The Doobie Brothers - Black Water (Live in Isolation)

The Doobie Brothers come together virtually to perform “Black Water." Original song from 'What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits" (1974)
Directed by Rob Arthur
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Welcome to the official KZbin channel for The Doobie Brothers featuring official videos for iconic hits like “Black Water,” “What a Fool Believes," “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,” “Jesus Is Just Alright,” “Rockin’ Down the Highway,” “Long Train Runnin’,” “Take Me In Your Arms,” "Takin’ it to the Streets,” “Minute by Minute,” “You Belong to Me,” “The Doctor” and the platinum-certified album ‘Toulouse Street.’
The Doobie Brothers have been delivering mind-blowing, roots-based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven rock and roll for more than four decades, selling more than 48 million albums and winning four GRAMMY Awards. Boasting one of the most loyal fan bases in music, The Doobie Brothers continue to write and record new material and tour the world. The Doobies have tallied up five top 10 singles, 16 top 40 hits, and 3 multi-platinum, 7 platinum, and 14 Gold albums.
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[@davebarajas5308]

In my opinion this is the best isolation performance I've heard since this whole thing started.

[@cambium0]

nod

[@beeopenshaw7094]

great! I appreciate most of these isolation videos very much

[@jonasmckee]

fantastic job, but it is far from "live", here is live kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJXYlqmLf9mmrJY

[@quiteright623]

Agree 100% !! The Best ...

[@georgebur]

The best of all

[@loboblue5441]

Can we just all agree, that the Doobies are in the top-ten, best bands, in the universe?

[@user-sy1rm3jt1h]

You betcha...yep they are

[@jonathanalien3367]

I want some of what you're smoking! They were a pIeasant pop act.

[@raycodron2573]

Black Water must go down as one of their greatest ever tunes... Bravo DB

[@stuarttaylor4990]

They sound just like they did 50 years ago. True professional band. Love this track. 🤘👍

[@kennethmarston8687]

Just saw them last night 6-30-24. They sound like they did in the 70s. AWESOME.

[@randallreed9048]

And that, folks, is why they are one of the greatest bands ever!

[@dantwomey4215]

No argument here!

[@raymondtovey3722]

@@dantwomey4215 steely Dan The Eagles All Great .But These Guys Are My Favorite .By Far

[@turtlecrow7803]

Randall Reed right on love this performance 🤘

[@brewman684]

Agreed

[@smartasswhitegirl2204]

Love these guys

[@georgebur]

Many isolated artists reveal their limitations when trying this. The Doobies demonstrate here their true magic 50 years on almost!

[@blakegregory969]

True Experience in musicianship

[@HiNewman]

George Burrell agreedM

[@nursemedic17]

@ George Burrell This is what happens when actual MUSICIANS do antything together!!!

[@practicalwerewolf]

All colors, shapes and sizes my friend. This is a beautiful video and song and as I stated in my original comment they (the Doobie Bros) have not skipped a beat after all these years but to claim that musical "limitations" (according to you that is) are the definition of a great song, version of a song or music in general is just plain ol stupid. So sad that this far into the future and someone still has to tell another that One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure! You are not the authority of art so do yourself a favor, get off your high horse and put at least one foot back on the ground.

[@slimreynolds6935]

I'm with practical werewolf. The standards and quality of any genre of music, of of any art are completely subjective and relative to a specific style. The standards Baker speaks of are excellent for a certain genre and the Doobie's measured music and tight sound. Punk, for example, and lot's of rock n roll from the beginning scoff at that. Measure and time are meant to be broken in those instances.

[@mariaroncalli863]

That was unbelievable! Standing ovation.👏👏👏

[@jimmurdoch7745]

Even if you don't believe in magic,... this song just transported me back to 1974/75 and left me with tears in my eyes. Thanks guys, you truly are in a league of your own.

[@FriPilot]

I feel ya, brother. I lived in The City from '68 through '76. I grew with my brothers Doobie!

