Black Water - The Doobie Brothers | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

It’s Friday guys!! Make sure you Vote on this weeks Poll! It’s on the Community Tab on our channel! Black Water was AWESOME!! We’re absolutely loving The Doobie Bro’s!! Cheers guys!! 🤟🏻🔥

[@alanhynd7886]

You see it’s all clear. They were meant to be here: Rolling Stones - Living in a Ghost Town. 23K views in one month Elton John - I’m still standing. 24K views in two months Bruce Springsteen - I’m on fire. 25K views in three months ELP (some unknown band) - From the beginning. 38K views in two days. (Beginning to suspect lockdown has left me with too much time on my hands…)

[@gotomymostpopularvideo3235]

Gents! Almost 60k!! WAOHH!! Truckin’ The Grateful Dead is awesome! You gotta try it! ☮️✌️

[@andyandalex]

@Alan Hynd Haha we’re getting better at listening to you guys! 😁😁

[@peterquinones3522]

@@andyandalex Neil Young!!!!

[@alanhynd7886]

@@peterquinones3522 Hitting like repeatedly ...

[@sherrelwilson7354]

Who else watched this reaction multiple times? Absolutely loved it...Black Water🖤🖤

[@seekfirst817]

i watch most A&A reactions over and over

[@lindamoore8594]

Umm me, lol about 5 times now 😂

[@JamieDavisBooks]

Many, many times

[@aryehbarson]

I watch the Doobie Bros. reactions in sequence to see them progress.

[@Nonniewantsmore]

At least 5-6 times. lol

[@tccharleston8669]

I wouldn't say the word "country" when talking about the Doobies. This is more southern rock than country. This was a huge hit for them...huge.

[@jgsrhythm100]

I understand what he means. Roots music, and I agree.

[@rexvisitor44]

Except they aren’t southern or country. They are Northern California more in common with the Dead or Jefferson Airplane in terms of roots. Southern is Allman Brothers, Skynyrd, etc. A different animal. You could compare them to The Band, which is another northern band that has a bluesy kind of vibe and could be mistaken for southern.

[@davefost]

@@rexvisitor44 And in The Band's case, it's Canadian with the exception of Levon Helm... BUT you'd be right. And don't forget CCR from the perspective of another California band that often has a mistaken origin.

[@WMalven]

LOL!!! They were basically the "house band" for the Northern California chapter of Hell's Angels. Not classic Southern rock, but certainly in that general "down home" style sound...sort of like Little Feat and The Eagles.

[@tc2882]

Roots/Blues? Really has more in common with old-timey genres like bluegrass than rock.

[@rovingpoet9755]

When I was in middle school, we did not have a bell to end classes. Instead, this song, or "Black Betty" would start playing . . . we'd leave the class and move to our next class listening to the music. When the song was over, the next class began. It was a small piece of heaven in every day!

[@ellencourtney7187]

A+ to whoever made that decision at your school!

[@maryg9215]

Sounds amazing. We used to listen to rock in the band room before rehearsals. Class of ‘73.😀

[@wickedfairy2370]

Wow you had a pretty cool school!

[@mikehurtubise4115]

Wow,that's the coolest of the cool...I wonder which teacher or administrator was behind it?genius

[@thatoneguyagain2252]

If you walk into a room full of older people and sing out: "I'd like to hear some funky Dixieland, pretty mama come and take me by my hand", I guarantee that the ENTIRE room will sing back. I saw the Doobies live in 1987. The whole Hollywood Bowl sang back . for about five minutes

[@JamieDavisBooks]

Same in Merriweather Post Pavilion in Baltimore.

[@djpanebouef9939]

So freaking true. Know I would.

[@johnnymartin49]

@@JamieDavisBooks Well actually it's closer to Gaithersburg, but I was there for them and quite a few other bands. Great venue for concerts!!

[@JamieDavisBooks]

@Big John true. I tried to pick the closest city folks might know. 😀

[@richardsimpson9039]

I would absolutely sing the response back. Zero doubt!

[@becksullivan4796]

You might think I’m nuts but every once in awhile I rewatch this reaction. I love the Doobie Brothers and I love, love this song. I watch reactions to see the joy on the faces of people just discovering the Doobies. You make me happy on this one!!

[@dianegoldeneye7363]

I’m back again. Feel the same. 😊👍🏻

[@heatherbegs]

Yes!! I have watched multiple times. Way better now as an adult with headphones.

[@dianegoldeneye7363]

@@heatherbegs this is the best reaction I’ve watched ! Headphones now make a big difference I agree. 68 and love this appreciation for “our” music. Watched it so many times. ✌️😂

[@joeterp5615]

Lol - I’ve watched this several times too… and I see my comment from 2 years ago!

