*First Time Hearing DOOBIE BROTHERS* 🎵 Black Water Reaction

Thanks for checking out our Doobie Brothers reaction. Black Water is such an interesting song, especially towards the end of it!
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[@JazzDrummer1946]

Who else remembers Rerun dropping the tape recorder as he was dancing at the Doobs concert? Hey, hey, hey!!

[@mamamurray2]

🙋‍♀️

[@mamamurray2]

If you have Roku you can watch it on the Roku channel. Season 2, episodes 16 and 17. It's practically just a mini concert in the second half.

[@heatsinker_5517]

LOL, Oh, yeah, and the band was pretty pissed at him for doing that, if I remember, I think.

[@happyfreeliferc]

Lol ,you just brought back a memory,thank you.

[@loristone9242]

Yaaasssss!! HEY HEY HEY. Loved What's Happenin

[@timlenard1646]

I love watching Brad trying to get into Lex's head, give it up brother theres no way of fittin into her head, its magical, mystical and fantastical...I love it...peace

[@williamburke1882]

They seem to be trying to understand where each other is coming from and using music as their insight so God blessem. But you are right getting into her head may be a mistake.

[@guidosarducci]

I'm trynna figger out why he don't try to get into his OWN head...just sayin'

[@kianpa1]

Too funny!

[@donlahaye1340]

Everyone wants Lex . We all just jealous of Brad

[@eclconsulting]

Doobie Brothers have had several iterations over the years, but this is still my all time favorite of theirs. And yes, the name Doobie comes from their predilection for doobies.

[@carlpeterson8182]

Yes, this is one of my favorites. I like the Michael McDonald version the best overall but they had great music in all their iterations. I just really appreciate Michael McDonald's singing and playing even more than I did back then.

[@rabooey]

Predilection, hahahahah! So that's what I have, huh how bout that. Gonna pay my doctor a visit for my bad case of Predilection and get my doobie card asap.

[@matth4900]

Steely Dan was named after a dildo. Pretty cool

[@annaoswald5943]

This is on the mellow side for the Doobies. They can also really rock out. A couple of older ones that should have you moving are Long Train Runnin' and China Grove.

[@user-xj2sm3xd5l]

Yes

[@shirleycollins6241]

Brings back good memories of growing up in the 70’s. What a fool believes and take it to the streets are also great songs be them

[@KapmansBasementWorkshop]

I absolutely agree. This must have been my favorite song as a kid. And the other two you list are amazing!

[@armadillotoe]

It takes me back to the NCO club overlooking Monterey Bay in the 70s.

[@happyfreeliferc]

The 70's were good,esp early on

[@Briekout]

Doobies are mighty good at making songs that just "fit" for when you want uplift and casual energy.

[@robertkees6048]

That's a great phrase "casual energy" sounds like a great name for a laid back band. Cleveland, are you ready to ROOCK! This band has come all the way down from an acid trip just to play for you. Would you please welcome CASUAL ENERGY! T- shirts in the lobby.

[@badpop987]

@@robertkees6048 lol your mind is a circus. I love the circus!

[@lightningrod6980]

I like when Lex gets that smile on her face and you know she's digging it.

[@ziggylamber]

Lex is now Southern Rock fan!

[@airforcefire520]

she feels it

[@johnjohnson9923]

Everyone should be as Jacksonville Native or at least for 60 years -Skynrd put Jax on the map as did Blackfoot ,Molly Hatchet -Allman Bros founded in Jax as well but Greg did not like the Southern Rock Moniker he said we are Blues Band

[@joekuul8769]

My Mom, who is 81 today, had the album The Best of the Doobies, and I played it to death in high school, early 80's. Thanks, Mom, and Happy Birthday!

[@stephaniefoster1964]

I have that, and it's on rotation when I'm riding.

[@RSpracticalshooting]

The outro of this song is just pure vibes. Also, as soon as Lex said Splash Mountain I knew what she meant.

[@kjmorley]

LOL, Doobie Brothers = Country Bear Jamboree. Disney needs to buy the rights to this and add it to the mix! :)

[@RSpracticalshooting]

@@kjmorley it's so great because when she said "if you know you know" I was just like....Lex I know exactly what you mean.

[@eileendobbs8009]

This song was actually a departure from their usual sound. My favorite is Long Train Running. Great harmonica solo in that song.

