I like the original version of this much more than this "club version". But I understand, since you have never heard the original version, if you like this, Listen to the orginal if you have a chance.
Excellent band. "Taking it to the Streets", "Minute by Minute", "Listen to the Music", "What a Fool Believes", "Black Water", "China Grove". ALL Billboard top 20 hits.
There's actually another remix of this song...this is the first time I've heard this one. I prefer the other remix, but of course, the originalis best.
Never heard this version before. It's not bad, but it's something I would expect to hear in a discotheque, something to dance to. I prefer the original recording though - by a mile.
This is a remix of the original album,hearing something completely different and I got to admit that it was excellent but I love the original and it’s gritty vibe.
@@linrn53 It's certainly not as good as the original. I only hate it for Jay and Amber though, because I know Jay loves him some bass, and I'm pretty sure Amber would dig on the bass line itself.
You should check out the Doobies' hit, "Take Me in Your Arms" which is actually an old Motown song written by the songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland. It is remarkable and is recorded on their 1975 "Stampede" album.
In their beginning the Doobie Brothers had Tom Johnston (singer in this video) on guitar and lead vocals starting in ’1970. Later in 1975 Johnston had health issues and the Doobies hired Michael McDonald as a keyboard player and lead vocalist, to give some relief to Johnston. Obviously Johnston was irreplaceable (just as Michael McDonald is) and the music style changed. Some hated it, some loved it (I loved BOTH styles). However they NEVER lost their tight 3-part harmony. Both Johnston & McDonald have since shared the same stage with their amazing talents. DOOBIES ROCK!!!!
I really couldn't stand Michael McDonald in the Doobie Brothers. Yes the guy has a great distinctive voice. But I just don't think it was a good fit in the Doobies at all
This voice is Tom Johnston who was their primary vocalist in the beginning when he left, he was replaced by Michael McDonald he brought a completely different vibe but both were fantastic.
When Michael McDonald joined the band, he created a whole different vibe. Personally, I prefer the earlier Tom Johston era and was glad to see him come back.
When Michael joined in my opinion they got more pop and commercial. It was ok but I to preferred when Tom was there it was pure rock and blues. It had more get up and go the production was way better. The musicianship was good ol rock and roll. I just liked them better in there early days. Still love Doobies and always will. I remember Chinagrove in 7th grade. Even though that wasn’t a up beat rock song it’s still one of my favorites from them. Jesus is just all right is probably my favorites.
100% their early music sans McDonald were harder, more vibrant and what made the Doobies fantastic to begin with. No shade to McDonald but after he joined, their sound changed to the point they almost became another band.
@@harriscl100 Absolutely 100% correct -- but he kept them going until Tom was able to come back. And the Tom Johnson-fronted Doobie Brothers is still together.
One small friendly critic: If a violin comes south of the Mason-Dixon line and you take it out while a Southern boy is playing a guitar, it is permanently transformed into a _fiddle_ :)
Love this song!, unfortunately this is the disco edited version and not the original, I think you would like the original also. another similar Doobies tune is "China Grove". Thank you! Peace! ☮
This takes me back to a little Sunday road 'trip' a friend of mine and I went on way back when I was a correge studen. She was driving her little red Honda CVCC (which actually had a motorcycle engine) and she and I passed joints back and forth while jamming to The Doobie Brothers. Nostalgia can be its own trip.
My brother used to say when Tom Johnson was the Doobies lead singer their saying was “Let’s Rock”. When Michael McDowell was leading it was “Let’s Sulk”. That is the difference.
I was at a great disco yesterday as 60+ in my age. Almost 40 years since I was at a similar one and this particular song thundered through the speakers and an incredible joy on the dance floor. It was wonderful!
Just saw them live here in Vegas a few months ago and they were awesome. My wife and I went to see them twice when they had their residency here at Zappos theater. Love it !!!!
