The Doobie Brothers - Dark Eyed Cajun Woman (REACTION)

‪@AirplayBeats‬ reacts to The Doobie Brothers - Dark Eyed Cajun Woman
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[@franksilvas8903]

One of the greatest albums to come out of the 70’s! Dark Eyed Cajun Woman just a flat out JAM!

[@dmCurator]

Most definitely

[@joeimbesi5361]

Can we all agree that the Doobie Brothers are one of the most iconic 70’s bands? Tom Johnston wrote so many fantastic songs and his soulful voice and guitar style took them across the finish line. Throw in Pat Simmons’ writing, vocals and guitar work and this album is the result.

[@alienlifeform7490]

First time I've heard this song in decades, so thanks guys. This was one of my oft-played 8 track tapes from the 70s. The Doobies just have such a joyful vibe, don't they. One of the best ever.

[@dinoamf5866]

"South City Midnight Lady" is another fantastic Doobie Brothers song with the same kind of feel of this

[@cherylwoodward]

🙌🏼

[@Chatta-Ortega]

The guys need to hear this song. It's so good.

[@peterbarelli6104]

Ty for playing this Doobie brothers 64 years old the older the better never heard this one ty 🙏🙏😎

[@chrissiler6075]

Tom Johnston says this is the best song he ever wrote and is his FAV. I LOVE the BLUES of this song, you can be way down from work and this song grabs you and lifts your soul up.

[@Gashouse69]

Perhaps I'm biased, but I think my generation enjoyed the greatest era in music.

[@stephenmoore6493]

You’re not biased. We did and we were so lucky.

[@janicez2630]

This whole album is great....early Doobies is the best

[@JimiBurleigh]

My late brother Ray, aka "Wizard" and I spent hours upon hours with this album, our guitars and our Radio Shack turntable trying to figure out how to play these songs. That RS turntable ran so slow that we ended up "learning" them at least one full step lower than the actual key in which they were written. We learned this when we were at university and got ourselves a good quality turntable for the first time. Unfortunately Ray is gone now, but your reactions to the music that has been the soundtrack to my life and times brings me back to happier days of yesteryear.💯👍 Tioraidh an-drasta 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

Slainte Mhath...

[@Jules-um4yy]

Always liked this funky, bluesy tune by the Doobie Brothers - they tear it up!! 🎶Great choice guys and great reaction, love your comments!🍂

[@dougj7295]

This entire Captain and Me album could be in the top 100 albums of all time. Many hits on this album on the radio and solid across the entire album. It is still in my music rotation 50 years later.

[@MrSmartAlec]

This whole LP is the soundtrack of my sophomore year in college. I could open the door to my dorm room and put this on the turn table. No one ever complained except to say "turn it up". 🥰

[@fenderchamp8241]

Toulouse St., The Captain and Me and Vices. The Doobs at their absolute best. Can't go wrong.

[@timgrady4630]

Masterpiece Album . Saw em twice in the Era . Deeply impressed ...ever since .

[@daledodson1279]

Tiran Porter is just killing it on bass!

[@JJ8KK]

In 1973 I was completely infatuated by YES & Zeppelin but when this album came out, I thought it was just wonderful. The entire damn album. No, it wasn't as heavy as I was normally attracted to, but these guys were just in some kind of groove. All the melody you could ask for, the vocal harmonies, the bass was always enough to keep it appealing, a perfect blending of styles & musicianship. Whenever I want to listen to one of the songs on this album, I'll just play the whole thing cuz it's all so great. It was _so_ good, I never thought enough of their subsequent stuff (that I heard on the radio) that inspired to buy another one of their albums. What they were playing on the radio was just too commercial for my tastes, I suppose. *But **_this_** album...*

[@mrnobody3161]

Dude. They have hundreds of other songs that were never heard on the radio. That's where you find the magical gems. The deep cuts. Every Album ever put out is like that. You've missed So Much Already.

[@324cmac]

CCR is the same way. They sound like southern rock but they're from El Cerrito, California.

[@hog7203]

You can randomly choose any song from this album and be happy. Same with the previous album Toulouse Street, the one after The Captain called What Were Once Vices and the next one entitled Stampede. Flawless albums. My band use to play this song a lot. We sometimes called it Cross eyed Crazy Woman 😆 One of my favorite Doobie Brothers song is Song to See You Through, from the Vices album. That would be a great one for y'all to check out.

[@renecuellar3078]

By far my favorite reaction from you two. They're all GREAT but this one.... Y'all both with the OMG expressions. You guys nailed it. One bad ass song from one VERY bad ass band. Musical chameleons is PERFECT. Cheers!!!