[@PMed]

I’m right there with you. If I’m having a crappy day, I watch this, Night Moves, and Spirit of the Radio.

[@originalhgc]

Nothing like it. Black Water is a totally unique song.

[@alansmollen]

The best...14 years old. Changed my life. Am radio in my bedroom.. 197? Living in southeast Missouri, picking up Chicago WLS Amazed at the fact.

[@kamtheman106]

It’s New Orleans distilled in audio form.

[@kamtheman106]

Doug Kirk “Simmons would complete "Black Water" during a subsequent Doobie Brothers' sojourn in New Orleans; a lifelong aficionado of Delta blues, Simmons had first visited New Orleans for a 1971 Doobie Brothers gig: "When I got down there it was everything I had hoped it would be...The way of life and vibe really connected with me and the roots of my music." Simmons cites the song's opening section - see Quote Box to the right - as "my childhood imaginings of the South from reading Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer" while the lyrics subsequent to the first chorus draw on his actual experience of New Orleans: "going down to the French Quarter as often as possible and going into the clubs and listening to Dixieland":[3] the lyric Well if it rains, I don't care/ Don't make no difference to me/ Just take that street car that's goin' uptown was jotted down by Simmons while riding through the University District on the St. Charles Streetcar Line en route to the Garden District in Uptown New Orleans to do laundry: "the sun was shining while it was pouring rain the way it does down there sometimes. And the lyrics just came to me there [on the streetcar]."

[@jeffmartin1026]

Another song you never get tired of hearing, even almost 50 years later. S tier for sure.

[@mcoke61]

Right on Bro! Definitely. I have listed to it on albums, mixed tapes, CDs, iTunes and whatever consistently. Always in my rotation!

[@rcdolphin714]

Classic rock radio has burnt me out on this song. Can't listen to Stairway to Heaven, Hey Jude and all these overplayed songs anymore.

[@lorihazelip1703]

You know they still tour. Saw the Doobies Brothers with...wait for it...Steely Dan last year. Amazing concert

[@donnalockhart50]

I have to ask - How was Steely Dan now that Walter Becker has passed on? I would love to see them in concert. I saw the Doobie Bros a couple of years ago on their own and they were brilliant. I was so stupid for thinking Michael McDonald was the reason they were great. I was educated that night when I saw them live!

[@rodneywoodcock8235]

Also, Jeff Baxter and Michael McDonald were at one time members of Both Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers.

[@lorihazelip1703]

Donna Lockhart Steely Dan was amazing even after the loss of Walter Becker. Donald Fagen has always put on a great show.

[@gerhardbraatz6305]

You are so fortunate to have seen that. I would have loved to have been there.

[@rundoetx]

@@donnalockhart50 Pre-Michael McDonald was sooo much better.

[@maryk446]

How many people here are old enough to remember when this song came out and thought at the time "This song will still sound impressive 40 years from now - it just has a magic to it that feels timeless?"

[@JenLMcCarty]

This song is the quintessence of summer. Think of that time, that summer, you had nothing going on, nothing to worry about, even if for a weekend, a day, an evening, hanging with friends by the water "I ain't got no worries cause I ain't in no hurry at allll."

[@hikerdog8562]

Well said!

[@ratpressure]

I was born in '72. This was my favorite song as a kid in the 70s. When I hear this, it brings me breathtaking childhood innocence nostalgia, and I can't not feel good whenever I hear it. Your analogy hit me in the feels. Peace.

[@bethkahn8278]

Hey sorry to reply so late, you are so right tho! Have a good evening or day. Ha ha

[@mikeholmes1459]

I love watching them loving it, thinking to myself, "Man, these cats ain't even got to the best part!"

[@cathycarter6684]

I can’t sit still while listening to music from my generation. I’m 63 going on 15 and if I’m listening to these cats “you can bet your sweet bippy” granny’s gonna be lookin like Joe Cocker at Woodstock (OG) when he sang “You Are So Beautiful To Me.” Y’all keep kickin out the jams! Great band. I’ve seen them live and they didn’t disappoint. Best 8 bucks I ever spent ! ✌️❤🤘

[@guichogf5636]

Next one to check out, Jesus is Just Alright

[@joelhahn2501]

Like I told you a little while back: You WILL find yourself randomly humming "that funky Dixieland" groove for the rest of the day!! Next from the Doobies needs to be Jesus Is Just Alright, and Taking It To the Street--whichever order; they're both bangers.

[@javabill]

Taking It To The Streets is just pure joy!!

[@aru1959]

Taking it to the Street is an excellent choice.