[@mistabook]

Oh man, Long Train Running is so good

[@johnwhitaker6090]

I saw doobies in the eighties and 15,000 people singing "black water", had to be one of the coolest things I have ever participated in.

[@rogerkelly7988]

Been a fan since 1971 and saw them live in 73 along with Ten Years After and Rare Earth man they sure had some great concerts back then what a great time to be alive

[@tyronesharp401]

Yes it was. Saw all the bands. I still have ticket stubs. Amazing. $6.50 at the door to see Sabbath, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Peter Frampton.

[@kathleenarchacki7875]

Yassss

[@kdm71291]

This is just a sweet, relaxing Deep South song about taking it easy and enjoying a simple life. Since this song came out, it’s always been one of those special tunes that everyone sings along to.

[@rickcooper53]

China Grove, Long Train Running, Listen to the Music are my favorite DB songs.

[@conspiracionesy]

Definitely a Doobie Brothers must and I would also include there What a Fool Believes as cheesy as it is I love that song too

[@curtiscole9423]

Long “Train Runnin” is a top 10 of mine. Every time I hear it, I imagine them having the best time of their lives playing the song. It has a great backstory too.

[@timtravasos2742]

Yes, cool Southern California laid back music. Influenced by their time in New Orleans. Yes, it has a Southern vibe for sure.

[@chrisbrimhall6323]

This band broke their musical chops playing in Northern California biker bars that were patroned by no less the Hells Angels

[@SanJoseBob]

Yup! The “Chateau Liberte’” in the Santa Cruz Mtns above where they came from, San José, California. They went to San José State University. They’ve made 18 Albums, Won 2 Grammy’s are just starting a New Tour in Sept. of 2021….SanJoseBob

[@michaelhayes7471]

Funny how people think there southern like ccr

[@mvellis3863]

The Doobies have tons of great music, try "Long Train Runnin'" or "Listen To The Music" or "Jesus Is Just Alright." For their rock side check out "China Grove" or "Rockin' Down The Highway." For their soul/funky side try "Takin' It To The Streets"

[@brewswillis9783]

Wheels of Fortune is an awesome deep cut as well!

[@Johnmtankard]

Clear as the Driven Snow ❄

[@stephaniefoster1964]

All that!

[@ChicagoTRS]

The Doobie's are always very sentimental for me...my fathers favorite band.

[@surlechapeau]

B&L, You'll love their "Jesus Is Just Alright". Even non-christians love it😁

[@JazzDrummer1946]

Yes, we do!! Shalom.

[@donnam9505]

The Doobies are my feel good anytime music. Always a pleasure.

[@heyou702pc]

I can remember crushing the back roads in 1977 with my girl friends. Drinking & smoking on those joints, listening to this song and singing through the whole song really loud 😁 Brings back great memories & good times.

[@TheDivayenta]

I went to high school in San Jose, CA, with Pat Simmons- the guy singing lead and the composer of this wonderful song. Even got to jam with him !

[@brewswillis9783]

Wow, too cool! Love me some PS vocals.

[@louremington6975]

Doobie Brothers, and Steely Dan were my favorite bands since I was twelve (1971). Cant go wrong listening to them. The two bands exchanged artists.

[@Drewcatmorris]

Wow, The Doobie Bros. That takes even me back. Simple feelgood music.

[@berinmind]

"Progressive Southern Rock "....nice observation Lex

[@bluewater3783]

"Black Water" by the "Doobie Brothers" is such a Wonderful Song! It has it all--great lyrics, vocals, instrumentals. The song features Excellent Vocal AND Instrumental Harmonies! A True Classic!

[@bryandouple5595]

You have just opened a very deep rabbit hole! The Doobies have released 14 studio albums & 29 total, selling over 48 million albums since 1971. This song was put on an album a a filler song and was never intended to be released as a single. Black Water is very different than most of their songs that range through rock, blues, R & B, jazz and about anything else you can think of! They have had 2 #1, 5 top 10 and 27 top 100 Billboard Hot 100 songs over the years and are still playing!

[@jeanstrickland2445]

Jesus is Just alright with me, is another good song from them. My kind of music😀

[@gummball]

Doobie brothers were definitely innovative. Their (record) production was also as good as it got back then

[@tye8876]

This song is a vibe. If you are from Wisconsin or Minnesota, you will know, this song was the perfect tune to listen to while tubin'/floating down the Apple River with friends and refreshments in tow.