One of their early hits. Going back over what you've already reacted to, I'm shocked that you haven't done "China Grove". The guitar riff in that one is one of their best! "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me) is a total rockin' vibe. "Takin' It To the Streets" is great, and so is "Real Love". Their last big hit, in 1989, was "The Doctor", and it's a terrific bookend to the Doobie's amazing run. While I'm at it, I'd like to request "Right Place, Wrong Time" by Dr. John, a great musician you haven't reacted to yet.
When you see their more current concerts they have 13 or more on stage. 3 drummers and so many singing. Great band. I lived in Santa Cruz when they lived in Santa Cruz, CA. China Grove, Blackwater!
The Doobie Brothers are incredible musicians. I heard them on a radio station in the mid 90s doing a live concert, and they sounded the SAME as in the 70s! Just incredible... Be sure to listen to China Grove if you haven't already. It's a really funky groovy song from The Doobies. Love you guys!!! :)
everytyme i went out to shake a leg for dancing , doobie bros always got people onto the dance floor immediately ~ so many songs ~ china grove ~ listen to the music ~ & for your listening pleasure ~ black water
The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band that have been around for 5 decades. They covered many genres of music over the years. They had so many great songs such as "Jesus Is Just Alright", "China Grove", "Takin' It To The Streets", "The Doctor", "It Keeps You Runnin'", "Echoes Of Love", "You Belong To Me", "Take Me In Your Arms" etc.
'Gotta give the subscribers what they want' ?? OK then, you guys may enjoy (or even cry to) 'Without You' by Harry Nilsson. Gotta be the original studio version.
Great songs by The Doobie Brothers - Jesus Is Just Alright, China Grove, It Keeps You Running, Without You, Takin' It To The Streets, Nothin' But A Heartache, Real Love, What A Fool Believes, Little Darling (I Need You)
You are hearing the Doobie Brothers we heard. When Michael McDonald joined the band the sound changed to the soulful sound you recall. The early Doobies were my personal favorite. They had a run with McDonald before he went solo, and actually got back to the original group in the late 80's and released another great album that sounded like this.
Tom Johnston was the original guitarist and vocalist for the Doobie Brothers who sang in so many of their early hits. Tom was very soulful. Michael McDonald came in as a keyboardist lead vocalist after Tom left for health issues. Both Tom and Michael are currently with the Doobies on their 50th Anniversary tour. Different sound per the eras of Tom and Michael since both had their own unique vibe and soul.
In a way the Doobie's have two era's. Pre McDonald and after he joined. In both phases they're fantastic and hit all of the right buttons to be one of the best bands ever.
@@porflepopnecker4376 Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The band kept putting out hits with McDonald and that's what matters. The Doobie Brothers are still a great band with a wider catalog of material than they might of otherwise have had.
Tom Johnson, the singer-songwriter of this song, performed this song for years as a throwaway song that he never had any fixed lyrics to before being convinced to record it. He said that the lyrics he finally settled on were inspired by the song City of New Orleans by Arlo Guthrie which is a beautiful song you definitely should do and react to
@@garyarnett1220 Regarding the lyrics, Johnston said: "None of that stuff really had any basis in anything. It was just out the top of my head, which, quite frankly, is where all lyrics come from. Songwriting's a weird thing, and everybody does it differently. For me, I always write the music first, the words come later. But I've had songs that just seem to write themselves, and those are blessings for me, because you don't have to sit there and strain your brain for hours trying to come up with the lyrics, it seems like they just flow out on the paper, and you don't even have to think. Other songs, like 'Long Train Runnin'' - not that the words are that difficult or anything - it's just finding the words that I thought fit the track. Took me a long time. I got into the whole train mode, and it's just stuff that comes into your head. It's not like I had a point of reference with anybody named Lucy, I had been around trains on and off throughout my life. Coming from the Central Valley in California, there's a lot of trains running up and down that valley. And I assume that's where some of that stuff probably came from. And Arlo Guthrie released a popular train song the previous year: "City of New Orleans." Both songs mention the Illinois Central train in the lyrics.
I can tell this has been remastered, but still good. I love, love, love this band!!! I couldn't imagine getting through college without them! Please, more Doobie Brothers!
