Doobie Brothers - China Grove - GMA (LIVE)

[@gregorywheless3064]

Back when music was music

[@TheJoeAK]

Ladies and gentleman this is how rock and roll is done

[@alanblack9540]

Amen brother

[@BazAitch]

Have to agree (well it’s there in Black and White). Did you see what I did there? 😉

[@dongill9650]

You said it sir.

[@marilynsnider8183]

You got that right!!!!

[@daisyunderwood1002]

My very first concert 1977 in Fort Wayne Indiana. Amazing!

[@davidiverson2541]

Real no nonsense heavy duty rockers.

[@MapleJames76]

That, young children, is Rock and Roll.

[@classrockin]

Real talent. Tom Johnston hasn't lost a beat. Sounds as great as ever

[@jacobblackburn1379]

Couldn't be anymore true

[@stevelibrandi]

He has lost the upper register, several throat surgeries, not as much bite to the vocals like 1971, but not embarrassing himself either

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

daughter Laura is awesome to the Apple didn't fall far from the tree

[@bloozedaddy]

The patronizing "he sounds better than ever" syndrome is very popular on social media.

[@markb1100]

The old boys can still rock.Whats left of them.Simmons,Johnston,McFee

[@willbranson3216]

Tom Johnson is 70 this year. Still amazing!

[@QuadeQuick]

Say what you will, my friends, but that may be the best rock and roll song ever.

[@TimothyCline-k3i]

The Doobie Brothers one of my Favorite Bands of All time

[@mattderynioski1434]

This version sounds absolutely immense. Props to whoever mixed this on the air

[@Dustin2112]

AGREED. They had to have had their own sound guy do it.

[@patburke1961]

@@Dustin2112 they do, his name is paul, great guy !

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

A bit to messy though!

[@jeffcoaj]

Yeah - Cant put my finger on it but this one is different - drummer has a basic kit maybe?! Make it easier to mix better? Really felt good. Making it sound better than back in the day...(how it should sound dare I say) uh!

[@willard2729]

China Grove may be the quintessential classic rock, FM album cut

[@scottrobbins6216]

Are you kidding .... this mans voice is timeless perfect might as well be 1971 .... God Bless

[@something2consider783]

Tom Johnston--outstanding singer. He can sing anything--rock, blues, R&B, country and whatever else. He's voice is still strong after all of these years. It's cool the Doobies are in the R&R Hall of Fame.

[@Joseph1NJ]

Look kids, real music. And yup, they're older than your parents. Yeah, you kids grew up with all this cool technology, but we had good music. And it was everywhere, free.

[@JamesAllmond]

yep, just needed this thing called a radio...no subscription required.

[@slashfan1019]

I enjoy my Justin Bieber and my four chord whore Ed Sheehan though

[@danielfronc4304]

@@slashfan1019 But only for what it is, such as someone fed daily a diet of sugar and McDonalds food. There is a wealth of good things out there before one's teens that is readily available. Just seek them out and press go!

[@slashfan1019]

Daniel Fronc ..that’s too complex to grasp I was being sarcastic though

[@Joseph1NJ]

@@slashfan1019 short attention spans. thank social media.

[@davidiverson2541]

Absolutely righteous performance. Doobie Brothers really blow me away. Tom Johnston sings with real feeling and energy.

[@MattWesss]

Younger people in the audience are like: "Wtf, i didn't knew music could be thís good!!" Yes kids!! Thís is real music!!

[@michaelkennon4594]

You are Right

[@jackdixon29jd]

I'm not even 18 years old, this is one of my all time favourite songs

[@CRyan-yh3pt]

Fact ! Back when the band played their own instruments AND sang WITHOUT auto tune. I was so glad when the original lineup reunited

[@dongill9650]

The Fabulous Doobie brothers.