[@bryemartin6368]

One of the SMOOTHEST songs ever... Brings back a whole lot of childhood memories.. Doobie Bro's Rock!!!!

[@kruser79]

For this child of the 60's and 70's, this is VERY calming. Reminds me of simpler days and easier times. A time when this played on the radio coulda been followed by War, Tony Orlando & Dawn, Earth, Wind, & Fire, or David Bowie because good music was just good music. Brought a tear to my eye, thank you.

[@timkillian1469]

If you want something a bit more intense from them, check out my favorite China Grove

[@melissawilcox5285]

Glad they voted for this! True Southern Rock!

[@JuanRamirez-xh3kc]

As an old metalhead I'm surprised at how much I enjoyed listening to this old song which I haven't heard in decades with you guys, I could sing along with it as if I had heard it just yesterday or this morning, brought back great vibes of being a kid.

[@medolfan]

The ending consists of "three part harmony"...where each singer is singing a different verse, slightly out of time with the others so that they weave together a beautiful tapestry of sound. One person is singing, "I'd like to hear some funky dixieland, pretty mama come and take me by the hand" and keeps repeating that, while the next singer is singing, "by the hand...take me by the hand...come and dance with your daddy all night long", then the third voice chimes in with, "hand...pretty mama...with you all night long". If you listen again, you'll be able to pick out the different parts each person is performing. Three part harmony is amazing!

[@d.shannon261]

I grew up on this album. Of all the bands, The Doobie Brothers were played the most in our house. I always loved the harmonies in this song.

[@jypziiatthecrossroads9047]

50 years on they're still touring, even writing new music. Americana at it's best.

[@PlasticPellets]

I first heard of the Doobie Brothers from the TV show, What's Happening!....Rerun, Raj & Dwayne

[@PilloryClinton]

This is a deep rabbit hole of funky, blues, rocking Doobies.

[@kkarnet]

This came out in 74. Probably one of the first songs I learned the lyrics to cruising around with mom in the 67 Chevy.

[@galenmcwhirter7662]

Bought my dad tickets to see their 50th anniversary tour two years ago for Christmas and just got to see them a couple weekends ago. They kick ass live even at like 75😂

[@m.ericwatson968]

When I was a teen my stepdad liked country, I liked metal and hard rock, Doobie Bros. was our middle ground when we went fishing and camping, always remember him and our great fishing trips fondly when I hear this song.

[@robertutes4850]

I herd this the first time going down a country road in 1974, I have loved it ever since...

[@Will-fk2dk]

I was very young, maybe 4 or 5 years old, and every single time this song came on the radio my Father or Mother would turn it up for me, and they knew how much I loved the "drop", when the music drops and they go Accapella... I went as nuts as a 5 year old can go, singing a progressive country rock song in a moving car can go!

[@timbush7630]

This song is Great. I was a big Doobie Brothers fan in the 70s and now a days my friend Joe is the Guitar tech

[@carlaharrington5120]

"Progressive Southern Rock"!!! Damn Lex, once again you absolutely NAILED it with the perfect description of a group you are supposedly hearing for the first time. New subscriber here and really enjoying your insight into the music I grew up with.

[@kdm71291]

I’m not sure “progressive” is the right word, however…..to me, it’s much more of a throwback.

[@briandeeley1599]

Yeah southern California maybe the doobies were not a southern band.

[@leonardhenderson6723]

They are not southern rock

[@Johnmtankard]

@@leonardhenderson6723 Right, a song that has the lyrics "I'd like to hear some funky Dixie land" is not Southern rock. It's a genre, not a geography.

[@Deken]

I love the chill vibe of this song. Back in the '80s, I played basketball. The boy's and girl's teams were loaded up on a bus for an away game. Somebody just broke out singing this song and everybody joined in. We sang it all the way through - had the harmonies and different verses going. It was like something out of a movie! Good times.

[@deegomez2089]

Back in the day when a Doobies song came on we would say "which Doobie you be" and we had to name whichever Doobie bro we were feeling that day 🎶🎵 Another good REACTION Brad 👍✌

[@OneVoiceMore]

Fades in, fades out, like something drifting by on Ol' Man River.

[@robertkees6048]

This was my favorite song when it came out, I was in the 4th grade, still love it.

