It is a sad song after all. It's about a man who loved a girl long ago, but she never looked twice at him. Years later they meet, and he hopes to recreate a relationship that never existed. She has no interest in him, but in his mind it's better to have the love that never existed but seems to be than to have none at all. He's a fool to believe. And no wise man has the power to reason with him.
Oh this is a great, sweet song ! The piano organ just pops ! The music bounces and thank goodness that it repeats the builds and harmonies - I never wanted the song to stop when I was bopping to it. I think that you did react to one of their songs before - they're a super band !
The Doobie Brothers song you reacted to before was Black Water. Some of their other hits are Listen to the Music, Jesus Is Just Alright, Long Train Runnin', China Grove, Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me), Takin' It to the Streets, It Keeps You Runnin', and Minute by Minute.
I only just recently found you guys and have viewed your patreon video. So far I have truly enjoyed your reactions and your comments. I am looking forward to viewing some reactions to the music I grew up with. God Bless you both. Thank You.
He's also one of the best male background singers in rock history. Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Toto, James Ingram, Patty LaBelle, Kenny Loggins, etc.
After listening to several of your Pearl Jam reactions, I love seeing how universal the responses can be from people with such dissimilar back grounds. Im just a few years younger than Eddie Vedder and only grew up about 3 hours away and he and I had, generally speaking, similar childhoods like not knowing my father (he was murdered) and similar economic class. I love seeing you guys have the same reactions to Pearl Jams music as I did almost 30 years ago. I havent heard your reaction to this song yet but Im excited because it hits me in ways few songs do. I dont think its transcendent or anything like much of Pearl Jams stuff, but it is a unique delight nonetheless. Thanks for deciding to make these videos!
Love the Doobie Brother's and your reactions.. If you get a chance please react to John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Garden of Eden, Just a Matter of Time
@@Jeff_Lichtman well, it SHOULD be the line, it would be less easy to misunderstand the way steveo66 did, but the line is "the wise man has no power to reason away." EDIT: fantastic song, but a couple of lines could have been rephrased in order to avoid that sort of confusion. Like adding the word"that" to the chorus between "what a fool believes" and "he sees." That would avoid a little confusion as well.
@@miguelEguzman Nope, sorry. Every lyric server agrees with me. I just listened to the song again, and the words are "no wise man has the power." To top it off, here's the original version sung by Kenny Loggins (who wrote the song), in which he clearly sings "no," not "the": th-cam.com/video/X1gench3J3g/w-d-xo.html
@@Jeff_Lichtman wow. I never knew it was a Loggins song. I wish I had asked him the lyrics when I had the chance back in 1979. It could have saved me this embarrassing situation. I still cannot hear it in the doobies version, but I guess that is just me. Kenny is clearly singing it the way you said. But do not trust those lyric sites. They tend to copy each other, so if one gets it wrong, it starts a chain reaction.
I am of two minds on that. More better music, but not BETTER music in my opinion. Your average DB song in the early years was better, but I think the best songs (what a fool believes and especially takin' it to the streets) were their very best songs, if you ask me...which you didn't, so I will shut up now.
The grammy winner for Best Record of the Year for 1979.
An all time classic.
What a happy couple. It shows that they truly enjoy being with one another, so rare.
The doobie brothers songs crossed over many color lines(cultural lines)!!
My fave song when I was 13 or 14! The tune is upbeat, and the harmony so tight! "Minute by Minute" also showcases their great harmony.
It is a sad song after all. It's about a man who loved a girl long ago, but she never looked twice at him. Years later they meet, and he hopes to recreate a relationship that never existed. She has no interest in him, but in his mind it's better to have the love that never existed but seems to be than to have none at all. He's a fool to believe. And no wise man has the power to reason with him.
Well they had a relationship, but the relationship meant more to him than to her
Great song thank you so much ✌🏽
Oh this is a great, sweet song ! The piano organ just pops ! The music bounces and thank goodness that it repeats the builds and harmonies - I never wanted the song to stop when I was bopping to it. I think that you did react to one of their songs before - they're a super band !
I grew up in Europe and this song means America to me. Summer of 1977 in Ohio by the pool of relatives this song playing in the sunshine
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love your reaction to this. This song came out when I was a kid and I couldn’t stop playing that record for so long.
