The Doobie Brothers - China Grove (from Rockin' Down The Highway: The Wildlife Concert)

Music video by The Doobie Brothers performing China Grove. (C) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment

[@richardjohnson1261]

Saw them live in '78. Yeah, I'm that old. My favorite band. My girlfriend got us tickets. Yeah, I married that girl. Oh, Lord, it's been a ride. Cheers

[@backyardboogiewoogie]

Bless you

[@lourende7250]

Saw them At St Bonaventure I’m 1978

[@charlescollins6510]

Saw them in concert, don't remember the year. But they were awesome

[@user-kx1rg7bh9t]

I'm 70 now and I was feeling a bit low, and then there is China Grove... Now I'm in a world of happiness and ready to deal with this new crazy world.😈👿

[@WouldbeRenaissanceLady6926]

OMG, know where you are coming from! I'm 66, the Doobies were one of the first bands I ever got into.👍🏻😁❤️

[@borysdzyndra5331]

I Hear You. I'm turning 69 next month.

[@lawrenceklein3524]

72 here... I was in a deep blue funk, until I listened to this awesome jam!! 👍

[@Elwood76199]

I lived in Chine Grove in the 70's, as a teenager I heard this song on the radio and I couldnt believe there was a song about my little town,have been a fan ever since then.

[@thomasbower8008]

M 😅 I’ll r4’

[@thetricyclehorse]

I'm from Castroville! (Do you know it?) Been through China Grove several times. Xxx ❤❤❤

[@clarkstertz4084]

Cool

[@DreamOn510]

Awesome 👍👍👍

[@denisecrowe55]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Another One of my ALL-time favorite Songs 🎵 & Groups 🎉🎉

[@tengrandaweek]

It was the summer of 1971. We were dirt poor , hard headed , loud mouthed teenagers with a spirit of adventure. Terry Thompson, Juan (Poncho Grande) Fuentes, Jacky Ray Thompson, Dennis (the yellow duck) Dibble, Sandra Lou Bemis and myself,drove to Joplin Mo. to see our very first Live Concert! This song was one of there first hits and we all left feeling a little"funny" after the smoke filled experience....It was a bond that has lasted 50 years.

[@jasennice3743]

The only band that I’ve ever seen that I can say, with confidence, sounds better live than in studio ❤

[@john-di1mz]

I'd second that....!!!!

[@getgetoutout]

Tesla

[@chuckwright8889]

Well, and Skynrd from the 70s...but hell yeah love em both - and China Grove is really awesome live.

[@deanwhite6225]

U2, Eagles, Springsteen

[@revolverdon]

Yes, you're absolutely correct. Saw them a year ago at Bethelwood. They sounded great !

[@edwardbaker5608]

Thank God they have been elected to the R&R HOF. This was too long coming. The Doobie, CCR and Grand Funk Railroad were the American bands of the late 60s and early 70s. Thanks for the memories Doobies.

[@mikegike7273]

Visited R&R HOF years ago. Not sure exactly who does the voting or the crieteria involved but to have Madonna, Blondie, The Pretenders inducted years ago...... I guess its B.S..... I wonder if it as important for the bands to be enshrined as appose to the fans wanting their favorites inducted. Me thinks it's more for the fans.

[@doublej7678]

Don't forget CSN&Y and Allman Bros

[@marilynsnider8183]

Amen to that!!

[@tygrkhat4087]

@@doublej7678 Aerosmith, the Eagles, Cheap Trick, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.

[@sheddski2942]

Unfortunately Grandfunk is not the real band anymore Mark Farner was VOTED OUT by the other 2but on the good side Mark Farner don’t need them anyways he is GrandFunk Railroad they are only drum and bass he wrote all the hits and his voice and guitar playing make him the one drummers come and go and bass players too

[@percybriscoe9886]

Now we are rockin! I was 16 in 1970. Today at 66, 50 years later, I still rock to this great tune! Long live the Doobies!

[@debrataylor1813]

My grandkids look at me at 64 rocking to these songs and think I’m the coolest ever!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@percybriscoe9886]

@@debrataylor1813, keep it up Debra. Well done.

[@nancy9478]

This was played live at our high school dances, and we all hit the floor! Class of 77 is still rocking to the Doobies!

[@wmgirl041668]

I'm 74 & STILL love to turn the Doobies on high & let them sing. :-)

[@jackbeam56]

@@debrataylor1813 Keep on rockin' ;-))

[@MarkCouch-kt9rv]

Oh wow the Doobie bros china grove, what a timeless hit. Takes me back to my childhood, camping on the coast in California just blaring all these timeless hits. Everybody gathering in the pavilion just dancing having a good time. They don't make music like this anymore, it does my heart good to see my nieces and nephews loving these timeless hits and keeping the music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s alive❤️❤️🌹

[@donaldbrown2206]

Probably the most underrated bands ever.