[@donnalockhart50]

Joel Hahn I totally agree on Jesus is Just Alright. Great song!!!

[@koshersalaami]

They’ve already done Midnight Rider

[@jamesk557]

Rockin Down the Highway is an awesome song

[@iarocks44]

My favorite Doobie Bros song. They played this relentlessly back in the 1970s when this came out. Never got tired of it. So clean. So smooth. Great lyrics. Great harmonies. The whole thing is a masterpiece.

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

They played "Black Water" relentlessly because *nobody* got tired of it.

[@vieella389]

I still remember the first time I heard this song when I was 14 in 1974

[@blakerh]

I was seven when this song came out, and it is still as good today.

[@alecfed]

I'm 69 years old, and to hear you guys discovering the Doobie Brothers is amazing. this is the best music ever produced compared most of what's out there today, and I say most, not all.

[@dianegoldeneye7363]

69 in July and love this reaction! I have a better appreciation for it now for sure. It’s like hearing it all over again and headphones make a big difference. 😊👍🏻

[@baronofgreymatter14]

Regular old radio fare for us children of the 60s 70s...Jealous yet?

[@DaleM66]

This comment reminds me of 70's radio and one mainstay I remember them not hitting yet is Jackie Blue/Ozark Mountain Daredevils. There's still a lot of Southern Rock on the vine.

[@barriekelley2241]

Were we spoiled or what? The 70’s was just one good song after another. That’s why classic rock radio stations are still thriving.

[@tjsogmc]

Black Oak Arkansas. Yes, I'm a child of the 70's

[@ubilo]

@@barriekelley2241 The 60's through the 80's were excellent.

[@davepeterschmidt5818]

The 60s and 70s, what a flood of incredible music! So glad I grew up in those times. The unfortunate thing is there are many extremely talented musicians around today, but they can't make money as a band. They hang out on KZbin and do their thing. The industry badly needs to figure out how musicians can monetize their work in this digital age. I believe great bands will reappear if that happens.

[@vinylrecords4452]

"Who else sings catfish in a rock song", epic statement!

[@jprph1]

Vinyl Records jethro Tull. Lol ..

[@rundoetx]

Tony Joe White would!!!!

[@porflepopnecker4376]

Janis Joplin. :)

[@corbinhbucknerjr558]

Elton John...in "Dixie Lily". Mentions catfish...

[@jimcarlson6157]

CCR

[@stevevasell429]

A MUST- "Jesus Is Just Alright" . Doobie Heaven

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

Jeeeesus...........he's myyyyya frieeeeennnndd

[@codjh9]

Amen to that!

[@lionheartroar3104]

It\s a remake of the Byrds song...nut much better!

[@michaelandreozzi4717]

You do know that Doobie Bros guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter also played on many of the Steely Dan songs you love. Good cross over.

[@timspellman47]

He is now a nuclear defense contractor for the U.S Government.

[@charlestatum5543]

@@timspellman47 missile defense consultant.

[@timspellman47]

@@charlestatum5543 You are correct. Sorry.

[@billz6553]

as was Michael McDonald

[@randypowell7526]

Baxter was a bit of a turd, but a good player

[@Hippychic723]

If you were at a party in the 1970’s when this song came on EVERYBODY stopped and sang at the top of their lungs!!

[@SonicVolcanoify]

Without You next? One of their heaviest songs and it rocks. Jesus Is Just Alright is another great track by them.

[@extracaliber432]

Without You with the surprise ending. Awesome. Jesus, he's my friend.

[@ronforeman2556]

Finally a song I've urged them to experience. Agree that "Without You" should be next. And then, for more finger-pickin' goodness, go back and listen to the title track to "Toulouse Street."

[@IZZY_EDIBLE]

Yeah! Do JESUS IS JUST ALRIGHT!

[@SteelyDaddy59]

Without You next, totally agree.

[@davidcarlson3425]

Absolutely! Without You! Like traveling to the other end of the universe from Black Water!

[@shannonhailey7187]

"This is the direction Country needed to go"....I totally agree. And Alex's reaction to the harmonizing in the end....just as I was hoping! I think that might be the best part of the song along with the part "and I ain't got no worries cuz I ain't in no hurry at all"

[@dimedraweriv258]

The Doobies are straight Rock and Roll to me. That's not to say there isn't some country influence ,but you can say that for half the rock in history because the two genres both came from blues and folk. I'd also add that I so prefer this version of the Doobies over the Michael McDonald era although I'm aware that version sold tons of records.

[@joehaines1344]

The entire Stampede album

[@FBodStudios]

“Couldn’t’ve” is the acceptable spelling and is pronounced the same way - lay off these dudes, ain’t nothin’ wrong with their education.