[@tomaroni6670]

This is a very magical song that has kept me hypnotized for 50 years....just fyi, in Mississippi and Alabama close to the coast... the rivers water frequently look black because of the ground color the water is running over....many of the rivers are actually named "Black River"

[@kentnottingham9635]

This band almost hung it up, just before they made it. Album flop after album flop and this song, recorded a few albums earlier, accidentally got played on the air. The Doobie Brothers FINALLY got the sales they needed. What a career and string of hits to follow! Not a major fan but part of my “movie” just the same!

[@christopherbittell6501]

That is what’s referred to as 4 part harmony, and it’s very cool! It’s a throwback to Ole Timey music, and it really sets a mood. Great song!😁

[@garytrew2766]

I was fortunate to have seen the Doobies it was in the eighties , they have a huge band, 2 drummers and 2 percussionist as well. I tell ya,when they play this song everyone sings and dances. Thanks y'all. Brother Gary

[@taradevine6026]

This was my favorite song when it came out. Early elementary school.

[@docwhiskey1412]

Its song about the Mississippi river. "Well I built me a raft and she's ready for floatin'"....

[@phillipcoram4631]

this is just a good old song made in the 70's the best period for music,,, this song reminds me of lazy summer days fishing and swimming in the river, lounging back drinking a cold beer, listening to good music and having a good time.

[@stevenspringer1599]

in a galaxy far far away...if I had seen Lex 'diggin it' at a concert in 1969-70 I would have been hopelessly infatuated...

[@robertevans2450]

you can find this style from the very beginning of Rock and Roll, in where Elvis brought the blues side into rock, you had Charlie Ryan singing songs like Hot Rod Lincoln in 1955 in which it was a country rock. You can see how Folk, Jazz, Blues and Country have imprinted their genetics into Rock creating psychedelic, southern, progressive, Texas Rock, and even progressive rock.

[@bradsullivan2495]

"Long Train Running" "Take Me in Your Arms" and "China Grove" are your three next Doobie Bros. songs.

[@edwardrutledge2765]

The Doobie Brothers fused jazz, gospel, southern rock, bluegrass, creating addictive albums forty odd years ago.

[@nathanpadilla213]

The fiddle gives the song a playful whimsical mood.

[@allendesalme197]

Doobie Brothers were really interesting - when they featured Michael McDonald singing lead they had a whole different sound and he is one of the unique vocalists in rock, and is still singing.

[@Prozak63]

This was a mellow kick back , relax and forget your troubles version of The Doobie Brothers.

[@lorrainemiller688]

This was summertime for me, all forms of simple joy-- the windchimes always felt like the sunshine itself.

[@alexakl6445]

You can't get any more Americana than The Doobie Brothers, especially this song.

[@tammymartin7017]

True story...my uncle and I sang this song over and over and over again on a 6 hour drive to Disney world. Our family was ready to disown us! We laughed so hard. I can't hear this song and not think of him.

[@abevillanueva1974]

Among the GREAT groups from the GREATEST decade of music... the 1970s!! "Listen to the Music" is their anthem!!

[@LynnThompsonAuthor]

Lex nails it every time! This song is really complex and layered; so many different instruments interplaying with each other, layers of vocals, and different sections of the song that don't sound like the earlier ones. This song was really the Doobie Brothers at their best, and it was hugely popular in the '70s.

[@hmichaelr1]

Long Train Running! I love watching reactors as they hear it for the first time!

[@allanpeck8523]

Remember when the Doobie Brothers made a guest appearance on the TV sitcom "What's Happening"?

[@sallysharp3845]

The Doobies have lots of sounds and hits. Check out their songs, "LISTEN TO THE MUSIC", "LONG TRAIN RUNNING", and "CHINA GROVE".

[@tiggerwoods100]

The 70's. No drunk driving laws and going on space rides with your friends. This song comes on and all of a sudden without you knowing it. Your speed keeps increasing but you are just driving to flow of this song. LOL we use to be so free in the day.

[@standupp2885]

The song is about building a raft after harvest and floating down the Mississippi with all your produce etc. to be sold in the markets of New Orleans. Then spending some of your hard earned dough on some fun while down there before traveling back up the river to home. This was what people did in the 1880's or so. also Splash Mountain was a ride that tried to capture some of the American folklore of "Uncle Remus". Which were popular kids stories when I was a kid and before then.

