The Doobie Brothers: "These are the better days"

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

Michael McDonald has one of those stellar cant be forgotten voices that reflect raw talent in every way possible.

[@karenkasteler942]

When Michael joined......it turned into PURE GOLD......addictive....I played their songs over & over & OVER for hours on end..... .

[@SoundlabStudios63]

The fact that Tom Johnston AND Michael McDonald are on tour for the 50th anniversary makes me wish I could see this show

[@andrewrosen6508]

Everybody needs to recognize and remember bassist Tiran Porters' contribution. Long live the Doobies!!!

[@ww2remembered983]

Keith Knudson, Bobby LaKind, Cornelius Bumphus and many more great musicians and Doobie's too!

[@LarrieFromCA]

It's a win-win for both the band and the fans. Especially for the fans who would be able to enjoy hearing two amazing vocalists in Tom and Michael in every concert.

[@ww2remembered983]

Pat, John and the rest of the band aren't too shabby either! Hence the harmony.

[@elizabethmilligan7173]

We took our large extended family to their show at Veterans Memorial Ampitheater in Va Beach a couple weeks ago, on a gorgeous full-moon night. They left it ALL there for us, and can still ROCK. What a show. What a band. Love the Doobies!!!! Thanks for a great memory.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Elizabeth how are you doing today

[@weston.weston]

I ❤ Michael McDonald's voice. He is beloved by R&B audiences.

[@janetownley]

Black R&B musicians respect McDonald, but they don’t go nuts over him

[@weston.weston]

@@janetownley Hi Ms. Patty. I am a black R&B music lover and Michael McDonald is one of my faves, Kenny G too. They aren't my favorite but they rank high.

[@niahoward1920]

@@janetownley , some do, some don’t. Ray Charles, thought he was great. Mr McDonald, uses his god- given talent. I don’t think he was Necessarily trying to have black R&B musicians go crazy over him, one way or the other. 🙏🏽

[@Spartanm333]

And the 'Captain' of the Yacht Rock ship to boot - he practically invented it.

[@jamesvaldez8530]

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[@tenbroeck1958]

I love both "phases" of the band. The Tom Johnston era was born out of the innocence of the 60s' hippie years. Then Michael McDonald helped bring in the blue-eyed soul and Jazz influence.

[@TheLochs]

I'm right there with you. I love both versions. Both were great.

[@jedd.5407]

You left out the "Skunk Baxter" days.

[@scallaghan2118]

I didn't like his influence back then, but it's aged well with time.

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

White Soul Michael McDonald

[@elizabethwightman4700]

Oh Yeahhh...I have a 4ever Michael CRUSH! you

[@marywatkins6798]

The soundtrack of my teen years. They are still great songs!

[@Sungodv]

didn't like many of their hits back in the day...wasn't rocky enough. Then "It Keeps You Runnin" came out. Glad to have lived when the recording industry was still alive and well.

[@asthecrowflies737]

The Doobie Brothers ARE magic! I loved them in the 70s and I still love them today. 🥰

[@jacobblackburn1379]

Got to see them live at Tinley Park last August and it was the greatest show I've ever been to. The ability to seamlessly go from rock, to country/bluegrass, to jazz and soul without it feeling like a different concert ontop of the fact that they honestly sounded better than the record a lotta times. These guys are the real deal

[@heyou702pc]

I just saw them in May 2022 in Las Vegas. They sound just like they did when I was 17 in 1977. One of my all time favorite bands. Can't wait to see them again. Great concert ❤ Love The Dobbie Brother.

[@cl5619]

They are an incredibly tight sounding band as old geezers

[@joefriedmanfriedman3087]

They are such talented musicians and really connect with their audience! Blessed to see them on this 50th Tour!

[@michaelangelotaylor8th]

I'm disgusted with myself that I missed them when they came to town (Vegas)😡...😭

[@mtuitoelau]

Michael McDonald - THAT VOICE!!!!!!

[@andriealinsangao613]

@@teamet8317 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!!!!!! Accurate!

[@jillwklausen]

One of the best bands of all time. I love that they're still together jamming out, entertaining crowds.

[@DrJohn493]

This band made the best road trip music ever recorded. Always on the box when headed from the Gulf Coast to the western Rockies. Makes the miles and the time fly! And their music helped me survive college back in the 70s.

