DOOBIE BROTHERS | BLIND COUPLE REACTION W/ WIFE to Black Water | FIRST TIME WITHOUT MICHAEL MCDONALD

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[@Hartlor_Tayley]

“Pure as the Driven Snow” is another amazing Doobie song.

[@nealeger8154]

It's funny because when Michael McDonald joined the Doobies, many said thay didn't sound like the Doobies anymore.

[@stevesilsby9668]

True-- because they weren't the real Doobies any more. They had morphed into the Michael McDonald Freaky Falsetto Band.

[@steveperelli3305]

You guys are so entertaining. FYI the singer song writer here is Pat Simmons. He as well as Tom Johnston, both guitar players, write and sing. Their music is so versatile. Long train running is a great one to get your reaction to. BTW Pat and Tom are Doobie founding members. MM filled in for awhile during Tom Johnston’s temporary leave of absence. They still tour today. Another rabbit hole??

[@SpankyNek]

Yes! China Grove another great one with Tom, imo.

[@DexterD63]

I like Pat’s song called Depending on You

[@The_Great_Darino]

Yeah, Patrick Simmons dominated the early hits, McDonald the latter half of the DB tenure. Seems one of the few bands where their fans accept two lead singers with equal gratitude

[@brewswillis9783]

@@The_Great_Darino MM is my 3rd favorite DB lead vocalist.

[@straya52]

Saw them in 2011 and is still the most entertaining show I have been to. When they had done a few encores people began leaving but we noticed that the Doobies were hanging around the side of the stage, slightly out of sight. So we went up and they were waiting to talk to anyone who came up to them. Amazing guys and great fun to listen to. No pretensions at all, just loved being appreciated.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

The Doobies (both versions) and Steely Dan.......WOW ! the material that keeps on giving !

[@kevinkliegl9315]

Ahhh, to be in high school in the 70's, a magical time. Lucky enough to see them in concert back then.

[@chrislegner4816]

Ditto here. Well said.

[@jml-rj5re]

Yeah, that's the thing about this era of the Doobies. Sounded great when I was 15. Still good, but not epic. Black Water and I Cheat the Hangman are my favorites from this period.

[@SisSeaY]

'That 70's show' was like going directly back in time to my life script! Never got to see them, but they played a big part of my ''soundtrack'! 🌝

[@theplanetruth]

This is 70s gold platinum. Such a classic sound.

[@calguy3838]

There are lots of great pre-Michael McDonald Doobie Brothers' songs. You guys are into a treat as you explore that era of their music.

[@davidwilkins5932]

The Tom Johnson era of the Doobie Brothers is well worth exploring. Even this track isn’t all that much like the rest of their material. But they had a long roll of great albums before Michael McDonald.

[@danallshaw1131]

Summer of 1973-74 We played this 45 record on an old turntable.

[@dennismoore3383]

LOL! I chuckled when Nick said "It sounds nothing like the Doobie Brothers." Since Michael McDonald came later many people at the time thought he sounded nothing like the Doobie Brothers. Both are great, but the Tom Johnston era is more rocking which is my favorite. When I was a kid my dad played the Doobie's album "The Captain & Me" all the time and I still enjoy it. Thanks for the reaction, Nick N Lex. I don't have time to comment a lot these days, but I still check out your channel when you post because you're a great reaction team. Keep rockin'!

[@j.jennings1722]

Great reveal! The Doobies did not become famous when Michael McDonald joined the band. They were already huge, with multiple hit songs, including this one, which is more swampy than their other early hits. You should definitely react to more of the same, like "Listen To the Music" "China Grove" "Jesus Is Just Alright" or "Long Train Running," all classic Doobies.

[@chuckhutton5087]

Great reaction!! You both really make these “ first hearings” so much fun! For those of us old-timers to hear these great hits from our youth through your ears is a real treat!! Keep up the great service. Been a fan since you both started the YT channel a couple years ago.

[@williamfisher8239]

Tom Johnstone was the original vocalist for many of the Doobies hits prior to the entrance of Michael McDonald. Now on the 50th Anniversary Tour of the Doobie Brothers both Tom and Michael McDonald are singing together on various hits of the band.

