A Cappella Breakdown? | The Doobie Brothers - Black Water | REACTION

[@suzanneprock7286]

If you were a teenager in the 70's, you didn't cruise without listening to the Doobies!

[@impudentdomain]

Yes, on my 8 track

[@kh2099-z5f]

@@impudentdomain Ya. Until the tape gets eat'n

[@bluesman3232]

That's Right!

[@donnaralph4413]

Foot gets a little heavy on peddle😂

[@williamscoggin1509]

Right on man

[@trishc3099]

Black Water, China Grove and Listen To The Music. All mandatory Doobies songs.

[@beedeegee9374]

Patrick Simmons, a co-founder of the group, and the only consistent member through the years, composed and sings lead on this masterpiece.

[@kens32052]

The "Bayou Fiddle" in "Black Water" was played by Novi Novog. It's actually a viola, and she was only 17 when she did it! The Viola produces lower notes than the Violin but not as low as the Cello.

[@thechomiji]

Very cool - thanks for her name. Looking at her tracks on Wikipedia... wow, Sheila E's The Glamous Life?

[@Queequeg61]

Not in concert she didn’t, that was John McFee.

[@dannykent6190]

I don't think she really uses the low string in the recording though, so this can be done on violin. At least I've done it on violin the way I hear it... which is extra amusing to me since I was actually a viola player in school, but in real life I don't own one of those.

[@antarcticorb9197]

Thanks for the smiles!

[@mattshaw6180]

This genre-crossing song was _all over_ FM rock radio in the 1970s, fitting right in among heavier rock cuts. How can you not groove to this? Try "South City Midnight Lady" for a really relaxed Doobies track.

[@hollyann003]

I am 44 and I have seen the Doobie Brothers in concert twice! They are still so full of energy. They sound amazing, even after all these years. Excellent band!

[@MikeCoggan]

If you haven't listened to the Doobies' Live at the Beacon from 2018. They do both "Toulouse Street" and "Captain and Me" in their entirety. I was blown away at how a band still sounds great after 50 years - same with Tower of Power

[@jeffjones6221]

Doobies were my first real concert. Saw the China Grove tour in 77 or 78. Saw them a year or 2 later with the takin' it to the streets tour.

[@joepimentel306]

Preach my sista

[@michaelasay8587]

Holly....saw them 44 years ago! Lol😂

[@michaelasay8587]

​@@joepimentel306 she's yr sista? Lol.

[@donnabruhn6907]

You are so cute, love your little giggle. Adorable💋❤️

[@maryannturton9830]

Old Doobies,and newer Doobies are equally awesome! Can't go wrong...

[@marilyn4917]

This song is one of the reasons my Doobie Brothers Greatest Hits CD is worn out. I saw them perform at ChicagoFest in ‘82 and also when they toured with Chicago ( the band) a few years back. They are still just as good live as they were back then. The guys really put on a show. To me they’re a mix of country, southern rock, rock, blues, and a little swamp rock. Loved your reaction.

[@thegatheringgloom7261]

People who knew good music at that time knew the Doobies. So great. Some personal favorites: "The Doctor", "China Grove", "Takin' It to the Streets", "Jesus is Just Alright". They had a lot of good music.

[@janicetilley5540]

These are some of my favorites too. Ah, me in my early 20s and listening to the Doobies. Heaven

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

A viola is basically an “alto” violin. Violin is the highest pitched of this string family, viola is lower, then cello, then double-bass (or “stand-up” bass).

[@johndef5075]

Its like they are subtlely trying to show you what badass musicians they are❤

[@vickieray]

“Another Park, Another Sunday” is a great Doobies song ♥️🎼🎤🎸♥️ He likes it, he really likes it!! 🔥

[@sundayze]

I call it swamp rock. Can't get enough of it. Fogerty's "Born on the Bayou" and "I'll Put a Spell on You" are two more that give me swamp rock vibes. There's another one from Marc Broussard "Home". You need to check out all three if you haven't already done them.

[@impudentdomain]

Yeah I grew up in Louisiana, there were several songs like that going back into the 1960's and some cross over with blues and Zydeco.

