Listen to the Music feat. Tom Johnston (The Doobie Brothers) | Playing For Change
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- Listen to the Music, by Tom Johnston (featuring The Doobie Brothers, Ellis Hall, Rajhesh Vaidhya, Roots Gospel Voices of Mississippi, Char, and HIRAIDAI)
In music as in life, the things that make us different make us stronger. All the various instruments, tones, perspectives, and cultures in this recording combine to create a new version of this classic Song Around The World.
The idea was born a few years ago during breakfast at the Byron Bay Bluesfest in Australia. Our friend and drummer, Peter Bunetta, introduced me to Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers and we talked about taking "Listen to the Music" around the world. We started the track with an acoustic guitar demo played to a click track and then added bass from Colombia, tablas and veena from India, and then headed to the Redwood Forest in Northern California to record and film Tom Johnston live outside. We then recorded and filmed Patrick Simmons and John McFee playing along to the track in a park in San Diego. The journey then continued throughout North and South America, Europe, The Middle East, Asia, and Africa. This final version features 30 musicians from 12 countries united through their love of music.
Listen to the music and change the world!
-Mark Johnson, PFC Co-Founder
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Playing For Change (PFC) is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. The primary focus of PFC is to record and film musicians performing in their natural environments and combine their talents and cultural power in innovative videos called Songs Around The World. Creating these videos motivated PFC to form the Playing For Change Band-a tangible, traveling representation of its mission, featuring musicians met along their journey; and establish the Playing For Change Foundation-a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to building music and art schools for children around the world. Through these efforts, Playing For Change aims to create hope and inspiration for the future of our planet.
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I’m old as ….67 .. let’s dance and give thanks .Snoopy dawg dance bee bop🎶🎶🎶
I'm 80 years old, and this mix takes me back to the days in the '70s when I played bass in a cover band at local dives and clubs. We'd rock this tune for 15 minutes or more and everyone loved it. Right now i'm teary-eyed, remembering those happy times. This song will live forever.
Hey Professor....I'm 80 too...let's cry tears of joy...how'bout it? My journey has been rich and deep and I remain so grateful. Feel like howling tonight. Blessings, Meg
Never stop playing
Dear @professor767. I hope that you are still doing well and staying SAFE! I personally say THANK YOU for your contributions to the music industry. The "COVER BANDS" of the 70's and early 80's is what kept this country going! It's too bad that these bands never got the RECOGNITION THAT THEY DEFINITELY DESERVED! BUT, I THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
I was 16 when this song was released for sale. Now, I am 67 and still LISTEN TO THE MUSIC. ❤
Thank you sir 🌈❤️🐘
I am leaving my comment here for people to like and each time they do that, to be notified and to listen again to this masterpiece
Listen on...
Yes!!! Let's play it again!!! And dance the day and night away!!! 💜XO
Just helping the cause 😎this rendition heals the soul
This song brings tears to my eyes - the diversity, the unity and the love of people with music as the glue.
Diversity is what the whole world is about ❤
It's a wonderful thing-the universality and diversity of music.
Beautiful, the way music should be, I've got tears also.
Isn’t it amazing that a “simple” creation from the soul as a song can bring such love and beauty into this world. Instead of making weapons of war, greed, fear , etc… we could create love and compassion for a world without judgement or prejudice. I mean how many lives were saved from let’s say suicide or even just a bad day by this one single song. Awaken people and live and spread the vibration this song is resonating
It's that damn System that controls the World and tries to Divide the people.
I'm 71 years old and been listening to and loving the Doobie brothers my whole adult life, not to mention my youth. The way this has been put together with contributions from all over the world makes it one of the best music vids EVER!! Rock on.
ROCK ON WALLY
What Wally said! :)
hey ya ol goat im 63 and i approve of this message!!! LOL
I'm 5 years behind you in age, Wally, but I too have always loved the Doobie Brothers. This collaboration makes me cry (for joy) every time I watch it.
Right there with you Wally, I'm 63. "ROCK ON". Thank You Sir.
Gold medal to whoever tracked, mixed and mastered this beauty!
Seriously...how in the world did they do it...
Amazing mix 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Yes! This channel is a great example of a bunch of talented artists all doing their thing to make a greater whole than their sum!
