Doobie Brothers "Listen To The Music" Reaction | Asia and BJ

[@gideonrafael]

Black Water, Long Train Running, Minute by Minute, Taking it to the Streets - the bench is deep and funky as hell!

[@LiverpoolFan74]

Don't forget China Grove!

[@go234ko96ts5]

So many hits by this super group and this is one of their earliest. A couple of other songs by the Doobies worth listening to are "Black Water" and What a Fool Believes. They rules the 70's.

[@eviekelpie1]

They did Fool a few days ago

[@Mark-nu3ej]

Add to that Long Train Running for the killer harmonica solo!

[@andrewdonohue1853]

rockin down the highway, im a truck driver thats one of my favorite tunes to crank in the truck

[@blahblahblahblah6919]

@@andrewdonohue1853 Mine too! Second is Black Water.

[@rickyprice7597]

Early Doobies (here) were fronted by Tom Johnston. When he became very ill, Michael McDonald (an accomplished R&B singer) stepped in changed their sound. Both eras produced quality songs, but most people prefer one iteration over the other. Team Tom here, but massive respect for Michael.

[@leefriedman9882]

And don’t forget Pat Simmons. Black Water is maybe my favorite DB song.

[@NomyJackson]

I like both equally. Kind of apples n oranges

[@loudog2326]

Tom Johnston !! 100 %

[@blahblahblahblah6919]

Yes. Johnston era was best.

[@ChristopherZ1169]

I was a teenager in the 70’s and this is the music that was played all day every day..how truly privileged we were to live through the 60s 70s and 80s.we didn’t realize at the time it was going to end.. I wouldn’t call it progress.

[@Reviresco2]

No lip syncing. No auto tune. True to their craft.

[@VicEclectica]

Whether fronted by Tom Johnston or by Michael McDonald, The Doobie Brothers rock it. Good choice. :)

[@1calvinfunny1]

The Doobies are the Doobies with Tom Johnson, not McDonald, in my opinion....

[@GS-xt8fu]

Man…you guys really are hitting it out of the park with these choices. Thank you

[@mamaral77]

Could not agree more with the suggestion Jesus is Just Allright with Me, you two will love it. A song with a reggae feel Mamaloi is also very good.

[@donaldduck2139]

you're not wrong Michelle... tis a great feel good song from a great era

[@gj8683]

Both of those songs are from the Toulouse Street album, which is simply great! "Rocking Down the Highway" and "Toulouse Street" are also excellent songs from that album.

[@randallforrest7683]

Doobies, along with Eagles, have the best damn cruzin' music ever! Great reaction ya'll! God bless.

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Doobies were masters of blending elements of Country, Soul, Funk & Rock

[@lmisplay]

I ❤ this song it reminds me of my dad. Yes music is a universal language that can always bring people together no matter where you come from.

[@jimpaquette8007]

One of the best bands I've ever heard live the harmonies are off the charts great!

[@heyou702pc]

South City Midnight Lady, Another Park Another Sunday and Blackwater are some of my favorite songs. Plus so many many more.

[@jimfrozen521]

I did my first 130 mph in 1970 road runner light to light to this in the 78 year of change

[@MrThumbs63]

Black Water is worth a listen.

[@eviekelpie1]

Taking it to the streets live in concert a must! Also, Take me in your arms, Black Water, Jesus is just alright (older Doobies)

[@randytorres8211]

Great song. Takes me back to 1972 when I saw the Doobies Brothers for the first time. It was a great night as the other band performing that night was another new band that had some success, Steely Dan.

[@richb313]

That cross fade and phasing you heard was one the the unique things in this song.

[@chrishepburn1503]

The effect you're talking about is tape flanging. Not phasing.

[@allanjones1680]

That brother on the bass...Rock'n it

[@hackermusic3355]

Very few people mention that bass when reacting to this song but it grabs my attention every time.

[@geneticrex]

For some Doobie bangers........China Grove and/or Long Train Runnin', are the ticket.

[@Eowyn187]

God bless these hippy tunes. Just spreading love and peace. I was a kid when this came out. Like 10. These guys were sooo damn good. Y'all gots to hear *Jesus Is Just Alright With Me*

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Love the Doobie Brothers- old & new you can’t go wrong. 🎶 💗

[@georgeralph8031]

Through you guys, I vicarioulsy re-live hearing this song for the first time in '72 when I was 20 years old. Magic.