[@waynemoon5359]

Clear as the Driven Snow off this LP is a musical menagerie.

[@pauljoncas3011]

The soundtrack of my youth, still hits hard. Really glad you guys enjoyed that doobie! ☮️

[@denisetowe895]

…”that sounds like something I will play again” I Love that! 😊

[@alansmith7626]

Thanks for doing this one! I Love the old Doobies the best! I like them ALL but I graduated high school in 73 and they have been with me ever since! If you can, start at the Very beginning, they will take you places, and those places are all Good !

[@joeimbesi5361]

The guitar fills throughout the song are by Pat Simmons but the main solo at the end is Tom Johnston with a Gibson humbucker vibe.

[@peterfields4801]

You DO know what you will get from the Doobies....sheer brilliance whatever they do!

[@darikmatters8866]

They brought the soul today !!! Al Green would be proud..

[@midnightrambler7716]

Bought this the year it came out, when I was 13, on the advice of my older brother. Still one of my favorite albums. Clear As The Driven Snow, Without You and Ukiah are also standout tracks from the same album worth checking out. Edit…the whole album is really like a greatest hits package, as there isn’t a weak song on it including the title track. The above 3 are special to me because I loved them right away and they didn’t get a lot of airplay on radio stations at the time.

[@jgold78]

Tom Johnson- vocals = everything

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

One of the best Rock albums ever..................every now and then they come along ................ ..when there is not one bad track...

[@blackwolf6082]

One of the little played gems on this album

[@hampyonce]

My friend and I took an unlicensed but parentally authorized 180 mile road trip to Myrtle Beach, at age 14, with this on 8 track and Skynyrd's Second Helping. I was introduced to MadDog2020 on that trip. Loved this song! Rode back with my buddy's licensed older sister at the wheel the following weekend. Same tapes. "Ukiah"

[@TerryKrysinski]

Guys-- The Captain & Me is quite possibly their crowning achievement. And with all the fab music these guys have created,that's saying something! Keep going--you can't lose with this album. Actually-- Toulouse Street, this,What Were Once Vices...and Stampede are chock full of greatness! Their reunion with Tom Johnston..Cycles,was great.too. Rock on, T

[@baytownbert2]

It never gets old

[@franksorrentino9698]

My favorite band. Wore this album out back in the day. Thanks for playing. Haven’t heard this one in a while

[@classic-kool]

I hear BB King playin' that guitar! ... 🥰 (BB's influence, that is!!) ....

[@loisr3970]

Yes boys The Doobies... here we go!!!! 45 yrs and going strong, my old man has played this for me forever!!!

[@timgrady4630]

We're talkin Santana , Tower Of Power , Doobies , Early Terry Kath Chicago , Blood Sweat & Tears (etc.) - ALL goin off at the same time ...mercy , what a time .

[@TomTom-ui9hg]

Being a 67 year old Cajun dude myself I just want to let you know how much joy it gives me seeing you two enjoy the music of my generation. I was so blessed to have lived at a time of such great music and glad you get to enjoy it also. Peace!

[@raphaelm6149]

1st Album i ever bought " Captain & me" 1973... This tune always set me back with eyes closed . Its awesome to listen with you fellas & and relive the magic.. Thanks Man !!!!

[@olly8]

Doobie Bros be firing on all cylinders here. Each member is Full Throttle...taking me with em. Smooth riding all the way. Excellent album.👍🏼

[@bluesrock1]

It's been awhile since I heard this song. I remember thinking it sounding like a song BB King would have recorded. It has that The Thrill is Gone feel.

[@ronjm945]

Welcome back gentlemen! A great album for sure, do the rest of it you will not be disappointed…

[@mrnobody3161]

An Epic Album and collection of songs. My older cousin left his vinyl albums behind in his old bedroom when he left home. I found this album, Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys, some Grand Funk, Guess Who, CCR, The Doors, I was 14. Special Memories. 🎶✌🇨🇦

[@deaniegarcia5694]

I can’t think of a BAD Doobie song….they just have such a great sound and vibe….I don’t remember this particular song but glad you played it. Love that a bunch of older folks can share what we had every day at one time in our lives. Thanks for playing it… Cheers

[@melvinwomack3717]

The placement of the guitar in the mix is crazy

[@tomcurtis8431]

This came out in 1973 my senior year in high school and we smoked Doobie s and played the shit out of this. Hands down my favorite album by The Doobie Brothers.

