Make sure to check out our ‘Quarantine & Chill’ Video if you haven’t already! th-cam.com/video/Yb0wd7gSyAw/w-d-xo.html Was time for some more of The Doobie Brothers!! We’re starting to really dig these guys!! You guys said this was the one we had to do, what’s the next one we’ve gotta check out?! Cheers guys!!! 🔥🤟🏻
When Michael McDonald left Steely Dan to go to the Doobs he wrote their biggest commercial hits but totally changed the sound of the band. You should do Black Water for the last hurrah from the original Doobies
You guys have done a lot of the earlier Doobies, personally I'm a big fan of the later Doobies- more jazzy, more soul-influenced. Check out their album Minute by Minute- lots of great ones there: What a Fool Believes, Dependin on You, How do the Fools Survive.
Doobie Sauce is pretty, pretty good. But if you want sauce that is bangin' fire, with a hint of smoothness from the Voice of Rock, pour some Trapeze Medusa sauce on your ribs. 🔥🔥🔥🤘
Black Water has a weeping country fiddle, the vocal is NOT country, it's straight blues rock. It's a magical combo.It also has drums that kick in late in the song, influenced by the WHO.
Its one of the earliest songs I can recall from memory. Its the most comforting song ever for me, and I'm a Canadian, not from anywhere near the bayou! It feels like a warm blanket, or a mom's hug.
The guitar work by these guys is superb. Seemless. The vocals/harmonies. Drums. The lyrics.....When you say Classic Rock, this is what you are talking about
I consider myself blessed to have grown up to music during what most call the "classic" rock era. It is refreshing and encouraging to see kids (I'm pushing 70) not only get into but totally enjoy tune-age from two or three lifetimes before you were born. From a creative standpoint, most rock music from following generations has some roots in those "classic" days. To watch you drink in, feel the effects of and have an appreciation for m-m-my generation's foundation of rock music is very satisfying and enjoyable for me. Keep up the great work and stay healthy, dudes....
I'm 2 decades younger, but feel exactly the same way. I (just barely) missed out on the classic rock heyday and fell in love with it in the 80s when it had already passed by. It's been a long lifetime subjected to lousy pop music but these reaction vids from younger folks sure restore some of my faith in humanity's musical sense!
I agree. To see this generation enjoy the music I grew up on (51 yrs young) makes me smile. I'm actually an 80s child but had an older brother so really had no choice but to grow up on the 70s music. My brother: stay out of my room and leave my records alone. Me: Is he gone? Where's his headphones? 🎧 Jesus is just all right with me .....
Suggested Doobie Brothers songs would be either "Jesus is Just All Right" or "Black Water". Props to you guys for selecting so much early to mid 70's music for reactions. It was a great time!
I can almost guarantee that “Black Water” will end up being your favorite Doobie Brothers song. They have a number of catchy songs. “Listen To The Music” is a classic. “Black Water” is IT.
One other thing guys. They are one of the few 70's Rock bands that if you were lucky enough to see and hear Live next week, this song would sound almost exactly the same. With perfectionist Johnston, McFee and Simmons up front, you can close your eyes and actually feel like you have Bell Bottoms, Aramis cologne and a Polyester shirt on...
Black Water should definitely be next. You guys mentioned in a previous Allman Brothers video you wanted something "swampy," and it doesn't get much swampier than BW, although in a different way. Reminds me of a paddle boat lazily steaming down the Mississippi. Great harmonies, very catchy groove. Sauce for days!
I know what you are getting at but if you want to hear what I would call the all time king of swampy without a contender... Dr. John - I Walk on Guilded Splinters is filthy dirty.
Agreed on Black Water. Another one you can't miss with is Skynyrd's Swamp Music if you want something "Swampy". That is a funky, gritty, tune that'll get stuck in your head in a great way.
The whole Captain and Me album is classic . "Natural Thing" "Long Train Runnin'" "China Grove" "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman" "Without You" "South City Midnight Lady" "Ukiah" "The Captain and Me"
"Black Water" has to be next. Then "Jesus Is Just Alright". Then "Rockin' Down The Highway". What you guys are discovering is that this band had two distinct eras. One when they were led by Tom Johnston (guitarist) and one when they were led by Michael McDonald (piano/keys).
Michael McDonald is a great singer, but truth be told the '80s were more MMcD backed up by the Doobies than real Doobies. FWIW, I saw the a few years back and they did NOTHING from the MMcD days.
NO NO NO! Eyes of Silver, Another Lonely Park Another Sunday, Dark Eyed Cajun Woman, I Cheat The Hangman, Road Angel, Clear As The Driven Snow, Neal's Fandango, Texas Lulaby, Rainy Day Cross Road Blues and on and on. The REAL genius of the Brothers are ALL the songs that weren't released as singles. They beat the snot out of "the cookies" (How Boz Scaggs describes the hit songs he feeds the occasional fans) Almost 100% of long time Doobie fans, if asked to name their favorite song, will NOT choose any of the "cookies."
Johnston all the way. McDonald's voice just didn't agree with me. But I will give them props for "Takin' It to the Streets". Love that one from McDonald-era Doobs.
I dare anyone to sit still during this song. This song is very emotional for me. The tune came out about a month before I started my freshman year in college. I was in the dorm room and my roommate takes out his Gibson SG and plays the intro from China Grove. I was a big city kid and he was from a farm near a town of 100 population. We were from two very different worlds and music brought us together for life. I live in MN and lives in CA. We had lunch together a couple of months ago.