[@stevenardozzi2411]

Went to see them in pittsburgh with my daughter. She is 25 Goes to show this music can affect the younger generation

[@michaelireland7239]

wow the doobie bros still got it after all years they are like a constant in the universe , never die guys rock on forever

[@MH-be6hr]

50 decades later, these guys still rock like when I was in high school! 🤗😉

[@mrsatire9475]

50 decades 🤣

[@jmm1000]

@@mrsatire9475 top ten hit in 1524!

[@mrsatire9475]

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[@julianconklin8523]

I will be 70 years old this July rock and roll

[@suzannehorton3146]

I seen them when they came to Montreal... great concert.. powerful energy!!!!!

[@leegoldner1814]

Real musicians playing instruments and singing in an incredibly fine way....

[@jessechappa1550]

Impressive , love to see old bands that can still Rock like this !

[@robertglancy4474]

Grew up in S Cal in the 70's and Doobies and Eagles where the bands that were all over the radio. Amazing that the Doobies are still touring hard and this video was from 7 yrs ago

[@TheJoeAK]

I see them in 2 months. That is how you do rock and roll. Period.

[@SaltTequilaLime]

I attended this taping as a Doobie Brothers superfan, and it was an amazing opportunity to see these guys rock out right in front of me! As always, they sounded incredible live!!!

[@davecarroll5008]

As good as it gets. My first concert in June 1974 at the Chicago Amphitheater. This song is 50 years old now and probably at least 45 when they made this appearance, but the point stands. They sound terrific and Mr. Johnston sounds no different than he did in the years 1972- 1974. They got soft when Mr. McDonald joined the band and after Stampede, I tuned out...but Mr. Johnston and Mr. McDonald both claim to have had a very good relationship. Lot's of band who could really play got soft when producers and studios wanted hits in the later 70's....America, Three Dog Night, Eagles just to name a few. This performance here sounds as good as the day they recorded it..maybe better.

[@dfritz4524]

I've been to about 15 Doobie concerts since 1974. Original members Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons are still out there rockin' and sounding better than ever!

[@m.a.c.8366]

yes, just thinking that like so many lifers in the music business it's the playing that keeps them fueled...

[@Ed9870]

God damn, that was awesome. Didn't expect them to sound quite this good.

[@Airwaves-Radio]

Fifty years of practice will do that.

[@125southernnh2]

We look so old now us 60's kids but we can still rock. Tommy and Pat are still the heart and soul that made San Jose special all those years before silly-con valley' took over.

[@kenforester432]

Sounds even better 50 years later. These guys are incredible!

[@JOHNKUHNMUSIC]

Mom bought me the 45 in 73 and I slowly cranked the ole PHILCO 60W up to MAX and the Oldman hollered TURN THAT S*** DOWN!...The folks came in this week from SC and I hooked up my lil VOX amp to the I/O and BLLasted this video.The Oldman, (now 81) hollered upstairs TURN THAT S*** DOWN!..Took me back instantly to that first play of the 45..LOL

[@marilynsnider8183]

This Is classic rock and roll!

[@alfredocuomo1546]

There are just some bands that are timeless, and the Doobie Brothers are one of them. Just keep on Rockin

[@edwardhenry3158]

To this day, it’s still boggles my mind one of the first concerts I ever went to was at Roosevelt Stadium in New Jersey the Doobie Brothers, Jay, Giles band Robin Trower and ZZ Top I’m talking 1974 and to hear the Doobie Brothers today who I just saw a few weeks ago Patrick Michael McDonald and Tom Johnston still bringing it

[@Markus_Andrew]

Aussie here, and I had tickets to see them in either '74 or '75 (can't remember exactly which year it was at this remove), but they got sick from flu in Hawaii and scrubbed the rest of their tour - which included their Australian leg. I don't have many regrets in my life, but not getting to see those guys in the 70s is a major one. Good to hear that Tom is still belting them out though! Tom and Pat were always the heart and soul of the Doobies. I was never crazy about the "McDonald years". Not meaning to rubbish Michael McDonald, he's a talented man to be sure, but the Doobies were never the same without Tom and Pat up front, in my humble opinion. I wish I could have seen them back in the day. Color me green with envy, man 🙂

[@timg6970]

I am overall just proud to be apart of a great rock n roll culture. So to all who share similar view thank you and god bless

[@brpitrepeters7983]

I was lucky to grow up with tunes like this.. It brings me back to a younger times when everything was Cool and Groovy.. Yes I said it Groovy man everything is Cool...