[@RickMcCargar]

One of my all-time favorite bands. What a life we've had with all the amazing music made by bands like the Doobie Brothers.

[@raphaelkoster6099]

Even most of the kids agree...60s..70s..best music

[@alan5047]

Back when bands actually played live and showed their musicianship...hard to believe they have been this good since the seventies and are still rockin'. Saw them live with two drummers and they were awesome!!!

[@bbrown87609]

alan5047 I saw them in the early 80s in spfld il and was amazed that two drummers could play in sync also I watched two cop point at us as we took a toke and passed it on and they never moved it was a very good time

[@lisaweaver986]

Sad reality is . Never a soul will see 1/8th of what we had to experience.

[@wesnaks]

So many great memories. We drove from LA to San Diego to Balboa Stadium and saw the Doobie Brothers. This was one of their first big concerts starting out. The Doobie Bros opened followed by Santana then Chicago. Best concert ever! By far the Doobie Brothers were the best. It wasn’t even close.

[@davidkitson635]

Who ever was working the console forgot to include the bass guitars feed. This was likely a good concert, but this recording is a dud.

[@larryleitch3803]

So Jesus is allright with me

[@jazminejones4032]

Big thanks to the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame for inducting the Doobie Brothers in 2020. What a wonderful way to celebrate their 50th anniversary together as a band! I fan voted every single day and am so happy for the Doobies, Keep on rockin'!

[@jellyfish3333]

All I can add is- what the hell took them so long ? The Doobies are a national treasure!

[@BigPapiSmack]

@@jellyfish3333 hall of fame controlled by Jann Wenner of Rolling Stone, a complete idiot

[@cynthiabrooklyn6369]

Should have been done years ago. They should have been among the first

[@tygrkhat4087]

@@BigPapiSmack His influence has waned. When the fans were included in the process, that's how Rush finally got in. But fan influence has let BonJovi, Journey and Def Leppard get in. Really, Def Leppard in but Judas Priest isn't? I'm not a huge Priest fan, but I understand their place in rock history and they deserve the Hall.

[@Rayburn58]

Who gives a FU@K about the R&R HOF? It's a sham like all HOF's. No artisit needs the HOF to validate how great they are. Why do you people care so much about any band being inducted into a sham HOF? It means nothing.

[@glendapalmer110]

That sax player deserves a huge mention. Fantastic music!

[@jamesmccaghren3711]

His name is Marc Russo.

[@mikecummings8355]

THIS, boys and girls is ROCK AND ROLL!!

[@monicacall7532]

AMEN!!!

[@stacy3065]

Damn straight!!

[@davidiverson2541]

Right on.

[@edcooper5298]

China Grove, 1973, livin life, all is good, 19yrs old, God bless my parents, if I could turn back time, never leave home !!

[@thealaddinflash]

We are the same age, Man, that was a special time for me. Turned 66 couple of weeks back. Rock on, brother.

[@debrataylor1813]

Ed Cooper no lie!! Never knew I had it so good!!

[@robertchandler5055]

I WOULD CRANK THE WAY BACK MACHINE TO MAX OUT 2019 WHEN WE COULD EAT SITING DOWN AT McDONALDS

[@19franken95]

the thrill is gone...

[@quickturn66]

@@thealaddinflash rock on

[@dennymeroy6129]

One of the, if not THE, best ass-kickin' bands of the Twentieth Century!!!!!!!!!!

[@rhagedorn]

I would rate them even with Humble Pie.

[@jeffreyquinn3531]

@@rhagedornRick are you kidding me I'm 63 yrs.old and you believe humble pie compares to Doobie Brothers you keep all those humble pie records they DON'T harmonize like thE DOOBIES CUT YOU A piece of pie.

[@rhagedorn]

@@jeffreyquinn3531 I'm 65 and saw the Doobies at the old Richfield Coliseum near Cleveland. I loved Tom Johnston. To me, this band fell apart when Michael McDonald joined them. It sure wasn't rock. Humble Pie was a super group The original band line-up had lead vocalist and guitarist Steve Marriott from Small Faces, vocalist and guitarist Peter Frampton from The Herd, former Spooky Tooth bassist Greg Ridley and, Jerry Shirley, from The Apostolic Intervention. Marriott was an incredible talent. For what it's worth neither one of these groups were in Led Zeppelin's class.

