DOOBIE BROTHERS - CHINA GROVE | REACTION

[@vincentcarotta3355]

"We are more connected than we think!" Amen.

[@bobespirit2112]

About damn time the Doobies finally are going into the RRHOF this year - way the heck overdue!

[@windsordawn]

Damn straight! I had tickets for their 50th anniversary tour, and it got postponed due to COVID19. At least they're honoring it a year later.

[@ellenbacklin]

At least 10 years overdue

[@ellenbacklin]

@@windsordawn cant wait to see them next year WITH Michael McDonald. Woohoo

[@tomh5006]

Way past due!! Seen then 3 times. 2 in which I remember Lol Wink Wink!!

[@paulkwiatkowski1059]

One of the greatest radio hits of the 70s along with black water

[@eugenemalush9284]

Paul may be a Polock like me and we all knew the Doobies, China Grove, Black Water, and Long Train Running!!!

[@ffjsb]

Black Water is one of those timeless songs that will NEVER get old.

[@christaylor1640]

I think you'd really like Chicago Transit Authority! ! Intoduction is a great way to get into them.

[@eugenemalush9284]

@@christaylor1640 I already know it brother. I have it on vinyl. I am 53. I love them!!

[@eugenemalush9284]

@@christaylor1640 Do you know kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqi8h2d-bteIbNE

[@sandrasmith7501]

"This is China GROOVE?" You're just precious!!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

He's very grovey.

[@kentmastainich7361]

bless his heart

[@MrButtlettuce]

Doobie Brothers - Jesus is just alright

[@RDreamer]

This one is an absolute must-react!

[@RraMakutsi]

Yes... maybe with a follow up vid for Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit In The Sky". Let's get some electric church up in here!

[@christinoumel2291]

The guitar solo in Jesus is just alright is sublime

[@flake1101]

Agree highly!

[@dannyburkhalter547]

+1

[@DaveHof]

It is physically impossible not to crank this up as soon as the opening riffs hit.

[@davegoodridge8352]

That’s heading down the highway to see my girlfriend music. That was 40 years ago now she’s my wife, enjoying this music with my granddaughters!!

[@Mr05Chuck]

David Goodridge I got me one of those too! What a Blessing!

[@myrevival4325]

Love this!!

[@spacecardinal]

My 16 year old granddaughter loves the Doobies. She knows all the lyrics. I've seen them 3 times. They are soooooo good. Doobies rock.

[@scottbrooks2255]

I suggest “Another Park Another Sunday” by The Doobie Brothers. A great groovy song!

[@tamachop]

James, their bus broke down in China Grove. The people in the town helped them and fed them. The Doobie Brothers wrote this song as a thank you.

[@ronaldhorsley1600]

wow im 46 never knew that .... that is amazing

[@faaafv]

@@ronaldhorsley1600 "While there is a real China Grove, Texas, Johnston's lyrics about the community are fictional"

[@jimharris999]

Every time they tour, they play in China Grove as well

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Donnie Roye not true.

[@tgwife1964]

China Grove is very small suburb down around San Antonio, it is a real town.

[@kurtisle]

During that period of time the Doobie Brothers lived next door to my place, well one door down. We got along great. My roommate was a jazz drummer so music was everywhere. They did piss me off before I let it go. They parked their big truck, trailer on our road in our little dirt road town of Montara, south of San Francisco on the coast. We couldn't get around the big rig to drive up the hill! They were nice people all in all. Also used to see Neil Young come down from his mountain ranch to buy perogies at the little Italian Mkt. The cool thing was none of them wanted or were treated special. They just wanted to hide away from the public and be real. It was a great time to be alive.

[@debraa8041]

kurtisle Neil Young buying o pierogis is everything

[@taiwanjohn]

@@debraa8041 Buying Pierogis is one thing, but at an Italian market? Aren't Pierogis a Polish thing? Enquiring minds want to know! ;-)

[@nim4464]

@@taiwanjohn yep

[@6goivit6]

"We are more connected than we think." 🤟🔥 Great music has that ability. It's timeless, pays no mind to societal norms, and has a gravitational pull stronger than a black hole. Keep at it, Jamel!