"Long Train Runnin' " was the Doobie Brothers 3rd Billboard Hot 100 charting single & 1st in the Top 10, peaking @ #8 in 1973. Their 1st charted single was "Listen To the Music" which almost hit the Top 10, peaking @ #11 in 1972. In between those was "Jesus Is Just Alright" which hit #35.
@@imsirius2 Thanks @imsirius2. I appreciate that. I'm just attempting to give the context of when the record charted in the span of the artist's career and how successful it was.
Thanks, Mr. Whit...ness. ;) They had 16 Top 40 hits, 5 Top 10s, and two #1s (both of which they've reacted to). The next highest-charting song they do, if they were selecting that way, would be "Real Love" (a great song).
@@Shrykespeare Hey Patrick. I couldn't remember which Doobie Bros songs they had already reacted to before giving a recommendation, so I just did a search: 1) Listen to the Music, 2) What a Fool Believes, 3) Black Water, 4) Long Train Runnin' and then I saw a weird title: "Give Me That Beat Boy" credited to TDB - which is really "Drift Away" by DOBIE Gray. Somehow this never got corrected? Not sure cuz I guess this reaction was before I started watching. But for what it's worth.... I would be happy with "Real Love" as the next one. Maybe "Minute By Minute" or "Takin' It To the Streets" after that?
You should listen to the original soon for comparison, this is a remix. The Doobies have so many great songs. If you want to rock out pick “China Grove” or “Without You”…if you want more of a smooth groove try “Another Park, Another Sunday”.
Have tickets to see the Doobie Brothers live this very night!! Unfortunately--but also, happily-- we left the state for a family event and have to miss the show, which was actually rescheduled from a month ago. I gave the tickets to my neighbor, who was excited and said the last "Doobie" he saw was at Woodstock! Lol! Know he is rocking out to this great band as I write this.
China Grove You Belong To Me It Keeps You Running Take Me in Your Arms Minute by Minute was their first number one hit and remained there for 5 weeks. The Doobie's albums were so entertaining and well produced when the needle dropped you knew the whole side was gonna be exceptional. Hit after hit. Glad you enjoyed. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
This is the “disco” remix … it’s great,but the original is better. Doobie Brothers have two original lead singers - Pat Simmons (the voice on Black Water, Toulouse Street, South City Midnight Lady, Jesus Is Just Alright, …) and TomJohnston (the voice on Long Train Runnin’’, China Grove, Listen To The Music, …). When Tom suffered a breakdown, Michael Macdonald stepped in with his soulful voice to become the third lead singer (What A Fool Believes, and others). The Doobie Brothers have been playing together for more than 50 years!
Jay and Amber...you are in your own delightful way as much a gift to the world as Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, and the rest of the Doobies. Keep the reactions and reviews coming! Love you!
This is a classic 1973 hit with a modern mix added. I was in Junior High and in love with Teri Adams and then the Captain and Me album came with this bomb and China Grove, Dark Eyed Cajun Woman, wow what an awesome decade. True that!
I remember seeing them in concert in the parking lot behind Abuelo's in Bricktown, the stage was backdroped by the SanteFe tracks, and when they started playing this song a very long freight passed behind them
I got all these album's when I was a kid in the UK, when they first came out, Steely Dan, Doobie Brother's, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Eagles, Bread and Little Feet. They had a raw energy and a insane technical excellence, real craftmen and word smith's, a US golden age.
This is one of my many favorite Doobie Bro songs. The slightly dark undertones of attempted suicide and the opportunity to rethink that decision. This song is a celebration of life and a message to those who a suffering to just hold on because love is always there even if you don’t feel or see it at the moment. Big hugs and love to all of the wonderful robsquad family!
I like the original version of this much more than this "club version". But I understand, since you have never heard the original version, if you like this, Listen to the orginal if you have a chance.
Ive never heard the club version- i'm not hatin' it! But you do have to listen to the original- it is fantastic!
1000%
Never heard this disco version before, I don't like it. Where's the southern rock original version?