[@squidkid2]

It's so cool watching people discovering this music for the first time. I've been listening to the Doobies since their first radio hit which was Listen To The Music (ironic) in 70 or 71 and I loved them from the start. They have gone through many changes since their first lineup but many of the original members are still around. You really need to go back to the beginning because through all the changes the music has maintained a high level and all these songs that I've heard a million times on the radio still sound as fresh today as they did 50 years ago.

[@dennisloveland498]

The band at this time consisted of Tom Johnston: guitar, Pat Simmons: guitar, Tiran Porter: bass, John Hartman, drums, and Michael Hossack: drums (yes, the Doobies had two drummers!!). Two additional musicians who worked on this album would later become full-fledged members: Keith Knudsen and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter(who was formerly of Steely Dan).

[@brianjacob9084]

I loved this song when I was a little kid, such a nice groove. Still fabulous!

[@mikeloomis687]

This was a huge radio hit. So memorable! Love me some Doobie Bros anytime! Thanks Lex for surprising Nick...very entertaining!

[@bruins5683]

Early Doobie Brothers are awesome!

[@jml-rj5re]

Bill Payne of Little Feat played keyboards with the Doobie Brothers as a session musician and sometimes with the touring band.

[@Frank-pe9pk]

We were at a friends house after school and he played this album. It had just come out and been a fan ever since.✌️

[@tcanfield]

What a gem ! It’s Cajun style.

[@tamarakelley4497]

Alexa, I love the way you sing song. ❤️😋 Doobie Brothers rock in all incarnations.

[@kennethschreyer2527]

I Saw the Doobie Brothers Perform " Black Water " at Madison Square Garden NYC in the 1970s. A Full Dixieland Band Accompanied Them.

[@johncook2765]

This is before Michael McDonald, put Pat Simmons is singing most of this song who was still in the band after Michael Mcdonald joined. Tom Johnson did most of the lead vocals before he left and Michael joined. Current the band is doing show with both Tom and Michael. A friend saw them in Vegas last week.

[@loisr3970]

This is the voice we are Use to such a great song!!!! Tjis was alot of fun u two Cheers

[@stretchgilbert]

This is Patrick Simmons the lead guitar singing. Their main vocalist back then was Tom Johnston guitarist Tom Johnston left the band for awhile but it was really that Michael McDonald joined the band more than anyone leaving

[@richkurl]

Growing up in the 70's the Doobies (pre-Mike) are the soundtrack of our lives. This album - What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits, The Captain And Me, Toulouse Street, The Doobie Brothers, and Stampede (the first Doobies album with Jeff "Skunk" Baxter of Steely Dan fame), are all amazing.

[@bobhalvorson4374]

Exactly. I was in shock hearing MM- I lost interest in the band, didn’t like his voice at all.

[@richkurl]

@@bobhalvorson4374 I'm a fan of MM for his backup vox/harmony work with Steely Dan, but tire quickly of his lead vocals. I know that's not the most popular sentiment, but that's where I'm at. There's just something so personal about those early Doobies tracks. They always conjure memories of good friends, girlfriends, good times, and important events of our teenage years.

[@bobhalvorson4374]

Me too. I had a cassette of The Captain and Me, and drove across the county after college listening to it.

[@murdockreviews]

"Tell me what you want (and I give you what you need)" is an awesome song from this phase.

[@alexdrummer2175]

My favorite Doobie's song. Paints such a nice image.

[@williambill5172]

I always loved their "South City Midnight Lady"...

[@mackymintle7806]

So fun! Thanks for sharing this one. 😜😎🤪

[@jackgilchrist]

Pre-Michael Doobies is the *best* Doobies by far, imo... and not just because I'm not a Michael McDonald fan. I just personally love their older style. Listen to the Music Long Train Runnin' China Grove Rockin' Down the Highway ...and the list goes on.

[@jlhilbert1]

Clear as the Driven Snow…Ukiah, The Captain and Me, Toulouse Street. All hidden gems.

[@williambill5172]

YESSSSSSSSS!!!

[@Grizazzle]

I guess I'm lucky that I love both versions of the Doobies. ;-)

[@MarianoBG65]

The Doobie brothers were born without Michael, but he gave them a new sound, a new vision of music. With or without Michael, the doobie brothers are amazing!

[@jackgilchrist]

@@MarianoBG65 To each their own, my friend.