[@joshhencik1849]

So true! Keep on enjoying, folks!

[@paulkwiatkowski1059]

I don't think the doobies Incorporated that devil hand sign bulshit that I'm sick and tired of seeing

[@6goivit6]

@@paulkwiatkowski1059, I am sorry I offended you. I wish you nothing but the best.

[@1neruby]

You're right. This music Should be played today. Nothing like it.

[@johngammon7891]

When you want a shift from the Doobie Brothers check out some BTO-Bachman Turner Overdrive...

[@raystone3172]

BTO rock is my life

[@rileylaird8536]

Let it ride is one of the best songs imo

[@ausfuhrpramienjagar]

@@rileylaird8536 .. BTO!.. One of my fav's and yes, Let It Ride is an awesome song!!

[@alkirby3690]

I recommend "Not Fragile"... still on my playlist.

[@cramirez3833]

@@ausfuhrpramienjagar Let it Kicks butt!! Love that song so much!

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

I was in my high school marching band in the mid 70s. Every time we played China Grove and Long Train Runnin'...you'd think we were having a party, haha!! We had a blast playing the Doobies' songs.

[@Brotha_Teresa]

May I suggest Chicago - “25 or 6 to 4”?

[@travisinthetrunk]

That’ll be another one he knows, and yet doesn’t know he knows.

[@Brotha_Teresa]

Travis Jordan ...guaranteed!

[@dennismaxfield4936]

Terry kath❤️

[@TheDivayenta]

dmelanconjr if you want see a top notch live version of this check out Leonid and Friends- genius Russian/ Ukrainian musicians who recreate perfectly the original Chicago songs. Your mind will be blown. Jamel, check this out too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5DXoKWFibBop8U

[@TheDivayenta]

I went to high school and jammed with Pat Simmons of the Doobies. He was brilliant then.

[@randieandjodistrom854]

I'm living in my 34th address in places all over the world, but was blessed to live in the San Antonio area for over 20 years, and in my daily commute passed through China Grove twice a day, so I love this song, even given it's two glaring errors. First, NO ONE from the San Antonio area refers to the city as "San Antone"--it is ALWAYS "San Antonio." Second, the Samurai were exclusive to Japan, so there's no reason decedents of China would have any connection to the Samurai or Samurai swords. Despite these faux pas, this is still in my top 5 favorite songs, and always brings my soul back to my beloved San Antonio.

[@Freshguy31]

Hey if your going in this era of rock check out Three Dog Night!

[@Mycroftsbrother]

All good songs, but my fave is "Another Park, Another Sunday" especially, the "Live At Wolftrap" version.... great stuff.

[@lionheartroar3104]

On another note, try "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra...guaranteed smiles!

[@randomasmr4045]

Yes! I love ELO.

[@tmr626]

Also love ELO's song 'Confusion.'

[@daveenyart]

This song is very emotional for me. The tune came out about a month before I started my freshman year in college. I was in the dorm room and my roommate takes out his Gibson SG and plays the intro from China Grove. I was a big city kid and he was from a farm near a town of 100 population. We were from two very different worlds and music brought us together for life. I live in MN and lives in CA. We had lunch together a couple of months ago.

[@ameyer1970]

You've got to check out "Three Dog Night" a great band from the '70's

[@darlanilsen879]

Al Meyer Great suggestion. My favorites are Out in the Country, Celebrate, Never Been to Spain, Black and White...

[@bearballin]

@@darlanilsen879 and Shambala!

[@darlanilsen879]

Randall A Yes!!! 😊

[@armadillotoe]

@@darlanilsen879 Old Fashioned Love Song, One

[@darlanilsen879]

armadillotoe Both great! How about Mama told me not to come and Easy to be hard...

[@sherryvt61]

Thank you for appreciating the music we Boomers love!