The great thing about revisiting all this stuff at your age is that you get to realise the origins of stuff that you love by later artists? Not to diminish those later artists, but they all owe a debt to what has gone before - nothing comes from nothing. I remember when I was a kid thinking that the Beatles, Stones, and later Zepplin magicked all their stuff out of nowhere - but then my uncle played me some Chuck Berry and Little Richard and Larry Williams tracks and I realised how much they had borrowed and then built on those foundations. Hopefully you're getting the same kind of in depth appreciation for the origins as well as for what artists of today developed from them. Music is a bit like sex in that, against all logic, every generation thinks they discovered or invented it! :-) Keep on keeping on guys!
Their bus broke down in China Grove. Yes it is not far outside of San Antonio. They wrote the song to thank the people of China Grove for their hospitality.
I took a friend to an Eagles concert where the Doobie Brothers were opening. A dream concert for me! He kept saying he wasn’t a big fan, and he could only remember one of their songs. But as they were performing, he kept saying “Oh, I loved this song!” to every song they played! It was hilarious! Great concert!
TJ is the energy frontman for DB. He really sets the level they perform at. Saw them play in Pearl Herbor in ‘95. Great concert, really enjoyed the show.
blktauna YES early Doobies with Tom Johnston vocals! Broke my heart when he had to leave due to ulcers! Those fabulous albums they cranked out every year had a terrible price on his health 😥
@@myratatano5187 , Blew me away when he walked out on the stage near the end of the Doobie's "last concert" in 1982 after listening to Michael for years. I actually cried when they closed with "Listen to the Music" for what I thought was the last time. When they got back together in 1987 with Tom, it was a reunion tour concert dream come true. They came to Shoreline amphitheater then, with every member who had ever been in the band and FOUR drum kits set up. Two kits were used until the end, when they played "Listen..." and everyone came out, including four drummers! INSANE!
@@myratatano5187 , it was. I can only find audio from the Shor4eline show, but here's the 1982 "final concert" they broadcasted on HBO: th-cam.com/video/yXeemN6Xa4Y/w-d-xo.html I DID find one track from 1987: th-cam.com/video/Y-5ksfejsMs/w-d-xo.html
Just listened to the Doobie Brother's live in isolation playing Black Water. Suggest a cup of coffee in the morning while listening. Great way to start the day!
John Prine! Yes. A fantastic idea. And we lost Bill Withers recently as well. They should definitely listen to some of his music. Both were songwriters of the highest caliber.
Have to admit that I am thoroughly enjoying you two dudes discovering primo tunes that I grew uup with. Your new discoveries with these classic songs is making me appreciate these old tunes all over again. Well done. I'd suggest "Black Water" as your next Doobie Bros song...or maybe "Jesus is Just Alright."
I agree that "Jesus is just Alright" should be the next. "Black Water" is a good song but it is just a little on the wimpy side. "Jesus is alright" has a ballsier sound that really shows off their musicianship a lot more.
Being from San Antonio, business and visitors to China Grove were many. It's just a few miles from S.A. but everyone here loved The Doobie Brothers for this tune.
My high school boyfriend and his buddy loved the Doobies. The buddy was in one of those scary christian family singing groups. You know, the ones with those creepy album covers. So these guys want to go to the Doobies concert and the buddy played "Jesus is Just Aright" for his mom and told her they were a christian band so he could go to the show!
In concert, this was the big pyro number. I saw them twice in the late 1970s and a long guitar solo would suddenly start the chauka-chauka guitar with explosions. Great stuff.
This Is one reason I love this channel... I grew up listening to this song on the radio, one of my favorites. This is the first time I REALLY listened to the lyrics... China Grove in Texas! Mind. Blown. I feel like I'm hearing (listening) to these songs for the first time. Love you guys, keep going with that lost in the sauce thing you do. I'm right there with ya! 😘
The 70s are weird in this way where bands went through these massive shifts in style. I think this is because an established name was so valuable in touring. The Doobies moved to a blue-eyed soul sound when Michael McDonald joined up, Fleetwood Mac changed from British blues with Peter Green to melodrama city with Stevie Nicks & Lindsay Buckingham, the Byrds went from a psychedelic band focused on vocal harmony with Gene Clark & David Crosby to country rock with Clarence White, and Journey went from the early Santana sound to stadium rock when Steve Perry joined. It's definitely worth your time to sample widely out of the back catalog for bands in this era. Hell, Bowie had a completely different style every album or two.
Imagine ,on tour , your bus breaks down and the whole town comes out to help. This song was written as a thank you to a little town called China Grove.
You guys are just now hearing the great music I grew up with in high school and college. I feel sorry for the poor sods that have to hear most modern music. The stuff I listened to will stand the test of time, evidenced by its appearance on multiple TH-cam channels and radio stations that still play these classics.
Love that u two are checking out the past. Timeless music. When there was real rock n roll. Enjoy watching kids review my music an genuinely appreciating it.
This has got to be one of my favorite Doobie songs....would never be able to say there is just one favorite! ...You do need to do Blackwater next... it will knock your damn socks off guys! Thanks for doing this one. BTW... do NOT agree with the A's.... A+ at least guys.
Absolutely spot on. When grading a song, grade it on it's own merits, not if you like it more or less than a previous song you have listened to. Treat it as if it was the first song you heard from the band.
Saw the Doobies in the early 80's in NYC. 5th row, orchestra seats. When Patrick came running up the aisle doing his guitar solo for Jesus is just alright"....I was right there. He was sweating and shredding in the spotlight. Dam.
Tom Johnston (lead singer/guitar) was the driving force in this band from 1971-1975. Never gets credit for being one of rocks better singers. AT 70 years old, hes still singing this in the original key - E major.
