The Doobie Brothers - Minute By Minute (REACTION)

[@danconroy8293]

I love both versions of the Doobies!

[@astroteech]

The Dooby Brothers define my life as a young man around 1980. I cherish it to this day at 67. Michael McDonald shows up everywhere, including in Steely Dan.

[@dbasstij512]

Props to your mom for raising you both to be open to all kinds of music. Any chance you might bring her in for a video?

[@AirplayBeats]

We’re working on bringing both our parents on but they are shy.

[@mrnobody3161]

​@@AirplayBeats When I was 19 years old I worked and lived at a Ski Resort in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. I worked nights from 11 pm til 8 am and then I'd be the first skier to the top of the mountain every morning. I'd ski til noon, go to sleep, get up about 8 pm and put this on my turntable first thing, and start my day on the right foot, every day. Some of the best days of my life 40 years ago. 🎶 Listen to the Music 🎶

[@deborahdecker7596]

Their live version of "Taking it to the Streets," is amazing.

[@Noelle0026]

Yes!!

[@1bigrowdy]

It is in the top 5 of the MM years.. I think Living on the Fault Line album is seriously under rated

[@jml-rj5re]

@@1bigrowdy Chinatown and the title track are amazing. Skunk really pushed the band.

[@SD-it9ne]

Yes I suggested it when y'all reacted to one of the Duke Of September songs.

[@workingman6681]

I agree 100%👍

[@mcbeezee2120]

With or without Michael McDonald, it's fairly unbelievable how much talent makes up that group. Adding McDonald certainly put them in ANOTHER stratosphere.

[@franksorrentino9698]

2 Grammys, 4 Nominations. Says it all

[@LisafromFL]

Michael McDonald's voice is smooth like butter!!

[@tasblade1]

Great reaction…I like both versions of the doobie brothers .

[@zackattack635]

Both Doobie’s were jammin. Very different sound for each era, but the fans never got cheated.

[@franksullivan1873]

You can also feel that Steely Dan Vive going on.

[@TheDivayenta]

MM wrote this and many of the songs on this album.

[@mouseshadow5828]

We need a guest spot for our best requesters. Get Mom and/or Dad on the show

[@loisr3970]

Yep!!!! Dam my 60 yr old self has never been more grateful. To have been able to be married to a womderful man and share all this awesome music.... back in the day you took the time put the album on and listened more I think. Our kids too!!! Cheers boys

[@willo8794]

Goosebumps 😊

[@lesblatnyak5947]

I like my doobies early too.

[@ZZ430T56]

What a great band. I love "Black Water"

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Harmony heaven…….❤️🎼❤️🔥

[@happymethehappyone8300]

These Brothers Will BRING DA FUNK Up In Here,, The Average White Band "Cut The Cake" (Live On Soul Train Video)

[@jimmoore8951]

No matter which version of the Doobies you prefer, this is a sweet Sunday groove in 6/8 to remind you they have a little bit of soul too. I'm with your mom on this one.

[@GovernorSilver]

According to McDonald, the drummer on this tune was Keith Knudsen, who also contributed background vocals. Producer Ted Templeman did not require all band members to be present for every song. Other band members on the track were Tiran Porter (bass and vocals) and conga player Bobby LaKind who did not gain official band member status until years later, and guest synth player Bill Payne. The funny thing about the two Doobie Brothers talk is original singer/guitarist Tom Johnston later rejoined the band and now plays and sings background vocals on this song all the time when they play shows.

[@randy8297]

Written by Michael McDonald & Kenny Loggins. Kenny does a version too.

[@lynnhoffmann247]

The Doobie Brothers (before MM) was the first concert I went to in 1975! I love both versions of the band. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@markcosenza3274]

I think my first Doobie concert was around the same time. The Vices Album.

[@lynnhoffmann247]

@@markcosenza3274 Yes, What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits came out in ‘74 and they were touring the next year doing songs from that album and maybe “Stampede”…can’t remember specific songs performed…I had vices 😉🤣

[@markcosenza3274]

@lynnhoffman247 we were checking into a campground in Oklahoma around 25 years ago, and there was a gold record hanging on the wall behind the counter. I inquired about the gold record, the lady working at the counter told me it was her husband's. He was road manager for those concerts.