[@birdsfan57]

"Another Park, Another Sunday"...always brings me right back to the Summer before my Senior year...so many memories attached to this most talented, iconic band, before and after the addition of Michael...

[@lauriesolonka2477]

That's also my favorite song by The Doobie Brothers, this Thursday in Indianapolis can't get here fast enough ☺️

[@cad4060]

Yes, ….a great underrated song among many they’ve had.

[@knit2getherinlove]

The 2022 concert in New Hampshire was off the charts! The musicianship and vocals were still incredible!

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Cathy how are you doing today

[@ruthcrawford3015]

YESSSSSSSSSSS...Doobie Brothers! SO many frickin' memories....every song still holding up, still out-shining by far much of the new trends...just a band made in heaven, that's all! Thanks Doobies. Sound track of many lives. A few years ago I was subbing in a High School art class...the kids played Doobie brothers in the class room. Did my heart good to know that a new generation could appreciate really great music.

[@soniaalvarado5372]

I love taking road trips and listening to the Doobie brothers! ❤️ I’m glad that they found their way back together after their disagreements.

[@DrJohn493]

Same here!

[@joefriedmanfriedman3087]

Yes! Come on back CSNY!

[@Reinhardt_Kozlowski]

I don't think they ever had any disagreements, they've always gotten along and played together on and off.

[@thomaso5384]

Nothing better than listening to the Doobies at 72 years of age!

[@mikefleek9259]

Damn straight ! I am 64, but love theses guys since 76. Lets see if rap is still around in 60 yrs.

[@sharonferrell8930]

I'm 77 and proud to say I have their albums in vinyl.

[@cocoaorange1]

It might be.

[@stephengriffin9992]

Nobody says it so I will: “The Doobies fashioned music that you want to listen to over and over and it never gets old” So the Doobie Brothers will always be my go-to rock band.

[@GodsArtGallery111]

Well said!

[@drumhaver223]

Saw them in '77. Loudest concert I ever attended (and they were all loud). Killer show.

[@gatorjay7972]

Great songs! Great Band! Todays artists should take notes.

[@tobechukwuolumba7337]

I always listen to Michael McDonald's voice and his cover of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" when I was at work. He is a wonderful singer.

[@PabluchoViision]

Will listen! I love his “Tell It Like It Is” & “I Can Let Go Now” is so painful & beautiful at the same time, it’s impossible to describe!

[@seashellmac1968]

I'm 54 and grew up listening to these guys sing.. my mom LOVED them as did my aunt and my cousins whom we all hung out with all the time. Hubby just surprised me and bought us tickets to see them in Portland OR this coming Saturday for the 50th Anniversary Tour!!! How nostalgic !!!

[@hnc52]

I love all Doobie Brothers material, but the Michael Mc Donald stuff... goosebumps!

[@berniegus]

Is my 15 year old's favorite band. And I'm proud of it!

[@cm9660]

This band produced real good music! Rock on, Doobies!

[@jwilliams6002]

Orleans is another band, celebrating their 50th anniversary together, this year. I could listen to both bands...all day and night.

[@karav8133]

They’re all looking pretty good, and sounding amazing!

[@daveg4236]

Love these dudes. My brother introduced me to them. My bands have always covered China Grove in his honor.

[@patriciamorgan6545]

Saw them two weeks ago at Jones Beach, and they were phenomenal! Wow, what an incredible wall of harmonic sound! And of course everyone in the crowd singing along to every song. All the better for having two lead singers from their early and later days, that represented different phases of their careers, as well as different phases of my life. (Yes, it did take me back to 1972...) Bucket list concert for me. Oh, and thanks to the Doobies for their pandemic (in isolation) KZbin releases, too. It was so great to see you come together from your respective corners of the globe.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hi Patricia how are you

[@fritzburbank935]

I was there that night too. Great weather, great performance. Saw Steely Dan there last week too. Good times!

[@patriciamorgan6545]

@@fritzburbank935 I saw Steely Dan last week there, too. The weather was perfect. Another 50th anniversary, another bucket list item. Never saw them while Becker was still with us, but Fagen is still here and in fine form, and he's assembled a stellar group of musicians for the touring band. I just had to go, despite the back-to-back expense. No telling whether there'll be a "next time". Really a great show, and indeed, good times!