I was referring to the initial comment about what genre are the Doobie's....yes, meaning their music can be classified under multiple genres. I own The Who's box set titled...... Thirty Years of Maximum R&B, so I know of that correlation. Stapleton plays country, blues, had a bluegrass band called The SteelDrivers, and a rock band called The Jompson Brothers.
Black Water was their monster hit, but I’d also recommend Jesus is just Alright , Rockin’ Down the Highway or Take Me in your Arms. Love that you love the Doobies.
I love watching you guys from a younger generation listening to "my" music from the 70's. About 10 years ago I went to see Bad Company and the Doobie Brothers were the opening band with my then 19 year old son. He loved both bands and when they started playing Chinagrove who turned to me with excitement and said he didn't know they did this song and he was so into it. Such a great feeling.
Yes firing up some Doobie Brothers. "black water" next then"Jesus is just alright". I'm not sure but I don't think you two have reacted to the saucy gem"inside looking out" live from 1969 by Grand Funk Railroad. They put the FU in funk and it's one of the best live performances ever imo please check it out you will have to wear a bib,the sauce overflows ☮️
GF Live Album was the first record I ever bought. Inside Looking Out is as raw as it gets. I always loved that they didn't try to pretty up the sound quality. It only added to the rawness of the music on that album.
I just saw GFR at the Trop in AC March 7 , right before events got cancelled Was one of those groups I always liked but never saw - glad I did , they can still bring it pretty good. Someone unfamiliar with them might want to start with something like ‘ I’m Your Captain ‘ before going in to the more heavy jams But , just checking out their catalogue at all is a step in a satisfying musical direction
I REALLY think these guys will REALLY ENJOY GFR's harmonica skills (the Lead Singer is exceptionally SO FUNKY on harmonica, the 🎸 guitar and his voice, i Love his raspy voice)! MANY of us have been requesting GFR "Inside Looking Out" (the Live version) for the last couple of weeks, but i'm sure someday they'll get to it (i CAN'T WAIT and i HOPE A & A will ENJOY IT as much as i did, And STILL DO, only 'cause they Too said that they love to hear the harmonica the way i do Too)! 🎹 🎵 😎 👍 And if you two get a chance to do the Reaction, then PLEASE read up on the history of GFR: back in the 70's, they were at one time selling SOLD OUT Live Shows and causing a much bigger stir Than Led Zeppelin (WOW!), And read up on why GFR didn't overpass Led Zeppelin. The saddest part is how the three band mates (3 EXTREMELY TALENTED Musicians who Remind ME of RUSH), STILL to this day haven't made it into the Rock 🎸 🎵 & Roll Hall of Fame, got back together i think three times But if i'm not mistaken, it was the 3rd Or 4th time (??) when they spilt up for good and our Now NO longer good friends 'cause Now they're also SUING one another for the use of the name, The GROOVY FUNKY name... GRAND FUNK RAILROAD. 🚆 🚆 SO SAD, right?? 😢 😢
My gosh! I'm so glad you liked that one,as a little kid,under 12,I was obsessed with "The Doobies". And then they appeared on "What's Happening?" I thought my life was complete,at 11 years old ... Lol!
The nice thing about the Doobs is that they could play so many styles. As much as I loved their funky later stuff and their mid-tempo tunes, their country-inspired stuff, it was great when they just totally rocked out like in China Grove. And yeah, Jesus Is Just Alright has to be listened to soon. Keep up the great work!
BW is a good, slow, whisky sipping song. “Without You” is an off the chain banger. Not a radio song like their other hits, but a great song that’s on their greatest hits. HIGHLY recommended!
"China Grove" was named after a town in my great state of Texas! I live near Houston and am sooo proud they wrote a song about the vibes from my state - it gets really HOT here in the summer, but we are a HOT bunch of folks down here! LoL.
Thanks! My favorite song by The Doobie Brothers. This actually follows Long Train Runnin' on the album. Great back to back tracks. Black Water is the next logical choice, but be prepared to be surprised. I'm also seeing a lot of request for Jesus Is Just Alright. Another great choice.
I can't remember how young I was when I first heard this song. All I remember is having the radio on, and the DJ saying "Here's The Doobie Brothers, with...China Grove." Then the song played, and when it was over there was just dead air. Then, "Oh man. Oh man. Playin' that one again!" And he did. :)
You need to label the sauces with names that fit the music: cheese sauce, BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, onion sauce, spice sauce, Ranch dressing. You get the idea.
"i cheat the hangman." Also interesting your comparison of the sound of this song to Van Halen. There is a connection because both bands were on the Warner Brothers label and, Ted Templeton produced "China Grove" and at least the first 4 Van Halen albums.
Anything written by Pat Simmons (original member, best led singer) Black water, evil woman ,south city midnight lady, the captain and me, China grove, clear as the driven snow, etc etc.
Black Water has some sort of black magic in it. I defy anyone to not feel compelled to sing along with the chorus. I have always had the urge to do so whenever I hear it. Totally different vibe than anything from them that you've heard. On another note; GFR's Inside Looking Out Live 1969 is a revelation for the uninitiated. You are going to be so pissed you put it off for so long. Recorded just before they got huge and shows why they got so huge so fast. Balls to the wall rock.
Love the Doobie Brothers this is a great song you should check out “Black Water” “How Do the Fools Survive” “Takin it to the Streets” “Rockin Down the Highway”
Brothers, they are legend. I have seen them 34 times. 3 times last year. They are going in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. And yes, Tom Johnston is the man. He can sing a song. Loved your Listen To The Music listen. That is my favorite song of all time.