Michael McDonald is the only person that sings tenor and baritone at the same time, aka 2 sounds 1 voice same time. Awesome and Incredible
You guys are too cute! 😘
The Doobie Brothers song you reacted to before was Black Water. Some of their other hits are Listen to the Music, Jesus Is Just Alright, Long Train Runnin', China Grove, Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me), Takin' It to the Streets, It Keeps You Runnin', and Minute by Minute.
I loved your reaction. I just discovered it today and wanted to see how everyone on youtube reacted.
Great reaction. I am from Mexico. Your couple is adorable. Congratulations 👍
I only just recently found you guys and have viewed your patreon video. So far I have truly enjoyed your reactions and your comments.
I am looking forward to viewing some reactions to the music I grew up with. God Bless you both. Thank You.
Great review...You both were accurate in your assessments of the song.
My favorite
Great video great song great reactions!
The lyrics are just gut-wrenching.
Great song
Great reaction vid guys....
another great reaction
Michael McDonald has a golden voice. He had a couple of solo hits, like 'Sweet Freedom' and 'On My Own'.
He's also one of the best male background singers in rock history. Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Toto, James Ingram, Patty LaBelle, Kenny Loggins, etc.
@@danieldietsche2954 Patti Labelle? lol
Do not forget "I keep forgetting," I believe it was his biggest solo hit.
Warren G used a sample in "regulate."
Great reaction video - well done 😊
MAGNIFIQUE !...
Still one of my favorite songs ever.
Earth Wind and Fire: Fantasy. That is the song it reminds you of with the harmonies.
I couldn't stop giggling to myself on how you both look so adorable and sweet! Will def show my wife. #Enoma
I didn't know Doobie Brothers sang this , it's very different to there early stuff
MacDonald took them in a whole new direction. I loved the old stuff, but it WAS time for a change.
After listening to several of your Pearl Jam reactions, I love seeing how universal the responses can be from people with such dissimilar back grounds. Im just a few years younger than Eddie Vedder and only grew up about 3 hours away and he and I had, generally speaking, similar childhoods like not knowing my father (he was murdered) and similar economic class. I love seeing you guys have the same reactions to Pearl Jams music as I did almost 30 years ago. I havent heard your reaction to this song yet but Im excited because it hits me in ways few songs do. I dont think its transcendent or anything like much of Pearl Jams stuff, but it is a unique delight nonetheless. Thanks for deciding to make these videos!
Takin it to the streets...among dozens more
The unrequited lover's MVP song. Fits me to a T.
Taking it to the streets !!
The perfect bridge between the old doobies and what they became later. And one hell of a song.
This song is the musical equivalent of a run-on sentence.
Well, each verse does seem to be so. I never noticed, but yeah.
The Doors, Five to one
I really would like to hear a review of the song “Do it again” by Steely Dan. I think you would enjoy it.
That's Michael McDonald...lead singer...
Love the Doobie Brother's and your reactions.. If you get a chance please react to John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Garden of Eden, Just a Matter of Time
"The wise man has the power" ......
The line is, "No wise man has the power. . ."
@@Jeff_Lichtman wow, after all these years singing it wrong... Thanks for the heads up...
@@Jeff_Lichtman well, it SHOULD be the line, it would be less easy to misunderstand the way steveo66 did, but the line is "the wise man has no power to reason away."
EDIT: fantastic song, but a couple of lines could have been rephrased in order to avoid that sort of confusion.
Like adding the word"that" to the chorus between "what a fool believes" and "he sees." That would avoid a little confusion as well.
@@miguelEguzman Nope, sorry. Every lyric server agrees with me. I just listened to the song again, and the words are "no wise man has the power." To top it off, here's the original version sung by Kenny Loggins (who wrote the song), in which he clearly sings "no," not "the":
th-cam.com/video/X1gench3J3g/w-d-xo.html
@@Jeff_Lichtman wow. I never knew it was a Loggins song. I wish I had asked him the lyrics when I had the chance back in 1979. It could have saved me this embarrassing situation. I still cannot hear it in the doobies version, but I guess that is just me. Kenny is clearly singing it the way you said. But do not trust those lyric sites. They tend to copy each other, so if one gets it wrong, it starts a chain reaction.
You have to do china grove next.
I’ve always preferred pre Michael McDonald era. Better music then
I am of two minds on that. More better music, but not BETTER music in my opinion. Your average DB song in the early years was better, but I think the best songs (what a fool believes and especially takin' it to the streets) were their very best songs, if you ask me...which you didn't, so I will shut up now.
What the fuck!!!