I don’t see anything wrong with liking both. Especially if the remix was done by the doobie bros. Either way I like it.
My first thought was 'WTF?"
Excellent band. "Taking it to the Streets", "Minute by Minute", "Listen to the Music", "What a Fool Believes", "Black Water", "China Grove". ALL Billboard top 20 hits.
This is the first time I ever heard a remix of this song, doesn’t sound bad but I like the original that I grew up with.
There's actually another remix of this song...this is the first time I've heard this one. I prefer the other remix, but of course, the originalis best.
Bananarama does a pretty interesting cover, but at least it doesn't toss out the awesome bass line.
65 years old and love this remix! So much different,but so much the same.
J&A, you'll love their "Jesus Is Just Alright" and "China Grove" !!!
Either one would be alright with me.
Both have good grooves. Sadly the former has major lyrical issues which stops it being as good as it could have been.
Yes these two songs are fire!
I agree!
Never heard this version before. It's not bad, but it's something I would expect to hear in a discotheque, something to dance to. I prefer the original recording though - by a mile.
Yes, absolutely. It’s catchy but something is off/missing.... maybe more than one something. Listening to the original is imperative.
yep
This is a remix of the original album,hearing something completely different and I got to admit that it was excellent but I love the original and it’s gritty vibe.
Can't beat the original, but this pretty awesome.
Far as I'm concerned it don't even come close my favorite is easily the original version
Thanks! I knew something wasn't 'right', too frantic...
Yes, again this is not the original song, so interpret what you will. I like the vibe.
Thank you! I knew this wasn't the original!
Every true Doobie Brothers fan loves "Clear as the Driven Snow," the guitars, vocals and arrangement encompasses their amazing talent!!!
Whoever did this remix, robbed you of the absolutely murderous bass line. I'm jussayin...
I agree. This version is not good
@@linrn53 It's certainly not as good as the original. I only hate it for Jay and Amber though, because I know Jay loves him some bass, and I'm pretty sure Amber would dig on the bass line itself.
@@KayeWhye I agree
BINGO!!!!
My thoughts too!! Everything is being drown out by that over the top disco-like sound.
Love this song so funky! You gotta dance to that one! All time favorite!!!
This version is a remake, more of a disco version not as good as the original, this original line up is the best ( pre Michael Macdonald ) ❤❤❤
The biggest difference in this remix was percussion. Drum machine. Baseline was different also.
Yep it's not as good as the original.
I agree 👍 I enjoyed McDonald's solo stuff over his stuff w/ the Doobies.Although , Taking it to the streets I like 👍
This version totally sucked. They really should go back and listen to the original version.
the Michael McDonald lineup ain’t half bad, just saying
You should check out the Doobies' hit, "Take Me in Your Arms" which is actually an old Motown song written by the songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland. It is remarkable and is recorded on their 1975 "Stampede" album.
This is some dance remix of these song. I first noticed during the intro when it was missing a critical baseline.
It's a deep cut, but trust me on this one: "Clear as the Driven Snow" will take you on a JOURNEY.
In their beginning the Doobie Brothers had Tom Johnston (singer in this video) on guitar and lead vocals starting in ’1970. Later in 1975 Johnston had health issues and the Doobies hired Michael McDonald as a keyboard player and lead vocalist, to give some relief to Johnston. Obviously Johnston was irreplaceable (just as Michael McDonald is) and the music style changed. Some hated it, some loved it (I loved BOTH styles). However they NEVER lost their tight 3-part harmony. Both Johnston & McDonald have since shared the same stage with their amazing talents. DOOBIES ROCK!!!!
Let’s not forget Patrick Simmons amazing voice too.
I knew something was off.
Remixes! Who needs em.
Indeed they do!! Fabulous
I really couldn't stand Michael McDonald in the Doobie Brothers. Yes the guy has a great distinctive voice. But I just don't think it was a good fit in the Doobies at all
@@mikeljones4673 yes, I'm 100% a Pre- Michael McDonald fan!
This voice is Tom Johnston who was their primary vocalist in the beginning when he left, he was replaced by Michael McDonald he brought a completely different vibe but both were fantastic.