[@holdenwynn-ludwig3903]

Is that his granddaughter

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Jim me to brother 👊❤🇦🇺😎👍

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

Yup, high school musical memories for me!

[@thetricyclehorse]

Too true. ❤

[@chriscaldwellvoiceovers]

This is what genius level musicianship, direction, and production looks like. What an absolute gem to find in my recommendations. Blown away.

[@sixstringmickywray9853]

me too, just so much talent from them, perfect.

[@normabumbaugh6929]

Those who “dislike” don’t realize the gems we have in the Doobie Bros. I was thrilled to see them at the Alaska State Fair a few years ago. So rich!

[@SeanCaldwellvo]

Hey, another Caldwell in voiceover!

[@margaretjefton8842]

TY PATRICK FOR. Entertaining..in.this..time..only.concersts...isollation ...is..in.my.way..

[@shancan6328]

@@normabumbaugh6929 I saw the Guess Who at the Alaska State fair MANY years ago.

[@castelodomar846]

Aged like a fine wine. Better than ever

[@tonytonytony2620]

REAL MUSIC...bring back great memories as a kid in North Carolina drinking RC colas and eating moon pies while fishing off the train trestle.❤❤❤

[@KH6DAN]

Why is it so hard for me to hear this without shedding a little tear? Do you think it's because the Doobies are a National treasure?

[@dinerdashing]

Could be. But maybe it's also because the music of the 70s was (and still is) the best music ever put to vinyl. And really _good_ music, such as this, can bring about a tear or two sometimes. Music can be a very emotional thing. Be well, stay safe, and God bless you. "Unpopular the Movie" (Free On KZbin)

[@timbarker3312]

I think you might be right!

[@sharonbricker2282]

Probably!!! We had great musicians in the 70s.

[@MegaSammy70]

They're like the Eagles they sound just as good live as they do on record.

[@gatorjay7972]

And because they are so freaking talented that if you listen only and not look at the video, you do not have any idea they are in separate cities. This version is THAT great.!

[@laurastrom9857]

What a blessing to have musicians in this crazy world.

[@magneto7930]

Amen to that!

[@marcoalessandro2034]

i almost want to cry...

[@fredmalcolm3878]

Yes I’m glad you like the same music also .....can we talk and I will drop my email so we share music and get to know more about ourselves

[@MarshallLloyd]

Feeling a whole lot less isolated! These guys are gold.

[@hjhernandez3910]

I too have been down about all that's happening now. This video made my soul smile.

[@missingremote4388]

I read these guys are old: so am I

[@jasonmagee2921]

ONLY THE DOOBIE BROTHER'S COULD BRING US TOGETHER

[@me4untn1]

A little older but they still have that smooth southern style. They still have it after all of these years.

[@danhunt1830]

I swear the singer sounds almost exactly like he did when this song was first released!

[@jamestcallahanphotographer]

That’s Patrick Simmons, and yes, he does sound exactly like he did 46 years ago...pretty incredible.

[@cynthiasalmon-conzola660]

Yeah he does, he sounded like that in concert too back in the day.

[@OK-ul9kr]

Dan Hunt almost like lip syncing, but it isn’t

[@gracechapman3412]

Dan Hunt yes he does. and I dont know his name.

[@jrbunch6397]

Seen the Doobie Brothers many times, including the early 1970's up to a couple of years ago. They sound just as good now as they did back in the 1970's.

[@richl4761]

No auto tune. No makeup. No flare. Just: Pure Damn Talent.

[@Tiggmuffin]

With some amazing soul!

[@richl4761]

@@Tiggmuffin true that!

[@timthaloff4363]

*But a few gallons of dark brown Just For Men in Tom's hair and 'stache, and maybe a quart or two in Chet's. lol

[@kellimccready8734]

Hey, at least they have hair! ( No offense to those sexy bullet head types out there)...but originally I was just going to say Amen

[@Logit4]

Yeah.. No gimmicks, just pure talent. What happened to that??? Too hard?

[@andynickles7505]

These guys voices still sound amazing!!!