[@zedcar7326]

Check out "Jesus is just alright", "Eyes of Silver", " Black Water"

[@trevortamboline279]

You get it!!!! LOVE your reactions! Try "Listen to the Music"!!!!!

[@racinnut77]

"Black Water", please.

[@mrgone658]

That entire album is a classic bar-band masterpiece.

[@ortizmo]

This this this this this this this this this this this this this this THIS!!!!

[@mrbohl]

I’m telling you doobie brothers “long train running” you will NOT be disappointed!!

[@honestobservation3352]

Phil-Dee would say, “They ain’t related. But they Doo B Brothers.”

[@TheSuzberry]

I love your face when you’re gobsmacked. Your reactions are a delight.

[@hekuboshi]

Doobies "Black Water"

[@willardlong2899]

Music of the 1960's/70's had so much more depth than modern music. Check out 'It keeps you runnin".

[@TexasMagnolia]

And...we love that you fill our request line. In the 70’s we would call our local radio stations and request songs, then wait for the DJ to say our name and play the song! See where we’re comin’ from?

[@missbelled6700]

the more things change...

[@keelsmac01]

Texas Magnolia I remember calling KLOS in LA and requesting that smell by Skynyrd. It was memorial weekend and we were headed to the kern river..the DJ came on and said I'm playing this for a very sexy lady...said my name...we were screaming in the car! It was awesome. Such simple things..

[@myrevival4325]

Yes! I have been trying to figure out what this reminded me of! You hit it on the head. It is a lot like waiting to hear the song you requested on the radio. 😊

[@BC25citizen]

That's right, we did. The actual DJ would answer his own phone. One time I requested a song the guy didn't have, but the next day he dug up another record by the same band and played it just for me. (Thanks, Al Otero at KABQ!) Many years later I called a Bay Area DJ and asked for Rush..... That did not go well. He couldn't give me a straight answer as to why, but basically corporate HQ had decided that "that music" wasn't right for "this demographic ". Psssshhhh. Thanks Jamel for bringing back the good times.

[@blainstutts473]

Oh those were beautiful days. I miss the request days. Those were golden years.

[@MeanMrMustard1]

I love when Jamel feels the music in his shoulders and he moves them up and down.

[@jonnuanez2843]

First. China Grove is from 1973. Hit up Long Train Running, Black Water, Listen To The Music, It Keeps You Runnin', Minute By Minute, Real Love, etc. Tons of great Doobie Brothers. Oh yeah..."which Doobie you be"-Raj. Lol.

[@lionskoolaid7521]

Long train runnin is monumental.

[@tonyecpm]

ahhh from whats happenin!!! nice catch

[@randygregory413]

Jamal , your reactions put such a big smile on my face and does my heart so good. I can tell you're really getting into it and I love it .It's amazing what REAL music can do and how it makes you feel. Watching these videos reminds me of about 20 or 25 years ago when my teenage daughters wanted to introduce me to so.e " new" music . They started playing C C R and the doobies and skynyrd. They almost flipped out when I started telling them I knew all this stuff and telling them other great groups to check out. Blew their minds that their " old man" knew about such cool music.

[@dreamweaver8913]

Doobie Brothers without Michael McDonald, Black Water, another great one! Love your reactions!!

[@carollandrum9223]

Yes! His voice is like scratching a chalkboard to me.

[@brandonlee2284]

You can get jiggy wit dis shet!!!!! React to them doing take me in your arms rock me

[@damonbryan7232]

Now you're hitting on all cylinders

[@duncandevolld492]

"Sout City Midnight Lady" is the softer side of the Doobie Brothers, but it's my ex-wife's favorite and you'll dig it.

[@kympridham8267]

Black Water, Listen To The Music,

[@myrevival4325]

Oh! Listen to the Music! Yes!