[@millerk20]

I saw the Doobie Brothers on their (1st ) farewell tour at Red Rocks in 83.

[@bmac1205]

I saw them at the Spectrum in Philly for that same tour.

[@davidmolina3520]

First saw The Doobies in 1977 on the minute by minute tour. Great song 👌

[@bmac1205]

Patrick Simmons sings this and also plays the acoustic guitar on it. Patrick Simmons was still in the band when MMcD joined the band.

[@minkhollow]

"Clear as the Driven Snow" is a deep cut, but it will take you on a JOURNEY and is not to be missed.

[@claytonflinchum3962]

It was fun being a teenager, and growing up in the 70,s absorbing all the great music, that will never be duplicated, in my. Opinion?? Clayton

[@JeffMartinEquinox]

sound is a lot better today!

[@NicknLex]

Yes we have a new mic. Sound should always be good from now on. Thanks Jeff

[@bmac1205]

Now that's the mother of all REACTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesleonard9703]

This song is great to sing along with.

[@anthonyblakely399]

I am going to Love!!!!!

[@basildavidson4597]

Great reaction. Early Doobies are also very special.

[@geneobrien8270]

The short story - Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons founded the Doobie Brothers. Had a number of really big hits in the early part of the 70's (Listen to the Music, Long Training Running, etc.). Johnston got sick and had to sit out a tour, and Michael McDonald was recruited to fill in. When it became clear that Johnston wouldn't be able to return, McDonald became a permanent member. He brought his own unique sound to the band, and a whole new era of hits. But the band was very successful before he came along. Eventually, the band split up. For various reunions, it was primarily Johnston and Simmons, but McDonald still joins them, and in fact, all three are touring this summer as an anniversary celebration. I highly recommend reading "Long Train Running", by Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons. It's a great retelling of the Doobies' story. Next up, you should listen to some of those early hit records. Start with their first smash, Listen to the Music.

[@jeffbrown2702]

Very Hypnotic song

[@Yesquire0]

I never adjusted to McDonald doing the singing for the Doobies. It was a huge change in tone, going from rural music to a guy most comfortable with blue-eyed soul music. Little Rive Band was a great guess.

[@danarchuleta1154]

Sooo Fun! Great guesses! Now, the "before Michael" rabbit hole. I'm going to give you tunes others might not...."Without You," "Eyes of Silver," "Road Angel," "Another Lonely Park, Another Sunday"....dang soooo many and not counting the massive hits!

[@Meandmymirror]

Oh black water keep on rolling Mississippi moon won’t you keep on shining on me

[@jscarp15]

Great one Lex. .... That was awesome.....

[@lazaruslong8092]

Loved watching Lex smiling and singing along. My favorite Doobie song, I always sing along too.

[@knojustenuftobedangerous2442]

That was fun and hilarious!

[@marksilverman4537]

Next up - The classic Doobie Brothers sound was established on the songs Long Train Running and Listen To The Music. These are the songs that founded The Doobie Brothers as a mega band. The harmonies and musicianship shine through and the Doobie's signature sound was established.

[@9211goat]

This is the heart of the Doobies.

[@The_Great_Darino]

Imagine a bus load of elementary kids singing this song on the way to a school field trip, and you have my 5th grade experience when this came out. 🤗

[@mvunit3]

Ha! I JUST wrote that in my comment! :D That was me and a bus load of kids in Louisiana 1975, singing the last verse/chorus harmony on our way to school or home :D.

[@The_Great_Darino]

@@mvunit3 outstanding!

[@davidnelson6874]

We sang Black Water with teammates coming back from playing in a basketball game in eighth grade or so. Good stuff!

[@lisamh9037]

Great visual. This was my mom's favorite song. Was on the radio constantly, lucky for her! Great song. They had so many pre and with MM. Love him and Doobies. Have seen them a number of times!

[@thecat600]

That was fun! Great reaction! Got to see the DB in summer of 1976. It was a great show.

[@MrSmartAlec]

Black Water comes from the LP "What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits". Awesome LP. Totally worth your time to listen to all of it.

[@figgybass]

Great, great album indeed.

[@rmac8008]

That was a good one You must hear South-city midnight lady

[@stevevalk4074]

Nice...!!!

