The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes (REACTION)

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[@sherel1970]

This hot damn song, oh my goodness I love this song, how did I ever forget this one! Haven’t heard this in years❤

[@martincaz7772]

0:23 "This is our first doobie" ??? hilarious

[@benjammin7729]

Michael is actually super respected. Just saw the Doobies, still sound great, and you could feel the reverence for him from the crowd and band.

[@kathybwell]

Ahh, you got to see them live?! Where? Bet it was a fantastic show!

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I'm so glad I got to see the Doobies before Michael McDonald joined the group.

[@Sennen999]

Sweet Freedoms a great tune too!!

[@christarpley6861]

I didn't realize that they were still together

[@benjammin7729]

@@kathybwell In Palm Springs at our new arena

[@ZZ430T56]

As a side note, Mike did the "Peg" part back round singing on the Steely Dan Peg.

[@richardbarton6146]

music brings us together!!! I really appreciate you guys. your good dudes.. God Bless Ricky

[@AirplayBeats]

Thank you so much!!

[@blackwolf6082]

This is their later DB. Tom Johnston was the voice of them early on

[@mrnobody9104]

Great tune still my favourite is with Tommy b 4 Michael joined the fold!

[@brigitte9999]

I just googled Michael Mcdonald tomorrow is bday 2/12!🎉🎉🎉

[@hklinker]

South City Midnight Lady - try that one.

[@jml-rj5re]

Michael McDonald was in Steely Dan on the Pretzel Logic tour and the album Katy Lied. He also sang backup on Royal Scam, Aja, and Gaucho.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

Dukes of September!!! They should hit some of those.

[@deaniegarcia5694]

Saw Steely Dan with Boston at Rob Gym in UC Santa Barbara summer of 1974…Michael McDonald sang backup and Jeff Pocaro on drums with the Dan.. man, what a concert!

[@NoName-ok8bq]

This is the very first song i ever heard by the doobie brothers and i was playing gta 5 and turn on rock radio

[@loupi4bama]

Some people made fun of me because of my love for Michael McDonald's voice but man, he is still one of my all-time faves! Yes, do Minute by Minute!

[@Grizazzle]

McDonald is a LEGEND in the music industry, you have nothing to feel bad about.

[@leonardwashington6456]

Who's making fun of you for liking his voice? You don't need that type of negativity in your life!

[@loupi4bama]

@@leonardwashington6456 I found new friends that appreciate music. Was pretty simple.

[@loupi4bama]

@@GrizazzleThat happened decades ago. I've never felt bad about it. I just found new friends.

[@traceyleeherrera5247]

i was a little, little girl when this song came out, it stirs my emotions, i feel happy and heartbroken at the same time, hopeful and longing from one moment to the next 💞

[@rr4739]

Jeffrey Allen "Skunk" Baxter guitarist is in the band who also played in Steely Dan record and the Doobie Brothers during the 1970s.

[@888jimm]

Pattie LaBelle and Micheal McDonald....💯

[@scottwachter6128]

I love it, guys. Takin’ it to the Streets is another great one. There’s a killer live version out there.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

The harmony…….yum…..did you know Michael did backing vocals for Steely Dan and Toto? Duet with Patti Labelle too. He worked with a lot of people. The Doobies have a rabbit hole worth visiting for sure! ❤️🎼❤️

[@AirplayBeats]

Yea we found out by doing the Steely Dan reactions.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

@@AirplayBeats awesome ! ✅

[@ronhunt9396]

Great band , song , times. McDonald definitely has a unique voice

[@chriswiedeman2956]

Yeah, it was "Rerun" hiding the tape deck under his coat, too. That takes me back : )

[@igmugleska966]

I like all iterations of the Doobie Brothers, but man, Michael MacDonald’s voice…Like butter. He’s featured in a lot of songs (not Doobie). Instantly recognizable.