A Master piece Indeed! Just listen! 😃 To the music 🎶🎵🎶
Absolute perfection
The sound Engineer and producer
should receive a Grammy
for their outstanding talent as
much as the incredible musicians who are performing
The Doobie Brothers is the best band ever!!! I'm a senior citizen but I was rockin' out to this tune! Me and my old lady was cuttin' a rug.
there are so many, no one should feel left out. This is the one in front of us, and bring back a multitude of joyous times thanks to many artists.
i am now 62 years old, as a teenager i used to play this song with my 8 track in the car, in the 70's. Blaring out louds as i drive down the road. i love this music. Bring back memory!!! :)
Me too!
Played that 8 track so much had to wedge pieces of folded cardboard between case & player so wouldn’t drag! 😅
This is beautiful - the people of the world can get along - its the politicians that pit us against one another - Music is what binds us together as one - Love everyone
Sad to see only 10 likes, shows how divided the government has made us 🇺🇸 😢 😔
except that kind of pitted nonpoliticians against politicians
AMEN BRITHERS!
so true
Amen..
that johnson fella hasn't skipped a beat i n 40 years
And the lady Lara Johnston, in the video, is his beautiful daughter !
@@waltercobb9700 oh ok , thanks
First saw the Doobies in 73, blew me away. Can’t stop going to their live shows, 29 in 50 years. Those guys, and THAT song, especially, played DAILY, erases the drudgery of every day life. Thanks, Tommy, Pat, and John, for filling my heart with joy, and bringing tears to my eyes, EVERYTIME.. Get well Tommy, it’s just not the same without your voice and guitar, Pat is the cornerstone, but that’s ALWAYS been YOUR BAND
Not to take away from a heart-pounding,
Rendition of a Doobie Brothers classic...
But let's not forget the amazingly skilled technicians behind-the-scene that made this sound and look...so seamless!
Nicely done.
...most sincerely and fraternally yours
The "gafferboy"
IATSE Local 38, 'Motown' USA
Tom Johnston sounds better than ever. This brought a tear to my eyes. Thanks for sharing.
I'm a grown ass 65 year old man and this made me almost cry ! The song has been with me my entire adult life and only just now did it finally become crystal clear what it's full meaning is ! Just WOW !
Maybe the song was ahead of its time, just glad to see the legends are still around and a big thnx to the rest of the muso's who had a hand and voice in making this happen.
@Ronald McReynolds STFU and listen to the music
I hear ya! Listening here at 75. Music like this transcends age!
That’s Exactly! 😁👍
@@MichaelBradley1967ä
This is what the Internet should be for. Thank you.
Tom Johnston, look at what you’ve done. Truly Classic American Pop/Rock song. “It ain’t so hard to do if you know how.” Y’all notice Tom’s daughter Lara? Everyone owes it to themselves to listen to the music [earphones if you have them].
Watching this video is a spiritual experience. Hope is possible. Joy is possible. Beauty heals. Love wins.
I thoroughly enjoy all the music playing for change records. They bring a genuinely unique sound ,style and fresh approach. You cats are tight!
Reading the other comments, I was pleased to find that so many people connected with the positive, resonant message within this song. It hadn't occurred to me how relevant this song is to the current national climate. Thank you Tom Johnston and the Doobie Brothers for bringing it to us. You're making the world a better place one note, one chord at a time!
The first time I ever heard this song I had to rush out and get it.
really ... the song ... the sound ... the video ... just beautiful !!! ...
eye candy video of the world, audio editing beyond superb, & wonderful wonderful music
E..de..mata..
This just makes me smile!! 😊
My family has lost two family members, a brother-in-law and my nephew's fiance within three weeks of each other. Obviously, we are feeling grief and I posted this on Facebook as a way to try help things even though it won't bring them back. Never lose faith in the power of music
My son is named tom johnston. Hang tight,lot ofpeople want and will listen
Fifty years ago, a young Tommy Johnston sat in his bedroom late one night and wrote this song. Now look what happened.
Just found this video...the Doobie Brothers and their music were the soundtrack of my high school and college years. I've always loved this song. To hear it in a new version just shows the timelessness of the song and lyrics. And it's wonderful to see Patrick Simmons smiling and playing!! Bravo to all the musicians and the technical crew who put these videos together!
What a great version of this song. It’s great to see the world come together when others in this world are trying to separate us. To the majority of us out there, let’s celebrate togetherness. We are one world!