[@ronaldberges2864]

Totally true

[@pl5bnsf]

It's been 48 years right now since Black Water came out. Who would have imagined they could still do it so perfectly! As I listen I am drifting back to the 'old' days and hearing it on the radio.

[@warriorwithin9310]

Doobie Brothers is like a great bottle of wine. It gets better with age.

[@tixximmi1]

The song never gets old, but I do.

[@BobMinelli]

I'll be so very grateful if i ever age as gracefully as Patrick Simmons. (beautiful) 🌱✌

[@juttybean7903]

This is just one of the best feel good tunes ever written it just makes you sing along every time awsome job Doobies You Guys ROCK!!

[@mmmjayjay5571]

Totally agree- they sound amazing and seeing them doing this in the middle of the pandemic just ROCKS.

[@AngeloG07]

they got better with age !

[@billturner8377]

Rock on boys😃😃

[@randygoodnight9085]

The harmony captured while in separate spaces shows just how talented these dudes still are.

[@gilhanna4236]

And of the engineers who helped put it together.

[@slamcrank]

@@gilhanna4236 yep. It's really about the engineers. There's an obvious click track (track 1 on John McFee's digidesign Icon mixer) which has enabled all of this to be edited together relatively easily. There's also quite a bit of pitch correction, not that it's a bad thing. The engineers helped a lot with this performance.

[@mebeasensei]

@@slamcrank I was gonna say, how on earrth do they mitigate or deal with the latency delay? They weren't doing it live then? It was pre-recorded remotely?

[@psychonautpupildiallater7734]

@@mebeasensei yea, for sure. Trying to do a real time live jam by separate remotes would be a nightmare! Probably impossible? for any kind of music that needs timing! LoL

[@gilhanna4236]

Timing it all live can be done, but generally only within a citywide area. Dante audio can be used, as long as latency can be kept under 5ms. We've done such things in LA and Las Vegas.

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

Thumbs up if you watched this through to the end and saw the “Doobie choir” kick in! And how many of you thought that was an amazing ending, and very cool that they did that?! 😁

[@mt9054]

David Bruce I made it in somehow...what a rush

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

Tom Clark, how do you mean?

[@mt9054]

4:40 mark that’s me...I couldn’t believe it!

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

Tom Clark, what are you talking about? That’s a member of the band... 🤔🤨

[@peehandshihtzu]

It was great!

[@TheFireman1926]

This music is sooo good for the soul. Still as good as they were when they first recorded it.

[@MrSteveG58]

It's crazy ain't....talent I guess

[@marblox9300]

It sounds better to me now than when it was first released.

[@kmach1000]

​@@marblox9300 Agree!

[@santosguitar6744]

Brings tears to my eyes. So many memories. Me being from Santa Clara and living in Santa Cruz for a very long time now. Thanks guys. You are a blessing !

[@lazypurplepeeps4393]

These cats are incredible, it dont get no better than this. true pros.

[@rhondahunt8080]

I only have to hear the opening bars of this song to have a feeling of peace fill my soul.

[@sgtmomOK]

Flying home from my Grampa’s funeral…1974…he was from Tennessee, not Mississippi, but the song came on the awful plane earphones just as we flew into a panoramic sunset…it was a beautiful farewell, goodbye to a lovely, lovely Southern Gentleman…

[@happymv5350]

Beautiful, soulful, sincere music. Still diggin' it after 50 years. Best song ever.

[@rrip1]

They sound as great as they ever have. This kicks ass.

[@jwprimetime9795]

I cannot believe how good he still sounds after all these years! Friggen chills!!

[@jwprimetime9795]

Thomas Turner no way! Really!?!?

[@jwprimetime9795]

Thomas Turner checked wiki-says 72. He was born the same year as my old man.

[@NeoMalabed-ml6xu]

Mid 70's when my father introduce Doobie bros. to me and all i say is WOW .now im 59y.o. all i can say is still WOW. LovU guys philippines.

[@jasonmagee2921]

WE NEED MORE GROUPS LIKE THE DOOBIE BROTHER'S!