[@clarity8]

Y’all have really sweet energy. And your hair is so cute, Lex.

[@mlkuhnpdx]

Lex had it right. The Splash Mountain ride derives its story from the movie Song of the South, and tells the story of Br'er Rabbit and Br'er Fox and Br'er Bear where the fox and bear tries to catch the rabbit to cook it but the rabbit has tricks up his sleeves and always escapes to its briar patch.

[@HeezRzn2112]

Love your reaction! This is a classic feel good song. "..I'll be buyin' everybody drinks...!"

[@harrietetter9321]

one of my favorites -- just takes me to the bayou -- you can feel the humidity

[@nealm6764]

"This is like progressive southern rock" - nailed it.

[@zq9m3xh8]

My song every morning when I'm making coffee; "O black water, keep on perkin'...."

[@mikeesain234]

Great band! Formed in San Francisco. Listen to the Music and Long Train Running with this line up are bangers! Later Michael McDonald joined them. And they came out with a slew of hits. This band is iconic and somehow are seemingly being forgotten. Thank you for reacting to them…. 🎶🎸✌️😎

[@hmsljj]

San Jose's Doobie Brothers and Disney's Splash Mountain, definitely a first time reference, and only on this channel. That's why I keep coming back!

[@godsspeedify]

I am seeing the Dobbie Brothers next week in concert 50th anniversary, With Michael McDonald...

[@unholydriver4987]

I never thought of the Doobie Brothers as Southern Rock. In fact this is the first time I've ever heard them associated with it.

[@zq9m3xh8]

I get what you're saying. But to be fair, if this were my first time hearing them, I'd think they were a southern rock band too.

[@unholydriver4987]

@@zq9m3xh8 I understand why they would think so, but I assume they're only listening to this because it was suggested during their Southern Rock stream, which means other people told them it was southern rock. Shame if this got played over something by The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, or Blackfoot.

[@denystull355]

Eyes of Silver is probably one of their most overlooked songs, it is a rocker.

[@mikezak8812]

For all it's worth, my clearest memory associated with this song was when I around 17 years old, taking a trip to a lake Erie beach, going to drink a few beers with a few friends- the guitarist of my band brought his acoustic... unlike our song catalogue, Sean started strumming this, and there were like 8-10 of us belting out the vocals of this classic at dusk, ending with us all smiling and happy. There was very little reflection, because nothing needed to be said. We finished our beers and got home safely...

[@markrisser4178]

Music back in the 70's and early 80's had a soul to it.

[@BoxerRick]

Good song to drive to, fish to or just chill out. I feel like ole girl said. A lullaby! 🤣✌🏻❤️

[@RoadHammer1972]

On the 70s TV show What’s Happening the gang got to see the Doobie Brothers in concert and meet them backstage. Rerun shakes one of their hands and says “which Doobie you be?” Lmao

[@chrisa4695]

The Doobies are sometimes classified as “Southern Rock” or a “Southern Boogie Band” but they were actually based in California and part of the California Sound movement

[@chrisendsley5724]

Brear rabbit , briar bear, brair fox all from the Disney movie "Song of the South". main character was Uncle Reamus. 1st movie I ever saw in a theater, it was in the early 70's. Zipadee-do-dah Zippe-ay my oh my what a wonderful day, plenty of sunshine heading my way, Zipp-ah-di-do-da Zipp-ah-di-ay. dang Lex bringing that up brought a tear to my eye, made me think about my grandma who left us in 1998.

[@Rasmuth]

The Doobie Bros. never thought this song would a hit...was a big surprise to them

[@billbingham2430]

I love watching people discovering and digging the music of my youth.

[@johnjesberger5676]

This is the only song where the first time I heard it knew...knew...that it was going to #1. It did.

[@ramonalfaro3252]

She totally got it with that Splash Mountain reference. Mississippi Paddle Boat ride vibe too.

[@lionheartroar3104]

As a 45 rpm record this track was originally issued as the flip side of a track that was intended for airplay. The deejays flipped that record and made this song a hit!

[@jamesfazica3603]

My first concert back in the 80's was Joe Walsh opening for The Doobie Brothers. Amazing.

[@timcasey7368]

You have to remember that this song was released in 1974. Different vibes goin on back then. Things were more laid back. There wasn't a need for urgency to get things done