"People who make music together cannot be enemies, at least while the music
lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
Then I so hope the music lasts forever.❤
Wow wow, this hits you right in the heart!!! This is how our world should be, united because we are really all the same!! We all want peace, harmony and wellbeing. Maybe one day ❤
We need this everyday. Especially in today's world
Wow Fantastic experience and Keep up with the amazing efforts of Spreading Love through Music. May Almighty God bless All of them with Blissfull Health Always
Yes unfortunately there is too much egoism and greedy people only money and ruin people lives
Big time!
Very true!!!
Absolutely!!!
"What the people need, is a way to make them smile" in these crazy difficult times (2023)... Thanks, Doobies!
"It ain't so hard to do if you know how"
Amen!
How ya gonna turn this political. Give us a break man.
@Randy Rodes Don't worry, he will crumble down because of his silly Coronavirus bullshit management... Fake president, just an apprentice.
@@collectoroffrance Relax. Only 4 and a half years left.
Mike C
If that tune and cast of singers and musicians doesn't make you feel good, nothing will. Thank you Tom
Johnston for a song that resonates from so many years ago. I feel happy after that!
I can’t even begin to express how much I LOVE this. For starters, this song is one of my favorites by the Doobie Brothers. And to see and hear it being performed by musicians all over the world........it brought me to tears. With all the hatred and division and evil in the world, this is what we need now more than ever. Peace. Harmony. Love. I wish everyone could see this video. I wish the whole world was like this video. 🙏
I’m with you, elsamere! We all need this type of inspiration in our lives right now. I’ve felt much peace and comfort from listening to some of the old songs.
🙏🏻 🤲 🕍 🕌 ⛪ 🛕 😊
This version of Listen to the Music is the eighth wonder of the world.
Okay. Wasn't expecting to be moved to tears today, but you know what, Im not gonna complain.
😂😂👍👍
Best remake ever. The words are scripture recognized by all creeds, and obviously felt in the artist’s expression of this classic! I feel it. I love it.
I am former military and I wonder why we cant stop killing each other, what we cant get along or ignore people that hate us for no reason. This is an awesome video and song. I love the concept of such a diverse group of people happily singing this song and participating in both voice and instruments.
Right on Sir.
My father fought the Japanese in Burma and Thailand, then fought in the conflict n Malaya, then in Africa, then Eastern Europe. He had a rack of medals, but a heart of gold . . .
Yip, I'm here because I needed a break from war news. Severe head injury denied to exist for 7 years is my war. I've escaped a woman from russia but not her sister who hides her husband. Balance between song and drama. War and love.
I'm a Marine veteran. One Day Human beings will get it. Just keep the faith. Love one another.❤️
68 here, and God Bless You all! I can’t watch this this vid without getting up outta my chair and dancing along with all these beautiful people. Always end up with up with damp eyes as well. Thanks to all you Vets for all you’ve done and for sharing the Love!
If you're reading this and feeling low in spirits, I am sending you love, strength and peace to cope with your life. Remember to ☺
Damn. Simply damn. If you listen to this and aren't moved then you have no heart or soul. I did not think the original could be topped but here it is.
A time and a song when music was music.
Music in the only thing everyone agrees on. Politics, power, religion & greed are what ruin us. Music keeps us together.
Playing For Change once again proves music is the common thread that binds all of us.
How could anyone take even a finger movement to give this a thumbs down?
Music is one of the only things that all cultures and societies throughout history have in common
Tom Johnston ' voice didn't give an inch over the years.
Love the song with the original voice.
It completes the memory and associated emotions. Wow, I sounded like a computer there.
Yeah ,listen to the music,love,art, and listen to music
Your right,his voice is spot on ,seen them at Buffalo bills Stadium in the 70s,just as good today if not even better ,the video is a blessing to the world today,
I have no words to describe the joy these videos from Playing for Change give to so many people.
Not matter what years or older I get, this song is always playing, where ever or when ever, that's my song, always.😊❤❤😊
People from all walks of life putting aside indifference for their love of music. Makes the world a better place.
Isn’t just insane how the same human race that creates such beautiful art, is often the same that also goes out of its way to hurt others?
yep
Tom Johnston, the original voice of the Doobies.
And Patrick Simmons & John McFee. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Correct !!! Nice...
Never forget Tyronne Porter, sensational bassist
...And Tom's daughter Laura.
