Rapper FIRST time hearing The Doobie Brothers - Long Train Runnin' ! W/

[@The1Mommalau]

Per Wikipedia ",...they had 16 top 40 hits. They were "Listen to the Music", "Jesus is Just Alright", "Long Train Runnin'", "China Grove", "Black Water" (#1 in 1974), "Takin' It to the Streets", "What A Fool Believes" (#1 in 1979), and "The Doctor", all of which receive rotation on classic hits radio stations. " I love all those songs. Nearly wore out the vinyls! They were mostly considered Rock and roll, but slipped across so many genres. Great reaction FUQ Guys! LOL ❤

[@Blue-6773]

My favorite Doobie Brothers songs are China Grove and Listen to the Music. This song is up there also but those two just hit differently.

[@allenruss2976]

There's no mystery to the name. It's exactly as it sounds. They're "brothers" who toke. China Grove is a good one to review. As far as harmonica solos you've got to listen to Train Train from Blackfoot.

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

@allenruss2976. And Bob Dylan! 😊

[@tjtampa214]

Love China Grove. So energetic.

[@tonyherrera9329]

The story goes that when this band started they were looking for a name. Someone joked that they should call themselves the "Doobie Brothers" for obvious reasons. It works. They had a friend who was an accountant and they asked him to be their manager. He set them up on a budget plan, then invested wisely with their money, and they are very well off. I would love to hear you react to "Black Water" next.

[@andreadeamon6419]

I agree!!

[@donaldduck2139]

good song

[@ceejay1794]

Great post, awesome song request

[@michaelsears9513]

Black Water is a must

[@JoanneGrace11]

Black waters is great💖

[@janiceschwab4321]

Grateful to be an old lady that grew up with this music. Now introducing it to my grandkids.

[@windinthefirtrees8020]

Sure takes you back to some real good times!😁✌️

[@andreadeamon6419]

Same.

[@SwitchRod]

My first "drive myself" to the concert...Fall of 1970, long gone Kennedy Performing Arts Center, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA Rock + Rhythm & Blues + bit of Jazz...then, the Chicago Transit Authority 🔥

[@carlaholley6218]

Me too!

[@ceejay1794]

Me too 😊

[@terrybabola9332]

"Listen to the music" put on your playlist😊

[@thorzzz1z]

then the re-make by home free

[@ConstanceWalker-q8d]

In the 70's roll up a Doobie and enjoy the best music.

[@windinthefirtrees8020]

That was the truth!!😎✌️

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

I listened to them without getting high. It was still great.

[@Teresia12]

Yes we did ✌️😘

[@beverlywest7627]

It was considered Rock and Roll in our day, but alot of rock then had horns and sax and jazzy sounds, so great!

[@JohnPaul-hm2ys]

Black Water is my favorite from them. It struck my teen mind differently and often pops into my head in my 60's.

[@maryannerivera285]

One of the greatest groups ever....

[@wswillett]

ummmmm.....not so much

[@universal-zy5bh]

Defintely!!!

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

Doobie's black sound came from the bassist, Soul brother Tiram Porter. They also used 2 drummers for extra rhythmic punch, but the 2nd one was also a mean conga player/percussionist. And back then, yep- Us colored folk thought singer Tom Johnston was black, too. Gooooood pick, fellas!

[@uncledavesbrigade7106]

Fantastic group with a deep vault of songs to review. They have a variety of sounds, they mix a lot of genres together to come up with a unique sound. My generation ( Boomers) just called it great rock! So happy to have been a teen in the 70s!!!

[@classic-kool]

Long Train Runnin' is a euphemism for the journey of life... When they sung, "Ya know I saw Miss Lucy, down along the tracks... She lost her home and her family and she won't be coming back..". That's cutting the journey short.. a suicide.. Anyway, brilliant song by an iconic group... ✌️😎

[@terri2494]

This was actually the first time that meaning occurred to me, when I was listening just now. I live near a train track and from what I hear suicide by train is tragically common these days. And yes, brilliant song.

[@debrarice5730]

Thanks for that. I always heard the "train" in their music.

[@dana-dane]

Saw them in concert best show..... Birthday gift for me, my brother and sister. We had the best time.

[@guichogf5636]

If I had to make a list of 10 songs I could listen to forever, this one would be on the list. Never gets old.

[@rogerfleming6354]

The whole album

[@susanbezio6708]

Went to a concert in the 70's and everyone was throwing doobies up on the stage. The original Doobie Brothers were great live.

[@antoniawe]

Oh such great memories ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@billness7310]

WITHOUT LOVE WHERE WOULD WE BE NOW...

[@dharma__3]

We would be right where we are now, unfortunately.

[@steveyaworsky6170]

Now 𝙩𝒉𝙖𝒕 was the real Doobie Brothers. Several years before Michael McDonald came and totally changed the band (not for the better) in '76. It's great that they're still going today, with two original members.

