A beginners guide to The Doobie Brothers

[@revwpitt2347]

A great band in all its incarnations. South City Midnight Lady is one of my favourite songs of all time.

[@aum3.146]

Tom Johnston was the spring that made the band cool tight and driving.

[@k.kdowning3284]

Michael McDonald`s music is good in the morning having coffee, Tom Johnston really takeoff the day.

[@rodentraiser3995]

I had to special order the first album by The Doobies and when CDs started being popular, I had to special order the first album on CD. It was that hard to find. I had brought the first album to a friend's house and her sister wanted to tape record it, saying she was afraid she'd never hear these guys again. Funny to think about that now. One of my customers remembers listening to them practice in a garage down the street from his house. We won't talk about the time Pat Simmons came into the bank I worked at in Los Gatos and gave my supervisor a hard time. He was not happy. I was like, no, this is definitely NOT the time to go ask for an autograph. LOL If I had to pick a favorite song, it would be Neal's Fandango because I used to take my telescope out on Loma Prieta at night. I miss doing that.

[@Madjed2024]

Great video You forgot to mention that Marc Russo joined the band in 1996 and added a distinct color to the music of this band

[@Sergeant-Major]

If you get a chance to see the DBs during their 50th Anniversary Tour, GO ! I just saw them in Alpharetta, GA, Jul 13th, 2024, with Robert Cray as the opener. The Doobie Brothers are better than when I saw them in Miami, 1974. They put on a helluva show well worth the extreme heat that day in Hotlanta and the price of Admission.

[@jamescarter4175]

When I think of the Doobie Brothers, I always think of the first five albums. Fantastic music!

[@kimmccracken7551]

The band functions like any other corporation…similar to The Eagles etc….unfortunate but true.

[@charleswind8298]

Great video.

[@TheSaleen786]

Excellent! But, you failed to mention and probably don't know the real story that when Tom Johnston's "Another Park Another Sunday" was moving up the charts like a rocket, and that the "powers that be" who were the controlling radio executives didn't like the lyrics "..and the radio just seems to bring me down" as they felt that it was a slant to radio. So they used their power and pressure to take the song off of the DJ radio playlist and unfairly it quickly fell from grace. Tom didn't write those lyrics to condemn radio, but to message his lost love that when he listened to these types of sad songs throughout the breakup that sad songs brought him even more depression being without his love, which is the reality that many of us have suffered through those same emotions in our lives one time or another. "Another Park Another Sunday" was a heart cry a serious but beautiful classic love song written by Tom when he was going through a breakup at 17, and certainly destined to land in the top ten Billboard charts. The song didn't fade because of "competition" from other artists. The band with it's numerous hits were already established having a large fan base. "Another Park Another Sunday" was on it's own trajectory to the top of the charts before being shot down by supposed "friendly fire". -Larry G. Loveland, Colorado

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Fun fact about AP,AS: The song was originally titled, “I’ll Keep On Giving” from a demo the band shopped to record labels in 1970. Totally different lyrics, similar chord structure, and the melody was very similar. The sound is harder edged particularly during the solo. The demo was bootlegged much to the band’s chagrin but it’s still out there. eBay has it titled as, “Introducing The Doobie Brothers.” Check it out!

[@cliff2011]

WOW you know the inside info on that one. I grew up with the Doobies. And I know the song SO well (as all their classic non McDonald stuff) but I never knew that. I'm not surprised though. The music business is completely controlled by people into money with the added ability to the populous's brains as tiny as possible. Allan Holdsworth may be the greatest musician in history, revered by Van Halen, Vai, Lifeson, McLaughlin, Santana, etc and nobody knows that, OR can even assimilate what he does because their brains have been kept the size of a walnut by the record producers. As incredible as he was, he had no backing. I went off track a bit but it's a similar "control" thing.

[@chriswick7987]

Thanks for this. I’ve loved that song forever, always knew that “radio” line, but never connected it with an insult of radio. Radio definitely sucks now, so I’ll listen to this from now on with a new sense of appreciation

[@johngresham4705]

Awesome

[@StonemanRocks]

Always loved “Another Park Another Sunday” and youre right radio does suck these days chriswick!

[@joannburkhartt8399]

Thanks for sharing this!!

[@williambotha6607]

Been listening to these guys since the late 70's. I would say they are my all-time favorite band. The songs that still make it onto my play lists are Listen to the Music, Long Train Running, Jesus is alright and China Grove. One that always hides in the background, Snake Man.

[@StonemanRocks]

Why O why do they never mention “Without You”? Its one of the best rock and roll songs of all time! It deserves to be in a category all by itself!

[@hitmanbluesband]

Thanks for sharing! If you have a minute, we tried our hand at some original blues tunes. As fellow music fans, we'd love if you'd check it out. It's on our channel. Don't be too tough on us :)

[@hitmanbluesband]

This is incredible. Since we've been working more on building our YT presence, we've gotten a lot of Doobie Bros. fans - which means I've watched a LOT of DB covers and videos. I had no idea about a lot of this! Although I was around during all of this, I only knew the "standard" hits - China Grove, Long Train, Black Water and Listen to the Music. I didn't realize how versatile they were until recently. Thanks again for posting this.

[@darleneshedden4288]

After Captain and me i Moved on but Came back when Cycles came out

[@chrisgardiner2215]

Michael wasn't a member of Steely Dan

[@davidwestbrook6169]

They said "a part of Steely Dan", of which McDonald certainly was.

[@moon-1768]

Just watched a KZbin channel about Steely Dan and Michael Mc Donald actually spoke about doing the harmonies on Peg

[@Larrymh07]

I'm the KZbin bass troll, I guess. I believe these guys never recovered their past greatness because Tiran Porter's bass guitar and vocals were suppressed and downplayed on Cycles and thereafter.

[@steve-o5600]

Can't believe no mention of John McFee by name who has been a key member of the band since '79. Not a songwriter or lead singer but an amazing multi-talented/instrument musician and an important influence on the band's sound for decades.

[@nothing-b2n]

Yep

[@StonemanRocks]

The Doobie Brothers was my first concert ! I was in the front row and a sophmore in highschool. Any closer and I would have had a guitar in my hands!

[@Boblib1970]

The Doobie Brothers were my most recent concert. About a month ago with my 14 year old daughter who absolutely loves them. What a special night for me and my wife to spend with her. Absolutely incredible memory.

[@vickymarlin8472]

Sorry guys I miscounted🌹

[@ScottLuvsRenFaires]

Good video, but please get a human to do the narration in the future. Those pauses at inappropriate times and lack of needed pauses at other times is very annoying.

[@MusicFan1977]

My own voice sucks. But I do hear what you are saying.

[@ValerieGriner]

I HATE computerized voices.

[@UriahHeep100]

Totally with you Valerie!!

[@vickymarlin8472]

Sorry guys I miscounted🌹