DOOBIE BROTHERS LISTEN TO THE MUSIC REACTION - Biggest shock,didn't see this coming!

[@jeffnovack1321]

Long train runnin and China Grove - must listen to next.

[@theodoreritola9758]

The 70s WERE JUST WAY MORE THAN A GROOVIE DECADE

[@orbahumphrey8329]

THE LEAD singer is Tom Johnston and he wrote this song. The other classic that he wrote is LONG TRAIN RUNNING. Tom took some time off from the band and Michael took over the reins. Michael left and Tom returned and they are still performing. Another of their songs (they did it in a Midnight special) is JESUS IS JUST ALRIGHT.

[@thomasbohannon2066]

And now, they are both (Tom and Michael) back with the group and performing, sadly Covid prevented them from touring last year, but they have dates scheduled again now. Here's a video they just released a few days ago on their official site, performing Takin' It To The Streets. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHecgJ-plt5moJI

[@talltulip]

I have been requesting Jesus is Just Alright on many reaction channels, but so far there have been no takers. I wonder if they resist choosing that song because it has "Jesus" in the title. I hope Harri will choose it! It's such a cool song!

[@thomasbohannon2066]

@@talltulip Just search for "Jesus Is Just Alright reaction", there are a few that have done it (including a couple of my favorite reactors). Though maybe Harri will give it a go too.

[@talltulip]

@@thomasbohannon2066 Thanks! I will do that.

[@0VistaDelMar0]

This is sped up so you really know the Doobies eh.

[@mattshaw6180]

Early Doobie Brothers: three guitarists, bass, and two drummers. Wicked grooves. Try "China Grove" and "Long Train Running" for rockers, or "South City Midnight Lady" for a very pretty tune.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

China Grove is so awesome.

[@damonhines8187]

I was surprised to see Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, I'd completely forgotten he'd been part of the lineup.

[@Proverbs--bm3fo]

And Black Water

[@howardallan7849]

He needs to do Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)

[@hoopsmccann9228]

@@damonhines8187 10 mos. later…I don’t know when this was taped, but ‘Skunk’ didn’t join the band until the “Stampede” album (1975) and he was not part of the original recording of this song which is on “ Toulouse Street” (1972). So maybe they just recorded the video later on. Anyway, he is releasing his First solo album this month, that’s why he is on my mind. 😁✌️

[@fordp69]

The guitarist in black is Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, who was in Steely Dan for their first 3 albums. I was lucky enough to be introduced to him by a friend and talked to him for a couple hours at a club. He came with Defense Secretary Cohen and Nils Lofgren. Skunk is now a civilian missile expert (which is why he knew the Secretary of Defense). They were there to see my friend on stage, and plan a USO tour.

[@ralphsteinke3858]

Great story, thanks for sharing. And since Harri is such a fan of Michael McDonald, why don't we add the fact that he was also a member of steely Dan as backup singer

[@damonhines8187]

Wow, that's both amazing and just nuts! Apart from that, what Ralph said. 👍😘🎶🚀😕✌🎸💞

[@caseyhazelman2390]

Skunk is a self taught counterterrorism expert! He reports to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

[@fordp69]

@@caseyhazelman2390 Well, more a rocket specialist, and I used to work for NASA, so we talked a bit about that. Also, he came in the club with Nils Lofgren and Secretary of Defense Cohen, so, yeah.

[@nononobutyeah]

"That bass player, he should be investigated". Classic line.

[@bobblowhard8823]

Brings tears to my eyes. They are from my home town of San Jose, California. The Doobie Brothers had so many hits. So many wonderful memories from the '70's.

[@gwensnyder8313]

Try Another Park, Another Sunday. Pure heavenly bliss.

[@ToddSauve]

@@stevecontini5386 The Captain and Me.

[@ToddSauve]

@@stevecontini5386 Their second through fifth albums are all great. It is really impossible to choose between them for rock and roll joy! You be safe, too! 😉🎸😎

[@lisarainbow9703]

Agreed. Also, "Tell Me What You Want, and I'll Give You What You Need "

[@lisarainbow9703]

@@stevecontini5386 and Flying Cloud, too. Tons of great songs on Vices...

[@j.jennings1722]

You've now reacted to two great songs from the pre-McDonald era. The Doobies had a huge career before Michael joined the band. "China Grove" and "Long Train Running" are another two of those great songs. If you want to hear their Grammy winning song, with Michael as their singer, react to "What A Fool Believes." The Doobies are legendary.