[@edwardcrews2952]

Takin It To The Streets is a banger

[@grandmarshal7539]

Great job Guys!! So many good memories

[@JazzDrummer1946]

"Hey, Hey-Hey"!! Rog. Dwayne and Rerun (you should react to him Lockin and Poppin). And of course, Dee. America's kid sister. She became a Veterinarian.

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

The guy with the mustache you're referring to is Jeff skunk Baxter! He played on the first couple of Steely Dan albums with Denny Dias also playing lead. He quit the Dan and then joined the Doobie Brothers. Most people would need twenty lifetimes to get into one band as good as Steely Dan, skunk Baxter was so good ,that he got into a second band The Doobie Brothers!!! That man can play!!!

[@jml-rj5re]

The guy in the back with the mustache is Patrick Simmons. Skunk is front left with the sunglasses. Former guitarist for Steely Dan. MM was in Steely Dan, so after Skunk left Steely Dan to join the Doobie Brothers, when Tom Johnston became ill, Skunk recruited Michale McDonald to joint the Doobies.

[@johnharkness7114]

A song of deep dramatic irony

[@markd4926]

Awe yeah

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Michael McDonald has a great voice.

[@thorzzz1z]

Listen to their Listen to to Music, then listen to Home Free's cover of it, amazing. Can't wait to see if you guys go down the Home Free rabbit hole

[@cptight88]

This group went thru a couple lineup changes, both good. This is the later, straight pop end of things; "Long Train Runnin'", "Jesus is Just Alright With Me" and "Takin It to the Streets" (among others) from early to mid 70s is more funk-rock end.

[@MadisonD941]

I prefer pre Michael McDonald for Doobie Brothers. I appreciate his talent, just prefer the sound of the before him.

[@davethewave62]

Long Haired dude is Jeff “Skunk” Baxter from Steely Dan along with Michael McDonald also from Steely Dan!

[@harish71]

takes me back to Rerun !

[@christarpley6861]

This was my favorite song by them

[@willieboy3011]

I know what a fool believes, but I wanna know what Airplay believes. "What's Happening"? That is going back a ways. Glad ya'll did this one.

[@bluecalix]

This is one of those rare songs where their perfect pop craftsmanship meets perfectly deep lyrics meets perfect performances. A plus all around. And also ... "WHICH DOOBIE YOU BE?"

[@Lertboy1970]

All I got was a recording of a fat boy eating popcorn. Singing Fly to the Moon by Roger, Duane, and Rerun!

[@anthonyblakely399]

If you guys like this song.....react to "Minute By Minute" by the Doobie Brothers...It is Fire!!!! Not so much Pop more soulful and Gospel!!!

[@michaelyork4554]

Been listening to The Doobies since the 70's, and when Michael came in He changed the Vocal Landscape, just like Steve Perry, or Freddie. Listen to "Burning Sky" from Bad Company!

[@reversefulfillment9189]

I loved this song when it came out, i think I was about 10 or 11 when it came out but I instantly ❤️ it. I grew up in a satanic panic church, so I had to sneak my jams.

[@1111nolanc]

The inner sleeve of this LP had a full size picture of a marijuana roach on it. My Mom had it.

[@andrewmadeloni7173]

☺

[@richardwisneski6381]

Hey hey hey! Thanks for the “What’s Happening” reference. Unlocked some memories there! Keep up the good work.

[@swurvegirl1978]

My feel good song! This song is perfection with the harmonies, instrumentation, all around 🔥🔥 When the clapping comes in, you just want to get up and dance 😁

[@kjisnot]

I think when Tom Johnston left the Doobies the band was in some disarray. McDonald wasn't a full timer having toured doing backing vocals and piano. They were plinking around in the studio. Someone asked Mike if he had any music. It seems like he started singing and playing Takin It To The Streets and they were blown away by the tune and Mike's lead vocal abilities. They knew they had something going.