[@SAM-dg3vd]

Love that Marc Broussard song! I got it from The Accountant :)

[@mdj-ie7rj]

How could a person not love this ? The instruments, (including the viola),mimic the rhythmic, swaying dance of the “old, black water -Mississippi” Favorite Doobie song ever ❤

[@mrnobody3161]

This song has influences of folk, blues, country, but also flavors of honky tonk, dixieland, Cajun music. Music of the Deep South going back 150 years. All of these influences fused into Southern Rock, in the 60s and 70s, and also influenced what is known as Americana, and another genre; swamp rock. It mostly depends on who is writing the songs and what their families had listened to sometimes for generations. If there are multiple song writers collaborating with different influences and exposures then the occurrence for more complexity and diversity of music genre's can be expressed in bands like the Doobie Brothers. What blows me away is the Doobies have been touring a lot lately with Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnson, and Michael MacDonald taking turns sharing the spotlight, and sounding phenomenal together. Spoiler: I don't think you've discovered the Michael MacDonald era of the Brothers yet.

[@tomenrico6199]

The viola is similar to a violin, but slightly larger with a bit lower range. You might think of the violin as a soprano and the viola as an alto. A string quartet typically consists of first violin, second violin, viola and cello. A symphonic orchestra has whole sections of first and second violins, violas and cellos, as well as standing string basses. Along with harps and pianos, that makes up the string section of the orchestra.

[@cubfanmike]

Viola is a larger size, deeper tone violin - in an orchestra, they are sometimes considered lower echelon rhythm instrument

[@nightmary]

My favorite Doobie's song. I love the blend of genres, the instruments used, the southern Creole summer night it evokes, and the beautiful a cappella section. I have really great memories tied to this song.

[@donnamoskowitz4978]

So glad you liked this! I love seeing posts from the younger generation! All music genres influence the other. That's the beauty of music! Sitting here in Texas with Tornado warnings and baseball size hail LOVE FROM TEXAS!

[@mdj-ie7rj]

Hold onto your hat! Lived in Dallas once and DO NOT miss those tornado warnings (or power outages).❤

[@thechomiji]

You're plumbing the depths of my high school years here, Salvo! I love this one.

[@suzylovinmusic1966]

This tune was the very first 45 I bought with my allowance in 1974. Still love it and the Doobies ❤

[@catherinehall4820]

Saw the Doobies in Sydney last month.JUST AWESOME !!!! Loved it.

[@highpsi11]

The viola part is gorgeous, and the "call and response" between the viola and the guitar is so charming. This is such a feel-good song - you can sing it to cheer yourself up.

[@jennifermorris6848]

We used to sing that last part at the back of the bus on the way to school. Loved it.

[@MikeCoggan]

I just posted the same thing! Listen to the Music came out when I was in 7th or 8th grade - bonus they were a home town band (San Jose)

[@annamariadelillo2916]

This song is a definite vibe! It conjures up images of a hot sultry lazy summer day in the South (Mississippi). Love the acoustic guitar and fiddle!! And those Doobie harmonies!!!! YESSSSSSS!!!! The Doobie Brothers have so many songs that sound so different from each other and take you to different places. Another song you might want to check out is TOULOUSE STREET from their album of the same name. It's a haunting melody with beautiful acoustic guitar and great multi-part harmonies - it has an "Old New Orleans" vibe to it (if that makes sense).

[@punkydoodle4774]

The Mississippi in the song is the Mississippi River.

[@jellyrollnorton]

In the early days of the pandemic, the Doobie Brothers re-recorded this song Zoom-style and called it "Black Water (live in isolation)." Definitely worth checking out on KZbin.

[@suzylovinmusic1966]

Completely agree, that was awesome

[@jeremyshelman9716]

Thank You. I'd never heard that before. I can't believe how good that was.

[@kmach1000]

Yes! It's simply incredible!

[@tillandsiausneoides]

*scamdemic

[@suzylovinmusic1966]

@@tillandsiausneoides unnecessary

[@dreamweaver8913]

The Doobie Brothers are one of my favorite bands! Another good "summer" song is by Seals and Crofts, "Summer Breeze"...

[@kmach1000]

Yes! I love Summer Breeze! One of my favorites!