[@MongooseTales]

@@dimedraweriv258 I agree with this. Some good songs came out of the MM era but his arrival completely changed the band's sound and vibe.

[@brendahhstiles9992]

D B easy now

[@m.gideonhoyle409]

Didn't see anyone else mention it: That was Mr. Patrick Simmons on the lead vocal. He was a more country-based player than Tom Johnston, the main lead singer at that point in the band's history.

[@maeric9]

Yes! and at least it wasn't Michael McDonald.

[@carolgarten-long7878]

Man. They did some good stuff with Michael McDonald on keys and lead vocals., saw them with all three guys singing lead, Tom, Patrick and Michael. They were all awesome and sell outs ...

[@hollywoodharriet13]

Whenever this song starts to play I still get chills 50 years later. Beautiful, dreamy and happy.

[@susanmacdonald4288]

This is a song for listening to on the porch on a lazy hot summer day, with a tall cold drink.

[@kindking8009]

We used to cut 1st hour, drive out to the country, smoke a doobie, listen to this song over and over (in the days of 8 tracks when you had to rewind) then get donuts on the way back to school. Great memories! LOL

[@TexasMagnolia]

Seriously, I got chills watching y’all hearing this beauty for the first time. Love the Classics! Got to hear, Jesus is alright.

[@ericlink2828]

Dudes.... Gary Wright - Dream Weaver, Jackson Brown - Doctor My Eyes, Marshal Tucker - Fire on the Mountain or Can't You See, The Band - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Blind Faith - Cant Find My Way Home, Allman Brothers - Midnight Rider, Lynyrd skynyrd - Call Me the Breeze, Montrose - Rock Candy, Buffalo Springfield - For What Its Worth... and more. Just keep goin'. Love watching you guys discover stuff.

[@maryannanderson1744]

Great choices

[@masyelraf]

Buffalo Springfield - "For What it's Worth" from the Smother's Brothers show is incredible video.

[@johnnymartin49]

I agree, great choices. But, "Can't you see" is one of my all time favorites!! Every time I catch it on satellite radio, I just have to crank it up. Drives my family crazy!!

[@MrDeadstu]

"The Band - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" This they HAVE to do. Good list, they have done Midnight Rider BTW, check it out.

[@valerievanwinkle6453]

Yes, please. To all of the above.

[@dalem8332]

Something a little different from The Doobies. Went to #1 for them. Huge song. Those Harmonies! Yeah!😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@samroberts6100]

This whole song feels like a warm hug from a big beautiful southern granny.

[@Watchman70]

So grateful to have lived through this generation.🎉

[@AudiophileTubes]

Molly Hatchet 'Flirtin With Disaster' (studio version)! Talk about classic Southern Rock bangers!

[@gizmoed1125]

I've told them about Hatchet a couple of times. I thought they would enjoy some bangers from some fellow Floridians. Whiskey Man should be first, it has everything they like in a song.

[@maryannanderson1744]

Yes can't wait for that one!!

[@markburnam1244]

Yes!!!!!!

[@timburke512]

Review some Molly Hatchet!

[@ellbee2]

I’ve been trying to get them to do ‘Flirtin’ With Disaster’ for a year!

[@basilrug]

Love the reactions guys.. I think the big difference between the current music (which I think is hyper controlled and mostly made for money) is that the old classic songs are real stories, journeys and emotions.. there's a very human quality to them. That's why we still listen and marvel at them. I was in the music business for 30 years all thru the 70's and eighties and nineties, a GOLDEN era my friends... Keep listening to these wonderful crafted songs.. they will make YOUR music that much better. All the best!

[@KAH5371]

Ralph Cooper You hit the nail on the head here! The 60s and 70s had the BEST music EVER! 🥰

[@basilrug]

@@KAH5371 Hi Kim.. yep I agree. There's always good music to be found in every era, but in this era, it's lost in a sea of mediocrity !

[@larrywilliams1372]

There is something strangely satisfying about watching you both digging a song that we have listened to for many years. The interesting thing about this song is that it was originally a B-side song. It was never intended to be released as a single but eventually ended up going #1. I've suggested this before but seeing your reaction to Black Water makes me want to see you react to Lynyrd Skynyrd's "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew". This is another really cool swampy blues tune. Has a great slide guitar part in it as well.

[@pattyfair7384]

My sentiments EXACTLY!!!

[@MycontentisgoldJerryGold]

The A side? "Another Park, Another Sunday", another banger (went to #32 on its own)

[@keithbowers6029]

Curtis slo is a definite must review!

[@chrispeek8412]

Another 'country-rock' hit from the 70s is "Let Your Love Flow' by the Bellamy Brothers. It's so positve & uplifting.