Yes! "Black Water" has to be their next song....and be prepared to be taken by surprise yet again. Speaking of the next song, any idea what I am going to suggest next? Haha, if you've been paying much attention to my comments, than I am sure you know. Def Leppard has to be done soon. I know, you two get so many requests here and on Patreon, but I've been advocating for them for months now. One day my pleas will be heard (I hope). "Another Hit and Run", "Comin' Under Fire" or "Paper Sun" has to be one you cover here. What will it take for you to finally get to one of those?
Mom went down to Texas for cancer treatment . She settled in Boerne TX , just outside of Austin. Every time i visited...i would play this song en route. Miss ya mom... Thanks for the reaction guys. Great as always.
“Black Water,” “Rockin’ Down The Highway,” “Jesus Is Just Alright,” then “Take Me In Your Arms” would be a good lineup. All of them are very different from one another, but I think you'll dig 'em all. The Doobies went through some personnel changes and their later stuff switched to more keyboard based style. Much like Chicago changed dramatically after Terry Kath died, the keyboard-based Doobies never really had the sauce the guitar-based Doobies had after Tom Johnston left in 1977 for health reasons. Great reaction guys!
Here is a list for you! Pink Floyd : Pigs, Marooned, Coming back to life Yes : Awaken, Gates of Delirium, Siberian Khatru, I've seen all good people, Heart of the sunrise, South side of the sky Dire Straits : Telegraph Road, Private Investigation, Tunnel of love And last but not least : Achilles last stand by Led Zeppelin
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Was time for some more of The Doobie Brothers!! We’re starting to really dig these guys!! You guys said this was the one we had to do, what’s the next one we’ve gotta check out?! Cheers guys!!! 🔥🤟🏻
When Michael McDonald left Steely Dan to go to the Doobs he wrote their biggest commercial hits but totally changed the sound of the band. You should do Black Water for the last hurrah from the original Doobies
You guys have done a lot of the earlier Doobies, personally I'm a big fan of the later Doobies- more jazzy, more soul-influenced. Check out their album Minute by Minute- lots of great ones there: What a Fool Believes, Dependin on You, How do the Fools Survive.
Doobie Sauce is pretty, pretty good. But if you want sauce that is bangin' fire, with a hint of smoothness from the Voice of Rock, pour some Trapeze Medusa sauce on your ribs. 🔥🔥🔥🤘
"It keeps you running."... With Michael McDonald is a completely different vocal style you're going to.LOVE. BLACK WATER...IS Next tho.
Long Train Runnin' - where it all began! Oops, you've already done it 🤣🤣
Black Water will only confuse you and make you like them even more
What HE said :-)
I still have my "Black Water" 45. Awesome song.
Yes, next please.
Black Water has a weeping country fiddle, the vocal is NOT country, it's straight blues rock. It's a magical combo.It also has drums that kick in late in the song, influenced by the WHO.
Black Water is a monster song!
Doobie Brothers will force even a dead person to tap their feet. Absolutely impeccable grooves.
"Black Water" is totally different yet again.
Yep! 👍 And the dueling vocals near the end are awesome.
Would be great to have a lyric video with Black Water
It's certainly mellower.
The semi-a cappella section is so cool in that song.
This is great music to fly down the interstate on. Great traveling music!!
Black Water must be next, and it's completely different from this song.
Amen!
Hard Agree!!!
Neil Young next instead of this minor league garbage
Its one of the earliest songs I can recall from memory. Its the most comforting song ever for me, and I'm a Canadian, not from anywhere near the bayou! It feels like a warm blanket, or a mom's hug.
@@bobloblaw420 , same here!
The guitar work by these guys is superb. Seemless. The vocals/harmonies. Drums. The lyrics.....When you say Classic Rock, this is what you are talking about
I consider myself blessed to have grown up to music during what most call the "classic" rock era. It is refreshing and encouraging to see kids (I'm pushing 70) not only get into but totally enjoy tune-age from two or three lifetimes before you were born. From a creative standpoint, most rock music from following generations has some roots in those "classic" days. To watch you drink in, feel the effects of and have an appreciation for m-m-my generation's foundation of rock music is very satisfying and enjoyable for me. Keep up the great work and stay healthy, dudes....
I'm 2 decades younger, but feel exactly the same way. I (just barely) missed out on the classic rock heyday and fell in love with it in the 80s when it had already passed by. It's been a long lifetime subjected to lousy pop music but these reaction vids from younger folks sure restore some of my faith in humanity's musical sense!
@@s1d299 Amen. An open mind to all genres of music can enlighten the mind and encourage the soul....
I'm still waiting for them to do "My Generation." I think they'll like it.
bazzer124 - I see what you did there.
I agree. To see this generation enjoy the music I grew up on (51 yrs young) makes me smile. I'm actually an 80s child but had an older brother so really had no choice but to grow up on the 70s music.
My brother: stay out of my room and leave my records alone.
Me: Is he gone? Where's his headphones? 🎧
Jesus is just all right with me .....
Doobies could rock like nobody else. Kick ass guitar licks and such great vocals. Saw them in concert once. Such amazing musicians.
China Grove really is a little town down around San Antonio, Tx.
Black water next. 😗
Not Chinese like they wrote it, though.. 😉
yup. been their many times or shall i say passed through many times. blink and you will miss it lol.
@@satown2150 ikr it's true!
China Grove, small Berg of Chinese American people. Doobie Bros bus broke down there and they wrote this song in appreciation.
Suggested Doobie Brothers songs would be either "Jesus is Just All Right" or "Black Water".
Props to you guys for selecting so much early to mid 70's music for reactions. It was a great time!
Agreed. But listen to Black Water first then the 4:36 minute version of Jesus Is Just Alright With Me, which has an awesome middle guitar solo.