[@charlesdavis7461]

Yes I was kind of wierded out when I heard Michael singing instead of this singer. Liked them all.

[@miguelmory7472]

One cannot ignore the great bass line.

[@michaeltveten8458]

The Doobie Brothers were good, before McDonald…..And, they were good with him…

[@armenflintstone]

Tiran porter, the bassist, was the spine of the doobies. Tom Johnston was the head, and Patrick Simmons was it’s soul

[@talltulip]

Love that synopsis.

[@roymoore3156]

Having the blessing of seeing and hearing the Doobie Bros. two times in the very early years, with Tom Johnston as lead vocalist, was truly a lifetime highlight and great memory. At the time my comment was ‘they’re a better studio band, than a live band’, but watching this video shows that perhaps I caught them on a few bad nights. Regardless, I’ve been a Doobie fan since their very beginning! Such great memories and such great music. I agree with your comments about the band members...all Hall of Fame members, and justifiably so! Great reaction Harri, you’re the reason for the season...of great music!

[@ToddSauve]

Harri, the Doobie Brothers were one of _the greatest_ rock bands of the 1970s! Finally, after selling many, many millions of records over a 50 year period the RRHoF inducted them last year. It is a disgrace it took the RRHoF so long to do it. They are one of the truly great rhythm rock and roll bands ever, and they often have absolutely scorching lead electric guitars solos! Tom Johnston was their original lead singer with Patrick Simmons assuming responsibilities from time to time. Both would switch from lead to rhythm guitar as the occasion required. Tiran Porter was their original bassist and he was wonderful! You have just scratched the surface of their best era, their 2nd through 5th albums. Their musicianship is legendary and they would often share studio musicians like guitar great Jeff "Skunk" Baxter with Steely Dan. Most people who were fans of the original Doobie Brothers were not at all happy that Michael McDonald took over lead vocals from Tom Johnston. But Tom grew a terrible ulcer from not eating properly (and perhaps other things) and he had to leave the band after their fifth album "Stampede" in 1976. Eventually he returned and McDonald left but they have seldom scaled the heights of excellence they had in the early to mid 1970s when Ted Templeman was their producer. They are still touring to this day and their catalogue of hits is immense! If I might suggest one of their best songs, and my personal favourite, react to "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman." It is the most hauntingly beautiful blues based love song they ever did, and the electric blues lead guitar is to die for! I'm not kidding and I hope you take me seriously and do it! There is no good concert footage of them playing it, but the single is superb and the blues lead guitar is achingly beautiful! 🎸🎸🎸 Here is the link to it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ-vg4Bja8yDm80

[@RobChilds-gl2wp]

You Re correct! The Isley Brothers covered this song in 73! So did Sonny and Cher.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

It’s just fun and happy song. You can’t be sad after listening to this. It’s been bringing a smile to my face for over 40 years.

[@39thala]

When asked during an interview, Patrick Simmons said this song has sort of become their anthem. Tom Johnston pretty much concurred. Tom said something to the effect that he wrote it with the idea that listening to music makes people feel good and brings them together! He hit the nail on the head with this one. One of my favorite Doobie Brothers songs. This is from the "Toulouse Street" album. Lots of great songs on that one! "Jesus Is Just Alright", Rockin' Down The Highway", Cotton Mouth"...

[@Gashouse69]

Maybe my favorite Doobies song. It makes you smile and even makes a non dancer like me want to get up and shake a leg.

[@johnfoster5295]

If you want Michael: Takin' It To The Streets, It Keeps You Runnin', What A Fool Believes, You Belong To Me, Minute By Minute, Real Love.

[@nrich5127]

From the Golden Age of Rock Music a song that is simply inspiring and timeless ...

[@ALong-fo5so]

I loved the early Doobies before Michael joined. He came in just when Tom Johnston was forced to take a hiatus due to health problems. The Doobies became a different band with a new sound under MacDonald’s influence.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

More commercial. Imo. But the best of them is before McDonald. So, I agree!! 😂❤❤✌️

[@jeffmartin1026]

Still no Michael but that's OK. I was always a bigger fan of the early years. Carry On!!

[@BlackiePawless]

This is the studio audio and there is an acoustic guitar on it. Someone synced this studio audio to the video. This was the breakthrough song in 1972. Michael McDonald didnt join band til around 1976. Then the band sound changed drastically. The singer on LTTM is Tom and the singer on Black Water is Pat.

[@MrSmartAlec]

There's also a banjo that you don't see here.