THE ONLY VOICE OF THE DOOBIES!!!!!
How have I not heard of drummer James Gadson until now???
My 95-year old mother who recently passed away was a huge Doobie fan having seen them in concert , owning several concert footage VHS and DVD's enjoyed this creative video. It ignited once again her passion for Music and Life. Thank-you Doobie Brothers, musician's around the world & Playing For Change for this wonderful recording!!
When the song isn't yours anymore, and it belongs to the world.
Great response 👍
And that's a good thing. Music is THE universal language.
(downright...) Coolest youtube Comment 2020!
Absolutely Legendary Phrasing, sir.
In light of happenings in the USA , and now in Canada too, good advice for today, tonight and tomorrow. Bring joy to your neighbours. Leave your guns and clubs at home. You do not need them. You need to talk.
There are times when walk though a dark valley for what seem to last forever but then all sudden we hear something that lift us up. Remember what lifted us and hold on to it.
Isn’t it incredible to listen to all these musicians from different places on this world making music together ? 👏 I absolutely love the sitar player…
It is a good feeling and a great idea.
my thoughts , exactly. specially the sitar dude.
I absolutely agree.i have never knew what that instrument was called until i started watching these videos.it shows that good and butifull things are still happening all over this tiny little world. God bless everyone and the Lord you believe in it's all really the same concept, good is always been better than bad.
really ... the song ... the sound ... the video ... just beautiful !!! ...
eye candy video of the world, audio editing beyond superb, & wonderful wonderful music
I remain grateful to Mark Johnson
One of, if not THE, greatest remakes of a classic song! LOVE IT!
This is the way misic should bring us all together.
This was absolutely beautiful! I’ve been listening to this song for 50+ years, and it’s still relevant!
Your charm is genuinely irresistible.
Doesn't this just fill you with love and joy and hope ?
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
I am out of breath! I am ecstatic! Tom Johnston, absolutely WONDERFUL getting to see and hear you again after DECADES! Oh, man! This -- THIS -- is STUNNING!!!! I am completely out of control from SHEER HAPPINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The musicians (and dancers) you lined up from around the world... shades of Ry Cooder and David Lindley. I am such a happy, happy, happy person today! You deserve a zillion stars and so much more. I am grateful as all hell, because your voice is still THE voice so deeply missed. Tears of joy! THANK YOU! Peace and absolute gratitude!
Tears of joy is GOD's way of saying.. "You're Welcome."
We grew up to this. Feels like Saturday mornings😊
also, i cannot get ENOUGH of mr Rajhesh V. from India !! he absolutely KILLLED his solo & it's honestly my favourite part of the whole vid 🤘🏻
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Music simply doesn't get any better than this .
This worldwide meeting of singers from different countries with this beautiful song is unbelievable.
2 years later and I'm still with you.
Thanks
What we need is a caravan traveling through towns NOW! ❣️🤙🏻👏🏻💥
Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons are still rockin'!
When I realise how much division covid 19 has caused I watch this and am reminded of just how much more we are capable of doing when we come together.
I Dedicate This To My Dad, For All He Has Done For His Family. Love You Pops. Thank You Bro's.
Music can move our hearts and inspire us to embrace our humanity like nothing else.
The fact that even ONE person doesn't like this shows that there is
SO MUCH STILL TO BE DONE!!!?!
this shows 1.2k dislikes. WTF? 10-22-2019
@@markcrume Yeah. I'll never understand. Even if I didn't like this song, it brings tears to my eyes because I know what it took to do this.
Agree...
some of the dislikes are just A holes who do it cause it pisses off people. some are closet and open racists. some are people who listen to only two kinds of music country and western.
My brother Marty loved the Doobie Brothers from the very beginning. Everyone who knew and loved him always connected him with the Doobs' music. I first heard this incredible video on what would have been his 71st birthday. Thank you for bringing the world together in my brother's and my family's favorite music. Hopefully, it will spread and there will be understanding and peace someday soon. 🕊️
Sorry to hear about your brother but glad to know that he enjoyed their music and honoring him with the band and many talented musicians from around the world contributing to the song to make it unique is special
The drummer must be the most chill person I have seen.
Wayyyy back...their concerts were ssoooo good
James Gadson.
That man defined groove in the 70's.
Tommy Johnston wrote a song that literally said it all.