@@nmgallegos Yeah....no single cuts, album cuts!
dbadbt Yes!! Either one of those two will be brilliant!! But Jesus is Just All Right is so great!!
they did Black water
@@evilvolts Hmmm...can't find it on the YT site or the on he Patreon page. If you can provide a link, would appreciate it.
I worked in China Grove, building porch decks. Every morning on the way to work, I jammed to this.
I can almost guarantee that “Black Water” will end up being your favorite Doobie Brothers song. They have a number of catchy songs. “Listen To The Music” is a classic. “Black Water” is IT.
From watching them listening to similar vibes, I totally agree that "Black Water" will be one of their very favorite Doobie songs!
"Black Water" on a primo headphones is a dreamlike experience.
A better tune than China Grove for sure.
I think they're both guitar players so Take Me In Your Arms could edge out Black Water.
@@michaelanderson2881 even for guitar players, black water is the double drop d tune to play.
One other thing guys. They are one of the few 70's Rock bands that if you were lucky enough to see and hear Live next week, this song would sound almost exactly the same. With perfectionist Johnston, McFee and Simmons up front, you can close your eyes and actually feel like you have Bell Bottoms, Aramis cologne and a Polyester shirt on...
Sunny day
Driving window down. Just cruising
@@tommyboulden2125 ...couldn' cruise to this, it made me speed up.
Black Water should definitely be next. You guys mentioned in a previous Allman Brothers video you wanted something "swampy," and it doesn't get much swampier than BW, although in a different way. Reminds me of a paddle boat lazily steaming down the Mississippi. Great harmonies, very catchy groove. Sauce for days!
I know what you are getting at but if you want to hear what I would call the all time king of swampy without a contender... Dr. John - I Walk on Guilded Splinters is filthy dirty.
Agreed on Black Water. Another one you can't miss with is Skynyrd's Swamp Music if you want something "Swampy". That is a funky, gritty, tune that'll get stuck in your head in a great way.
riverboat fantasy .... david wilcox
Black Water is an all time classic.
"Another Park another Sunday" is another gem
Love that song, totally underrated.
Black Water is their best song imo
Black water! Love that you guys are going through the Doobies catalog
Another Doobies suggestion - “South City Midnight Lady”. 💯
Best song on the album.
Steve Manhart Yup! ❤️
Scott Settle Absolutely! ❤️
Agreed
The whole Captain and Me album is classic .
"Natural Thing" "Long Train Runnin'" "China Grove" "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman"
"Without You" "South City Midnight Lady" "Ukiah" "The Captain and Me"
Excellent band to see live!
"Black Water" has to be next. Then "Jesus Is Just Alright". Then "Rockin' Down The Highway".
What you guys are discovering is that this band had two distinct eras. One when they were led by Tom Johnston (guitarist) and one when they were led by Michael McDonald (piano/keys).
@Jay Allen But they have heard McDonald with Steely Dan, which should give anyone a great respect for such a talented singer/musician!
Michael McDonald is a great singer, but truth be told the '80s were more MMcD backed up by the Doobies than real Doobies.
FWIW, I saw the a few years back and they did NOTHING from the MMcD days.
@Jay Allen fair enough. I though the was involved with the previous song.
NO NO NO! Eyes of Silver, Another Lonely Park Another Sunday, Dark Eyed Cajun Woman, I Cheat The Hangman, Road Angel, Clear As The Driven Snow, Neal's Fandango, Texas Lulaby, Rainy Day Cross Road Blues and on and on. The REAL genius of the Brothers are ALL the songs that weren't released as singles. They beat the snot out of "the cookies" (How Boz Scaggs describes the hit songs he feeds the occasional fans) Almost 100% of long time Doobie fans, if asked to name their favorite song, will NOT choose any of the "cookies."
Johnston all the way. McDonald's voice just didn't agree with me. But I will give them props for "Takin' It to the Streets". Love that one from McDonald-era Doobs.
I dare anyone to sit still during this song. This song is very emotional for me. The tune came out about a month before I started my freshman year in college. I was in the dorm room and my roommate takes out his Gibson SG and plays the intro from China Grove. I was a big city kid and he was from a farm near a town of 100 population. We were from two very different worlds and music brought us together for life. I live in MN and lives in CA. We had lunch together a couple of months ago.
Whoaa ohhh CHINA GROVE🎶🎶🎼🎼Good one. Many more to come..😁😁🎸🎸__ BLACK WATER __next!!
The great thing about revisiting all this stuff at your age is that you get to realise the origins of stuff that you love by later artists? Not to diminish those later artists, but they all owe a debt to what has gone before - nothing comes from nothing. I remember when I was a kid thinking that the Beatles, Stones, and later Zepplin magicked all their stuff out of nowhere - but then my uncle played me some Chuck Berry and Little Richard and Larry Williams tracks and I realised how much they had borrowed and then built on those foundations. Hopefully you're getting the same kind of in depth appreciation for the origins as well as for what artists of today developed from them. Music is a bit like sex in that, against all logic, every generation thinks they discovered or invented it! :-) Keep on keeping on guys!
“Jesus is Just Alright With Me” should be next. Great song.
Agreed. Love the lead vocal trade off between Johnston and Simmons too.
Especially the old B&W live version.
Yes ..what he said... jesus is alright with me ..
Their bus broke down in China Grove. Yes it is not far outside of San Antonio. They wrote the song to thank the people of China Grove for their hospitality.
Black Water is definitely the next song you should do, another gear shift!
I took a friend to an Eagles concert where the Doobie Brothers were opening. A dream concert for me! He kept saying he wasn’t a big fan, and he could only remember one of their songs. But as they were performing, he kept saying “Oh, I loved this song!” to every song they played! It was hilarious! Great concert!