[@jeffreyquinn3531]

Come on Rick I'll give you about McDonald that's all the credit you going to get. Where is Frampton saw that one hit wonder too, those other guys couldn't keep their shit together so there is nothing left to say!!!

[@jeffreyquinn3531]

Rick Haged you DUMB as that other Rick from Cleveland anybody that would listen to Humble Pie would eat shit and HOWL at the MOON PISSING CONTEST OVER LOOKS LIKE JEFF IN KY POINT SERIOUSLY MAD.

[@senorboston4076]

Pat Simmons=VERY underrated guitarist.

[@mikeamos6720]

John McFee is as good, if not better.

[@hotajax]

Actually, he was very much appreciated in his day. Nothing underrated about him

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

@@mikeamos6720 - They are all phenomenal but different, but also compliment each other incredibly well (if that makes sense).

[@m.a.n.7688]

This is a masterpiece. Unfortunately, these days we don’t have full bands that have 2 drummers, 4 guitars with sax keyboard and percussion.

[@PaulOReilly712]

I saw them Live in the early '70s in Sydney Australia! They are as good a live band as has ever walked the earth. Tom Johnston created the true sound of the Doobie Brothers( His Voice)and his bandmates did him proud the way they play their instruments. The epitome of a true, great Rockin Roll Band forever!

[@margaretjefton8842]

UM in.love.. WITH..THEM.MY ANGELS . CODY

[@john-di1mz]

Hear Hear!!!!....incredible...still...!!!

[@georgebender7519]

I agree!! I saw them in ‘72 in Galveston, Texas. Sad that Tom Johnston had to leave. They weren’t the same when Michael McDonald replaced him. They were never the same.

[@PaulOReilly712]

@@georgebender7519 Tom Johnston was the heart of this band "Dark eyed Cajun woman" one of my fav's ty for agreeing :D

[@georgebender7519]

@@PaulOReilly712 just watched the live version, he’s classic, no doubt!

[@Hutch118000]

Brilliant song and what a guitar riff, one of the very best.

[@williamhilinsky1327]

And the boys could harmonize with the best of them, truly American legends

[@wholeftthevaultdooropen8852]

Bad ass as it ever gets, or ever had been. A song about a make believe place and by the time it ends you believe that place exists. Now that's rock and roll.

[@jonathangoff6156]

it does exist its close to san antonio texas

[@mahgismom]

China Grove is a real place.it is down around San antonio tx.

[@jmathews4765]

I'll never get tired of that intro

[@JOHNKUHNMUSIC]

Yep, Ill still go all MOE LARRY CHEEEESE since that May evening in 73 I got the 45 . Timeless Riff!

[@Davegvg3576]

Killer solos starting at 3:05 - absolutely nails it. He has that guitar screaming and the crowd is going apeshit - rock and roll lightning strikes at that moment.

[@Rowdeegolf]

Saw them at Bethel Woods (Woodstock) last summer. Steely Dan same night. Played all the oldies and it rained and it was awesome. Like a time machine.

[@azmark6635]

bad ass dudes back in my 1970's days--nothing better to this day

[@MKA63]

Still playing this one in my band (Keyboard player, Melbourne, Australia). Awesome song.

[@jborb67]

My man in the audience at 0:46 was waiting for this moment his whole life.

[@philiptucci2458]

Very beautiful masterpiece, proud fan since 1970, master musicians

[@onegoodturngetsmostofthebl7499]

One of the best sounding bands of my youth. Best music ever written was in the 70s.

[@ITigweld]

Seen em in Ft. Wayne 1974. Superb

[@gregorallnight371]

The Doobie Brothers without a doubt one of the best creative cool roockin bands ever...thanks for posting this

[@TenTabs]

I live less than 5 minutes away from China grove and never knew about this until someone commented on another video. China grove is a tiny country town next to San Antonio and will be covered in new housing developments next year.

[@jasonmagee2921]

ABSOLUTELY THE GREATEST BAND TO EVER HIT THE STAGE IN MY PARTICULAR LIFE! I SAW THEM IN ATLANTA TWO WEEKS AGO AND, THEY ROCKED THE "FOX THEATRE"!

[@DirectDemocrat]

Probably not. What you really mean is that they are great musicians and you like their songs.

[@Jdg70]

​@@DirectDemocrat Just curious, do you know how many bands @jasonmagee2921 has seen in his life?

[@markmagee3886]

One of the best classic rock songs.

[@kathrynmiller9622]

And how!!!!