Having this performance captured literally brought it to life visually.
Mankind at its best, and you feel it in your soul.
Thank you TJ ❤️
What a blessing! How I long to hear such music in worship of the Almighty! I remember this song repeatedly played at Ft. Carson, CO, where I was under arrest for refusing to be inducted and fight in that evil and phony Vietnam War.
One of the best remixes or rework,collars ever freaking done
the guy at the end on the drum smiling -----GOLD
I thought the same...
Mr. Wise. Yes he's proud, and I'm proud of him. Gee what a Genuine smile!!!
YES, the smile of an African is usually Golden!
I love these songs played by people around the world. Peace .
Tom Johnston is one of the top vocalists in rock. Period. He is a legend and one of the best musicians . Of course the Doobies as well. This band and rendition kicks ass. Love it!!!!!
Great to hear Tom again. Pure Tom!
PFC is the best thing to happen to music in decades. Not a single song goes by without flooding my emotions🤙🏼
As a life long musician I have to say that was one of the most inspirational things I've ever watched. Music is the one thing that binds us all.
another great comment
AMEN
You're so right ... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Humphrey I agree 100%. How about that veteran drummer, spot on, I even found myself strummin along and then seen that 1000 lost souls didn't find joy and meaning in this.
if you havent looked up playing for change its all awesome
I saw this video on a Hard Rock TV and it completely changed my life
I can't believe how tight this version is. Only the Doobies could outdo themselves.
It's crazy all the different Countries, cultures, languages, colors and there is one thing that brings us all together.. Music!
Absotively EvilSnipa . . . Absotively, well said these folks spread LOVE and FRIENDSHIP ! ! !
Music…THE Universal language!
Music is the only thing that can be shared by all culture's without out hate. Love it. Keep those beautiful positive messages coming. This is definitely heartwarming. Thank you all
Are these tears on my cheek?
Must be so fulfilling to know that a song that you helped create 50 + years ago is still around and reaching musicians today.
Projects like this retains my faith in humanity.......✌🇺🇸
Coming from a metalhead/punk junkie i wanna say the layered guitars was perfect and having a choir back it up was perfect. Just beautiful
It touches the hearts and souls of all who want to be their best. I wanna be my best.
True.
Hello Kathleen, how are you?
Rajhesh's solo at 3:00 is so awesome!!!
He is awesome!
Music can heal the wounds that medicine cannot touch.
If you contract cancer ignore the medical fraternity just listen to some music i think you will find your thinking is wrong.
Amen
Thank you Tom for writing this song. ❤
OMG, just heard this for the first time today.....dddaammnn, you guys are absolutely 💯 fabulous- thank you for the beauty and joy!!
This is the reason they wrote this song. A
Reason for people to come together. One of my faves!!!
The dude on the drums was awesome. Oh and Johnston still holds it true.
Whatever differences we have, imagined, or real, music can unite us.
I totally agree....if only more people would listen to the music....it can heal so many things ❤❤✌✌
This should be the song for the world right now! ..Take Care Everyone Out There!
I agree. I'm going to send it to everyone
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JUST........listen to the music !!
Wow..... Tom and Pat? Going strong here sending out a great timeless and solid happy tune. They are reaching out around the world and sharing something everyone regardless of distance we can all enjoy. Thanks Tom And Pat. From an old on air radio DJ who rocked out back in the 70s ? And still listens to your guys great sound. And that? Is something you can take to the streets.
Hell yes, I seen what you did there, nice.
@@polarbear353 outstanding !!
WOW....WOW AND MORE WOW.....Was always a powerful song sung by the amazing Doobies....but this takes it to a new level - so needed at this time in the world -thanks to all !
Playing for Change is a most outstanding organization. Every time I play one of your videos I'm uplifted. To see these musicians from all over the world working together is amazing. Keep up the good work.
Magic is real
♥️🤗✌♥️
Just saw this video for the first time yesterday, and have watched it over a dozen times since. What a fantastic tribute to the Doobies and all the spectacular artists from around the world. This is what music is all about and I feel so privileged to have seen this iconic video. What a masterpiece. The harmonies sound as good as they did back in the early days.
Another "Ode of Joy"... - I love that "Playing for Change Band" thing.
Great music, incredible message - people belong together. Not divided by hate and hate actions.
This awareness brings tears to your eyes when you watch and listen.