Oh! Great song! The Doobies have so many great tunes. Hope y’all will eventually cover them all. And YES Black Water is a must.
Please listen to "Another Park, Another Sunday" Tom Johnston's voice is soooo good! He is a very underrated singer.
goodie!!
This.
I've always enjoyed TJ's vocals far more than MM's. Oddly, I love MM's taste in music, but I just do not like the sound of his voice.
@@s1d299 agreed. Not even close for me plus I thought they got too soft w MM; but probably made more money.
TJ is the energy frontman for DB. He really sets the level they perform at. Saw them play in Pearl Herbor in ‘95. Great concert, really enjoyed the show.
Tom Johnston is the voice of the Doobies. Michael McDonald pussified the Doobies.
Ah yes the pre-mcdonald doobies. This one is a fave.
blktauna YES early Doobies with Tom Johnston vocals! Broke my heart when he had to leave due to ulcers! Those fabulous albums they cranked out every year had a terrible price on his health 😥
@@myratatano5187 , Blew me away when he walked out on the stage near the end of the Doobie's "last concert" in 1982 after listening to Michael for years. I actually cried when they closed with "Listen to the Music" for what I thought was the last time.
When they got back together in 1987 with Tom, it was a reunion tour concert dream come true. They came to Shoreline amphitheater then, with every member who had ever been in the band and FOUR drum kits set up. Two kits were used until the end, when they played "Listen..." and everyone came out, including four drummers! INSANE!
Doggeslife sounds like one of the best concert moments EVER!
@@myratatano5187 , it was. I can only find audio from the Shor4eline show, but here's the 1982 "final concert" they broadcasted on HBO: th-cam.com/video/yXeemN6Xa4Y/w-d-xo.html
I DID find one track from 1987: th-cam.com/video/Y-5ksfejsMs/w-d-xo.html
"Another Park, Another Sunday" so good and relaxing to chill out to!
China Grove was one of their most commercial hits, Black Water and Jesus is alright are fan favorites
Gotta try Dark Eyed Cajun Woman and South City Midnight Lady!!! You just gotta!!! Heavenly killer guitar and vocals!!!
Thank you for reacting to, "China Grove"! Oh, and "Black Water"' should definitely be next. If you get a chance, check out "Jesus Is Alright". 😊
Just listened to the Doobie Brother's live in isolation playing Black Water. Suggest a cup of coffee in the morning while listening. Great way to start the day!
Black Water! Good job guys. Maybe a little tribute to John Prine who we lost yesterday when you have a chance.
John Prine! Yes. A fantastic idea. And we lost Bill Withers recently as well. They should definitely listen to some of his music. Both were songwriters of the highest caliber.
This is what I grew up with on the radio.
Black Water - A different sauce on the menu.
And going in another direction (soulful), give "Taking It to the Streets."
Have to admit that I am thoroughly enjoying you two dudes discovering primo tunes that I grew uup with. Your new discoveries with these classic songs is making me appreciate these old tunes all over again. Well done. I'd suggest "Black Water" as your next Doobie Bros song...or maybe "Jesus is Just Alright."
Personal fav song is I Cheat the Hangman. Pretty sure you will enjoy that.
Perfect blue sky freeway tune. Black Water is different from anything they have ever done...or anybody for that matter. Unique
Must listen to “Jesus is Just Alright” by the Doobies.
Must hear!
Jesus Loves the Doobies
I agree that "Jesus is just Alright" should be the next. "Black Water" is a good song but it is just a little on the wimpy side. "Jesus is alright" has a ballsier sound that really shows off their musicianship a lot more.
John Fuentes totally agree, Black Water is a little wimpy. I hope these guys listen and review it, I think they will be amazed.
Being from San Antonio, business and visitors to China Grove were many. It's just a few miles from S.A. but everyone here loved The Doobie Brothers for this tune.
I can’t wait to hear this review, I first heard ‘China Grove’ when I was 17, all of 45 years ago 😮 I’m pressing ‘play’ now 😃
My high school boyfriend and his buddy loved the Doobies. The buddy was in one of those scary christian family singing groups. You know, the ones with those creepy album covers. So these guys want to go to the Doobies concert and the buddy played "Jesus is Just Aright" for his mom and told her they were a christian band so he could go to the show!
Creepy is the biden family, not Christian bands
The Doobie's are CLASSIC rockers! The look on ya'lls faces reminded me of the first time I heard it when I was 10...46 years ago!
Black Water will stick in your head for quite a while, Jesus Is Just Alright, Rockin Down The Highway, Listen To The Music.
Rockin Down the Highway!!!!
In concert, this was the big pyro number. I saw them twice in the late 1970s and a long guitar solo would suddenly start the chauka-chauka guitar with explosions. Great stuff.
"Black Water" hells YEAH...
BUT!
"Jesus is Just Alright" with me, OH YEAAAAHHHHH!!!
"Without You" is also a MUST!
This Is one reason I love this channel... I grew up listening to this song on the radio, one of my favorites. This is the first time I REALLY listened to the lyrics... China Grove in Texas! Mind. Blown. I feel like I'm hearing (listening) to these songs for the first time. Love you guys, keep going with that lost in the sauce thing you do. I'm right there with ya! 😘
The 70s are weird in this way where bands went through these massive shifts in style. I think this is because an established name was so valuable in touring. The Doobies moved to a blue-eyed soul sound when Michael McDonald joined up, Fleetwood Mac changed from British blues with Peter Green to melodrama city with Stevie Nicks & Lindsay Buckingham, the Byrds went from a psychedelic band focused on vocal harmony with Gene Clark & David Crosby to country rock with Clarence White, and Journey went from the early Santana sound to stadium rock when Steve Perry joined. It's definitely worth your time to sample widely out of the back catalog for bands in this era. Hell, Bowie had a completely different style every album or two.