[@andreadeamon6419]

I do enjoy some songs with Michael. Can't rule them out - very high chart toppers

[@steveyaworsky6170]

@@andreadeamon6419 Agreed. While I think he's a great artist, I just don't care for what he brought to the Doobies to change them from what they were.

[@donaldduck2139]

totally agree...I pulled away from the Doobies when he came onto the scene, didnt like it at all...still played the older stuff. . .

[@sharonchaput9705]

Michael McDonald played keys on this song in this live version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGq4g42cpr6ZaNEsi=mLWYV9Juild5WAOJ

[@maureenloftus6717]

I grew up in the Santa Cruz mountains, where Patrick Simmons, lived (and still may live 🤔) We use to see him around town in the 70’s & 80’s 😎

[@dawnchute7449]

The Doobie Brothers are straight up 70’s classic Rock!!

[@naturesounds-ib5dh]

That bass line!

[@tapduff]

Love early Doobie Brothers! Check out Takin' It to the Streets and Black Water! So many hits!

[@richarddaugherty8583]

I was sixteen when this came out back in the early 70's. The Doobies are fantastic! Upvote for Black Water, and also for China Grove which also has another very distinctive guitar riff. One of their later songs that I also love is called Takin' it to the Street (which is also the title of the album). Another song with a great message!

[@andreagiesbrecht611]

"Listen To The Music" will make you smile.

[@stevekile1919]

Classic rock at its finest. Two drummers.

[@billboyd9028]

This is from the time before they brought on Michael McDonald and completely changed their sound. They had an awesome and completely unique sound until McDonald joined - then, in my mind, they became an 80's pop rock band and lost their individuality and signature sounds.

[@julieCA58]

I agree. They felt totally different with Michael McDonald. And I like him, just different.

[@keelsmac01]

Agree! Don’t like the McDonald era at all!

[@terryconnelly484]

Not all for the best though They could have brought that sound back but they didn't really

[@Nancylynnwrites]

I loved the Doobies no matter who sang lead. They always had such depth of sound. Remember that Tom Johnston left because he nearly died from gastrointestinal issues. Nobody thought he would return. Michael McDonald joined, and the sound got more soulful and jazz-like, easier to dance to. He joined when disco was taking off and everybody started dancing...well, not everybody. Anyway, I think this style change kept them hot through the disco era. They could have faded away; instead, they made loads of money.

[@Teresia12]

I agree. In my humble opinion he ruined them.

[@billohara383]

A local Dj would preface playing thier music by saying, " They ain't related , but they do be brother's..."!😮

[@debrarice5730]

This song reminds me of a train running down the tracks with the harmonica blowing like the train whistle. That's why I think they called it "Long Train Running." Been listening to the Doobies since 1974.

[@Midnightrider1963]

One comment said Randy Bachman was lead vocals, which I don't understand at all. One says Michael McDonald who wasn't in the band at this time. One says Pat Simmons, not on this particular song. Lead vocals was Tom Johnston.

[@billmckee1123]

Firstly, thank you for your reaction. The album, "Best of the Doobies" was one of my favorites in high school. Check out "Takin' it to the Streets" and "China Grove". Tom Johnston was the main singer on Long Train Runnin'. And...secondly, Denzel Washington said, to stop racism, you just have to stop talking about it. Thanks again guys. Great reaction!!

[@bobbohling8706]

Also, the underlying groove provided by the bass. Never forget the bass!!!

[@ricksurratt9034]

Bass is the core of this song✌🏼😶‍🌫️

[@Doc-Greene]

I know that’s right!

[@joeimbesi5361]

Tiran Porter at his best!

[@carolynbarker160]

South City Midnight Lady! Great Doobie Brothers tune!

[@nancy1242]

The Illinois Central is mentioned in the song, I was working for Illinois Central RR when this song came out.

[@shadow1674]

Wow glad you finally did this one thank you for posting glad you enjoyed it❤❤❤❤❤

[@connieburns4837]

Black Water for sure!

[@heartwork8318]

You should also check out BTO(Bachman Turner Overdrive) they have some real bangers also! I have to admit that I prefer the pre Michael McDonald Doobies. They lost that funky rock vibe after he took over the lead vocal spot. Great to see y’all bopping to the music of my youth😁🥰❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Tom Johnston sings lead on this, and I think it’s before Michael McDonald. Now, both Johnston and McDonald tour with the band.

[@peterfields4801]

Amazing song from a brilliant album by one of THE greatest bands of all time!😎

[@markgarber3465]

I mean, talk about a deep catalogue of hits, and mostly uplifting happy tunes. Just puts you in a good mellow mood.

[@ronaldminton7727]

It just proves that songs from the 70s; such as this awesome hit, had a " world beat" type sound and messages of love and don't give up, keep pushing.

[@lindasalvaterra1304]

One of their best! Brings me back.....to great music!

[@art2736]

"Long Train Running" the train is life, the common thread that runs through it is love.