When Michael McDonald joined the band, he created a whole different vibe. Personally, I prefer the earlier Tom Johston era and was glad to see him come back.
Micheal McDonald ruined the band.
When Michael joined in my opinion they got more pop and commercial. It was ok but I to preferred when Tom was there it was pure rock and blues. It had more get up and go the production was way better. The musicianship was good ol rock and roll. I just liked them better in there early days. Still love Doobies and always will. I remember Chinagrove in 7th grade. Even though that wasn’t a up beat rock song it’s still one of my favorites from them. Jesus is just all right is probably my favorites.
@@jimeagle5800 ...but he kept it on life support until Tom was able to return.
100% their early music sans McDonald were harder, more vibrant and what made the Doobies fantastic to begin with. No shade to McDonald but after he joined, their sound changed to the point they almost became another band.
@@harriscl100 Absolutely 100% correct -- but he kept them going until Tom was able to come back. And the Tom Johnson-fronted Doobie Brothers is still together.
Damn... Never heard this version before. I never thought I'd see the day they made a dance re-mix of a Doobie Brothers joint.
This is like a remake dance version it sounds great but it's not the original version
This was the dance song every band played in the 70,s Thank You❤
There is nothing like the old school Doobies! Good memories!
My Hubby and saw the DB a few years ago. We were amazed on how good they still sounded. Great band!
This is a remix, guys, not the original 70s version. A very different sound.
One small friendly critic: If a violin comes south of the Mason-Dixon line and you take it out while a Southern boy is playing a guitar, it is permanently transformed into a _fiddle_ :)
Love this song!, unfortunately this is the disco edited version and not the original, I think you would like the original also. another similar Doobies tune is "China Grove". Thank you! Peace! ☮
They've got a really deep catalog. And all of the material is great so there's so much to choose from.
"Listen To The Music" is another Doobie Brothers song that you'd love.
Agree!
This takes me back to a little Sunday road 'trip' a friend of mine and I went on way back when I was a correge studen. She was driving her little red Honda CVCC (which actually had a motorcycle engine) and she and I passed joints back and forth while jamming to The Doobie Brothers. Nostalgia can be its own trip.
My brother used to say when Tom Johnson was the Doobies lead singer their saying was “Let’s Rock”. When Michael McDowell was leading it was “Let’s Sulk”. That is the difference.
LOL!
The "Brothers" gone thru a lot of metamorphoses. And each stage had a version of "The Long Train", all of them great in there own ways.
The Doobie brothers totally kick ass. 50 years and still going strong
I was at a great disco yesterday as 60+ in my age. Almost 40 years since I was at a similar one and this particular song thundered through the speakers and an incredible joy on the dance floor. It was wonderful!
Love the Doobie Brothers, Thanks for bringing back some memories.
OH MY GOD WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO THIS CLASSIC ROCK SONG ?.......STOP THE MADNESS ,PLEASE.GEEEEEZZZZZZ
“It keeps you running” is also another goodie.
One of my all time favorites!
Just saw them live here in Vegas a few months ago and they were awesome. My wife and I went to see them twice when they had their residency here at Zappos theater. Love it !!!!
That's not the original song. Somebody added the techno beat and it's a shame they did. The song was perfect how they released it.
It's an Official Doobie Brother remix and it made the song relevant to a whole new generation.
Love these guys, huge catalog. Jessica, it's an instrumental you'll like. This song is very representative of their sound.Thanks again for this smile.
That didn't sound like the original cut. That has some techno drum beat added to it.
Yeah, sounds like a remix or mashup. Still, glad they enjoyed it.
My favorite song by the Doobie Brothers! The band from my HS used to play this song every Friday for the pep rally.
One of their early hits. Going back over what you've already reacted to, I'm shocked that you haven't done "China Grove". The guitar riff in that one is one of their best! "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me) is a total rockin' vibe. "Takin' It To the Streets" is great, and so is "Real Love". Their last big hit, in 1989, was "The Doctor", and it's a terrific bookend to the Doobie's amazing run. While I'm at it, I'd like to request "Right Place, Wrong Time" by Dr. John, a great musician you haven't reacted to yet.