[@kenosburn2205]

I'm 58 years old. I grew up with this music. I'm having a blast watching your reaction to this tune. Genuine!

[@mt9054]

They did a great “isolation” video of this a little over a month ago....one of the best out there...complete with a fan singalong at the end....somehow I made the final cut!

[@amyfrench8678]

Thanks for mentioning this. I went and checked it out after reading your comment. The video montage at the end was fun...nice job. For anyone else who might want to hear it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aouvimWeqZ6ceK8

[@6falconsue]

@@amyfrench8678 Thanks, Amy. Loved it!

[@worthduperier4284]

It was the best of the Covid era!

[@catbutte4770]

Saw the video that was fantastic! And congrats on making the final cut! 😃

[@mt9054]

4:40 in...on the left...:)

[@ThePresidentialTouch]

"the Steely Dan of their vibe". You nailed it.

[@DaleM66]

He sure did. Had a mind blown moment. My high school choir did this. That was a challenging yet so fun song to work up and do. The audience reaction fit the song. Great memory!

[@alrivers2297]

Although, I don't think they have nearly as many good songs as the Dan

[@HarleysHammocks]

Skunk Baxter played guitar for both....great sound.

[@jtok3459]

@@HarleysHammocks Michael McDonald also sang for both.

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

"Who else sings catfish in a rock song?" Well, Jimi Hendrix did Catfish Blues. Not sure you'd call it a "rock song" because it's definitely blues. Then again, it IS Hendrix, so... yeah... I knew the harmonies in this tune would get you. You really should try the kings of harmony: Crosby, Stills, and Nash - Suite:Judy Blue Eyes, followed by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young - Carry On. Those harmonies will melt the whisky glass in your hand.

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

I caught the hell outta catfish as a kid in the 60s-70s...I LOVED it and thought the same..catfish in a rocknroll song =)

[@frankdavis6438]

What a great take. CSN's Suite: Judy Blue Eyes(about Judy Collins) is one of my favorite songs with regard to harmonies.

[@mpotter9944]

Followed by Everybody I Love You, Wooden Ships.

[@sebradfield]

Not to leave out my vote for the best harmony song (with alliteration, no less) of all time: 'Helplessly Hoping'.

[@ericlink2828]

@@sebradfield yeah... they need some CSNY

[@janfitzgerald3615]

Several years ago I saw both the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan in concert together. The Doobie Brothers performed first…it was unbelievable!

[@sandieserrano2425]

2 of my favorites..I'm jealous you got to see them together

[@chrisweidner4768]

Imagine growing up with all of these. We were ridiculously blessed.

[@robertljazz2796]

Absolutely!!!!!

[@ellbee2]

“Another Park, Another Sunday”. Probably their most beautiful song...oozes summertime.

[@jerrytaylor4078]

Lyndon Brown This has always been my favorite by DB. It’s so sad and I still listen from time to time. Such a shame record execs felt the line “the radio is bringing me down) would affect airplay. They could have played it nonstop every day and I’d still love it.

[@jerrytaylor4078]

It’s Pat Simmons singing this. Watching it in concert is amazing with the crowd participating. Pat explained he plays the acoustic fingerpicking Hawaiian style (slack key), detuning the guitar. It certainly helped that they were in Pearl Harbor Naval Station at the time.

[@tashakomaroff2982]

Totally agree.

[@eliseoalejos1865]

Was originally the B side of the Blackwater 45....and yes, it is a very underrated song....my favorite Doobie Brothers song....

[@michaelmontalvo5757]

"It sounds like my nana's garden." Love it.

[@mecde3109]

Love Gma! This song made Everyone love wind chimes!

[@ellavader4411]

"Back then" most wind chimes were glass and sounded just like that ... I like the gong/pipe type too but the glass ones are 50's kids memories

[@DSBac]

It’s funny you mention Steely Dan. Guitarist Skunk Baxter was in both bands! 🙂

[@bethmerryfield7186]

"Who sings catfish in a rock song" just had me rolling on the floor!!!!

[@DylansPen]

I remember as a kid all of this music on regular play on the radio, going to school it played on the bus, delivering newspapers with a small transistor radio tied to the handlebars.

[@l.thegirl2581]

I sure miss album oriented rock stations.

[@boscokid9524]

I was a sophomore in high school when this came out. I had an accounting class and there was a pretty girl named Marla in the class. One day I was working on a project with her in class and she started softly singing the chorus to this song. She mesmerized me. Sadly she passed away at a young age. Whenever I hear this song I always smile and think of Marla.