[@formattester6]

how ****STUNNING **** it is to see musicians that are smoking hot and singing their asses off in this day and age of loops and band in a box and fix it in the mix with your favorite DAW (digital audio workstation) and i should mention a really extremely well written song. damn! this is what talent and honing your skills looks like youngsters! im 66 years old...x musician that now does photography and videography.

[@charles56737]

I couldn't agree with you more. I am so very grateful I grew up in the 70's.

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

Ditto !!!!!!!!

[@rickeguitar9086]

What I find cool about that is, we are in a day where a band whose members live all over the country can play together to produce a performance like this! Kudos and Long Live the DOOBIES!!

[@fry9700]

So damn good. If you gave this a thumbs down, please seek therapy.

[@melissamatthews6924]

I've got chills reading all these wonderful comments!

[@BellCrunk]

Thank you, what a great moment I got to share.

[@wildwoodandonyx]

My close-minded wife constantly says I’m stuck in the 70’s. I’m ok with that...

[@Lori_L]

Thankfully my wife is stuck there with me too 😊

[@SillyMilly1958]

Good place to be stuck!

[@richardcoleman4879]

Yea but ain't it great tho!!

[@damamae950]

I ‘m right there with you, man! When they show me something better, I’ll listen.

[@Mtns14000]

Me too MJ! Lol. On FB folks are doing the “record challenge” to just post influential records that shaped my life. I had a few older 60s vinyl and some 80s and 90s, but most were all 70s. My buddies and I keep going back to that era we grew up in as teenagers. Hard to beat with innovation and musicianship in the 70s, collectively in the rock genre. So many great bands.

[@sfranklin9073]

I closed my eyes while listening and found my way back to the 70's

[@chriszerkel5874]

I certainly wish I could go back there. It seemed ok to me. By the way, I just turned 65 ,and I really enjoy music

[@volkerallert5364]

or sixties

[@J3unG]

KFRC and KYA radio in San Francisco OR an old 8 track player in my Dad's station wagon in 1976.

[@eldonsleight3757]

hell yeah!

[@shelbykr4353]

Stationed at Ft Hood Texas at the time. Had the 8 track in my 73 mustang and listened going home to McAllen, Texas every weekend.

[@katwomanfour5261]

Music was then and still today Better than ever. 40 years later? Whoa you rule Doobie grew up with you

[@dawnmarie4242]

R U SERIOUS?!?! THEY ARE FANTASTIC!!! AMAZING PERFORMANCE!! Never skipped a beat!!! Gave me goosebumps!! What's funny is that we are all old!! Keep the good times rolling guys!! ✌️❤️🌞 Peace & Love

[@angelmatos9143]

Their musicianship continues to grow like a sequoia.

[@theworkshed1253]

Best song and harmony ever makes my face hurt through smiling

[@lyndahammond8883]

God, I Love these guys!!! Fell in love with them as a 16 yr old counselor at a camp for the mentally handicapped in Coker Creek, Tennessee. The older, more worldly 19 year old counselor, Patty, let me hang along with her on our weekly day off. We spent the summer driving through the Tennessee mountains in her Volkswagen Beetle and listen to just two cassettes; Helen Reddy's "I Am Woman" album and the Dobbie Brothers "Toulouse Street" album! I fell in teenage -ove with every Doobie Brother while Helen Reddy motivated me to strive to be a strong woman one day! Their songs distracted me from any home sickness for my family and friends in Florida. These iconic stars have been with me ever since. They were with me in the form of LP vinyl albums and eventually CDs. I had a set for home, one for my car, and one for my office at work. I was covered and motivated! This Florida girl has never forgotten what my introduction to Helen and those amazing early Doobie Brothers did for me! Thanks guys! I'll always love and adore you!

[@jocelynhkcarter]

Jocelyn Carter: " I like to hear some funky Dixie Land" .... I love the ending!

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Jocelyn..

[@soonerlegendspodcast]

Man you guys still sound like the original recording. This IMHO is how music should sound. I’m blown away thanks guys

[@bettyblack2722]

They sure do.