You are so right. Some people rolled with the flow, and others became indignant and refused to listen after a group changed.
Imagine ,on tour , your bus breaks down and the whole town comes out to help. This song was written as a thank you to a little town called China Grove.
You guys are just now hearing the great music I grew up with in high school and college. I feel sorry for the poor sods that have to hear most modern music. The stuff I listened to will stand the test of time, evidenced by its appearance on multiple TH-cam channels and radio stations that still play these classics.
Love that u two are checking out the past. Timeless music. When there was real rock n roll. Enjoy watching kids review my music an genuinely appreciating it.
this is pure rock-n-roll, Black Water is pure swamp
I don't know why but I love seeing you guys reaction to the music we grew up with
This has got to be one of my favorite Doobie songs....would never be able to say there is just one favorite! ...You do need to do Blackwater next... it will knock your damn socks off guys! Thanks for doing this one. BTW... do NOT agree with the A's.... A+ at least guys.
Absolutely spot on. When grading a song, grade it on it's own merits, not if you like it more or less than a previous song you have listened to. Treat it as if it was the first song you heard from the band.
They could ROCK!!! Multi-guitar and two drum sets! What a Band! Keep on Rockin the Free World Brothers while it lasts!
Now you HAVE TO do Black Water. One word: SWAMPY”.
well I built me a RAAAFT and she's ready fer floatin' ;)
Perfect word!!
Saw the Doobies in the early 80's in NYC. 5th row, orchestra seats. When Patrick came running up the aisle doing his guitar solo for Jesus is just alright"....I was right there. He was sweating and shredding in the spotlight. Dam.
'I Cheat the Hangman' is a Doobie masterpiece. Something you would not expect from them. 👍👍
Tom Johnston (lead singer/guitar) was the driving force in this band from 1971-1975. Never gets credit for being one of rocks better singers. AT 70 years old, hes still singing this in the original key - E major.
Guys, listen to America, Sister Golden Hair.
Everytime I played this in a club back in the 70's the dance floor filled up, what a tune!
The old school bands were so cool great musicians that was epic.
Every 70's bar band had to play this song or be run out on the street. Works really well after a few drinks. Doobie's Rock.
So, what genre are the Doobie Brothers?
Yes.
Kansas. Deep Kansas.
squiresam Maximum R&B
That's the same genre as Chris Stapleton. Not many artists in that genre.
Mike Harris actually The Who called their music maximum R&B. China Grove closer to them than Chris Stapleton.
I was referring to the initial comment about what genre are the Doobie's....yes, meaning their music can be classified under multiple genres. I own The Who's box set titled...... Thirty Years of Maximum R&B, so I know of that correlation.
Stapleton plays country, blues, had a bluegrass band called The SteelDrivers, and a rock band called The Jompson Brothers.
Head East - "Never Been Any Reason" - your sauce cup will runneth over
Black Water was their monster hit, but I’d also recommend Jesus is just Alright , Rockin’ Down the Highway or Take Me in your Arms. Love that you love the Doobies.
I love watching you guys from a younger generation listening to "my" music from the 70's. About 10 years ago I went to see Bad Company and the Doobie Brothers were the opening band with my then 19 year old son. He loved both bands and when they started playing Chinagrove who turned to me with excitement and said he didn't know they did this song and he was so into it. Such a great feeling.
Yes firing up some Doobie Brothers. "black water" next then"Jesus is just alright". I'm not sure but I don't think you two have reacted to the saucy gem"inside looking out" live from 1969 by Grand Funk Railroad. They put the FU in funk and it's one of the best live performances ever imo please check it out you will have to wear a bib,the sauce overflows ☮️
Inside Looking out is one of THE funkiest live performances ever.
Inside Looking out live by GFR is so saucy it drips. F-U-N-K-Y.
GF Live Album was the first record I ever bought. Inside Looking Out is as raw as it gets. I always loved that they didn't try to pretty up the sound quality. It only added to the rawness of the music on that album.
I just saw GFR at the Trop in AC March 7 , right before events got cancelled Was one of those groups I always liked but never saw - glad I did , they can still bring it pretty good. Someone unfamiliar with them might want to start with something like ‘ I’m Your Captain ‘ before going in to the more heavy jams But , just checking out their catalogue at all is a step in a satisfying musical direction
I REALLY think these guys will REALLY ENJOY GFR's harmonica skills (the Lead Singer is exceptionally SO FUNKY on harmonica, the 🎸 guitar and his voice, i Love his raspy voice)!
MANY of us have been requesting GFR "Inside Looking Out" (the Live version) for the last couple of weeks, but i'm sure someday they'll get to it (i CAN'T WAIT and i HOPE A & A will ENJOY IT as much as i did, And STILL DO, only 'cause they Too said that they love to hear the harmonica the way i do Too)! 🎹 🎵 😎 👍
And if you two get a chance to do the Reaction, then PLEASE read up on the history of GFR: back in the 70's, they were at one time selling SOLD OUT Live Shows and causing a much bigger stir Than Led Zeppelin (WOW!), And read up on why GFR didn't overpass Led Zeppelin. The saddest part is how the three band mates (3 EXTREMELY TALENTED Musicians who Remind ME of RUSH), STILL to this day haven't made it into the Rock 🎸 🎵 & Roll Hall of Fame, got back together i think three times But if i'm not mistaken, it was the 3rd Or 4th time (??) when they spilt up for good and our Now NO longer good friends 'cause Now they're also SUING one another for the use of the name, The GROOVY FUNKY name... GRAND FUNK RAILROAD. 🚆 🚆 SO SAD, right?? 😢 😢
My gosh! I'm so glad you liked that one,as a little kid,under 12,I was obsessed with "The Doobies". And then they appeared on "What's Happening?" I thought my life was complete,at 11 years old ... Lol!