[@epipd5712]

Good memories come back to me listening to the Doobie Brothers. Such good musicians in this band. Rock on!

[@nicidevine6670]

Yes it’s great ❤

[@jeffzebert4982]

I've been familiar with the sound of this song for decades now; but I didn't know its name until now. What brought me here was a clip from this song at the end of the latest Doobie Brothers concert ad.

[@davidedmondson5083]

Classic from one of the great bands Oh how i miss good music.

[@ernestcurry6117]

I saw these guys in 74. Man what a rockin show. They are timeless, great great songs...

[@debrataylor1813]

The year I graduated high school!

[@ronb9963]

You guys are awesome, take me back to the good all days, wish to see you in concert some day, I have the dvd of this concert and often watch it and sing along with it!

[@mikeamos6720]

Possibly the best line-up they ever had.

[@dirkevans3443]

saw this live last night in Raleigh NC and they ROCKED IT!!! Still the sounds the same as back in the day Keep on Rocking' Boys, you still got it!!!!

[@DavidB-ec7bm]

I saw them in the late 70's. Years later, I was stationed in San Antonio and was driving on the highway and saw the sign China Grove city limits. You know what song I had to hear when I got home.

[@DrRobertMPick]

Great song!! Great performance!

[@nathalieconnor5803]

Back in the day none of us could stay sitting when this tune played!

[@debrataylor1813]

64 and I still can’t evidently. While I was listening and reading your post my body was moving to the beat without even thinking about it.

[@nathalieconnor5803]

That’s the power of a great bass line!

[@nitsamichael1436]

Fantastic song, thats what you call music.

[@1976HHHS]

WOW!! STILL SOUNDING GREAT!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!

[@johncostopoulos7741]

what a band!!! Thanks for all the GREAT music, guys

[@dale60035]

Genuine intensity you can still see in the Doobie Brothers live. What a treat to watch and listen to such talented musicians. Throw in double drummers that are just incredible.

[@timothymidgett9730]

Like the 2 drummers sound. Fire the Doobie up and pass it around!!!

[@coolcat6303]

After the Farewell show in '82, this is my fav doobies concert. Great songs & tight performances. Also great to see Tommy Johnston back with the band.

[@bobwoodside3924]

In late 70s, some friends and I saw them in concert and on our way back to Denton tx, took the long way back and found China Grove and had pizza & beer: cool place back in the day

[@jamcofec]

Fantastic thanks.. certainly one of the iconic bands of the past 40+ years. Hard to imagine Tom & that distinctive voice not out front but know there was some success when he was away. Can't get enough of them. One of the soundtracks to my life.

[@howardmishne4840]

They were my first concert ever in about 1976 at age 14. When the drummer had lightning bolts coming off his sticks, I was forever changed in to a concert junkie. Thank you Doobies!

[@Airbender19]

Certified road trip classic. Was a born and raised San Antonian and this would always be on my radio during a road trip. 🔥

[@pamelad14]

Great classic rock and roll sound. One of the best.

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Ya never lose it. Awesome band. What can i say i'm a hippie and damn proud of these guys . Boss sound.✌🇺🇸❤❤❤❤

[@bbrown87609]

I saw them play in Springfield Illinois in the early 80s it was great to see two drummers play together in sync and pretty cool to watch two cops down below us point up towards our area as a joint was being passed around and they never done anything It was a good time that night

[@dantana5774]

mid- 70s, 4 or 5 rows back from center stage at Appalachian State- their harmonies were amazing and just rocked the house- one of the best concerts I've ever been a part of

[@johnnieisla63]

The Doobie Brothers Still Rocks! 👍 Great Rock song & Great Video Too! The Rock n’ Roll of The 1970’s!

[@cynthiabrooklyn6369]

One of my favorite songs ever. 1981 high school friends band played this song. Bonfires and bands playing in the backyard great times.

[@stepitupandgo67]

Love it....gotta learn it for my gig sat....nice composition!!! love the guitar wall...and 2 drum kits doesn't hurt....

[@chuckwright8889]

everything I love about the Doobies, and the 70s, in this performance!

[@privateidaho1029]

I've seen these guys 4 times over the years and many lineup changes but still a lot of familiar faces

[@amanyttap]

The DOOBIES!!! MY absolute Favorite Rock Band

[@blackfender100]

1000 thumbs Up ! great song great live performance.

[@raywhittington1368]

Always a pleasure to watch "old time" pro's in action! Still sounding pretty dang good!