[@John_Chu]

Obviously Ray Charles was a huge influence on Michael McDonald's vocal stylings but McDonald's affinity for soul music and R&B probably comes from the fact he grew up in Ferguson, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. Yes, that Ferguson.

[@stevemd6488]

Mike McDonald co wrote this with Kenny Loggins, but I hear a lot of Donald Fagen/Steely Dan in the arrangement. Just supposition on my part. Great song in any event, was a huge hit.

[@FUBAR1986]

Wow, this took me back to a place in my life… wish I was there in that time and place right now.. great great great music

[@The_OneManCrowd]

That four-part harmony absolutely SLAYS!

[@wileyjdraws7594]

Deep purple - soldier of fortune. Black sabbath- planet caravan. Sugar loaf- green eyed lady.

[@joewicker8599]

I'd like to see you do two Doobie Albums just like Royal Scam and Aja.

[@chrissimon9879]

I clearly remember that What’s Happening episode. Loved that show.

[@chrissiler6075]

3 drummers, 3 guitar player, bass was tight, Mike and Cornellus on keys. I LOVED this version of the band, OMG.

[@olly8]

I saw them in 1973. They had 3 drummers, amazed me as I watched them play in sync on specific melodies. They were positioned with 2 drummers on stage floor, center dummer up higher. Arm movements were exactly the same. Beating in unison. Twirling sticks in the same groove. WOW! I was mesmerized and blew my mind. That was the original Doobie Brothers. Surprisingly they continued having 3 drummers over the years. Love them before Michael M. and as much with him. 2 different sounds, both GREAT!!

[@metaphoria3]

They record w 3 drummers?

[@trk327]

​@@metaphoria3no. At most two.

[@Zennofobic]

how are you guys old enough to remember What's Happening, I am and I don't even remember that episode... course I don't remember much these days as is

[@hurricane1951]

"Somewhere back in her long ago." That's why I could never be a songwriter. I'd never come up with that.

[@brentabbott3954]

The best in this band is the guy top right with the long hair.

[@tonyherrera2570]

Love this song, one of my all time favorites from back in the day. I was in my early twenties when this song hit and I wore out the cassette tape playing the Minute by Minute tape while cruising around in my Monte Carlo….😎

[@kathybwell]

Ya'll familiar with this groovy band - did you know they're from the Bay Area? Original members are from Loma Prieta, which is in the Santa Cruz mountains. Love this song too, such a groove!

[@TheDivayenta]

I went to Leigh High in San Jose with Pat! Even got to jam with him at 17.

[@jimmoore8951]

A little NorCal love (I’ll ignore your Laker swag). We would all be singing along with the Doobies then Michael would hit the falsetto and we would just say, “whoa.” A very underrated Tiran Porter on bass (lower right on album cover).

[@srmontevirgen]

Ditto on What’s Happening ❤

[@827dusty]

You have just begun to realize the greatness of this Band from the early 70s to the late 80s . One of the Best Bands that could crossover from Rock to R&B to Country Rock to Blues. Here are a few of their best songs. "Listen to The Music," (their first hit in "72") "Long Train Running" "Black Water," China Grove," and many more.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

Dude, the Doobie Brothers rivaled Steely Dan as the best fusion/pop/rock/blues group of the 70s. I prefer Steely, but I will never say no to the Doobies.....with a doobie?

[@mikeloomis687]

Michael sang back up for Steely Dan. His voice and talent was so outstanding that Gary Katz (SD Producer) as well as Don and Walt said to him that he was "too good to remain as a back up singer" and to venture out on his to find his own success and went to the Doobies. Michael has said he was already in the BEST band in the world, but that move changed music and the Doobies.