[@schrader21]

One of their best, but unknown gems! As folks have said this album spent many, many hours on my B&O turntable. Please check out South City Midnight Lady to hear even another side of their sound.

[@denisetowe895]

You just can’t go wrong with the Doobies and they’re still rocking today! ❤❤❤

[@straya52]

Saw them in concert years ago and they did my all time favourite song, from this album, "Clear as the Driven Snow". Couldn't believe my luck. Great band and a great album.

[@JohnCregoWorldMusic]

When I was in the Navy '71 to '75 we went on a three month cruise and all I had was this album, Uriah Heep, Sweet Freedom and Seals and Crofts, Hummingbird. Needless to say I know them all very well. Great song.

[@rafaelorantes7185]

Nothing like the originals Doobies!

[@ToddSauve]

Oh yes, this is straightforward blues-rock with a heavy emphasis on the blues. People will be playing this song for a thousand years because it is simply timeless. Some of the tastiest and choicest blues guitar you will ever hear. The Doobies heard BB King's "The Thrill is Gone" and then sat down and wrote this one. It is actually kind of hard to get much info on this song because the Doobies seldom ever talk about it and have a difficult time recapturing this for concerts. Tom Johnston, for some reason, either does not or can not sing the lyrics like he did back then. If they put their minds to it they could easily play the guitar parts to perfection but the lyrical delivery just constantly escapes them. Or they don't think it is is important. But to those of us who love "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman" we are still dying to hear a truly excellent and definitive live concert take of this that equals the album cut. 🎸🎸🎸💖💖💖😎😎😎👌

[@baytownbert2]

Saw them in Houston in 1975. They sounded just like the studio.

[@user-ts6xn5mq8q]

Speaking of "You never know what you're going to get with the Doobie Brothers"... a couple of deep cuts off of this same album you've got the rocker "Without You" and the finger-picking southern-style "South City Midnight Lady." I highly recommend BOTH.

[@benshafer5198]

I knew you guys would like this one. One of my favs off this LP, which is their best IMO. My parents were big fans and took me to see them live 3X's during this era in the mid 70's when I was just a lad. Still a go-to. Soulful, bluesy number, this one. Keep up the good work guys!

[@ToddSauve]

Oh man, did you ever strike gold with your parents!

[@chitownlee]

This is in my top 5 favorites of all time.

[@pncombies]

Love your channel and reactions. I had the pleasure of seeing these guys in 1975 in Austin, Texas. I was 16-year-old sophomore in high school. Big props reacting to this bluesy gem with Tom Johnston on vocals.

[@jossoaktree]

Doobies are fire !!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ramsin99]

This is why MOST Doobie fans that were fans from day one say the band before McDonald joined was a better band. Not saying that they were better musicians but the sound and direction of the old Doobies with Tom Johnston were the best. You haven't even touched the surface of this version of the Doobies!!! Enjoy the ride and I believe you guys are now understanding that the 70's was the best decade of music in history.

[@willowvee5844]

I love me some Doobie Bros too😊 thanks for this one. I have my happy face on now😄

[@NUNYA79.]

You're right on the money about The Doobie Brothers. You don't know what you're getting always great, though. No matter what style these guys rock. I appreciate it God bless.

[@user-sr4gw3gs4v]

The next track is ‘As Clear As Driven Snow’ an instrumental, brilliant. Also ‘Evil Woman’.

[@joesmith1957]

The Doobie Brothers played a number of times in Chico when I was a teen, around the time of this release. They were also a fantastic live band (watch some of the videos). I suppose you could say they were a significant part of the soundtrack of my youth.

[@waynemoon5359]

Great Music makes life worth living, Don't it?

[@dessashepherd1816]

My very very favorite album of all time! Thank you guys!!

[@hudahekizzy8402]

Up there among my favourite classic rock albums. Haven't heard this for a little while, I usually listen to Clear as the Driven Snow, Ukiah and the Captain and Me. Great to hear this again. Thanks for the reaction.

[@donaldwhite1928]

The lead singer is Tom Johnston from Visalia California central California

[@raycewilliams3300]

Yes, they are from San Jose, California. They were a regional group when I first got to San Jose but soon took off Skunk Baxster of Steely Dan fame is also on this track. Great reaction. Take care.

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

The strings in this song reminded me of "The Thrill is Gone" by B.B. King which would be a great song to react to as well...

[@bkshields76]

One of my all time favorites from the Doobs

[@randybaker6042]

Always one of my favorites. Bad ass rhythm and blues sounding like BB King sitting in.