[@scm0717]

I did see Doobie Brothers once. The song is longer in the concerts. LOL! Did you react to China Grove yet? It's a dangerous song to listen to while you're driving. Lead foot alert! ;)

[@williamdemerchant7295]

1973 to 1978 was an incredible period of rock music. A peak, imo. I was between 11 and 16 years old at this time. 45 to 50 years later the music still holds up, and shines.

[@jellyrollnorton]

"This just warms my heart" ❤

[@annewoodard6803]

I was 14 when this played on the radio. Brilliant memories. 😁❤️

[@rootbox]

Totally agree..this Summer tune is not long enough.

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

Since you like this so much, you NEED to listen/see them perform this in 2020 in isolation. It’s such a feel good song. Watching them do their parts in their homes and adding video of fans singing along was really cool.

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

Here’s the link to it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aouvimWeqZ6ceK8

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

Or just search Doobie Brothers isolation.

[@steviekc9057]

When I was 24 years old I won front row tickets to see the Doobie Brothers off the radio station, and I couldn't find any contemporaries to go with me, because they didn't know who they were 😢😂❤ (It was an amazing concert)

[@maryhuhnke4706]

I raised my daughters around music. I remember harmonizing with them with this Song. "Honky Tonk, Honky-tonk.." Awesome memories! ❤

[@donnaholland1625]

ALRIGHT! SALVOG GOTS SOME MOVES! Not long enough is what we ALL said about this song. Takes you to a place you wish you were there.

[@LlyleHunter]

They were often called the original “Yacht Rock” band. I’ll take a nice long vacation on that yacht because the black water was so giving and generous with great music.

[@bobtedeman5975]

Tossing around a Frisbee to this song ... just pure heaven

[@revjim123]

I was having a bad day, got home, decided to check out KZbin. Hearing this song and enjoying how reacted to it really cheered me up. Thanks man edit Just wanted to add a fun fact for you. The band was originally named Pud, and they had to change it before when they were signed. They came up with Doobie Brothers, and yes, it’s a weed reference

[@karendavis2668]

This song was probably my first introduction to the Doobie Brothers! I've loved them since. Great reaction 💖🦋

[@BigSleepyOx]

I always loved this song, and I have to give a shout out to Novi Novog, who plays viola on this (and played viola and violin for lots of famous acts, like Prince). she is awesome in this song.

[@bobkitten8150]

This and Bohemian Rhapsody were favorite singalongs at the bars back in the day.

[@donnaj9769]

This song is what I play when I need to get to a happy place! You can’t help but sing a long to this song!. I agree, it definitely gives a summer vibe.

[@joeheffernan5268]

Saw them in 84',94',04' and in 2016 with Steely Dan still do that song and is still spot on. It California Rock. The Eagles, Jackson Brown. Cali rock

[@williamscoggin1509]

The first time I saw the Doobie Brothers live in concert was in Memphis Tennessee and 1975. They were about the biggest thing on radio back in the day with Tom Johnson's driving vocals.

[@jmilandry5544]

Ah, fond memories. Enjoying a little 'inhalation libation' around a campfire and then everybody jumping in to sing the harmonies in Black Water. Mellow times my friends, mellow times.

[@wordstowordlessthings]

A song that has a nice build and payoff is Never Been to Spain by Three Dog Night, I think you'd be delighted by it. Thanks for this!

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

Wow, I'm not seeing any Three Dog Night songs that he has done--we need to fix that oversight now! Salvo, just pick something from their catalog of hits--I think you'll enjoy them all! ❤

[@theresav8326]

Love the Doobie Brothers.. another great song is South City Midnight Lady .. and Dark Eyed Cajon Woman.. their music is fun and light ..

[@marcieharreld286]

Perfect "after the snow melts" song!!! 🎶🎼🎵🎸🥁🎹🎤🎙🎧😊😊

[@Emilaria]

The breakdown at the end always makes me jive.

[@bostonvair]

I was going to chime in about what a viola is, but someone beat me to it. Love this song and your reaction to it. Some more vintage Doobies for your reaction pleasure: China Grove Long Train Running Listen to the Music. I feel that you will really like all of these if you haven't reacted to them already.