[@doninmichigan]

Man, that was a superb performance! 🤩

[@nicholaswoolfenden5254]

Too good. Live too. Immaculate. Thanks Sophie's!

[@terrytk9398]

Perfect control & mastery of instruments in this genre.

[@macdaddybill]

Finally in the Rock hall here in Cleveland Long overdo! I hope you all blaze on this song for the jam after!~Looking forward to the 50th show at Blossom this summer.

[@flyingfox7252]

Tommy is so good! I love these guys I grew up with every song - my life and the Doobies

[@terrybear5398]

AMAZING, after all these years, I still get sooooooooo turned on! Thank You!

[@EllsworthBuck]

There are a couple iconic 70's bands that I will drop everything to see live. Heart and the Doobies. Bouth outstanding live. Never disappoint.

[@skctvsnapskakaduclub8876]

The sax man is the best I've heard!!! Thank you!! x

[@tygrkhat4087]

When I went to St. Bonaventure in the late 70s-early 80s, China Grove was played at the halftime of every basketball home game.

[@stevenmporter1155]

I went through China Grove headed to take m boat out of Freeport, Texas....love it!

[@sharylgamble9981]

Still just as fabulous as ever!

[@NunesZil]

Repertório de minha adolescência, muito bom, saudades de uma época de ouro em todos os sentido que hoje parece ter tanta tecnologia e o mais importante não se tem, nem a boa música.

[@fredcastillo9707]

Back in the 70s when china grove first came out i bought. My first fender at a garage sale ..china grove was the first first song i practice day and night till i got it right.i got so good at this one song i was invited at one of there. Concerts in madera calif...china grove and long train. Running were the two songs that i got to join in.this was 1997 and 2002...

[@billkaldem5099]

So much talent on one stage

[@joelmosier8031]

Saw them in concert in Albuquerque, N. M. They rocked the house.

[@daveazarva4592]

I STARTED LISTENING TO THE DOOBIE BROTHERS BACK IN THE 1973 AND I STILL LISTEN TO THEM NOW

[@petertaiaroa1081]

Always love the Doobie Brothers either way and many more great bands my Brothers and my self played thier music in a band along with the Eagles songs ect so many bands Awesome 😊

[@08grampa]

A great effing band. Loved them since the 70s

[@recombatant]

The intro of this song sounds like ‘We came to party!’. Love it.

[@strattuner]

GENIUS GROUP with incredible musicians in it and I mean genius

[@davidiverson2541]

Absolutely righteous performance with a lot of talent and energy. They just don't make music like this anymore.

[@DrSiladityaRaySUBSCRIBEJOIN]

Kickass number !! What an orchestration !! DB is providential !!

[@bloobsta]

Great band. Perfect music to drive across the USA

[@granthurlburt4062]

I remember skiing at Sunshine Village, near Banff, in the early seventies, in the spring, in cut-offs, in the sunshine, with Doobie Brothers songs playing in my head. Wonderful. Spring in Alberta is glorious.

[@randymcrandy8066]

My face just blew off. Righteousness off the chart.

[@KeeYoungChoi]

인트로 기타 연주는 언제 들어도 익사이팅합니다. Wow ! !

*My favorite song from their third studio album The Captain and Me!!! It was written by Tom Johnston - Doobies guitarist and vocalist!!!*

[@kevinkilduff2064]

One of the best rock bands extant!

[@DougHinVA]

Nice to see a real singer step up to play the guitar lead so well... that guy is a real pro

[@ausfuhrpramienjagar]

Yes, back when Music was REAL!! Better now than before. Simply "incredimazing" Rock on Doob's!

[@matthewmcfadden7316]

Yeah, they're awesome! Gonna see them and Santana

[@jeffreyquinn3531]

Saw Doobies 1976 outside Mesker Park outside all sit down chairs fantastic

[@jeffreyquinn3531]

🦓🐎🐴🐴

[@marcod5004]

Es increíble lo bien que tocan en vivo! Excelentes músicos, creo que este grupo dió la pauta para que otros grupos aprendieran a dar conciertos con esa gran calidad

[@Joseph120656]

Yeah, man. Great job on your selections! Awesome.

[@davidtoth1913]

Had the privilege to see and listen to them at Blossom in Cleveland July 12th 2022 and they were awesome. They have not missed a beat and reflected back to the 80's and was just like yesterday. Loved every moment of it. Thank you to all in the band including Michael McDonald who had seemed not to age, thanks be to God. Many blessings to you all for adding just alittle bit of joy to all of us. Peace be with you.

[@jeffsalamon6756]

Doobie bros. Hall of fame. It's about time. Awesome