Aaaaannnnndddd Jesus is Just Alright. Take 'em to church. :)
I was in the right place... musta been the wrong time...
Paint-by-the-numbers 70s rock. Boring beyond belief. Belongs in the dustbin of rock history.
@@scribbled309 got tired of grooming children, did ya?
@wyomarine So it's all about sales numbers? Really?
Doobie Brothers is everything one of the greatest bands of all time
You can’t go wrong with any song of theirs but please do Taking It to the Street.
MIchael Mcdonald killed the original doobies sound. Turned them into Steely Dan Clones
Anything after Michael McDonald joined isn't the real Doobie Brothers.
don’t listen to the haters! It’s definitely a different sound but still great.
Thanks!
This is _not_ the original lol, this one deserves a redo!
When you see their more current concerts they have 13 or more on stage. 3 drummers and so many singing. Great band. I lived in Santa Cruz when they lived in Santa Cruz, CA. China Grove, Blackwater!
This has always been my favorite Doobie’s song. Great choice. Goes great with Gerry Raferty, Right Down the Line.
What you guys are thinking of is later Doobies when Micheal McDonald was their lead singer. This is from before his time.
Doobies' "South City Midnight Lady" would be good for your next one.
Agree
Yes South city midnight lady, it is the best of laid back Doobies.
This is the version I remember the most as I loved going to the clubs and dancing during the 70s. Bless you.
I am so glad you got to this, I think you will both love it.
An awesome Doobie Bros song. Keep on playing the tunes. You guys rock!
They are always awesome! Saw them in ‘77 @ Lloyd Noble!!!🤘🔥
The Doobie Brothers are incredible musicians. I heard them on a radio station in the mid 90s doing a live concert, and they sounded the SAME as in the 70s! Just incredible... Be sure to listen to China Grove if you haven't already. It's a really funky groovy song from The Doobies. Love you guys!!! :)
This song has one of the badassiest harmonica solos ever. One of my favorites although I've never heard this re-mix
Harmonic solo made me think of blues traveler.... john popper is amazing
everytyme i went out to shake a leg for dancing , doobie bros always got people onto the dance floor immediately ~ so many songs ~ china grove ~ listen to the music ~ & for your listening pleasure ~ black water
The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band that have been around for 5 decades. They covered many genres of music over the years. They had so many great songs such as "Jesus Is Just Alright", "China Grove", "Takin' It To The Streets", "The Doctor", "It Keeps You Runnin'", "Echoes Of Love", "You Belong To Me", "Take Me In Your Arms" etc.
In concert now!
'Gotta give the subscribers what they want' ?? OK then, you guys may enjoy (or even cry to) 'Without You' by Harry Nilsson. Gotta be the original studio version.
Oh yeah! ✌❤🎶 Love the Doobie Brothers..
I love this version of the song too.
Great songs by The Doobie Brothers - Jesus Is Just Alright, China Grove, It Keeps You Running, Without You, Takin' It To The Streets, Nothin' But A Heartache, Real Love, What A Fool Believes, Little Darling (I Need You)
LITTLE DARLING!!! 👍😃❣️😃👍
May be my favorite rock of all time. I love the Doobies--thanks so much for gettin this one on the list!
You'll like their song "Black Water" too.
They did that one 🙂
Ooops! :)
Fabulous band, fabulous reaction! Love those Doobie Brothers!
You are hearing the Doobie Brothers we heard. When Michael McDonald joined the band the sound changed to the soulful sound you recall. The early Doobies were my personal favorite. They had a run with McDonald before he went solo, and actually got back to the original group in the late 80's and released another great album that sounded like this.
Agree
ROB SQUAD: As everyone here is saying, I back up: You listened to a remix, this is NOT the version you should listen to.
"Dark Eyed Cajun Woman" is their most beautiful love song. I know you both would be swept away by it. Same singer.