[@user-gt2uf8cq9y]

In order, "China Grove" then "Black Water" then "Taking it to the Streets" is the mind blowing Doobie Brothers versatility tour.

[@BlackRoseImmortal]

The Doobie Brothers are so much fun to listen to.

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Best thing about Doobie Brothers is they have their own KZbin channel and through Covid they post zoom performances from their own homes. Best song- Black Water.

[@vickiconley3638]

So many great hits! China Groove, and Jesus is just alright are y favorites.

[@xiurong888]

This is the version of the Doobie's I saw at Carnegie Hall around 1973, when Chona Grove had just been released. Amazing performance! This is my all-time favorite song of theirs.

[@garfield122010]

' Long Train Running ' is a must next from them ❤

[@mirasolbalaga5616]

My favorite song of theirs. Love that you both love it, too.

[@jeffdetmer4681]

These guys could always fix your mood. Didn't matter what the song was. The music the harmony. It would bring you around for sure. You need to check out their song Black Water. I can remember sitting in the dark with a "beverage" and listening to that on a loop lol. A lot of great tunes from these guys. Enjoy!!!

[@russellwalker3179]

Great reaction!! Thank you! Huge catalog of music. I would suggest China Grove!

[@TheChick24]

Man, this song is a vibe! One of my favorites!

[@joesmith8725]

True. This was the '70s.Vietnam War, Civil Rights Era, etc. Being positive and everyone got along.

[@chrisbrimhall6323]

I have seen the Doobies three times....fantastic live band all around

[@Citizenesse8]

I just love the Doobie Brothers and I'm glad you guys are diving in deeper with them and all of their evolutions. The next song you have got to do is Black Water.

[@gregj1295]

One of the best feel good, very good song.

[@Scottm-n6h]

The Doobies are flat awesome! I have loved them since.....WAY back when! they have a huge list of Super Hits! Dig in guys!

[@timothymyers6827]

Saw them again in concert a few years ago. Still great!

[@LordEagle]

One of my favorites from The Doobies,,,,💥💥💥👍😎

[@abelardovillanueva4980]

IMO, this is the "anthem" of this incredible group!! It just feels so good...Please check out their current cover of this classic, 2020-21, during the pandemic. They did it virtually from their homes now in their 60s and 70s years of age. Acoustic sound never gets old!!

[@andirandolph8830]

This is one of my favorite songs, and my fave from The Doobie Bros. Such a happy song. Doesn’t matter how crappy my day has been, this always lifts my spirit!

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

I grew up on this music! Great memories!

[@billofalltrades2633]

Love this song! Great reaction!

[@mitziesanders9840]

Was lucky to see them in concert in New Orleans at the Super Dome. Van Halen opened, then the Doobie Brothers and finally The Rolling Stones. One of my favorite live concerts.

[@DavidEveritt-oy6qr]

BJ, that “fuzzy” guitar sounds like. Leslie speaker, basically a speaker which spun within its cabinet. Great reaction, the Doobie Brothers had it going on.

[@davidleland8729]

Check out their song "Black Water" you will enjoy it!

[@Triggerhippie70]

DOOBIE BROTHERS! Listen, I’m 53 years old. I grew up listening to the Doobie Brothers. My mother was a huge fan. I remember growing up on Saturday mornings. We had to clean the apartment and she would play the Doobie brothers and I have a great memories listening to them! Love them!

[@livingandriding]

You are getting just a taste of my era of music and what us kids listened to in the 70's.....Whatcha think? I think you two would have enjoyed the 70's. The 70's were a really great time to be a teen..I still listen to the Doobies and rock out in my car. Just saw them at Wheatland Amphitheatre, California Oct. 2021...It was an amazing outdoor concert..Really enjoy the two of you and your reactions..

[@brenready2277]

Awwhhh " The Doobie Brothers!" Feel good music at its finest!! I grew up listening to them come on the radio, cruising around and singing my heart out!! Your reaction brings a smile to my face seeing you all get lost in their music. This was a great song, but I've never heard a bad Doobie song!! They sounded just as good live and maybe sometimes even better!! And yes, they were singing a message of love with music!!! I think music heals the soul!! Some tunes just vibe with your soul!! These guys do it for me!! Do more Doobie please!?? "Black water!" ❤❤❤🙏🌎💯✌🎶🎤🌞👊

[@gxl5892]

To this day my favorite group. Loved watching both your reactions. Awesome!