[@garyclark9618]

I was born in 75. Been into music since I could operate a turntable and eight track. My parents had this record 😉

[@garyclark9618]

​@@markcosenza3274From road manager for the Doobie Brothers to manager of a campground. Heck of a change huh 🙂 I bet he was ready for some rest though!

[@daniellaforme9868]

Great reaction. It’s nice to see real musicians react to great music. Keep up the good work! 👍🏼

[@angelagoodwin5758]

I've been trying to get people to react to "Yah Mo Be There" for ages. You're the first reactors to even mention that song! It's one of my favorites. I will "be there" for your review😉

[@Sober2003]

Beautifuller!😂❤✌🏻

[@deaniegarcia5694]

The Doobies are like Everready Batteries…..nearing 50 years and still going strong

[@dgator3599]

Mom knows best!!

[@joeaddison7120]

Every time I hear this song, it’s a first reaction. Easily in my top 5 of all time.

[@davespear6662]

"IT KEEPS YOU RUNNING" is best Doobie Brothers song with Michael on lead vocal. Perfect song for his voice. So soulful and funky for a rock band. Just as good as Fool and Minute. Unbelievable!

[@dogtownczar]

Agreed

[@carpediem4887]

It's certainly up there! I love you belong to me also...soulllllful

[@daviddodge782]

Michael Macdonald has an incredible voice. Great range ..awesome.

[@Michael-Philip]

I remember when the Doobies were on 70s TV show "What's Happening"

[@Michael-Philip]

Just found the episode on YT called "Doobie or Not Doobie..

[@AirplayBeats]

Love that episode

[@garyclark9618]

I listen to this sheeeet the way the music God's intended. On a pair of early seventies Sansui SP2500's. They're a few years older than me. It's like a time machine.

[@caseyporter1235]

Just as an aside, McDonald and Jeff Skunk Baxter, on this record, both recorded with Steely Dan.........So much talent around then....

[@carollittle1059]

You hit Gold with the Doobies!! That's Michael McDonald on piano and lead vocals.

[@hklinker]

There’s more on this album. Here to Love You and Dependin’ on You are both cooking great tracks.

[@charlesburris6314]

My favorite from that album, and the album is packed. Both iterations of the Doobies are great.

[@greatmusic2645]

One of my favorites by the Doobie Brothers, but I've always loved that keyboard intro...

[@kckelly7889]

For the algo, love watching you guys. You cats know your music!

[@cweefy]

I love the fact that two brothers are able to do this together. Makes me miss all 3 of my brothers and sitting around together shooting the B.S.

[@markcosenza3274]

Doobie Brothers has been one of my favorites since 1973.

[@thorzzz1z]

I love their song, Listen to the music, then just a few months ago Home Free, an all a cappella group covered it, amazing

[@michaelgray4964]

This album and "Living on the Fault Line" are both just fabulous. I've worn them out for decades now.

[@cazgerald9471]

Double drummers - y'all kept mentioning the two drummers while watching the Allman Brothers at the Fillmore East- well here's another example the Doobie Brothers

[@mikecreger9702]

You need to check out "Here to Love You" Bass, Sax and McDonalds vocals are FUNKY!

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Oh this one is my favorite buy them love you guys

[@lovman]

The synthesizer played on this song was played by Bill Payne. He toured with them and played keyboards on other songs. Payne was the original, and still current keyboard player for the band Little Feat, which you guys need to check out. Start with any of their first 4-5 albums.

[@kurtadams3021]

My favorite Doobies song 🎵 ❤️ 💕

[@donaldcoe5699]

In that your currently finishing up Steely Dan "Can't Buy a Thrill", I'm sure you're interested to know that Jeff" Skunk" Baxter is the featured lead guitar on most of Can't Buy aThrill, Countdown to Ecstasy, and Pretzel Logic. He joined the Doobies about the time that Michael McDonald joined and remained for decades.. Thanks for the great reviews..

[@sharilynbratton6476]

Smooth as butter, so so good on the ears.

[@danimi361]

You guys are my number one reactors by far. You both truly know music, and you do my favorite artists from my youth.

[@janicez2630]

Doobie Bros are great. Anything off their Livin' on the Fault Line or Takin' it to the Streets albums is good. I would love to see someone react to the Takin' it to the Streets album - one of my go to albums! Cheers!