Amber, you are truly a child of the 70s. I always love how you get into the groove of the music.
"China Grove" "Take Me in Your Arms" and the original version of this song are your next three Doobie Bros. songs.
I highly suggest "Listen To The Music." It's one of those nostalgic kick back and relax hits. Great song btw.
The smile on ambers face and both of them jammin in their chairs is so heartwarming to see.
Tom Johnston was the original guitarist and vocalist for the Doobie Brothers who sang in so many of their early hits. Tom was very soulful. Michael McDonald came in as a keyboardist lead vocalist after Tom left for health issues. Both Tom and Michael are currently with the Doobies on their 50th Anniversary tour. Different sound per the eras of Tom and Michael since both had their own unique vibe and soul.
In a way the Doobie's have two era's. Pre McDonald and after he joined. In both phases they're fantastic and hit all of the right buttons to be one of the best bands ever.
Michael McDonald ruined the Doobie Brothers.
@@porflepopnecker4376 Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The band kept putting out hits with McDonald and that's what matters. The Doobie Brothers are still a great band with a wider catalog of material than they might of otherwise have had.
This is my favorite Doobie Brothers song! It’s got a good groove!
Tom Johnson, the singer-songwriter of this song, performed this song for years as a throwaway song that he never had any fixed lyrics to before being convinced to record it. He said that the lyrics he finally settled on were inspired by the song City of New Orleans by Arlo Guthrie which is a beautiful song you definitely should do and react to
Never knew the connection to Arlo, just figured where he was from, trains were a way of life. Thanx
@@garyarnett1220 Regarding the lyrics, Johnston said: "None of that stuff really had any basis in anything. It was just out the top of my head, which, quite frankly, is where all lyrics come from. Songwriting's a weird thing, and everybody does it differently. For me, I always write the music first, the words come later. But I've had songs that just seem to write themselves, and those are blessings for me, because you don't have to sit there and strain your brain for hours trying to come up with the lyrics, it seems like they just flow out on the paper, and you don't even have to think. Other songs, like 'Long Train Runnin'' - not that the words are that difficult or anything - it's just finding the words that I thought fit the track. Took me a long time. I got into the whole train mode, and it's just stuff that comes into your head. It's not like I had a point of reference with anybody named Lucy, I had been around trains on and off throughout my life. Coming from the Central Valley in California, there's a lot of trains running up and down that valley. And I assume that's where some of that stuff probably came from. And Arlo Guthrie released a popular train song the previous year: "City of New Orleans." Both songs mention the Illinois Central train in the lyrics.
Saw the DOOBIES and HEART in an outdoor concert, sunshining, the grass was warm and potent... lol Peace!!!
Watching the pair of you just gettin it makes me smile so big!! Thanks for making my evening 🥰
I can tell this has been remastered, but still good. I love, love, love this band!!! I couldn't imagine getting through college without them! Please, more Doobie Brothers!
Doobie Brothers are an amazing band. Many, many great songs. China Grove is one your NEED to hear!
I just saw the Doobies live a few weeks ago for their 50th Anniversary Tour they were awesome thanks for a great reaction!!!
"Long Train Runnin' " was the Doobie Brothers 3rd Billboard Hot 100 charting single & 1st in the Top 10, peaking @ #8 in 1973. Their 1st charted single was "Listen To the Music" which almost hit the Top 10, peaking @ #11 in 1972. In between those was "Jesus Is Just Alright" which hit #35.
I like your billboard stats on all the songs whereas I try to give little tidbits on the sound and engineering.
@@imsirius2 Thanks @imsirius2. I appreciate that. I'm just attempting to give the context of when the record charted in the span of the artist's career and how successful it was.
Thanks, Mr. Whit...ness. ;) They had 16 Top 40 hits, 5 Top 10s, and two #1s (both of which they've reacted to). The next highest-charting song they do, if they were selecting that way, would be "Real Love" (a great song).