[@ladydragonfly5172]

I am a 70s child and in my home growing up there was always music. Led Zepplin, Doobie Brothers, Neil Diamond and so many other good artists. Our generation had the best music! Part of me is still in the 70s, i wear tie dye and listen to as my son calls it "That hippie music."

[@70sladyalways25]

One of the bands from my wonderful high school days. Great memories for sure. I’m looking forward to seeing them soon!

[@Geraint3000]

And their voices are still mint.

[@chrisfinch8637]

“What a Fool Believes”, is one of my all-time favorite songs, by this group. Michael McDonald knew how to have a voice of soul- especially with his cover version of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”. 🎶❤️💯💐🤘😊

[@jamesdaniels3699]

Yay 👀

[@jphillips4509]

It’s so good to see them making that great music again. Ty.

[@jerrygeist1677]

I love The Doobie Brothers love what they do love what they're about love the fact they stayed the test of time love the fact they rallied as friends and kept it going what a great thing.

[@igoski1582]

I am a very big Doobie Brothers fan and I had no idea the band released a new album. Going to listen to it now.

[@gloriataylor6868]

Best concert I've ever seen was the Doobie Brothers 🤟👍

[@catherinerosengren3122]

Oh man, those days were incredible!!

[@jacksonsundown7545]

When I hear "Neal's Fandango" and " Clear as Driven Snow" I am transported back 50+ years ago... and am hitchhiking from San Francisco down Skyline drive... and into the redwoods... rolling through Boulder Creek... and all the way down to Santa Cruz... just in time to watch a beautiful Pacific Sunset. Keep on playin' boys, you are still ridin' that crest!!

[@ww2remembered983]

Nice memories, man!! " Going back to where I belong, Loma Prieto to Mountain Home, to the hills above Santa Cruz, the place I spent my youth...." . Of course 'Neal', was Cassidy himself.

[@jacksonsundown7545]

@@ww2remembered983 Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it. Neal Cassady was certainly the inspiration for many. The Doobies were honoring him with their song " Neal's Fandango", of course. Sadly he passed away at the young age of 42 in1968, found by the side of some railroad tracks in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.

[@groverbaker6404]

The captain and me tour in 1973 was one unbelievable show!! Killer.. With tempest and Fleetwood mac..I'm still diggin it

[@janetownley]

I always felt their name trivializes how good a band they are

[@soaringvulture]

That never occurred to me. They were great, they were the Doobies. No conflict.

[@sunnyseacat6857]

Did not know what "Doobie" meant until recently in one of their interviews: better than calling themselves " cigarette butts."

[@debralanton3611]

Saw them in Orange bch.Al..Saturday they were amazing...

[@sharonwilliams5701]

I always will love the Doobies❤

[@coastalseasider4634]

Absolutely mah-velous! Reliving happy memories. The Doobies are very much responsible for influencing my son at the ripe old age of 3, to becoming a professional musician. Lots of terrific memories.

[@Bruiser4peck1]

I'm going to see them this coming Sunday in Grand Rapids, MI. This will be my first time at one of their concerts ( I'm 60 ).

[@ww2remembered983]

Oh wow, you are in for a treat!!

[@mr-vet]

One of the greatest bands of all time!

[@rebruc3806]

I just saw them this past Tuesday June 2024, and I still love them. And they still harmonize the same as in the 70’s. Thx&see ya😁

[@mikewrasman5103]

I LOVE the Doobie Brothers!

[@fredbackes9323]

Saw them about 15 years ago without Michael Mcdonald at wolf trap in DC and they sounded great. Saw them again last night at Pavillion at star lake near Pittsburgh and once again they were fantastic. Couldn't have asked for better weather for an outdoor concert and listening to them with Michael Mcdonald was really special. Can't wait to see them again.

[@ECW1153]

Saw them In 2016 minus Michael McDonald in St Petersburg, Fl. love them

[@lab4389]

Just love them so much. A huge part of my life growing up. 🎶💟☮️

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Lab how are you doing

[@elsajohnson6663]

Love the Doobie Brothers!!!!! Great story.

[@RaptorV1USA]

I remember jamming to DB cassettes in my dads Porsche 914 on weekends,... DB & Steely dan a coupl of my favorite albums in my dads collection of DIY cassettes he had in the car in a custom little cassette holder... this music set me on my own journey of music love off to a great start.

[@dillonohlemiller401]

Saw their 50th anniversary tour. Still going

[@jillsalkin7389]

Thrilling to see them in Philly recently!! I saw them decades ago!!