[@MrThumbs63]

Without You from the same album is a straight up 5 minute jam.

[@ALD56]

Their best album by far imo. Love EVERY song. South City Midnight Lady is another laid back song from this album; Without You is the straight ahead rocker, probably my favorite song of all by the Doobs. I see neither is in your Doobie Brothers playlist... hint hint

[@saxworthmusic]

This reminds me of Bobby Blue Bland Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City and BB King The Thrill is Gone. Jay Z sampled Heart of the cIty

[@bradsense7431]

Yes I am also hearing BB King- Thrill Is Gone

[@chrismiller4348]

One of my favorites! Another park another Sunday

[@bradsense7431]

Folks La and Che have identified a new genre of music. It is called- Something I Will Play Again. SIWPA?

[@alanmaxwell3104]

They KNEW how to do it in the 70's !!

[@boydsprehn2140]

Damn. Now I have to go and repurchase this. The vinyl wore out years ago.

[@AirplayBeats]

I have to go get myself a copy as well

[@ToddSauve]

@@AirplayBeats IIRC, The Captain and Me sold 2,000,000,000 copies in 1973 when it came out. A true monster album. I don't know how many it has now sold throughout the 51 years it has been out there.

[@MisterWondrous]

Their best song, for my money. Thanks! Check out Gregg Allman's "Multi-Colored Lady". Similarly beautiful love song.

[@ptrlxc]

Such a funky little tune that's fun to play on guitar, making any bar band sound tight.

[@richardhatter3624]

Definitely gettin BB vibes on this one. I haven't heard this in years, thanks guys excellent as always

[@biggie9817]

Album is fantastic...try "Without You" from this album

[@robertreeves993]

Good to have the brothers back.

[@suesmith7968]

My favorite era of the Doobie Brothers. ☮️❤️

[@ScottDeBerg]

I don’t know if you’ve reacted to “South City Midnight Lady” off this album, but I highly suggest it. It features Patrick Simmons on lead vocals, and is just such a sweet song. Keep up the excellent work!

[@old_hippie1969]

I lived in Santa Cruz in the early 70’s, there was a little bar called The Chateau deep in the Santa Cruz mts. It was known as a Hell’s Angles hang out, the Doobies were the house band, also played at the Catalyst bar down town Santa Cruz

[@retiredfirelt586]

Che, that was the best comment I have ever heard from a reactor... " he probably shed inches off that pick." Bro 😎

[@stevedahlberg8680]

What a great jam. I think of it as blues, pop, and rock mixed together.

[@geofit2193]

Amazing album! Several times on the turntable back in the day. still sounds great listening to this tune today! 🎹

[@syvsinger1]

Another great DB song! I just love this tune!! 🎶❤

[@bobk9572]

One of my favorite albums growing up - every song kills it. This cam out when I was 13 and really made me want to learn the guitar. Will never get tired of hearing this.

[@CodyWorkshops]

Robben Ford and the Blue Line - Tell Me I'm Your Man (studio) will blow your minds...the feel is incredible. Keep discovering fellas. It is so fun to watch!!!

[@richardsims4779]

Guitar fills are so tasty.

[@deadmeat_0152]

CCR is from the bay too, must be something in the water

[@jessbutler01]

Iv'e heard this song a million times and always think the guitar solos are a tribute to B.B. King

[@joelliebler5690]

One of the most underrated band musically, especially in their early days!if you like vocals then you should listen to some of Dan Fogelberg’s songs like As The Raven Flies with Joe Walsh on guitar,or Tell Me To My Face which was originally written by The Hollies, or Leader of The Band!

[@stevegirardmedia2255]

Hey, I decided to look up whether BB had possibly covered this Doobs tune... and couldn't find it. BUT... I couldn't believe I found this mention about the song from Tom Johnston, who is the lead singer on it... "I finally got to do a blues tune on Captain And Me - 'Dark Eyed Cajun Woman', which was kind of my tip of the hat to BB King, if you will.'" The track also featured an additional guitarist, Jeff Baxter of Steely Dan, playing a pedal steel session with The Doobies for the first time. In 1974 he joined the band full-time. That's crazy.... I've always thought that... but never looked it up until you dudes inspired me! That's the beauty of music, my friends!!

[@SonicProfessor_a.k.a._T._Andra]

Tom Johnston [also the lead vocalist (on this) -I believe- !] and Patrick Simmons, on the guitars. "The rill shi*" 🤘🤘

[@Sixwheelin]

A Doobie Brother's song a day keeps the doctor away!

[@timtravasos2742]

Yes, they are incredible!