[@gmjunkyard3403]

Take a really good look Boys and Girls.....THIS is what REAL Musicians look and SOUND like.

[@richardcoleman4879]

Amen!!

[@howtobeatadrum]

GM Junkyard Please

[@annetrevino4775]

I totally agree 👍🏻

[@willys8994]

Exactly!!! Not sure how anyone can thumbs down this. Guess they think “music” is made on a computer lol. I’m not even that old either, this was still very old when I was young, but always loved real music from the first time I heard The Eagles at 10 years old and thank god I don’t follow “popular” trends.

[@12midthunder14]

Yes all musicians must look and sound like you want them to die.

[@leroyjenkinz9791]

OMG I needed this... My black water is the Columbia River,just walked Bateman island trail(Richland WA). Found an isolated spot&had a few beers just watching boats pass by.

[@i-angacharmahworg4840]

You have no idea how much you were listening 90 miles south from Florida. In Cuba you were part of the music that they played in the parties.

[@mediamannaman]

I only regret that I have but one Thumbs-up to give for this performance.

[@julialeusner2990]

Not ashamed to admit I've listened to this dozens of times already from start to finish, and it moves me every time. Hands-down the best musical performance done in isolation thus far. Amazing job, Doobies!!!

[@kim22947]

Ditto! Memory lane at it's best

[@ilovechemistry1863]

Me too. It's a wonderful rendition of the song!

[@dp-io4il]

Which doobie you be? I be like a mall...Mon

[@timbarker3312]

This Patrick Simmons is (always has been) a Serious Talent as are all the other band members in this "Blackwater" Live Version! I swear the Whole Nation is gonna join in with this song! Through all the decades and new bands/sounds, "The Captain and Me" still Stands Out!

[@dmarie9491]

🎼Lo💜e 🎶 My All Time Favorite Childhood Song. Always Gives Me Such Joy. Thank You All sOoo Much🎉

[@JesterTBP]

A song that's 45 years old and sounds like the day they wrote it. Amazing video!!

[@DannyBrooks1]

Vocals and harmonies haven’t missed a beat! Sounds better than ever. Keep on Rolling! 🤘

[@johnleddon8602]

Goosebumps......no words can describe how this should make you feel!

[@jerrypianomanimpini]

Wow! Sound As Good Now as When They Did When I First Heard This On The Radio in Queens New York when I was a kid. God Bless The Doobies For All The Years Of Life Enhancing Beautiful Music. Rock On Fellas! 🍷😎👍

[@lionheartroar3104]

Just when you thought this song couldn't sound better. The Doobies are THE American band...period! The embodiment of excellence right here.

[@stepbackjack4194]

I wouldn't be upset if you legends did Long Train Runnin' next.

[@rogerbeck3560]

Yes Please

[@katemckinnon8776]

right, or if you want to call Michael McDonald up too

[@robb9702]

Love to hear them do it virtually. 👍

[@charlielovato727]

I completely agree. Or how about south city midnight lady!!!!

[@lindadarby9398]

Loved the Doobies for so long,grateful I saw them in London!

[@edzmuda6870]

Steve Buscemi plays that fiddle like a gangsta!

[@joelthompson4801]

Grateful for Pops in introducing me to music like this: CCR, Crosby Stills and Nash, Doobie Bros, Eagles, Bob Seger, Dire Straits. Thanks Dad. Miss you, Man. 🤙🏼

[@vikingblood0408]

You're Dad listened to great music! Lucky you! I passed on my music knowledge to my sons as well. Music was so much better back in the day.

[@joelthompson4801]

The Viking There was more he introduced me to. This was just the tip of the iceberg. Yes, I’m proud he did what he did. I’m sure your boys feel the same. If not now, they will.

[@heidifisher7693]

daddy was a smart man💪💪👍💖

[@julialeusner2990]

My parents, especially my Dad, did the same thing. I'm lucky that I got to go to a lot of oldies concerts with my Dad. So many great memories (he's sick now).