[@kathleenhayes9320]

A viola is larger and deeper sounding than a violin. Great song and glad u like it . Loved doobies since the 70s.

[@Queequeg61]

I was there in the seventy’s and saw most bands you could name but I’ll never forget the Doobies, they were one of my favorites.

[@bobv586]

The Doobie Brothers are still doing their 50th anniversary tour if they are coming near you go see them they still sound as good as they did 50 years ago I saw them last september and I'm lucky they are coming back to my area in october and I'm going again...

[@terri2494]

Love, love, love this song! It’s also really fun to watch a reactor’s face when they get to the a cappella part. I was surprised that it wasn’t higher in the charts but then I remembered that it had some pretty stiff competition at that time. Crazy good music. It’s always kind of a surprise but also funny when reactors ask about the genre of music. The radio stations I listened to, in California and then in Virginia, played so many different styles. If the listeners liked it the DJs would play it. To me it was all rock n roll. (I didn’t even realize that The Charlie Daniels Band was considered country until I heard someone describe it as such decades after “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” was popular. Yes, I’m a little embarrassed to admit that but it was played on the rock station and wasn’t twangy like a lot of country music at that time.) Bottom line is that across the country there were musicians who grew up with different musical influences and then they were all listening to Elvis and the Beatles and everything else so they brought their own styles to the party. If you looked at the top 100 songs from any year in the early seventies you’d be amazed at the variety and the sheer talent represented there. That’s probably not true because you’re not familiar with most of the songs (yet) but my generation would be reminded of how spoiled we were to grow up then.

[@knowhere60]

One of the best produced songs, ever!

[@LoisWhittington]

They were such 🎉 a great talent .😊

[@rogerfleming6354]

It was so different with the chimes and a capella but well received. It was released ad a B side to Another LoneY Pak Another Sunday. Radio stopped playing th A side due a derogatory lyric about the medium, and played the B side instead, which became a massive hit!

[@stpnwlf9]

The Doobies cranked out a lot of really great music. Personally, Pat SImmons compositions were always my favorites in their library and this is one of the very best of his works!

[@jenniferpickering7808]

They put on one of the best concerts I've ever been to!

[@timhamilton4751]

Such an amazing song and an amazing sound and it just sounds better the more you hear it!❤

[@aleatharhea]

This is one of my favorite songs. I'm a singer, and vocal harmony and a good vocal mix are my life blood, so you understand why.

[@Kayjee17]

Doogie Brothers! So smooth, so easy to lie back and groove to.

[@karinwolf3645]

One of my favorite songs of all time!! 😁😁💋💖💋💖🍿🎉🍿🎉😎😎😎

[@williamcabell142]

Love the Brothers!😎👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@SBChevy]

Memories! I'm a teenager again! Cruising with a cassette playing (made while listening to the radio in my room ... Waiting on my favorite song to play) with all of the popular bands ... BTO, Eagles, Foghat, Ted Nugent, Molly Hatchet, Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, Outlaws, Black Oak Arkansas, Charlie Daniels, Fleetwood Mac, Heart etc, etc ... And the list goes on! Without a doubt, the 70's had the most talent and absolutely best bands. As a whole ... They kick today's "music" azz!

[@sallyshipwreck4315]

Yes, Doobie Bros makes one happy! Love your giggles! Oh viola is a bigger violin.

[@jennhen2675]

I've always loved this song. You are right, it ends too soon.

[@greenworm7915]

And just like that I am in High School again!! ❤

[@sueyoung1502]

I was in junior high when this song came out - reminds me of canoeing with my friends at a local pond here in New England. Still love this song

[@rk41gator]

First time on good headphones are diamonds in my ears. These Bros are so sweet.

[@melissakhalar1842]

Ah, the memories! We wore out our 8-track tape of this album. Lol

[@jerrycote659]

Perfect reaction! Great to see your positive reactions and your physical reactions during various parts of the song and I think you replicated probably what everyone who really appreciates this song reacted the very first time they heard it also. If this song doesn’t elicit a powerful reaction of “blown away” when someone hears it, then something ain’t right with them 🤣

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

This song is crazy live with the audience participation and it goes a lot longer. This is when the Doobie Brothers were great. 80's DB is really a different band with not nearly the creativity and fun of the early stuff.