[@ImaDogTrainer]

Hated where he took them. They lost their signature sound to become the Michael McDonald Pop Music Band.

[@ToddSauve]

@@ImaDogTrainer Me too! The early Doobies were by far the best!

[@JW-ud3hn]

If you want to hear Michael sing with the Doobies, then check out " What A Fool Believes "

[@sharonpate5481]

Can you imagine when the Beatles showed up on the scene my parents were absolutely horrified by how long their hair was. Things changed pretty quickly after 1964☮️🤘🏽🔥👵🏼

[@tomtrahan8485]

Hey Hari..... This performance was all "Lip Sink" to the studio cut (a common practice in the 70's). So..... the acoustic you heard is in there along with countless other instruments. All in all the Doobie Brothers wrote a lot of great material before and after Mike McDonald. They were great artists and they owned the radio waves in the 70's!

[@henryroif8537]

You are forgetting a couple of details....Doobie brothers was the first group that recorded and played live with 2 (Drums) drummers and you should see how they coordinate and also uncoordinate on purpose sometimes, also deserves a LOT of praise is the engineer Donn Landee, who created a spectacular 3D Stereo perception, it was one of the first recordings where it was possible to feel one guitar in the left, the other in the right, Bass center left and so on. THE BEST OF THE BEST.

[@CaptainBakerJason]

I can see the Isley Brothers being an influence on the members of the Doobie Brothers, but “Listen to the Music” is an original feel-good song written in ‘71 by Tom Johnston for the Doobies 2nd album. As you likely read in comments, this was years before McDonald joined the group, and although I appreciate Michael McDonald’s contribution, I tend to enjoy the Pre-Michael Doobies, but both are important, quality rendition of this landmark American band. Yes the Isley Brothers did a cover of this a year or two after The Doobies release in ‘72, so that may be why it’s familiar. Please check out “Long Train Running”, “China Grove”, and “Rockin’ Down the Highway” since you dig this vibe. Some of the best chill music to enjoy on road trips and sing along! 👍🏻

[@colincampbell5967]

would strongly recommend a listen to the band Little Feat - "Spanish Moon" live, brilliant song and band. Both them and the Doobies rarely left the stereo back in the day.

[@marielaveau5321]

My son was Little Feat's guitar technician for about 10 years. He left not long after Paul Barrere died. ✌️

[@alansmith7626]

I first heard this in 1972 and it has never gotten old and never will, is so timeless to me and will Always apply! Music is Universal, thanks so much brother, a Great react as usual!

[@laurakali6522]

Who remembers when they were on What’s Happening?

[@glennthompson1173]

It keeps you running; is a great song with Michael McDonald singing.

[@stephanhamilton2083]

The acoustic sound I believe, is actually a banjo!! Also, the bass player is PHENOMENAL!! I saw them live once and the bass player had crazy energy dancing the whole show!! So fun!!

[@laruencegiessman5593]

Michael came to the Doobies much later. Listen to Long Train Running & China Grove. Michael come in on What a Fool Believes & Minute by Minute….

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Favorite Doobies number! The rare song, similar to "Ventura Highway", that sounds just as fresh today as it did a half century ago. Love it!

[@bookjeannie]

Neighbor in college 1973 introduced me to the Doobies & Joni Mitchell! Forever grateful! 🎶💙🎶💙

[@caryd67]

This absolutely heavenly rhythm section consists of John Hartman and Keith Knudsen, both on drums, and the great Tiran Porter on bass guitar.

[@debbiechang5781]

“What a Fool Believes” will knock your socks off! Michael McDonald wrote it and definitely sings on it. 🌺✌️

[@gordonsmith8112]

Absolutely. Also It Keeps You Running

[@Beeracuda922]

One of the most popular songs of 1979, and won a grammy for Song of the Year. Also, one of the Doobies' best!!

[@TheDivayenta]

Takin’ It to the Streets is a civil rights anthem classic written snd sung by Michael.

[@matthewlee6168]

I have loved this song my whole life--but I learnt something from this video. I did NOT know that the Isley Brothers covered this song! They give it a totally different flavour!

[@kelseycurtis1546]

if you like this and you do LOL,you will LOVE 'Long Train Coming'

[@827dusty]

This was the song that started it all for the Doobies. 1972, I was a 15 year old freshman in Highschool. Great memories my friend.

[@Serai3]

The reason you're not seeing an acoustic guitar is that they're lip-synching and miming to the studio recording. Back in the day, groups didn't play generally play live on TV.