[@rhoadesjerry9696]

Simmons can still hit the high notes. Impressive for a man of his age.

[@amywilson8391]

You can hear all the vocals have been auto-tuned.

[@blondelebanese9922]

Amy Wilson I don’t think so. They sound just like they’ve always sounded. Magnificent!

[@amywilson8391]

@@blondelebanese9922 They've always sounded magnificent. I love the Doobies. But you can hear the autotune very clearly throughout this recording. It doesn't take anything away from them - they're a fantastic band and Simmons is a wonderful singer. I'm a producer and I use auto-tune often when working with singers. It's great.

[@goofe.washington953]

@@amywilson8391 I didn’t hear that at all with Pat Simmons.

[@amywilson8391]

@@goofe.washington953 If you can't hear it, I'm not sure what to say. But it's definitely there.

[@bettyblack2722]

I have. Loved you dudes since I was 15 YRS.OLD I'm now 70YRS.OLD and you still sound good. ..peace. love an tranquility.

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Betty..

[@tristananastasio9486]

Timeless song, timeless band, absolute perfection.

[@turkeytrailhoneybeefarmgeo6292]

Heard the song a million times loved the song a million times.

[@suzannegallo6825]

The quality and purity of the voices, plus the exceptional musicianship is unmatched. I have a smile on my face and tears in my eyes. An era of music which will never be replicated. How fortunate to have grown up with this music and these amazing groups.

[@paultucker8758]

Well said, I also grew up in that era. Heard a lot of their music while in High School and it never gets old.

[@laurietyler8719]

I agree with you 100%!

[@marcushernandez2169]

Just read this comment..its the exact same experience for me..also. Great musicians.

[@jetdog2864]

My eyes got moist also.

[@kellysamuels7456]

Agreed 👍

[@stevemarriott6655]

Have been a fan since the first time I saw Long train Runnin on the old grey whistle test in uk, have all the albums see them when they came to the rainbow at Finsbury Park, best gig ever and best band ever bar none, Thank you Doobies for all the pleasure you have given me for the past 49 years and may you long continue...

[@sherrycuffman5120]

Now if this is a miracle, look at all you great musicians ty all.2223

[@SB-hw1jr]

Everytime I see something as beautiful and fantastic as this I have to choke back tears. What is wrong with me?? I’m mellowing with age and I think I’m ok with that.......

[@sundancer4426]

I cried the whole time during this song. Age 57 Minnesota. People under 45....this is magic.

[@joelbeck6600]

I agree Sundancer , however I didn't cry ...lol

[@VideoSaySo]

Lol! All of us oldsters turned out for this one! I got quite emotional too...because reality started to set in with how drastically the world has changed since this was an AM radio staple. I wish my kids could live in a simpler, happier world like we did.

[@feralLove]

makes me miss the 70's saw them live summer of 75 with war, golden earring and John Sebastian at Folsom Field Boulder CO. PURE MAGIC

[@santosguitar6744]

@@VideoSaySo 1970s was the best decade of my life.....

[@Market-ro1gp]

Very fond memories of this song! The summer of 1974! I was 11. I never grew tired of it and still listen to it until this very day! God willing, I'll be 60 in July!✌️❤️

[@maxsdad538]

How many times did the 3 of us (Air Force buddies) sing this song cruising the streets of Sacramento, complete with 3-part harmony? I want to honky tonk, honky tonk, honky tonk with you all night long.

[@hunterlafferty3760]

This might be the coolest thing I’ve seen in this 2020 an Indian motorcycle shirt old guitar and amazing song

[@sixstringsdown1]

REMINDS ME OF THE WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN!!!

[@jannaking6581]

Ya, definitely cool that he's wearing that t-shirt!

[@ergbudster3333]

These guys have created some immortal tunes alright.

[@rjy8318]

Keep on rolling Keep on trucking Keep on singin

[@joeybenoit6269]

Come on brothers it's 2021 to another album please! I beg you! Your music kept me alive!