[@bbiermanster]

Great choice. Here's some more you have to hear from them: Blackwater (live in New York) Long Train Runnin' Takin' It To The Streets

[@StationaryWilburys]

Other Doobies you’re gonna know: Listen to the Music, Long Train Runnin’, Black Water, Jesus is Just Alright, Takin’ It to the Streets

[@TheLizardKing1967]

China Grove came out in 1973

[@corkycobon1481]

You are gonna love "Black Water", "It Keeps You Running", "Jesus Is Alright" & "Take Me In Your Arms". All classic Doobs!!

[@badpop987]

In that order!

[@bradleymcconnell470]

Black Water please.

[@zachmoore4550]

Not to be critical but China Grove not China Groove and yes please please check out Black Water

[@Mycroftsbrother]

"Rockin' Down the Highway" Live at Wolftrap version is GREAT.

[@Chris4Liberty]

Check out ‘Black Water’, ‘Rockin’ Down the Highway’, ‘Long Train Runnin’’, ‘Listen to the Music’, ‘Jesus is Just Alright’.

[@yorpersona]

When I was 15, I walked to a Doobie Brothers concert. Blossom Music Center near Akron Ohio. Was worth the 7 mile trek with my closest friend.. We ended up crashing at his brother's house cause we couldn't make it back home at 3 am. Stoned from the air in the concert grounds. Memories...

[@kevinpauley-dadbodstyle2935]

Takin' it to the Streets! It'll make you Groove, my man!

[@fightorfall416]

"South city midnight lady" just sayin'.

[@dp67dl93]

One of my favorites of theirs 👍👍

[@carollandrum9223]

My favorite!!

[@leonthompson8988]

One of mine to along with Dan Fogelbergs Leader of the band

[@galpalsal]

My top two favorites are Dark Eyed Cajun Woman and South City Midnight Lady. The absolute best!

[@alitlweird]

Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers

[@barbellscholar9347]

You need to check out “black water” next!

[@paulhabat6338]

There goes MRS. PERKINS AGAIN ! Should be called CHINA (GROOVE ) !!!

[@Alacarte0421]

Edgar Winter Group - Frankenstein

[@lionheartroar3104]

album version....that's the one you wanna hear

[@teresatrimm2454]

This will be a great one on headphones.

[@teresatrimm2454]

I can't wait for this one.

[@kevingruenofficial]

Yes! And "free ride"

[@tapethegrape8195]

And Rick derringers Rock and roll hoochie Koo

[@MrRodgerT]

Had to engage my VPN cos' this clip is Geo blocked down here in New Zealand, ...........worth it!

[@stevenlafrance5036]

long train running by the doobies" awsome song"

[@palafox2237]

Maaan sometimes I can't recall what it is I'm looking for but I remember every word to every Doobie Brothers song

[@StoneSlumber]

Long Train Runnin

[@TheRagratus]

So ya digging Jeff "Skunk" Baxter without even knowing it. Guitarist for the Doobies AND Steely Dan. Look him up- one of the most interesting men in Rock. Rock Guitar Icon and one of the foremost authorities on missile defense. Yeah MISSILE DEFENSE. Does contract work for the National Security Council. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Baxter

[@djonpow]

"We are more connected than you think!"....words to live by my friend....thanks for the trip down to the 70s Jamel!....I can almost feel the shag carpet in the ....Shaggin" Wagon!!

[@megandavies8590]

😂🇦🇺

[@grantrichards4950]

I had a Shaggin' Wagon. It was a '74 Dodge van with vinyl tuck 'n roll walls, velour tucked ceiling, 3" foam floor covered in splendid brown shag, a swamp cooler on the roof, CB radio and the best part? No windows in the back. Good times.

[@cerealmom6657]

Oh and can I recommend checking out some of The Pretenders? Brass In Pocket, Mystery Achievement, I’ll Stand By You. I will take anything! I really think you would enjoy Chrissie Hynde’s voice. She’s so unique.