[@debbielabanca1482]

sophomore in high school, daydreaming out the window

[@jlsagely6892]

Oh, Alex, you need to know The Band, my friend.

[@parsleyqueen]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipKudWSMmcalpNk Rare video of live studio recording of "King Harvest." Not one of their top hits, but a great intro to what The Band was all about.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Gotta do the Band. Brilliant

[@benavich8]

So here's the thing with the Doobies, their great songs and production. The man that basically discovered the Doobies and produced the vast majority of their albums is the legendary producer Ted Templeman. I just read his incredible autobiography titled: Ted Templeman: a Platinum Producer's Life in Music. Guys and everyone else, if you love the Doobies, this is an absolute f-in read! Trust me, I couldn't put it down. He talks about the formation of the band, how he recorded them in the studio, along with his legendary engineer partner, Donn Landee. These guys also recorded most of the Van Halen albums as well as the legendary Montrose debut album. That's one reason why the Doobie songs sound so good. What a great band, some of the best tunes ever.....college outdoor parties by the lake with kegs, smoke, girls, frisbees and the Doobies...yeah! 😎 🍺

[@ronaldbharvey]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Templeman

[@AndrewOrtizAO]

Doobie Brothers, "Jesus Is Just Alright"

[@louiseritter8210]

The first rock band that did this song was The Byrds.

[@AndrewOrtizAO]

@@louiseritter8210 That's correct. Originally written by Art Reynolds and recorded by The Art Reynolds Singers but they weren't a rock band.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

Yeah. If that hasn't happened already, it needs to. lol

[@louremington6975]

It's funny you said they are the Steely Dan of this vibe. The two bands routinely used each others studio musicians. Before Michael Macdonald was lead singer for Doobie Brothers he was a background singer for Steely Dan. Listen to the song, Peg. You can't mistake his voice in the background.

[@thbenton4]

"Who else sings 'catfish' in a rock song?" Exactly! Thanks for pointing out the true achievements of this song! And thanks for having me think anew--with fresh eyes--about a tune I've been singing along with since I was a wee kid.

[@65sheilakay]

Grew up on this song. I have been on the Tennessee River dead of summer, with boats tied up floating and partying at night. With EVERYONE singing this. And they're all feeling the whiskey and still get all the words right. Eveb the chorus.Yep. It's the river rat anthem. It is a masterpiece you guys♡

[@kimberlyquintanilla5493]

Sounds fun but I have a fear of river sharks, lol. But no really.

[@TheDivayenta]

Pat would love hearing this comment. ❤

[@ammie8659]

Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young- Suite: Judy Blue Eyes

[@kishka7winecountry]

Can’t believe you guys haven’t yet heard Suite Judy Glue Eyes???

[@HenryInHawaii]

Gotta do some CSN with or without Young

[@otisdylan9532]

@@HenryInHawaii And also some Neil Young with or without CSN.

[@susiealles1517]

Chicago and Love the One You’re With are two more great CSNY song to check out

[@peteb2304]

'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes' was a startling song when it came out. There's really nothing like it, with brilliant acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies. Play the longer album cut, please!

[@robertheckman8013]

Your next Doobies song must be "Jesus is Just Alright"!

[@mmichaeldonavon]

Almost 50 years ago - and these guys were totally FUNKY! How can that be, you might ask. WE (I was there) started all of this shit - I love it, love it.

[@primasparks]

Watching your reaction makes me feel really glad I grew up in the 70’s. To me Black Water was just one of the songs on the radio I liked. Seeing it through your eyes makes me appreciate it more.

[@MMFrye]

You expressed my feeling perfectly!

[@kellyjeanborchelt2414]

Be sure to watch their quarantine version. They still got it!!

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

Just because I haven't seen anyone suggest it yet, It Keeps You Runnin' by the Doobies. And yeah, this is the ultimate chillax song!

[@jimdartouzos2127]

One of my all-time favorite songs......An Amazing Song by The Doobie Brothers.

[@TheDivayenta]

Pat wrote this in high school. Unbelievable.

[@santellanr]

"Jesus is just alright" - must do.

[@7gelis]

Glad you guys did this one. The sound of my childhood as I grew up on bayous in Louisiana. You should also try Taking It To The Streets and China Grove by the Doobies. You won’t be disappointed. I knew y’all would dig this song. Great review as Black Water is definitely S tier.

[@shoooooooes]

SO glad you guys did this one .. especially on a Friday! S tier song for sure! I've heard this song I don't know how many times, and never get sick of it .. definitely sang along! Cheers, fellas! Have a great weekend

[@mugiwaralee9592]

"What a Fool Believes" is still my favorite by the Doobie Bros. I heard them in concert alongside Steely Dan back in 2018 and damn they were good. Amazing show.