[@michaelscott7462]

Backstory : Lester Abrams wrote most of this song along with MacDonald. The beginning organ intro is Lester oaying homage to his grandmother warming up her fingers by playing scales.He now lives in SanDiego.

[@raycewilliams3300]

"Minute by Minute" was written by Michael McDonald and Lester Abrams. I was a freshman in colledge when this song came out. The Doobie Brothers are from San Jose, Ca. where I attended college so it got a ton of air play. He has made some great duets like " Yah Mo B There' , as you mentioned as well as Patti LaBelle and many others. Great reactions guys. Thanks.

[@esdel1955]

Oh man, there’s a great live version of this.

[@JamesJohnson-zt2zv]

The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, were my go to bands. The Lp albums allowed bands room to expand the quality of the music! Great time to grow up with all genres of music! Chiguy

[@paullacroix527]

Great song. You guys are on a roll this morning. MM vocals are special. This could be a SD song lol. A lot of my friends back in the 70's were disappointed in the Doobies for going in this direction. Not me. BTW the guy on the bottom left of the photo is Jeff Baxter who was the guitar player for SD's first 3 albums. Love this music. Again great stuff guys love it..

[@jacqueline4514]

Ha! Just woke up, checked my notifications, and found that you just reacted to perhaps the best Michael McDonald Doobie Brothers song! What a great way to start a Sunday!!! So glad you are digging into it with adult ears 😊. I love both versions of the Doobies 😊. Yah Mo Be There” is absolute fire!!!!!! 🔥

[@anthonyblakely399]

It is just "Blue-eyed Soul" genre.....I love the Doobie Brother wth Michael and without Michael....Just High Tier musicians.

[@tcme11]

Michael McDonald is a Larry Bird of music. Color doesn't matter. He hits 3s easily from anywhere. Humble guy. He doesn't have to be. He's incredible and is STILL writing and performing to this day.

[@veadairavani5692]

The Doobie Brothers got me through high school, with a couple of other artists. Trust me, you'll love the rest of the album. BTW, your Mother was correct, there are 2 Doobie Brothers, however, they both compliment each other.

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

JESUS IS JUST ALRIGHT, still my favorite Doobie song.

[@jaytc3218]

Props to Michael McDonald and Lester Abrams who wrote this timeless piece of music way back in 1978.

[@marlasotherchannel9847]

Doobies "Another Park, Another Sunday" is a must.

[@gailsimmons5270]

I play this and all other music I grew up with to my grandkids. My five year old granddaughter is a Steve Perry from Journey and Led Zeppelin fan. Giselle got mad at me when she found out I met Steve Perry in 2019 at a private event and I didn’t take her with me. She was only 2-2 1/2 years old I couldn’t take her. I flew from Florida to Rhode Island to see him. She figured it out last year when she saw a picture of the two of us. You can never go wrong with the Doobie Brothers no matter with or without Michael McDonald I saw them again last year for their 50th anniversary they were off the chain good. They are touring again you might wanna see if they’re in your area you will not be disappointed if you see them live.

[@kellypickle]

Songs I’ve heard a thousand times. I realize the nuances I’d been missing

[@jimwillride]

So good to be with ya'll and share the enthusiasm. Does not get better than this. Music is a spiritual experience! Thanks for the very good channel. 😀

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

I like your guys chemistry. I've been wondering if you were brothers and now I have the answer. May I suggest bringing mom in on a coup reactions??? I'm sure she could teach us all a little something. She prob has some good recommendations for you too. Peace out brothers ✌🏼✌🏼

[@anthonyblakely399]

One of my all-time favorite Rock groups

[@wendyt7958]

I won this album by being the 21st caller on a local Boston radio station WVBF back when this album released. It was huge!

[@daledodson1279]

You guys are refreshing! Your appreciation of great music is much appreciated!

[@SlimDaddy9]

Hey guys, I really appreciate your analysis of music that most reactirs aren't even touching. In less than an hour, you've turned me into Steely Dan and earned my subscription!

[@TheDivayenta]

Such a phenomenal groove! All day! Mike and the Doobs with those harmonies! His piano playing is so great. Thankyou! I loooovvveee Yah Mo B There. Brian McKnight is inspired by MM. MM wrote this and many others on this album.