[@Canyon2023]

Doobies are just loaded with talent!!!

[@samartist9319]

One of the first album's (vinyl) I bought! Worn-out long ago! Then got the "8 track" Worn out..Then got the cassette..worn out..Then got the 'cd' well, still playing it!Loud n proud! Real Classic Rock! Go D'bros!! keep looking to the east! Amen

[@TheFacefinder]

God bless you Masters of real rock!!!! Been listening to them since the early 70's!!!!!!

[@jogsabunod1613]

2 thumbs up Doobies music!

[@muffs55mercury61]

Follow up to the immortal "Long Train Runnin'". In Sept, 1973 you seldom went anywhere without hearing this song on the radio.

[@transitfan954]

My favorite Doobie Brothers song from the fall of 1973. Saw them at the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois in December of that year. Rock on, DB!

[@GT-uw8xb]

KILLED IT!!!!!

[@bbg515011]

Real musicians.... real talent.... so good!

[@samartist9319]

And John Cowan on bass! D Bro's haven't lost a single beat! Rockin on through the ages !

[@richardstromboli8485]

He's a good bassist, has great voice! 🎶🎶

[@cast390]

Love this band, China Grove a true rock classic.....

[@kimmiec.peridore886]

I LOVE YOU!!!! Rock On!!!!! your album was my first record in Memphis Tn. as a young girl. I have LOVED you for 5 decades!! Listening in May 2020!! Patrick Simmons!! My Forever Secret Crush!!!!))) Keep on Listening to the Music!!))))

[@bmxseeker6780]

Still got to love The Doobie Brothers , this kicks ass , they still Rock

[@daveenyart]

immensely powerful...I was a senior in HS when this came out...perfect

[@avariceinvestments]

Saw them in 1983 at the Allentown Fairgrounds, PA.

[@nytom4info]

Still get the people up dancing with this song from the guitar intro to the piano ..to the killer end!!!! Thanks guys!

[@timpers3568]

Damn that PRS sounds mighty fine on the solo.

[@stevemehallo3030]

Didn't know PRS guitars sounded that great!. Joe Walsh endorsed a special Joe Walsh PRS Edition guitar

[@JoeCooper-b4t]

Sure does, killer tone! 👍

[@sallyannprice7611]

They are still great!

[@radicaster1]

Tom is an Emperor - he keeps adding to every performance....it simply doesn't get any better...😍

[@peterwallwork4778]

Take’s me back to the summer days of old somehow we never get these days ❤

[@deankirkman7753]

It don’t get no better than that!

[@cherylbaker3353]

Such a great band sounds just the same One of my all-time favorites

[@anthonymcdibble9496]

Don't do the high harmony any more, but other than that ... perfect !!

[@Marckymarc71]

And THAT'S how you play live! Rock on, Tommy!

[@ann-mariefrank644]

One of the best bands ever! Great musicians, songwriters, and their music is timeless. So glad they are still with us.

[@twincam825]

Younger generation this is how its done real musicians.

[@keverc]

i have been to see more bands live than i can count but the last band i saw live was The Doodie Brothers and they killed it! one of the greats

[@lindyfrank5342]

Always do...

[@GuitrDad]

Saw the Doobies in Atlantic City 3 weeks ago. DAMN they can still rock!!

[@CameronWingers]

They seem better now and loved them back in the 70s.

[@Gretsch0997]

Solid drummer man. Awesome group

[@gregcuttill6602]

Blackstar for 12 years. Was always very happy with them.