[@kenpaden]

I saw them in concert in 1979, they were great!! Glad you guys are checking them out. Black Water is a banger!!!!

[@arthurdrake3274]

It's not a day without my doobies. 💯✌❤❤❤

[@RockingDoubleE]

Saw them one summer at Maryhill Winery Amphitheater in Goldendale, WA with the magnificent Columbia River as a backdrop. This was the encore. I knew it would be, and boy was it magnificent. Tears of joy when they played it for this 60 year old guy.

[@karensamuel1139]

Asia and BJ, you guys always have me grinning from ear to ear! Beautiful reaction!

[@richardrodriguez2120]

My fav by this band. Whenever it pops up on my playlist when I’m riding my motorcycle I always seem to accelerate and end doing well over 90 easily just cruising and enjoying this song. A classic for sure

[@larryhudgins3647]

They can still do these songs live just as good!

[@talltulip]

I still remember the very first time I ever heard The Doobie Brothers, when I was almost 13 years old. I'd gotten into trouble because my room was a mess, and even though it was a beautiful summer day, my mom said I couldn't do anything or go anywhere until I cleaned my room. So, I was in there with the radio blasting (because we all know that good music helps you do chores, right?). After a while, the DJ said that this was a new single from a new group called The Doobie Brothers. Once the song started, I was instantly in love with it! I quickly wrote down the name of the group before I forgot it. I've been a devoted fan ever since (I'm 62 now). Thanks for sparking this great memory.

[@827dusty]

This was their first hit song, that put them on the music map. From 1972. What a great Band for the next 35 yrs

[@williamsmith1399]

This song is incredible. The vocals, the message, the drums, but the bass absolutely is on fire!

[@chillwill8339]

The Doobie Brothers, a group from San Jose, ca. Everybody around the Bay Area know the Doobie Brothers. They used to go to San Jose State University and do a lot of free concerts in the downtown park of San Jose. Seen them many times in concert. Later, the new lead singer of the Doobie Brothers was Michael McDonald who also sang a duet with Pattie LaBelle (On my own) which was a big hit. They just did a reunion tour.

[@johnroop9625]

They have great harmonies!

[@lrsrosebud]

Brings back such great memories, got to see them in concert back in 1981. Thank you for this!

[@mikebowman8680]

Yes I'm old but the 70's just had so much great music. The Doobies are one of the bands I wanted to see but never had the chance. Great group!

[@kenransom560]

That Live clip is from The Midnight special that this studio track was over laid on . Check that one out (The Midnight special video) when you can . The Doobies were always a good show . I've had the pleasure of seeing them live 3 times . On the down side , there were 3 different line-ups for those 3 shows . The best was at the beginning of their tour for their huge hit album "Minute by Minute" . It was a theater show in NYC's now gone Palladium before the album broke huge . Great show & one of the LOUDEST I've ever been to also .

[@Kausion]

Think the first time i heard this were 91-92 from an uncles music collection and were hooked right away from that guitar..i dont know if thats what you call a riff but have always loved it aswell as the song

[@critterwatcher8009]

They even put out new versions of a couple of songs during the Covid lockdown where they each sang from home and let the engineers put together a nice version of a golden oldie.

[@josephperter8978]

I absolutely can't believe nobody has reacted to this song this song will melt your heart it is so good and has this ending is just so killer you will not regret reacting to this song I promise you

[@Ritaholden1]

Such a happy song. Love their music.

[@jonnno243]

Yeah, I love that flanging sound on the instrumentaal part.The small faces used flanging on Itchycoo Park too. And I think Lenny Ktavirz used it on Are You Gonna Go My Way.

[@andreadeamon6419]

We love you also. Enjoy the Doobie Brothers. They have a sound that'll take you to another place so easily ❤

[@TheSmokey999]

I remember coming home from a night out , my dad ALWAYS had music like this on . I didn’t appreciate it as much as I do now ! But since he is gone I Always have those memories !!!!

[@CLynns]

I love the Dobie Brothers! They had so many hits...Way back in the good ol' days. It's one of those songs that you can listen to in late summer and let it take you away. Away from the heat and drama of everyday life. And yep, they did some lip syncing but not sure this particular one was. Loved it!!