[@ejb7969]

Jill !!!

[@ediebaxter6194]

Awesome music and musicians. It is awesome they lasted this long. When many bands haven't.

[@ww2remembered983]

I'm lucky enough to have been seeing and digging the Doobie's since the 70's, here in the Bay Area. Great guys, they haven't change a bit. Except for the partying! They captured the essence of life in NorCal with their music. Thank you, brothers!!

[@Branner]

There's a great irony to the interviewer asking if the group was losing its "soul" with McDonald's hit-making songs. The very quality McDonald brought to the group was more R & B and soul--so i don't understand why the interviewer even posed that question. If anything, the music becomes more sophisticated and even interesting---and McDonald--what a voice. Instantly recognizable, smooth and gruff at once.

[@marileeodendahl2720]

I'll never forget driving a huge old station wagon full of hippies to Mardi Gras and everyone one of us singing along to Black Water every time it came on the radio for 1200 miles.

[@60yobfandproudmills79]

❤The Doobies part I(before Micheal) and Part II( after Micheal),absolutely ❤Micheal MCDonald and his voice..and I also thought him to be really good looking!..Glad the Doobies are still rockin it!❤

[@oceandreamer1958]

I love seeing the Doobies going strong! I have always been a fan. If they ever come do a concert near me, I will be there! Thanks for the story about them.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Debbie how are you doing

[@AllSpace]

Tom Johnston da man that still sounds like the seventies... keep it up doobies

[@kimarajamison6951]

Last week, Toto. This week, The Doobie Brothers. I wonder if CBS will have Steely Dan or Boz Scaggs will be on next CBS Sunday Morning. Thanks for sharing!

[@alexthompson9516]

Lol srsly

[@christopherallen9580]

Does CBS own their music catalogs?

[@kimarajamison6951]

@@christopherallen9580 Nowadays, you never know. They might.

[@ww2remembered983]

So great to see and hear these living legends wherever I can! Not to worry, youngsters! They'll have the Bangles on soon!

[@GenesisFan01]

​@@christopherallen9580 As far as I know, they're with Warner Bros.

[@WarriorMigs24]

So good

[@stevescott200]

I seen the "livin on the fault line" tour , they were fantastic, my lifetime favourite band, all incarnations

[@adienwest1647]

Still love them in 2022

[@janetwoodford6497]

Went to their concert and the Doobies still have it! It was awesome!

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

A diverse and truly a great band. Doing what they have always done. Making some incredible music. That has lasted the test of time . Dobbie Brothers, Listen To The Music....

[@tammyburke9453]

Omg, LOVE THEM! Just turning 65 this month! Boomer, Please!

[@chaii_latte]

Was my moms favorite band.. I grew up hearing them. She passed last year. Its funny, I've been rediscovering them last week..

[@ww2remembered983]

Bet your Mom was a fox! ( slang for a hot woman back in the 70's, fyi...lol ) So many of us from back then have memories of loved one who have passed with the Doobies music. Thanks for sharing. All the best!

[@greenwich1754]

I have no encyclopedic knowledge of all bands who stand the test of time, but I am virtually blown away that I can listen to Tom Johnston sing "Listen to the Music" in 1972, and hear him sing it in 2022, and not notice a difference or degradation in vocal ability.

[@ligmabellz7192]

dang wish the full rehearsal was on here. indescribable these guys are.

[@thevoid99]

glad to see the doobie brothers are still here and selling out places including stadiums. they're the great american rock n' roll band. a bit of folk, country, blues, jazz, soul, rock n' roll. how can anyone not love them?

[@kent2360]

Not to mention the Great John Cowan has join them to play bass.That guy is a legend.

[@hipnicity]

Stars on the soundtrack of my life! I grew up in the Bay Area. In the 70’s.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello HIPNICITY how are you doing?

[@hipnicity]

@@kenhartman9981 doing well, thank you! How’s your day going?

[@kenhartman9981]

@@hipnicity I’m great thanks. So where are you from?

[@hipnicity]

@@kenhartman9981 I live in Washington State.

[@kenhartman9981]

@@hipnicity Nice place I live in Oklahoma City but I’m currently working here in Syria. Are you originally from Washington State?