[@myrnafields2075]

Yes. Michael McDonald has such a cool voice.

[@aloha3337]

I was hanging out in Waikiki in a Park in 2012 During the Super Moon hoping to get a picture of it over Diamond Head. I Just got the perfect picture of it right over the top and I heard someone start to jam this song....... Then I realized it was Them LIVE at the Waikiki Shell in a private concert. I started full on sprint across the park when I reached the fence line of the Shell. I stashed my 40 in my cargo pocket and began to climb. Fucking Magical Night. It was one of their last Performances.

[@TheDivayenta]

They’re touring now with Tom and Mike. And they sound just as great. Saw them two years ago in Mountain View. Their 50th anniversary tour.

[@randyv7081]

Love The Doobie Brothers. My best friend (RIP) and I joined the Navy together in 1984. We went to the on-base bar and played this on the jukebox. By the end of the song, we had bought the whole bar a pitcher of beer. When it got to the final lyrics the whole bar was singing with us. The manager of the bar threatened to close the bar for the night if we didn't stop. So, we said to hell with you and stood up on our chairs and continued to lead the patrons in singing for another 20 minutes. Good times and great memories! Peace

[@gangstaboogie718]

Members of The Doobie Brothers often collaborated with Steely Dan.

[@jonathanmcdonald9849]

Skunk Baxter brought awesome guitar to both. A real innovator.

[@michellowe8627]

But not Michael McDonald! MM ruined this era of the Doobies, took them straight down Disco Blvd.

[@seed_drill7135]

@@michellowe8627 R&B not disco

[@GWard-hz5wj]

@@michellowe8627 Michael McDonald did not ruin the Doobie Bro. He was brought in by Skunk Baxter after lead singer Tom Johnson became ill & had to stop touring. Michael just took them in a more blusey jazz direction, of which catapulted them in sales & awards. I love both their incarnations, as do many of their fans.

[@sueprator9314]

@@michellowe8627 Oh relax....Takin it to the STreets was NOT DISCO...

[@cheryl83]

I love watching your faces and the astonishment at what you're hearing. Big smiles here! Can you imagine growing up in this era with SO much awesome music from so many bands and artists? I can. It was amazing, and I so enjoy sharing these discoveries with you guys for the first time. Cheers!

[@doniellederosa5216]

Love to watch this generation listen and enjoy the music we grew up on

[@jeffreywilmot3798]

There was so much great music it was tough to decide, while flipping through the LPs, which ones you would buy with the limited funds in your pocket.

[@cheryl83]

@@jeffreywilmot3798 right? I was lucky. The youngest of four during the mid sixties and seventies. I got a really wide range of exposure and they already had the albums or 45's or 8-track tapes. 😎

[@brianrollo8180]

This tune turns into a massive sing along at every Doobies live show. Great stuff.

[@michaelbeighton8079]

I remember when Blackwater first aired. It defined the whole summer. Sure there were other huge hits: Born To Run, Bohemian Rhapsody, Wish Your Were Here, to name a few, but, this song counter-balanced everything, and it aired A LOT. Didn't matter what came on before or after, this song set the mood. What an incredible vibe.

[@Louisvillebilly]

That look you guys have when the instruments stop and they bust out the harmonies...yeah that's the look i had when i heard it decades ago. Love it

[@sns2112]

Good song for sure. I'd still love to see you do Green Grass and High Tides by The Outlaws. A long version please.

[@LadyIarConnacht]

YESSSSSSSS!!!!

[@Largeagegaplove]

HELL YESSSSSSSSSS!

[@carlbrucefroehlich3986]

That and I’m still hoping for Molly Hatchet “Flirtin’ with Disaster”

[@bodhisattva3774]

My band oped for the Outlaws is the early 90s. Great guys, and one of the loudest bands we opened for. Lol

[@JimDorman]

I kind of think the album version - I seem to recall they weren't too impressed with Free Bird, or thought it was excessive.

[@francescam9539]

Neal’s Fandango is one of my favorite Doobie Brothers songs that never gets played on air.

[@dwinkleman]

The whole Stampede album is great.

[@bradpatridge]

"Have a great life...and all that sh*t...."

[@andyandalex]

Hahahaha yup!! 🔥🙌🏻

[@StJYG76]

Jesus is just Alright has many layers....

[@davidwoodard4113]

I'm an old man sitting here trapped at home in Columbus and I get to watch to young guys listening to the music of my youth and finding out how good it was. Love your channel guys. Love it.