@@Shrykespeare Hey Patrick. I couldn't remember which Doobie Bros songs they had already reacted to before giving a recommendation, so I just did a search: 1) Listen to the Music, 2) What a Fool Believes, 3) Black Water, 4) Long Train Runnin' and then I saw a weird title: "Give Me That Beat Boy" credited to TDB - which is really "Drift Away" by DOBIE Gray. Somehow this never got corrected? Not sure cuz I guess this reaction was before I started watching. But for what it's worth....
I would be happy with "Real Love" as the next one. Maybe "Minute By Minute" or "Takin' It To the Streets" after that?
@Patrick Hodges HA! I just saw your post from 13 minutes ago and you picked the same 2 follow-ups! I honestly did not see that before I typed.
You should listen to the original soon for comparison, this is a remix. The Doobies have so many great songs. If you want to rock out pick “China Grove” or “Without You”…if you want more of a smooth groove try “Another Park, Another Sunday”.
Have tickets to see the Doobie Brothers live this very night!! Unfortunately--but also, happily-- we left the state for a family event and have to miss the show, which was actually rescheduled from a month ago. I gave the tickets to my neighbor, who was excited and said the last "Doobie" he saw was at Woodstock! Lol! Know he is rocking out to this great band as I write this.
China Grove
You Belong To Me
It Keeps You Running
Take Me in Your Arms
Minute by Minute was their first number one hit and remained there for 5 weeks.
The Doobie's albums were so entertaining and well produced when the needle dropped you knew the whole side
was gonna be exceptional. Hit after hit.
Glad you enjoyed. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada ❤️❤️ 🇨🇦 🇨🇦
The more I listen to this remix, it kicks a*s! Could be a hit today!
Two Doobie Brothers songs I like, a lot, are rarely mentioned; they are, "Pure As the Driven Snow" and "Neal's Fandango".
I LOVE The Doobie Brothers ❤️
Thanks for doing this!
Saw them twice. They are phenomenal live. Love you guys. Brings back great memories.✌🌻🌻
This is the “disco” remix … it’s great,but the original is better. Doobie Brothers have two original lead singers - Pat Simmons (the voice on Black Water, Toulouse Street, South City Midnight Lady, Jesus Is Just Alright, …) and TomJohnston (the voice on Long Train Runnin’’, China Grove, Listen To The Music, …). When Tom suffered a breakdown, Michael Macdonald stepped in with his soulful voice to become the third lead singer (What A Fool Believes, and others). The Doobie Brothers have been playing together for more than 50 years!
Another great song guys thanks Jay and Amber they’ve been the standard for lots of musicians awesome guys thanks amigos
Jay and Amber...you are in your own delightful way as much a gift to the world as Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, and the rest of the Doobies. Keep the reactions and reviews coming! Love you!
Gotta listen to the original version!
I remember this being on the radio riding around with my momma in the summer..brings back good memories..I miss her so much...❤
Blackwater is one of my favorite,brings back memories of my childhood ,first time hearing it .. I loved it.
This is a classic 1973 hit with a modern mix added. I was in Junior High and in love with Teri Adams and then the Captain and Me album came with this bomb and China Grove, Dark Eyed Cajun Woman, wow what an awesome decade. True that!
I remember seeing them in concert in the parking lot behind Abuelo's in Bricktown, the stage was backdroped by the SanteFe tracks, and when they started playing this song a very long freight passed behind them
I got all these album's when I was a kid in the UK, when they first came out, Steely Dan, Doobie Brother's, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Eagles, Bread and Little Feet. They had a raw energy and a insane technical excellence, real craftmen and word smith's, a US golden age.
This is one of my many favorite Doobie Bro songs. The slightly dark undertones of attempted suicide and the opportunity to rethink that decision. This song is a celebration of life and a message to those who a suffering to just hold on because love is always there even if you don’t feel or see it at the moment. Big hugs and love to all of the wonderful robsquad family!
One of my favorite groups/one of my favorite songs of the 70s 👍. Thank you ♥️🙏✝️✌️😎
Yessss! My absolute favorite Doobie Brothers tune. Everything about this song is great.
It was good to see you enjoy it like I do.