[@juliesullivan3055]

So sad that we don't hear music like this anymore. Today's music is nothing like we had in the 70's!

[@keithjones6023]

Julie, I couldn't agree more!

[@catchinbass86]

So true!!!

[@plizzle]

...You haven't found it. Put in the time. There's more music than ever.

[@Gravy1255]

You may not get exactly stuff like this, but plenty of good music.

[@plizzle]

@@Gravy1255 Wouldn't want it exactly like this from anyone but the Doobie Bros :)

[@georginareed]

Isn't it a joy to watch these brilliant musicians playing a superbly written song with such enthusiasm after all these years performing and the world community joining.... don't tell me you didn't sing along!!!! Thank you!

[@phyloo14revers40]

Looove the original version, and adooooooore this one !!! Doobies were and STAY one of my favorites 😍😍😍

[@joeybenoit6269]

I've been listening to you boys since your first album I'm 65 my mother would drive me from San Jose to Santa Cruz on the weekend to go surfing steamer Lane! I would drive past you guys every weekend through the Santa Cruz mountains! The trees are 40 years older now! God bless you all!

[@randyfox5317]

Holy cow, that seems (at least to me) better than the studio cut. Freaking LOVED it!!

[@SaltTequilaLime]

That's what I was thinking. This rendition blew me away; it's really something special.

[@marylou931]

This had this dangerously depressed elderly woman tapping her feet and swinging her shoulders to you guys! Loved that song when new as much as now! Thanking you from my heart. God love and keep every one of you very talented men!

[@fenfrk]

Aw, sorry to hear you are depressed dear. If it helps, lots of people are having that particular problem at this time. It's been stressful! But this is a time to be tough, and think like a Marine. You've got to say, I'll get through this, things are going to be okay, and so on. And get OUTSIDE. Take walks if you are blessed to be able to walk. Get out in the sunshine, with God's beautiful world all around you. Hear the birds, feel the heat of the sun on your face, the wind, and ask God to help you! never stop asking God to help you, He hears you. He is always with you. Hang in there. There's lots of joy in life to be found. Find it!

[@mrtee8674]

How are you feeling today Mary Lou? From Mr Tee in England.

[@marylou931]

@@fenfrk oh I pray, even tho I often fall asleep before finishing my rosary. The virus is but a small part of my melancholy so I pray for all those who are suffering losses in the world. Thank you for taking the time to write such encouraging words please know it's so appreciated. Thinking like a marine... Gave me a laugh.. thankyou!

[@marylou931]

@@mrtee8674 I'm touched by the words you've sent me. I got married in London in 68. What a memory.. spending 16 days in a small hotel near Hyde Park, finding two French gentle souls to be our witnesses, confused by their 3-kiss salute to us (lol) and the difficulty finding a decent Italian restaurant after the I dos at city hall. Today, in response to your kind inquiry, was not easy; it's 4:40 AM here in CA. and sleep won't come. Finding two kind notes here .. I'm moved and thankful. I hope this finds you and yours well and safe. God love you.

[@fenfrk]

@@marylou931 Hang in there dear, we'll make it. Remember that all depression and anxiety, etc. are attacks of the enemy. Keep doing all you can to stay positive, and talk to someone if you need help with it, but you are doing the best and most important thing, ask Jesus to help you, pray the Rosary, ask for St. Joseph, saints to intercede for you, St. Dymphna, Padre Pio, and St. Michael. There are many losses in the world yes, but there is beauty and joy. "Whatever is true, whatever is honorable...pure...lovely....dwell on these things." Phil. 4:8

[@victorgojocco1716]

BEEEAAAAUUUUUTTIIIIIFFFUUULLLLLLL!!!

[@jamescurnutt1628]

That was fantastic. my wife is a nurse dealing with this crap. a lot of people dying in denial. peace fellas.