[@StevenEverett7]

I remember cruising in my '70 Challenger listening to this song with my foot somewhere south of legal, grooving to this beat. I didn't recognize the title but I knew the song as soon as I heard the first two cords. Thanks for the memories! Cheers, Steve

[@primitivochapa7837]

South of legal yeah

[@freebirdtony]

Jamel_AKA_Jamal, you'll definitely like "Listen To The Music". Give it a shot and check it out. Keep On Rockin'!

[@dreamweaver8913]

New subscriber here! Doobie Brothers, What a Fool Believes!!! Michael McDonald sings, It's great!

[@tinasterrett6027]

With your love of instruments try Iron Butterfly Inagodadavita. Long but worth every second. Love your show.

[@StanleyRodgers]

Listen to the Music. Probably my favorite Doobies tune!

[@donkeech1081]

60 year old white dude: I LOVE the message you're sending! Be well, my friend! :thumbsup:

[@puppypower6491]

Or affectionately known as "The Doobies." Anything by this band...you will enjoy!

[@marybermel4716]

Jamel, please look into doing some Jethro Tull Aqualung, or some Three Dog Night Old Fashioned Love Song.......you always put a smile on this old lady's face, your attitude is so up-beat!! Thank you for all you do!!! ❤️

[@darlanilsen879]

Doobies- ‘Clear as the Driven Snow’, ‘Jesus is Just Alright’, ‘Black Water’, ‘Daughters of the Sea~Flying Cloud’, ‘Rockin’ down the Highway’, ‘Take me in your arms (Rock me a lil while)...

[@TellaSignTV]

Darla Nilsen Clear as the driven snow is a masterpiece.

[@darlanilsen879]

Strictly Soul Man I agree! I love their music but there are 2 of their songs that I cannot live without, on my forever playlist, and Clear as the Driven Snow is one of the 2, the other, Daughters of the Sea, another masterpiece

[@thisisscorpio6024]

Finally, China Grove. It should be China Groove. Great guitar lick.

[@crazyorcfoot]

Saw the Doobies open up for Steely Dan a few years ago. It was unbelievable. Keep going with both you wont be disappointed.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

I saw that tour in Charlotte.

[@c4lderone649]

Stephen Adams: Musical Interpretations & Satire Saw it in Raleigh!

[@veldafilzen8170]

You’ll really enjoy all their early stuff! Michael McDonald is great, but totally different vibe from Doobs first album. I wore mine out....

[@ricki21225]

I'm 66 & have been to quite a few concerts in my day & I have to say they were probably my favorite concert! Love this band!

[@chevelle67ish]

My favorite concerts ever were the Doobie Brothers at the Fabulous Forum.

[@827dusty]

This reminds me of why everyone loves The Doobie Bros. No gimmicks, or BS. Just honest, from the heart Rock and Roll. Lots more where this came from. They were stars of the 70s.

[@MrClassicmetal]

And that intro guitar riff incredibly memorable.

[@mikewrasman5103]

No auto tune needed!

[@RiverRat1953]

They were the ultimate biker band!

[@RiverRat1953]

Check out Road Angel

[@swampfizz]

ozark mountain daredevils...Jackie Blue..I know you like Springsteen..sayyy any of his hits.. One step up??

[@TheLizardKing1967]

The Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running (official video) > Do a reaction to this one and you will be so glad you did. > kzbin.info/www/bejne/foHCf3hqjb96d8U - Thank you so much Jamel! You are the MAN!

[@djandbobstreasurehunt]

I don’t remember if you’ve done a reaction to, Mountain “Mississippi Queen” yet, definitely if not then you need to. Also Black Water by the Doobie Brothers is another one you might have heard before

[@deefromtx5530]

Jamal. I’m one of your biggest fans! Let me tell you hon. I’m a 66 year old white lady who loves me some music! Lol. Anyway, I watch your videos and just love seeing you react to the music of my life and jammin out and getting your groove on. I get such joy from your surprise of listening to music that set my soul on fire from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and on. If I’m having a bad day I can find your videos and relive those wonder years. Your fresh and honest opinion of this powerful music is so rewarding to see. Keep it up brother. I just love you. 👍♥️🥰

[@michaelrhodes8581]

Glad you did this one but the quintessential Doobie Brothers is Black Water Gotta be next 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@21lt]

Please check out Mississippi Queen by Mountain.. great funky bluesy song with good lyrics too!