[@SD-it9ne]

Please react to "Taking It To the Streets" by the Doobie Brother's. There is a live version from 1977 where Michael McDonald shreds the keys at the end, but you may want to do the studio version. Either one will be great!

[@aleatharhea]

Viola (pronounced vee-ola) looks like a violin and it's played like a violin but it's bigger than a violin. The four standard instruments of a symphony orchestra string section are, in ascending size order, violin, viola, cello, and contrabass. You probably know cello is played between the knees, and contrabass, a.k.a. double bass, a.k.a. bass viol, is played standing up.

[@davidgale7384]

Great harmonies, sweet acoustic guitars trading riffs with that viola on an excellent album. Floatin' down the river, on the way to the bayou ....

[@BC-ui9yt]

Whenever I hear this song, when it comes to the a cappella part, I love to sing the two vocal parts, switching every time around..

[@tperran]

Great reaction SalvoG! I get the same feeling from this song. It takes me back to my favorite swimming hole when I was in high school 50 years ago. Looking forward to your reaction to some of my other favorite songs!

[@bobriemersma]

I remember when this came out, it was all over the radio in my college days.

[@alansmith7626]

their 1st album from 1971 , titled The Doobie Brothers, doesn't get much attention, but it gives you a feel for the Doobies from the beginning...Even if you don't react to all, give a listen to their first 3 albums...even first 5, lol ! It was great fun to go thru life with them, never sure what the next album was going to be like but you knew there was going to be a common thread . Loved your react, is great fun being along for the ride as you hear for the first time!

[@swamihuman9395]

- Early 'Doobie Brothers': SO GOOD! :)

[@impudentdomain]

Southern Rock was Credence Clearwater Revival. Pure Prairie League, Marshal Tucker Band, Wet Willie, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Doobies, Allman Brothers, and a few others. Mostly bluesy rock songs with a hint of country or folk to them. I recommend you doing Amie By Pure Prairie League next. It has some of the best two part guitar harmony ever.

[@debbystasinopoulou4696]

Southern rock, outlaw music, cross country, the Austin sound -- side by side with Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Rush, Frank Zappa, and a few others -- this was the music of my early 20s in Austin, Texas (1968-1975)! A vibrant music culture, more live music venues and concerts than one person could hope to experience, this was truly the Golden Age of rock, and I was lucky enough to be right there in the midst of it. Good times and precious memories!

[@karinwolf3645]

I think of a wooded countryside with a river running through it... Sun on the riverbank....tire swings and picknicks! I am familiar with the country in that area. 😁😁😁. It makes me feel good!

[@sandyboudreaux-barber9586]

This is the reaction I’ve waited for❤️

[@dianebertrand7199]

Wow, haven't heard this in awhile..I was a kid listening to my brothers band cover the Doobie Brothers, this has great memories

[@billboyd9028]

You get a longer version in the live format (concert vids, live shows, etc). When this album came out, they were up against the radio limits on song lengths. If your song was too long, you never made the air. They were actually pushing it at 4:00 minutes and it's why you probably don't see them hitting higher on several of the charts - couldn't get the air play due to the length. If you want the full experience, find the live show...

[@randybean4678]

I had the same reaction as you when I first heard this at the age of 16. Thanks for this.

[@triadmad]

Back at the time, I was always happy when the radio DJ cued this one up.

[@PurityKontrol]

if you only knew how many quarters I put in a juke box to play this one back in 74 & 75!!!!!!!

[@dragon-shepherd]

When these guys came out, they were SO different. Incredible musicians.

[@jnewmark41]

You broke 40K !!! I am so happy for you Salvo!

[@carolmeindl9508]

The pleasure of a song well put together!

[@ivanalaff5346]

❤❤love me some Doobie Brothers….thank you!

[@Qlassyone]

Brings back fond memories of college.

[@AmyW-qo4se]

The Doobie Brothers did this song during Covid 2020 or 2021 somewhere around there. Via zoom, it was great. Got to check it out. Later

[@CardiacCat]

Awesome song, and a favorite of mine. Glad you reviewed this one.

[@mariejustme]

I’m so happy right now. Thanks!