[@joek468]

I'm gonna age myself, but I remember them appearing on an episode of the sitcom What's Happening in the late 70's

[@dommonte3507]

one of my favourite bands

[@michaelnorman9962]

You two are the best! Love the Doobies, one of my favorite bands.

[@richardwatson8714]

My favorite Asia and B.j . Cool from louisville.ky great song great voice

[@donaldduck2139]

my younger brother and all our friends back when this song was going learned to play guitar with this song.... it got played a lot

[@abevillanueva1974]

Another GREAT group from the GREATEST decade of music! For me, this is the Doobie's "anthem". Please check out this song covered last year by them on youtube...during the lockdown. They STILL have it!! So many hits...talented and creative...like all the great groups/musicians from the 1970s!

[@annewoodard6803]

This is a great example of a band “performing” a song to the recorded version. Without the great sound mixing, the song would have stunk on that stage with that setup. That’s why you should go with the recorded version for 70’s songs. ❤️😁

[@chrishepburn1503]

You should definitely check out "Peg" by Steely Dan. You will love it. They played alot with The Doobie Brothers and even had Michael McDonald sing backup on songs.

[@chuckd2219]

Hey guys great reaction!! Seventies baby over here. This song takes me back . Is a feel good happy song makes you wanna sit back and smoke a doobie lol!

[@Spanky-ju6rc]

No Lip syncing with the Doobie Brothers. Just some guys belting out harmonies free style.

[@suzanneprock7286]

Love the Doobie Brothers, one of the most popular groups of my generation especially our Senior year.

[@larryg7126]

The sound you were refering too BJ is a flanger which gives a "swooshing", "sweeping" noise, as if the sound is being heard through a drainpipe, frequently compared to the sound of a jet. It spits then delays one of the feeds on top of the real time feed giving that effect.

[@thomasriccardi9040]

The guy singing is Tom Johnston, his main musical influence is James Brown, this cat is funkified, check out Ukiah and the Captain and Me

[@Mamat5kdz]

Another classic 70s band with longevity...luv their stuff!

[@missybaker1608]

The Doobie Brothers iconic folk rock R&B band. Tom : Listen to the Music, A little Taste of Love, China Grove, Black Water, Take me in your Arms rock n roll by then 1975. Michael: Takin it to the streets, Minute by Minute, my favorite Real Love.

[@suicyco4life666]

As a fellow Texan (DFW). You guys should check out a song called China Grove by the Doobies... Apparently China Grove is a town somewhere near San Antonio... I have never been there though. But it is a good song. ✌

[@jacintavanberkel8033]

Great uplifting music. Love it.

[@DanielFrost21]

Some other great songs from the Doobie Brothers: 1) China Grove 2) Rockin' Down the Highway 3) Long Train Running 4) Jesus is Just Alright with Me and others

[@eviekelpie1]

Happy good vibes! Please note this is older Doobies with Tom Johnston on lead vocals. Then Michael McDonald took over from 1975. The song you loved, What a fool believes is Michael McDonald on lead vocals. Their sound changed from 1975. Older Doobies had a stronger rock sound

[@777petew]

Imagine going on a holiday one morning and having this song going through your head. It's a holiday sound.

[@lindapowers8592]

I love anything Doobie Brothers. R&B, pop, soft rock

[@bobc.5698]

Gladys Knight and the Pips Midnight Train To Georgia Midnight Special Performance. **Whoever is on drums and bass is so sticky....it's makes all of them smile.

[@uncabuzz118]

The Doobies originated in San Jose Ca. They do not do southern rock. The videos of the day were recorded as is. No dubbing, no lip syncing and slight of hand bullshit that is common place in your modern day "muzak" world. We didn't need to see some half-naked woman with 12 dancers and a smoke machine and auto tune. We saw hard working talent that spent years honing their craft and then taking their place among the greats. How many of your favorite singers of today could sit on a stool with just a microphone and actually SING?

[@rayzerbone4197]

Hey BJ 2 drummers 3 guitar players 1bass and great harmony plus great lyrics great band🔥

[@26shedan]

loved this song as a teenager but had never seen the artists. Thanks so much for this reaction!

[@tjsogmc]

I miss the 70's. Good music, good vibes. The days when ugly men could be rock stars because of nothing more than raw talent.

[@donnagiddings7481]

It warms my heart to see people enjoying music from back in the day

[@billhooten6377]

My two favorite Doobie Brothers songs are "China Grove" and "Jesus is just Alright" -- both great songs.