[@ameyer1970]

Have you done "black water" yet?

[@jasoncantrall6446]

South City Midnight Lady Without You

[@peteyk9391]

Around the 3:45 mark, he starts dancing like the Temptations. AWESOME!

[@stuarthaynes1508]

The name came from their early days. They said " we smoked a lot of a certain cigarette. and we used that name for our group" Not a word for word quote but you get my drift. I did see the interview tho. It was before Michael McDonald joined. Way before. The Living on the Fault Line was a classic in itself

[@ericanderson8886]

Think this is their best. Just love this song.

[@kroft6799]

Love this song too. But I think Long train runnin is better.

[@8ackbiter434]

@@kroft6799 Both are just fantastic. Two of the all-time great intro riffs - one electric, one acoustic -on the same album.

[@neilsoulman]

Just saw them in Cleveland last summer with Santana, Yeah: they rocked the house with this, and "without love," still strong for #2020

[@clemdane]

Hey, Black Water and Listen to the Music are their two greatest sonsg IMHO - doesn't look like you've done them. Both stunners!

[@lionheartroar3104]

Try "Takin It To The Street"' The first lyric is "You Don't Know Me But I'm Your Brother"

[@sammybeck7794]

Jamel.... you're one of the best reactors out there. You know how to draw people in. You got a great personality and it seems like you would make a good friend. However, it's too bad that you stop the videos so often. I know your reasons why, but most of the other reactors out there play the same songs and play them all the way through without any worry about copyright. So it looks to me that you're just a little gun-shy about every video now. Just saying. Again, I enjoy watching your vids because of your personality, but you know.

[@gerishoop6989]

Great choice for your first by the Doobies!! And this song is still played today!!

[@planelvr07]

Love love love the Doobie Brothers! This is when they were at their best, before Michael McDonald! He's a good musicia, but I feel like he ruined their sound!

[@robocathy359]

You're on a roll now!! You've got to do Black Water and Minute By Minute!! Love your reactions!! 💕😍👍🙌😁

[@johnalvarez5012]

Hey young brother give this tune a listen "Hot Rod Lincoln" by Commander Cody and his lost planet airmen.

[@eddiewilkinson9794]

"Black Water" if you want to stay in the Doobie Groove. Or if you want a complete change of pace "Seven Spanish Angels" by Ray Charles and Willie Nelson.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

Chris Stapleton and Dwight Yoakum did a great rendition of Seven Spanish Angels!

[@eddiewilkinson9794]

@@lisazaccardimeunier8378 , need to hear the original BEFORE the covers

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

Eddie Wilkinson I’ve heard the original. I love that one too.

[@davidwallace8757]

Listen to the creative diversity of the band in I Cheat the Hangman off the Stampede album.

[@veronicajean3612]

Listen to the music

[@legionofbarry]

Black Water, South City Midnight Lady

[@bigbow62]

The sounds of the 70's ✌😎 Next try some... "Black Water" ( live ) Posted by DoobiesOfficial 2.3M views 😉 & yes you will love it ❤

[@desertdee1]

It is played today. On radio stations it is usually classified as 'Classic Rock'. :) Don't think it will ever die, or not any time soon. :)

[@crafts73]

"Black Water" harmonies are great along with the song of course! One of my favorites by the Dobbies without Michael McDonald!

[@joelsimms4636]

Yeah man !! The Doobies before Micheal Mc Donald and Skunk Baxter turned them into a pop band. These are when they were at their best!

[@motownphilly6305]

Another great Doobie's track with Michael McDonald is "Taking It To The Streets". Another fire track with a potent message.

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

This groove is so great, the vocals and the grit in the ripping guitar ... if this is not your thing ... check your pulse !