[@ToddSauve]

The TV execs wouldn't allow it.

[@markd5067]

Thasss rite! He ain't lyin...

[@Ron-n4j1l]

They look like they’ve having such a good time playing and singing.

[@krisfox3537]

This is the original band. Imagine driving to hs in the morning and listening to this before you go into class. Much easier to get through algebra.

[@jimmysmith1589]

Isley brothers certainly did a version of this very funky version

[@jeannettesimpson9778]

I love me some Doobie Brothers. "Long Train Running". "Evil Woman". "China Grove".

[@abelardovillanueva4980]

I encourage that you check out their virtual version of this song they put out on KZbin last year...gave me the chills!! How great they are for 5 decades!!

[@lindasalvaterra1304]

Yes this was from 1972…..the yr I graduated from hs. Great song! Upbeat! Love it! This music is timeless.

[@thomasriccardi9040]

Don't sleep on these guys! you can great songs to react to from Toulouse St and The Captain and Me...those 2 records will blow you away. I have followed them since their 1st Album, these guys are my all time favorite band

[@jenniferandrews1917]

Great reaction, Harri! The Doobie Brothers are in a class by themselves. Right next to The Allman Brothers and The Winter Brothers.

[@ZitaZone]

This music is timeless. Today we need this kind of music just to make us smile

[@realbser1956]

I like both versions of Tue Doobie Brother, with and without MMac. Echoing others who have requested China Grove, Long Train Runnin’, South City Midnight Lady, Jesus is Just Alright With Me, Rockin’ Down The Highway

[@roymoore3156]

Tiran Porter, severely underrated and yet he was integral in the Doobie Bros. Sound! One of the founding members and a rock & roll pioneer, a legend, royalty. World wide record sales of the Doobies Brothers places them extremelyhigh up on

[@mariaportengen2959]

Perhaps you mean th Isley Brothers, with their song: Who's that Lady. Also a great number 💕💕🎸🎼🎼

[@kmwwrench]

Made me smile and dance 50 years ago. Still makes me smile and dance (more slowly) today. If you're at all interested in a modern cover, Home Free did one about 6 weeks ago. Definitely worth a listen. Happy listening.

[@timtravasos2742]

One of the best rock songs ever written or performed .

[@wilshade]

They also happen to have the biggest collection of guitars and bring them to nearly every venue they go to. They set them up backstage and they are literally all over the place.

[@paulsander5433]

I found your video some three years after you uploaded it. This is one of my all-time favorite songs for many years. After more than 50 years, they perform this song as an encore for their concerts and it sounds great! They also did a live remote collaboration during Covid, which was cool. (You can see it on KZbin.) But my favorite treatment of this song was done by the "Playing for Change" channel, which features three of the original Doobies (including Tom Johnston, the composer), plus some 30 musicians from 12 countries and 5 continents. Many of these musicians play their native instruments. This is absolutely spectacular!

[@BOOMNERD51]

This was my first favorites Doobies' song. The bass line and when they use phaser and "ping pong" back and forth left and right channels, amazing!

[@sourisvoleur4854]

They look so glam in this video! And their songs are not the least bit glam. What an interesting look!

[@charlesyateschalfant]

Now that's what I call music, and yes, I'm listening.

[@xiurong888]

I saw them in this era, around 1973 or 74 at Carnegie Hall in NYC, around the time "China Grove" was released. It was an awesome concert.

[@tomtrahan8485]

great music! This song was before Mike Mc Donald. I think he joined in mid seventies. "What a Fool Believes" was Mike's first hit.

[@patriciosuau9479]

PURO TALENTO Y CALIDAD, TENGO 65 AÑOS, Y SE PORQUE LA VIVI LA MEJOR ÉPOCA.

[@DaveHof]

"Minute By Minute" and "What a Fool Believes" both feature Michael McDonald on lead vocals.

[@dinodasbunce6224]

We sort of share a similar history. When I was two or so I had my own little record player and a stack of 45's. I would sit on the floor for hours listening to them and driving my poor mother crazy. That was 66 or 67 years ago and I am still fully immersed in music.

[@talltulip]

The guitarist on the left with the really long, straight hair and the white feathers on his outfit -- the one who sang the bridge -- that is Patrick Simmons. I believe that he is the only person who has been in the band continuously since its inception in 1970. He is the one who sang the lead on Black Water.