[@johnkeenan1829]

I'd like to suggest another band from that era, The Atlanta Rythm Section. They were a really talented southern blues rock band that fits in well with the Doobies, Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers. "Spooky" "Imaginary Lover" "Not Gonna Let it Bother Me Tonight" "Champagne Jam" are some of their hits.

[@jwine4145]

Best reaction I’ve seen in ages!! Every high school party ever attended stopped cold and joined in singing when this song was played. 😎

[@BrianR.]

If you want classic Doobie Brothers, listen to Long Train Running, China Grove, Listen to the Music... just for starters. You'll love that time for the band.

[@jamesrobertson2361]

Michael McDonald took over when Tom Johnston got sick when they were on tour . Two camps for the band. Personally I like them both. They are different but they both so good.

[@michaelyork4554]

I was singing backup "Honky Tonks" with You Lex. Big Hit in the 70's

[@debrabrabenec3731]

Me too!🎵

[@murrayspiffy2815]

The whole album - _The Captain and Me_ - is vintage Doobies.

[@markcosenza3274]

Saw them in 1974 when this album was released. I was a young lad of 16. Years later I had pulled my camping trailer into a remote campground in Oklahoma. Behind the counter was a gold record on the wall. The lady checking us in said her husband had been road manager for Doobie Brothers when this album was released.

[@petejp1]

The doobie Brothers had 5 albums and many big hits before Michael Mcdonald joined including this one. You should check them out

[@johnmontgomery2784]

Long train 🏃‍♂️ running is 🔥... harmonica 🪨 rocks!!!!

[@alrivers2297]

Early 70's is my favorite era of the Doobies. Check out Listen to the Music, Long Train Runnin' and China Grove

[@dbstooge]

This was very commercial for 1974 when it came out. Doobies started off as northern California biker band and the Hells Angels loved them. Michael Mcdonald came in and turned the band more towards r&b but they had huge hits before Mcdonald ever came into the band. China Grove has one of the best riffs ever recorded to 24 track tape

[@notanotherenigma7759]

Yep, that riff is fire.

[@jml-rj5re]

I Cheat the Hangman. Haunting riff on that song. But yeah, the Doobies were a bluesy biker band...before their soul/R&B/fusion period. Livin' on the Fault Line is a really overlooked album. Chinatown and the title track are ridiculously good.

[@jamesbrown9130]

Pre MM Doobies was a pretty wonderful time. I love most of the MM Doobies stuff too but they are so distinct from each other IMO. Black Water is super atmospheric. My favourite pre MM song would be "Natural Thing". Great choice for this video. And when i describe this type of music, I say "music from the country" as opposed to "country music". It sounds like it comes from the land.

[@niged]

Great track before Michael Mcdonald joined, early 1970's. Also try China Grove, listen to the music, long train running

[@stpnwlf9]

So many great Doobie Brothers songs before Michael McDonald joined. And one of the fundamental aspects of their sound was the songwriting of Patrick Simmons, who wrote Black Water. I always loved his writing and voice throughout his career with the band!

[@j.kevvideoproductions.6463]

Another great song by the Doobies that was sung primarily by Pat Simmons was "Toulouse Street" from the same titled album. I bought the single of "Listen to the Music" & I believe "Toulouse Street" was the "B" side, and I fell in love with that song.

[@debrabrabenec3731]

What fun! Nick made some good guesses! This is from the album What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits (great title, right?), and it's one of my favorites. Another hit from this one was "Another Park, Another Sunday", and my other favorites are "Tell Me What You Want (And I'll Give You What You Need)", and "Flying Cloud."

[@JimboKM]

I believe the Doobies are now touring with both Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald, and Patrick Simmons of course, who wrote and sang on this. I believe Tom left in the late 70's for personal and health reasons but returned when Michael left for a solo career.

[@armenflintstone]

so many transitions in this band...they basically can play every genre

[@thomasshreve750]

very enjoyable!

[@scottmacdonald1826]

This was super entertaining! Great song. Great reaction.

[@racinnut77]

I've been loving this song since I was a little kid and hearing it always takes me back.