[@CollectingCardboard]

Anybody growing up in the 70's/early 80's,.... _HAS TO_ remember the Doobies being on the 2-part episode(s) of " *What's Happening* " !!

[@bsquared4604]

yup!

[@dionehackworth1767]

I remember thinking it was THE coolest thing when they performed on the show!

[@bretstanley8931]

Rerun sold them out by recording their live show! Well, he was pushed into it but the Doobs forgave him!

[@lauriesolonka2477]

@@bretstanley8931 and which Doobie you be?

[@bretstanley8931]

@@lauriesolonka2477 HaHa!

[@blancahouston]

I love love love the Doobie Brothers. Too bad I could not go see them on their current tour. The new album, Liberte’, is great. These are the Better Days indeed. We Are More than Love is beautiful tribute to where long time loving couples arrive, an existential oneness.

[@USARobert59]

OMG!!! I live in Norway and had a vacation in Fort Lauderdale where the Doobies would be in concert while I was there, actually West Palm Beach. Their 50 year anniversary tour and I had pretty good seats. They cancelled the show. I can't tell you how disappointed I am\was, I started crying and I'm 62. I have been listening to these guys since I was 13 or 14 years old (early 1970's). There aren't many ole rock bands that have many original people left in them so I was so excited to see them. Been locked away in my house the last 3 years hiding from Covid, so was even more excited then ever to get out and see some life, some rock and roll. Probably won't see them in my lifetime again but they are fantastic band.

[@ww2remembered983]

Oh Man, bummer!!

[@fritzburbank935]

Saw them at Jones Beach Theater 2 weeks ago. Awesome show.

[@wilowwells]

Michael Mcdonald is such a legend. I think he was already backing up Steely Dan when he went to the Doobies.

[@harrisongdavis]

Every great band has eras. Literally every single great band, if theyre around long enough, venture out.

[@eileengarcia7923]

It was so great to be a teenager during that time!!! Thank you Doobies!

[@Sergeant-Major]

I took my baby sister to see them in Alpharetta, GA, Amris Amphitheater, Jul 13th, 2024, and to a packed house in 95 deg heat the Doobie Brothers did not disappoint one bit. They're better now than they ever were. Just a fantastic concert. I saw them 50 years ago down in Miami, 1974, and I just had to see them again. These band members are total, complete professionals and they've been my favorite band of all time. If you get a chance, go see em. 💯

[@bevsputler5455]

One of my fave memories, going down the road listening to the Doobies & my 12yr old grandson looks at me laughing & says “now I know why they call them ‘The Doobie Brothers’”as I lit one up! 🥹😂👍

[@nickcupkovic5721]

I saw them at blossom music center in 1975 I was in the first row and Micheal McDonald winked at me An outstanding moment in the history of music! With the Dobie Bros!

[@kaitlyncramp3100]

I love your interviews with older musicians and actors. And am grateful I dont gotta be up early Sunday morning to enjoy your amazing content

[@carlrosendorf5210]

Great show..must TV

[@Mac-ix4qp]

I left with Johnston. And started listening again when he came back. "Without You" was my favorite DB song to listen to while driving.

[@dumenek4102]

The Doobies are Rock n' Soul. Hard to find another combo like that.

[@donnarawiri]

Love this band....especially when MM joined them,..

[@kathyd9324]

A musical harmony above all others!

[@richpaydirt]

The Doobies should have been inducted into The Rock hall of fame at least 20 years ago.

[@ww2remembered983]

Without a doubt. As two other world famous, loved by 100's of millions Bay Area bands like Tower of Power and Huey Lewis and the News are not worthy....wtf?? Oh right, not to worry, Dolly Parton and Jay Z are in. Because they really rock out, right??

[@terrypoplin5940]

Michael Mcdonald..I still have the biggest crush on you..sang with you many many many nights..still crushing at 64 and single..lol love the Doobie Brothers🎶✌️😊🤗🥰🤩

[@sherrym7273]

It’s always been Patrick Simmons.

[@Larry-vc5qv]

1976 my high school gym, cheerleading tryouts and I look inside and a stereo set is playing China Grove. Never forgot that ...

[@jeffreysoble5369]

July 17th Alpharetta, GA! Can’t wait!!

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

Johnston, McDonald, Simmons, it's all good stuff!!!

[@kevinmccarthy7907]

One of the best live bands ever! I saw them in 1979 at Red Rocks Colorado and they are still Rockin' now!