[@827dusty]

Two members of The Doobies played on a few different Stealy Dan albums. Guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, and Keyboard and vocalist Michael McDonald, from this video. Thank guys

[@strictlycasuals2260]

Long time watcher of your vids, first time commenting. You guys have one of the best reaction channels on YT. Your genuine enthusiasm, love for music, and ability to appreciate a wide range of expressions make your reactions a joy to watch. First got hooked when you did the Steely reactions, which were fantastic. This Doobies song was definitely a childhood staple and hearing it also takes me right back to that time. Wonderful to hear you reminiscing about it. Big fan of your work!

[@ZChoate]

Hell yeah

[@darlenebanks1368]

I had the pleasure of seeing him when he was back in St. Louis in 2004 at Riverport. Michael along with Average White Band, and Hall and Oates

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

In the late 70s/early 80s, Michael McDonald was everywhere! You couldn’t listen to an hour of radio without SOME McDonald project coming on. Not that I’m complaining as I’ve always loved his voice.🖖🏼

[@ivanalaff5346]

“Eargasm”; indeed!

[@AirplayBeats]

Indeed!!

[@ZChoate]

All my black friends love Hall and Oates and Michael McDonald. Don't cancel me.

[@choboy6238]

U right

[@danhartman8582]

An overlooked blues number from their earlier Captain and Me album . Dark Eyed Cajun Woman kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ-vg4Bja8yDm80

[@savariaxa]

Kenny Loggins backup vocals !

[@bobburroughs6241]

Yay, Doobies! Mind you, what McDonald did to them wasn't popular to many fans at the time. His voice dominated and took away the rock. Two of the best: Clear As the Driven Snow and Black Water.

[@A1since1976]

The brother sitting up front with the hat / plays all those funky bass lines on all their hits ! He and four of the other players are great vocalists in their own right ! Put all this talent together along with Michael Mcdonald / you have something very very special! Thank you Airplay Beats for putting all the music out there along with your reactions ! Very enjoyable to see you appreciate a lot of the good music out there! Continue to enlighten !

[@debbiemccain5850]

Please do I Keep Forgettin!!🎶🎤🎸🎵 Micheal McDonalds voice is one of the best and his duet with Patti LaBelle, "On My Own", will make you so emotional!!🎶💙

[@chitownlee]

Check out the early Dobbies before Mike McDonald, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised how funky they were.

[@anitapaulus937]

This takes me back to 1980, Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheater. I got to see them, and they were who I always listened to at the time. They were so good! Don’t forget “Taken it to the Street”

[@darrylmccants7280]

There’s so much to say about this song, from that Bass Line that you hear throughout, the keyboards, the Background Vocals were insane, even the Hand Claps were infectious. When i’am in the mood to Cruise in my Car just to clear my head, and play some Jams i would add this one to the playlist. There is nothing better then hearing Music that just speaks to you down to your core. A lot of today’s music is missing something, and whenever you hear an Artist go back to that 70’s sound you feel yourself go back in time. I’am talking about the people who heard this when it first came out, and loved it from the start. We are so glad that people get it, and are feeling it the way we did back then.

[@tjt21]

Yes!!!! I remember that episode of Whats happening,too! Rog calls to get The Doobie Brothers to play at, if I remember correctly, their high school dance. When they answer the phone, he says, "I do be Roger Thomas, who do be this?!" I'll never forget that line! Classic!!

[@marilyn4917]

I’ve loved watching your videos lately. You have a new subscriber!😊 ( check out Three Dog Night “ Have You Ever Been to Spain)

[@angelagoodwin5758]

I could listen to Mr. McDonald sing all day long!! Just wondering if you fellas would one day react to Ambrosia, another great 70s/80s soft-rock/r&b band with bangers like "Holdin' On To Yesterday, "You're the Only Woman". and possibly their biggest hit, (no pun intended), "Biggest Part of Me".

[@billcopeland581]

Saw these boys in high school when they released this album, then a year or two later. Everyone played at the Aladdin in Vegas. Each time Skunk played his guitar in a recliner with a beer on a table beside him. Essence of cool.