[@bonovol]

Some people call this the "real" Doobie Brothers :-)

[@bmac1205]

This is so great, especially since you both like this band! (so far)😁😁

[@realbser1956]

Nice one Lex. One of my favorites and one of their biggest radio hits. Another great tune, that is actually pretty Proggy for them is I Cheat The Hangman. You both would enjoy that one, it’s very atmospheric. ✌️😃

[@sallyhart3044]

This was a song that our 7th grade music teacher taught us to sing. It was so fun ❤

[@rickgarms7656]

SNAP Nick! Nice choice Lex. I love the Doobies with and without M. McDonald. Cheers

[@ericmeredith8754]

This video was so cool. You both are so fun to watch! Love the song ! Had no idea it was the Doobie brothers. But heard countless times growing up. Glad to see you Lex! Nick i do enjoy the metal reactions a lot but i miss the two of you together and your reactions! Fun song and glad Lex hid it who the band was! Love you guys! Have a good rest of your week!

[@eugenebentley418]

I got this inadvertantly on a 45. It was originally the B side of Another Park Anpther Sunday.

[@lilamuzik3385]

I saw them 4 years ago in Austin Texas. Still sound fabulous!

[@ithacaster]

Tricky. That is one of their most "southern band" sounding songs. I was fortunate to have grown up in the SF Bay area, when the Doobie Brothers came from. Pat Simmons went to nearby Leigh High School and I had a roomate that played in a band while in high school with him. I used to hang out in a friends used record store (where I bought my first Genesis album) and Ty Porter (the bass player for the Doobies Brothers) used to come in quite often.

[@kati2224]

My vote goes to Doobie Bros before McDonald. This song has such good memories attached to it every time I hear, it makes me smile. I love your reactions... new sub after just seeing this first one.. !!!

[@tombeyerlein3813]

The Doobies has many hits prior to Michael. A lot of people really reacted negatively to the introduction of Michael McDonald. I'd say both lineups were great in different ways, unlike Chicago, which became schlockmeisters after Kath.

[@chuckhutton5087]

Lol!! “schlockmeisters”. Pretty harsh. True, Chicago did become rather sappy following Terry Kath’s death. My biggest complaint about post - Kath Chicago is the horns were not as prominent during Bill Champlin era. Peter Cetera leaving the group in ‘85 to go solo was a major setback, as bassist Jason Scheff is very good but very different than Pete.

[@hog7203]

That was fun watching Nick try to guess. The Doobie Brothers music before Mike Mc is a whole different animal. And that tune is different than their other great music. Very versatile band. Compare the songs Rocking Down the Highway, or Long Train Running style to Cheat the Hangman or Toulouse Street and you'll understand. Black Water is from my favorite album What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits, and it doesn't sound anything like the other songs on it. Song to See You Through is my favorite track.

[@DocSardo]

The whole Captain and Me album is amazing! One of their best. It definitely is one of the albums that inspired me to play acoustic guitar.

[@timgrady4630]

That whole album I that good ...

[@mynameispaul0530]

You guys are deep in the belly of some great 1970's music now.

[@chrismcardle4958]

That whole album is great probably my Favorite before Michael McDonald joined the band. Another Park Another Sunday, Daughter’s of the Sea, Eyes of Silver give you quite a taste of the variety they always brought to the table.

[@wendellwiggins3776]

'Daughters of the Sea" & "Flying Cloud' great songs from the same great album

[@juliettespain7994]

I've always luved Southern Rock.

[@shawnk7832]

Such a fun great song in so many ways... Sing with, dance with it all... Get down. This song gives the whole thing. 😘😘😁😁😁

[@shawnk7832]

I love that she obviously knows the song and loves it... And laughs early when she knows the song is straight cool as F to him...😁😁😁😁

[@greybeard2280]

Very nice the Tom Johnston era of the Doobies! I love it when you guys try to hornswoggle on another...lol. Very fun stuff!

[@NotBenCoultry]

Ah I needed this one today, had a lingering bad mood from an aggravating conversation hours ago, and the song tore a bunch of it away - Used to hear it on classic rock and oldies stations all the time but it's got to have been a few years. This is the first I've ever heard a reactor mention Little Feat - their "Waiting For Columbus" double-live album has been a favorite for... damn, 30 years. Guess I'm off to search the channel and see what you've done of theirs.

[@bmac1205]

Acoustic made it really different. Jean Luc Ponty 'New Country' would be a good follow up to this on a 'mix tape'