[@cherylwoodward]

Listening to this song, and knowing that Michael played with Steely Dan for years, you can really see the influence of SD on the MMcD years of the Doobies. Really is pronounced in the intro of this song.

[@robjohnson5872]

A lot of today's music sounds the same on a mono transistor radio as it does it hi-fi. This is the type of music that demands headphones, just so you don't miss anything. Doobies with Mike or before absolute giants.

[@clydeb7713]

Micheal grew up loving Motown and its SOUL influence on his music. He did a dope tribute singing Motown songs.

[@yogicolon8298]

McD is a musical GENIUS.

[@marqmars3599]

Love this song. Great reaction! Also love his songs "Real Love" and "It Keeps You Running." Ya Mo is good also. " Another Park, Another Sunday" is a good one prior Michael M.

[@markharbin9945]

Smooove baby

[@garyclark9618]

As silk! 😊

[@TeresaMount-t9o]

My favorite band and Michael is my favorite Male vocalist ❤I love the Doobies before and after it makes no difference to me still the best.

[@melk.6024]

Can't go wrong with Doobie Brothers....pre McDonald and with him! Soon you guys need to go down the "Eagles" rabbit hole.... another musical genius group! ❤️

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

Unlike, say, Chicago, I thoroughly enjoy both versions of the Doobies. And I do listen to this cut at least once a month!🖖🏼

[@TheDivayenta]

Check out the greatest Chicago tribute band on Earth, from Russia! Leonid and Friends- phenomenal vids and they just toured the US for the third time.

[@johnflores5286]

You said it. This is music. This is musicianship. Work. The beautiful final product

[@ericstaton6896]

A straight-up R&B banger! You'll definitely be two-steppin' to this! Hats off to Mr. Michael McDonald and Airplay Beats for the reaction! Love, Peace & Blessings my Brothers!!!

[@highpsi11]

It's fun to watch people feel so inspired by something that you're actually familiar with.

[@mikeloomis687]

This song still fresh after 4 decades. It never tires. MBM can easily be a Jazz song.

[@MrThumbs63]

For early Doobies, react to Without You. It's supposedly the only song the band recorded live in studio.

[@olly8]

Lol...watching your reactions makes us remember OUR FIRST REACTIONS to these songs from a while ago. I'm with you--hearing it for the first time AGAIN, with new ears. Doobie Bros are like many other bands, add or change a member and the sound is FRESH! Same band, Fresh sound. Think we love your mom+pops too ❣️👍🏻

[@willowvee5844]

Please be still my heart! Did you say !?!? James Ingram!🥰🥰🥰

[@williamlovett619]

Good song

[@bluesrock1]

Lucky for us we have both line-ups to choose from!

[@shaharadegan9993]

Fantastic reaction ❤😊Thank you for bringing back fond memories of playing this album on cassette on a walkman😅

[@hollysmith9979]

You got it right Michael McDonald is very smooth and there will never be anyone like him....the band is phenomenal with their harmonies and instruments....no auto tune here either and live you'll be amazed that they sound amazing...love your reactions❤❤

[@darlenej.maloney4955]

I love Michael McDonald (who did an album with Steely Dan) and I really love that he was in the Doobies at the same time as Jeff Skunk Baxter (amazing guitarist from Steely Dan). Minute by Minute is pure gold from start to finish. One of my all time fave albums. It never gets old!

[@russelbarnes7235]

I got to see MM in concert a few years back, and I love him and his unique vocals, so I was happy when he performed Doobie Bros tracks. But, I loved the earlier DB,s also, but your mom was accurate in her assessment of what MM brought to the table. Looking forward to more reactions to them, by you two. Let's go brothers.

[@chrispalmer6011]

I got to see them in concert in Phoenix last year. They still sound so good. Just an amazing band.

[@bombie1138]

one of the best love songs ever

[@davidspring5013]

I've had the great pleasure of seeing them in concert 5 times including when this first came out

[@davidgross990]

I opened as a juggler twice for Michael McDonald in the '90's a real down to earth guy.

[@RedSinter]

I'm for both they are both great in there respective lanes.

[@cynthiamartinez9669]

Enjoyed every minute (by minute) of this reaction. :)

[@tjmasson1013]

Mike got the smoothest voice in rock. Like fine whiskey