[@ragjamrock]

Loved both Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald but given a choice the early Doobies would win. 👍🎶

[@doncapito3465]

Doobie brother Jeff skunk Baxter also played guitar on a bunch of Steely Dan songs .

[@ChrisLawton66]

Great reaction as always. How about something by Ren?

[@realbser1956]

There’s a YT channel called Sanborn Seasions featuring the music of sax legend David Sanborn and guests who jam out with him and his band at his home studio in NY. There’s an episode featuring Michael. It’s fairly recent and the song you want to check out is Find It In Your Heart. You’ll dig the studio setup and although Michael can’t hit those high notes like he once used to, his soulful voice still shines through. I think you both will like it very much. Great listen again. Thanks.

[@franksorrentino9698]

The song and album won a few Grammys too. Great choice fellas! They’re my favorite band of all time.

[@suecook1326]

But the Doobie's masterpiece song was Black Water before MM joined up! It's the greatest!!

[@dannycasson1551]

Sometimes the musical aspect of a song is so dominate that the lyrics are either ignored or only partially absorbed. Are you a fool, who believes anything and everything is possible, even in love? Or are you better off a cynic, who calculates everything in his head and sees everything in black and white?

[@paulprendergast3184]

It's all a matter of personal taste.....There are a number of bands who I just love for some period of their existence and then am ambivalent about them at best for their "other eras." The Doobies are one of these bands. There is no denying Michael McDonald's vocal talents. They have also added some top notch musicians over the years. I just prefer their earlier lineup. Probably the most extreme case of this for me is with Chicago, a band whose first two albums are two of the greatest ever but turned into a sappy ballad churning machine.

[@harish71]

all Rerun bootlegged was him eating popcorn Sweet daddy had to go to jail for that haha

[@jdog6620]

hahahaha!!!! your comment about ‘What’s Happening’ with the Doobies had me rollin!!! 😂😂😂 That’s a great episode and Doobies always reminds me of that. Re-run jumping and the recorder falls out.🤣🤣🤣

[@chazfromtheburg]

When music transcends generations you know it's great. Love you guys.

[@rogercaruso9337]

Hey guys not sure you reacted to it yet Doobie Brothers Takin it to the streets

[@mrnobody9104]

Which Doobie Yoube!!! Lol

[@ploppill34]

Oh, damn, when Rerun dropped the cassette recorder right in front of the Doobie Brothers😂😂😂😂

[@AirplayBeats]

😂

[@thorzzz1z]

I thought for about 20 years, till I actually saw the lyrics, he sang, a wise man has a problem

[@TheDive25]

no wise man has the power.. to reason away..

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

Bros! This is a tremendous song,MMcD has one hell of a soulful voice!!! This song takes you places man... Riding with the bros once again. Please,I implore you ,check it the Allman Bros .. Worried down with the blues. Make sure it's the live concert footage with Warren Haynes on vocals!! It's not FIRE, it's an INFERNO! Doobie Bros always reminds me of the TV show,What's Happening .... when Rerun was eating the popcorn and ruined the bootleg concert tape of the Doobie brothers!!! Doobies are something special!

[@ericoh123]

The Doobies and Three Dog Night have always had such deep and wide-varied discographies; rock music that consistently became pop hits from one end of their bands' genre spectrum to the other. Beatles also come to mind

[@stevenwheat3621]

0:56 I accidentally spit on my phone when that loading crap happened.. I was jamming

[@franksullivan1873]

You can hear a lot of Steely Dan in this composition,lol.

[@ericstaton6896]

Michael McDonald is such a natural soulful singer in every project that he's involved in! But I am personally partial to the earlier"Doobie Brothers" sound before Michael! Great review fellas, in bringing back the nostalgia! Keep up the good work! Love, Peace & Blessings "Airpay Beats"!!!

[@tokyosteve5187]

Kinda like totally respecting Eric Burdon but preferring War after he left.

[@garyking6519]

Which Doobie You be?