[@39thala]

Tom Johnston even had that microphone dancing in this one, :-D

[@charlestraylor7760]

This album came out back when I was flying helicopters in the Army at Fort Hood Texas, Flying over the countryside with their music playing in my helmet ...

[@SK56McEntyre]

Welcome to my generation music, You can't go wrong with southern rock! Doobie Brothers, Allman Brothers, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Credence Clearwater Revival (CCR), list goes on and on.................

[@philgrody3681]

Any Doobie Brothers tune , you can't miss !

[@kirpalite]

One of the happiest dance songs ever for we Baby Boomers. Thank you so much, Harry.

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

The Doobie Brothers are legends!

[@skyblue9515]

My favorite back when I was 22 yrs young!

[@stevemariman8769]

Strong harmonies, so energizing!

[@mikeglo168]

You are right about the acoustic which is so very noticeable. The acoustic is in the studio version. This video has studio audio. Kinda common back in the day. Great reaction, Harri!

[@MrSmartAlec]

This is one of the happiest songs ever !

[@talltulip]

I can NEVER make up my mind if I like "Listen to the Music" better, or if I like "Long Train Runnin' " better. They're both just so so good. Can't wait to see your reaction to Long Train Runnin'!!

[@pluckinmageetar]

Yes, Isleys covered it on their 1973 album, the Doobies, in 1972 by songwriter Tom Johnston

[@trishafaulk2067]

There are 2 drummers! And they switched leads briefly, so there were more than one lead singer, which is always a good thing as long as everyone harmonize well when they sing together. I get your love of music, I've listened to music my whole life too.

[@bobk9572]

The bass player is Tiran Porter - one my favorite bass players growing up - such great grooves!

[@joelliebler5690]

One of the biggest hits of the 1970’s and still gets airplay on the radio stations today!Tom Johnston was their best lead vocalist way before Michael and he left the group because of vocal problems due to too much performing live. They would play I’ve over 30 days a year back then!

[@billc.5861]

This is from there second album with Tom Johnston on vocals before Michael joined the band between the 5th & 6th album

[@brianfisher6165]

Hi Harry, I saw them once at the Hollywood Bowl with Tom Johnston, they were totally awesome!!!👌👍✌😎

[@55102]

I remember exactly where i was and what i was doing the first time i heard this beautiful song!

[@alwaysblue1960]

Lol I knew this one would bring out that reaction 😂✌️

[@robertwalker1803]

Most of their career they had two in sync drummers….and they all could sing.

[@karensamuel1139]

I understand bro, because just imagine, I love to hear Michael Mc Donald and Tom Johnston make me forget Michael. I love love love Tom's voice ❤❤❤❤

[@gregpusczek4473]

Brilliant reaction from a very great band

[@zackattack635]

Lead singer got sick (ulcers) and Michael McDonnald joined to replace him after doing session work in the mid 70’s.

[@treehugginghippiemom539]

Two drummers, I loved this.

[@davidbentley145]

Iseley brothers...Who's that lady...totally awesome!..Ty brother...for the Doobies...

[@JohnSmith-oj6ir]

and THAT is the Doobie Brothers.

[@jskit92380]

Hi Harri, there was an acoustic guitar in this song. If you’ll notice the guitars were not plugged into amps. They were singing over a backing track, the drummer is barely drumming. This is my all time favorite happy song. The Doobie Brothers sound better live. They are older, but you need to check out one of their songs from their Rocking Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert, any song you choose will be a GREAT one, promise. Harri, thanks for your reactions, especially The Beatles. Janet from Louisiana. ☮️🖤🤟

[@mimig3904]

Doobies wrote this song & was one of their first hits

[@sallysharp3845]

Fun fact, when they first signed with a record label they were told to listen to the radio hear what people wanted...so they came up with "Listen To The Music", which was their first hit. Michael's big hit with them was "What A Fool Believes".

[@jameslaforce8436]

ty again just wandering time with love for all

[@tilemonkee5510]

Yeah,bro! watching that bassist...he was pretty busy,and yet the whole band was SO tight! My mother is deaf in one ear from going to a DB concert,back when bands used to compete for maximum spl! : )

[@clemdane]

I learned to use a turntable at 3 and used to play The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour album over and over.

[@chab1rd155]

Takin it to the streets is a MUST!!

[@dennish3032]

71 bands (i didn't read the whole list) performed this song. Doobies wrote it so there are 70 covers including the Isley Bros. I was surprised to see Sonny and Cher on the list. I just typed "who covered listen to the music "in Google.