This is one of them.
Their opening song was "China Grove", and that segued directly into this song. So much fun!
The opening band was Foreigner on their first tour, so we were treated to a phenomenal show. All of this for $7.00.
It's great being a Boomer!
I can't imagine McDonald singing "China Grove".
@@jeffcoat1959 He didn't. Pat Simmons did.
I always feel the love! You guys are great! Love watching your reactions from my era!
Wow!! Plot twist! What does this mean for that latest poll? (Dum dum DAHHHH!!) Oh, about this song? Classic!! Will never forget when Rerun (Or Dwayne?) got caught trying to make a bootleg copy of this on "What's Happenin'!"!
Maybe on Friday they'll surprise us all and finally hit Every 1's A Winner!!!
(Won't happen, but a guy can dream...)
Yes! I just posted that this song will always remind me of that episode. Rerun had the cassette player in his rain coat! Classic! 😊
One of my favorites 😊
Tickets literally went on sale today for the Doobie Brothers (including Michael McDonald) for their January show here in Austin. Glad you all reacted to this! As someone else mentioned, James Taylor is not on this studio performance.
I have never been a huge Doobie fan but with that said, I do know all the words.
That makes me shout!
One of my favorite, if not "the" favorite Doobie Brothers songs. If you ever get a chance, watch the live version video of this song...absolutely awesome.
I saw them live a few years ago….couldn’t stop smiling!
Thanks, Andy! Thanks, Alex! 💎 Michael McDonald... what a voice?!