[@synthvault]

It's somewhere in time near 1979 and a scared kid boards an old school bus destined for his first time at summer camp. He sat alone and didn't say a word. As the bus moved from highways to back roads a few of the young camp counselors tell the driver of the bus, also a fairly young counselor, to turn the radio on, then up. Like it was queued by the DJ upstairs the opening notes of Black Water start playing. The counselors get excited and as it hits the chorus they start singing along and encouraging all the kids on the bus to as well. In a minute it was a full on chorus, except for one voice, mine. Not because I didn't want to sing but because I didn't know the lyrics. So I sat there enthralled by the instant unity that had been created in that moment. A song commanded harmony and joy among the entire bus. I'll never forget that moment. It introduced me to the power and the beauty of music and set me on a lifelong path of listening to and creating it. Thank God for this song.

[@Heinrickification]

Thanks for your wonderful recollection. Made me feel as if I was there with you on the bus.

[@jacquelinehammond3857]

AMEN!!!

[@YodiRoberts]

Just awesome, I guess we all have our moment in time when we realized the power of music. This particular song's acoustics and melodious chorus is just what everyone needs to warm their hearts!

[@glivingston6286]

Hope STL tour happens this summer with MM

[@juliekadams]

It IS like a historical event of great magnitude. "Where were you and what were you doing the very first time you heard 'Black Water'?" It's like the Earth stands still every time that song comes on the radio. (In 2020, more noticeably, LOL.)

[@JimmyFontanez]

I can’t believe there are dislikes on this. This kicked ass.

[@bigdaveradio]

You could have god bring down Hendrix, SRV, Duck Dunn, and Ginger Baker, have them make a youtube video and someone would dislike it.

[@FixNewsPlease]

Some people exist only to be negative. That's their cross to bear. This did indeed kick ass.

[@Peensez]

@@bigdaveradio There is a malcontent at every turn!

[@alohalivin556]

Some people do it for fun, they mean nothing.

[@peggydeffley2194]

Jimmy Fontanez, there are some sad, soulless people in this world! I loved this.

[@razorcatshark3223]

Used to sing this at the top of my lungs biking down to the lake during those hot Arkansas summers: thanks for this reminder of pure joy!!

[@sharonmitchell8887]

Sounds really good, boys. Brings back lots of memories.

[@markridgemr]

My neighbor's new favorite song, whether they like it or not lol.

[@mhmh2493]

Awesome comment!!

[@martywhite4181]

LOL 😆

[@wrennspencer3512]

Mine too! 😆

[@Tutiwashername]

❤️

[@douglasbicknell3095]

Amen brother

[@timstring344]

Music is feeling and feeling is music. You either have it or not and these guys have quite a lot of it all.

[@brendaniebel1355]

Love Doobie Brothers. Saw them back in the day! ❤ 70s. They are fabulous. Still listen to their music 🎶 in 2024. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@mikeydrookie351]

Forget isolation....these guys sound as good if not better than they did in the 70's...DANG!

[@JeffFlynt]

i have listened to this eleventy billion times and its as fresh as the first time i ever heard it. 70 is the new 40

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Amen to that!!! I’m 50. So I must be 20 😊

[@kczaki]

I will

[@markprobert9347]

This song gave me chills when I first heard it as a teenager and this was OUTSTANDING and I got the chills once again.

[@PerfDayToday]

Mark Probert ditto, what he said! 👊🏻

[@timtwotone3561]

Mark Probert me too, a very good friend, since passed, put me on to this band way back in the day. I love and miss my friend, and I love the doobies.

[@jfcooper850]

I saw them live at Folsom Field in Boulder after a crazy stormy night camping up in Boulder canyon back in the early 70’s. Was one of the best times of my life back then.

[@pamnichols7877]

670 people are not in tune to the genius of this music or the effort that was made to pull the world together during the Pandemic. These guys are professional and highly talented! Again, my squad! Great that they pulled in fans to be a part of this effort to instill some encouragement within our hearts during this time. ☮️ and ❤️

[@donaldlothbrok1062]

Hello Pam

[@robertchurchill3485]

BRAVO! The Doobies just aren't the Doobies without Tommy Johnston. So happy he's back to stay. This is one of the best versions there is of this song.