The nice thing about the Doobs is that they could play so many styles. As much as I loved their funky later stuff and their mid-tempo tunes, their country-inspired stuff, it was great when they just totally rocked out like in China Grove. And yeah, Jesus Is Just Alright has to be listened to soon. Keep up the great work!
My favorite Doobie's banger!! Tommy, from Visalia, Ca. and Mt. Whitney high school. My home for 30 years!
One thing I have always liked about this band, you get an "all you can listen to buffet"
Doobie Brothers. So many fine musicians and singers rolled into one magnificent band. Keep going. You will be amazed.
BW is a good, slow, whisky sipping song. “Without You” is an off the chain banger. Not a radio song like their other hits, but a great song that’s on their greatest hits. HIGHLY recommended!
"China Grove" was named after a town in my great state of Texas! I live near Houston and am sooo proud they wrote a song about the vibes from my state - it gets really HOT here in the summer, but we are a HOT bunch of folks down here! LoL.
Thanks! My favorite song by The Doobie Brothers. This actually follows Long Train Runnin' on the album. Great back to back tracks. Black Water is the next logical choice, but be prepared to be surprised. I'm also seeing a lot of request for Jesus Is Just Alright. Another great choice.
I can't remember how young I was when I first heard this song. All I remember is having the radio on, and the DJ saying "Here's The Doobie Brothers, with...China Grove." Then the song played, and when it was over there was just dead air. Then, "Oh man. Oh man. Playin' that one again!" And he did. :)
You need to label the sauces with names that fit the music: cheese sauce, BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, onion sauce, spice sauce, Ranch dressing. You get the idea.
I always rock out to this song because it's so fun with the harmony and the guitar.
Rockin’ Down the Highway is one of my favorite Doobie Songs.
"i cheat the hangman."
Also interesting your comparison of the sound of this song to Van Halen. There is a connection because both bands were on the Warner Brothers label and, Ted Templeton produced "China Grove" and at least the first 4 Van Halen albums.
Very good point sir! I forgot about that one.
Yes!!!!
First 6 VH albums. Then he followed David Lee Roth and produced his first solo album.
Ted Templeman--best hi-hat sound in all of recorded music.
Anything written by Pat Simmons (original member, best led singer) Black water, evil woman ,south city midnight lady, the captain and me, China grove, clear as the driven snow, etc etc.
glad to see you have supplies again
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Oh this was recorded before yesterday’s podcast haha. You’ll see it deplete over the next couple vids 😭😭
@@andyandalex Drive up liquor stores! Essential business exemption to keep people sane, in Texas!
The comments about variety and more sauce gave me a t-shirt/merch idea
“Variety is the sauce of life”
Black Water has some sort of black magic in it. I defy anyone to not feel compelled to sing along with the chorus. I have always had the urge to do so whenever I hear it. Totally different vibe than anything from them that you've heard. On another note; GFR's Inside Looking Out Live 1969 is a revelation for the uninitiated. You are going to be so pissed you put it off for so long. Recorded just before they got huge and shows why they got so huge so fast. Balls to the wall rock.
You'll love rockin' down the highway. Gotta be driving in your cars.
Love the Doobie Brothers this is a great song you should check out “Black Water” “How Do the Fools Survive” “Takin it to the Streets” “Rockin Down the Highway”
For a really good all-in-one-song picture of the Doobs, have a listen to Clear as the Driven Snow from the album Captain & Me.
IMO , "The Captain and Me" is by far their best LP.
Brothers, they are legend. I have seen them 34 times. 3 times last year. They are going in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. And yes, Tom Johnston is the man. He can sing a song. Loved your Listen To The Music listen. That is my favorite song of all time.
Yes! "Black Water" has to be their next song....and be prepared to be taken by surprise yet again.
Speaking of the next song, any idea what I am going to suggest next? Haha, if you've been paying much attention to my comments, than I am sure you know. Def Leppard has to be done soon. I know, you two get so many requests here and on Patreon, but I've been advocating for them for months now. One day my pleas will be heard (I hope). "Another Hit and Run", "Comin' Under Fire" or "Paper Sun" has to be one you cover here. What will it take for you to finally get to one of those?
Mom went down to Texas for cancer treatment . She settled in Boerne TX , just outside of Austin. Every time i visited...i would play this song en route.
Miss ya mom... Thanks for the reaction guys. Great as always.
“Black Water,” “Rockin’ Down The Highway,” “Jesus Is Just Alright,” then “Take Me In Your Arms” would be a good lineup. All of them are very different from one another, but I think you'll dig 'em all. The Doobies went through some personnel changes and their later stuff switched to more keyboard based style. Much like Chicago changed dramatically after Terry Kath died, the keyboard-based Doobies never really had the sauce the guitar-based Doobies had after Tom Johnston left in 1977 for health reasons. Great reaction guys!
Here is a list for you!
Pink Floyd : Pigs, Marooned, Coming back to life
Yes : Awaken, Gates of Delirium, Siberian Khatru, I've seen all good people, Heart of the sunrise, South side of the sky
Dire Straits : Telegraph Road, Private Investigation, Tunnel of love
And last but not least : Achilles last stand by Led Zeppelin
“I didn’t know that was on the menu”...lol You never disappoint dude.
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It's one of my favorite comments so far on this channel.... it was how he said it... totally caught off guard 😁 4:25
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