[@srpenk01]

The Doobies were my fave on 8 track in y car and we covered China Grove in our band. Watching the masters at work on GMA just brings it full circle to home. The Doobie Brothers!

[@timg6970]

I'm from San Anton and China Grove is a small city outside of SA love how the Doobies wrote a song and mapped San Antonio

[@mikecarmean6446]

I Remember In The Early 70's DB's Were It! 💥💥 🎸💥💥 Iconic Song

[@MinnesotaWoodsGirl]

Oh my heart!!!!!!!!!

[@DougCanney1]

These guys are pretty awesome, first song I ever learned on the guitar by ear. You got to give these guys credit, all of them were in the civil war. Thanks for your service boys!

[@RonaldRademaker]

yeah still rockin great

[@fusion2000]

simply the best!

[@richardbinder9662]

Got a big smile on my face

[@coolyajets8638]

As they first recorded - fine fine musicians

[@andyinoregon]

One of the iconic guitar riffs of all time ... from their 1973 album "The Captain and Me" which was filled with original songs as good as this.

[@Wolfie66]

My favorite Doobies album!

[@donfilkins298]

Yea that drummer was killing it!

[@SuperDad58458]

This is the best sound track ive seen them do of this. Absolutely bigger than Texas

[@gunnardahlstrom3247]

Damn! It's so cool to see these old timers still killin it

[@rob-v1y]

God you dudes killed this.! Perfection.

[@chuckwright8889]

of all their amazing work...this might be the best.....

[@donfilkins298]

This is the only song that can get me off the couch!

[@gregaroo329]

Great music will always stand the test of time!!

[@tixximmi1]

Best thing that ever came out of San Jose.

[@tixximmi1]

@Greg Souza Angles or Angels? I'll still take the Doobies over a bike gang anytime.

[@RatPakForEvr]

First time in a while, I have seen a standard grip on the KIT!!! great job bro's

[@Joel_Powell]

I love how Tommy sings these hits and alters them just a little bit for live performance - but is consistent from show to show - I got to meet him in a meet and greet a few years ago and he was very nice as well Pat and that new guy ;).

[@j2jaks]

Woa! So wonderful!

[@sharylgamble9981]

Best song ever!

[@SuperDad58458]

That would have to be one of the best recordings of china grove.For an out door come studio run. That was dammmmm awesome.

[@Markus_Andrew]

Don't know if you've seen this version, it's also pretty cool. From "Rockin' Down The Highway: The Wildlife Concert". The whole show is fantastic. I got the DVD about six months ago and I've nearly worn it out already, lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmS6ZHywhpqmeq8

[@janggogemiliano5247]

the voice is still there..love it..

[@DonDixit]

8 AM, but the fab Doobs deliver!!

[@mikegilland]

Wow-still rockin it. Great live performance from REAL talent.

[@vincegedeon6583]

holy shit they sound awesome and look how old they is lol they are so amazing so many hits!!

[@tmaguire2075]

These guys sound better live and I love it!

[@vmat1000]

i've been a fan since the early '70s seeing them 3 or 4 times at Winterland. i'm happy they're still rocking. Sounds like they were blasting on stage. Mics can barely handle things. Yeah!!

[@blaws6684]

Good to see TJ alive and kickin! My grandfather was his age when this album released. When ever I have to travel as soon as I hit the highway and set the cruise, I play Road Angel and Lost Without You with the volume set on “nuclear”

[@markgardiner1613]

Feckin awesome!

[@johnblake9828]

Far out ! They just set the bar for GMA!

[@weneedsaving515]

Saw these great guys Sept 27th 2021 along with Michael Mcdonald 50th anniversary tour, if you thought this was great...the concert was amazing. Thanks for the memories. 1970- 2023...and beyond

[@davewilson3569]

WOW! Out of ten I'd have to say this one's an eleven.

[@pierretremblay3130]

Cannot think of a better way to wake up at 8:43am!