[@itzel1735]

Old crone, bored to bits with my apartment. This channel and a couple others are keeping me amused. These two are much fun. And I still love this song 45 years later. ✌🏽

[@zq9m3xh8]

Three Dog Night ~ SHAMBALA! Studio version please!

[@flubblert]

"The Show Must Go On". Love it... them.

[@Dougwarren69]

For me, I like all of the Doobie Brothers and their incarnations. This one was brought to by my all-time favourite Doobie, Patrick Simmons. He was always there, consistently delivering awesome, heartfelt performances. Doing it to this day. Nice reaction guys🤘

[@keithdulinsky7971]

Patrick Simmoms is a very underated guitarist.

[@chrisdigiorgio7483]

I agree love Pat Simmons

[@seekfirst817]

this reaction video is an S tier

[@andyandalex]

❤️❤️❤️

[@seekfirst817]

@@andyandalex have you guys heard Proud Mary by CCR. pure Americana you need to do it

[@otisdylan9532]

@@seekfirst817 Another great CCR song that fits here is "Green River", but I agree, "Proud Mary" first.

[@lauraopper2571]

My friends and I would drive around town listening to the radio and when this song came on we each had a part to sing. It was so much fun...

[@crafts73]

"Black Water" is my favorite song by the Dobbies without Michael McDonald! "What A Fool Believes" after Michael. Fantastic song you should do! They are soooooo good! Just have that Funk down!!! Get up and dance. Or road trip hoping you don't get busted speeding! Lol. So glad you love this one. It's worth the ride, trip, and journey they take you on!

[@clintpot8521]

Joe Walsh - Life's Been Good is epic! I'd put this one over rocky mountain way, though both are great :-)

[@vanillamc1]

I’ve never seen Andy with his mouth open this much during a song before, lol. Glad you enjoyed it, guys, one of my personal favorites.

[@RSturtleness]

Another classic. One of the coolest grove tunes that is in their catalog. Love the acoustics and blended voices. Another suggestion would be South City Midnight Lady or Another’s Park Another Sunday. Keep on rockin!

[@andregonsalvez9244]

I saw them in concert this year ( 2022 ) . Awesome concert 🙌 .

[@kimberelydavis379]

I absolutely adore you guys! It’s so cute watching you jaws hit the floor listing to music I grew up with! It’s like hearing it for the very first time, all over again!❤️

[@Veggamattic]

I've been waiting for you to do this little beauty. So much feel good in this song!

[@carlswenson5538]

The guys got together, in isolation, from different locations and played and recorded this great tune. The vid is wonderful and you should check it out. They STILL sound great!

[@vdimasteremeritus]

“I ain’t in no hurry at all’ - a phrase from the 1970s...

[@Sprangle1]

"The Steeley Dan of Country Music"... hardly more profound recognition has never been voiced, son.

[@shonsaunders420]

This song would come on while I was driving my work truck, which had no left speaker, so listening to the vocals only from the right had a hilarious effect while they’re doing call and response.

[@brendahhstiles9992]

They did a quarantine video of this, everyone playing from their home...it’s on you tube and it’s outstanding

[@Nutmegger7]

Thanks for mentioning - I just watched and it was FANTASTIC!

[@wcorporon3736]

Doobies Bro’s song that cooks. “Take me in your arms”. A nice slower tune I really like is”South City midnight lady”

[@myratatano5187]

Doobie Brothers are always fantastic! Next song should be One of their early bangers like Jesus is Just Alright or Rocking Down the Highway!

[@triciadevine1831]

The call and response...left ear guitar, right ear violin...is exquisite.

[@xx377]

This song got a ton of airplay on the radio back in the 70's

[@USGrant-rr2by]

"I'll f--k up a square dance" that's the best line I've heard in a long fk'n time! Sorry, you didn't copyright it! I'm stealing that one! That made my day, You guys are gradually gaining my full respect(not that you need it). I've never paid for shit on the internet, but I can see it coming. THANK YOU!

[@siouxzanne64]

Not to show my age. I remember the first time I heard this. 4th grade at a friends house working ion a science project in his basement 74

[@jimfrederick3907]

Unfortunately, I was in college!

[@armadillotoe]

I was sitting in the NCO Club overlooking Monterey Bay.

[@sukie584]

I was in Jr. High. We old.

[@ericreganiguess1703]

We must be the exact same age.

[@mickeyf3730]

I was in 8th grade. The whole school bus of us kids would sing this song all the way home after school!

[@zinc1oxide]

Guys, the Doobie brothers are touring this summer - might be fun to watch the 70's crowd!

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Tour for the 50th anniversary has been postponed to 2021. There are a few dates in the fall but that’s it for 2020.

[@punchkitty007]

"I will fuck up a square dance" is the best thing I've heard this week.