[@ememnicholas565]

You have just hit one of the greatest bands ever. The album that this song is on, "The Captain and Me" didn't leave my turntable for months. Many great deep cuts on that album. The Doobies have a split personality; Doobies without Michael McDonald and Doobies with Michael McDonald. Personally, I love the original Doobies. Michael McDonald is a wonderful singer but their sound changed to more pop driven with him. The Doobie Brothers have 2 drummers, one of which is a black dude. I saw them in 1976 in a warehouse in the middle of summer in SC. The A/C was non-existent. People were passing out left and right, mostly the drunk ones. They were so good, I bought tickets for the next night too. The band said it was the hottest place they ever played. Almost exactly 40 years later, I took my son to see them in ATL. Great every time.

[@mar10rod38]

McDonald era was good, but Johnston era was better and different. Heard the 70's hits so many times that I'd rather hear the others on Captain and Me. Every song on that album is great, with lots of variety.

[@chelseahaley8350]

I'm so glad u stopped that, and looked up the right one!! I was about to freak out!! 🤣 The Doobie Brothers was the first concert I ever took my kids to! They were 2 & 4 at the time! Lol If u think people smoke hella weed at rap shows, go see them live! 😆 U NEED to check out I keep forgettin' by Michael McDonald who is a part of this group...U will get an awesome surprise!!

[@Goodtide]

I always enjoy reading your comments. So fun 🌻🎼🤍✌️

[@chelseahaley8350]

@Goodtide Awe....Thanks girl! 😊

[@JDogg1971]

I almost commented before I read your comment 🤣👊🏼

[@gerrywinkler8237]

You should react to some 3 Dog Night & Blood, Sweat & Tears.. Fantastic bands

[@JennLynnTarot]

When a harmonica solo is better than a guitar solo 🔥🔥🔥 If this song doesn't make you move, nothing will 🔥💓💓 Every Doobie Brothers song to me is so unique. Love Blackwater too, but totally different vibe!

[@brianclassen5221]

Music is the bridge between differences. The days of these artists will always be enjoyed because it was so good. LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL! The Viet Nam war time music has deep meanings and will be my favorite forever. Welcome home VETS!✌

[@annecox944]

The bassline is great.

[@michaelhillmann3460]

Two drummers and a percussionist and Tyrone Porter on the bass.

[@vkinney2000]

We had such great music in the 60's and 70's. Nothing compares to what we had back then.

[@foxrox2588]

The 70's, were a wild/fun time w/our Rock-n-Roll! DB were YUGE & one of the best! I have their first vynal album - China Grove. Thank you both, I'm enjoying your reactions to the music I grew up with.

[@donnaewe3692]

Wish I coulda taken you two along with us on that summer we followed the Grateful Dead. The way you two were groovin on this track, I think u woulda fit right in 😄❤ Great reaction, thank you gentlemen! Oh but the stories I could tell... 😆

[@rickjames420]

My high school band in the early 2000s would play this and it sounded so good. Brings back good memories. After every football and basketball game that we would win, they would play it immediately after. Shit was loud as hell in a gym😂😂

[@milipro828]

Summer of 1978 - lawn seats at Saratoga Performing Arts - The Doobie Bros - it was magic!

[@John_Locke_108]

Nice. Saw Pearl Jam at the SPAC 24 years ago. It was a beautiful place.

[@mattlane4367]

My dad introduced me to this amazing band when I was 8. Then 2005 they came to my town he took me. They played live with 2 drum kits and there was eight people on stage. What great performers and a timeless band. Thx BP you always remind me of my core memories. Your the best

[@pamelawertz498]

They are still touring - with BOTH of their great lead singers - Michael McDonald & Tom Johnston. I'm going August 4.

[@georgeanngioe8791]

I have tickets for the Tampa, FL concert in July. I can't wait! It will be the 5th time seeing them in concert.

[@tonyaristide2582]

My band does this song Everytime we play it everyone gets up young and old . Great song .

[@michellefrank8116]

Love how Don is singing to the music and BPs "stank face" listening to new music. You've got so many more songs to go through!

[@ElusvOptmst1]

Group formed in 1970 in San Jose, CA. Many fantastic songs. Iconic stuff.

[@karenking5357]

Danced to thst so many times many years ago.. Plus saw them in person with Elton John in Dallas....Nov 5, 1972!!!

[@tjtampa214]

Love Long Train Running (original & new!) Doobies are so great. ✌😎 ❤

[@rachelgregory8452]

This is usually their encore song and it’s fantastic and I finally saw them this year with Micheal McDonald coming back on tour and it was so fkn amazing and they sound better live then on the studio album! It was so so good! ❤

[@jasonhutcherson6224]

And They have A Lot of Amazing songs.

[@Navarre-i1j]

In the '70s, there was a convergence of Country, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Soul, Funk, and Disco. A lot of cross-genre artists and songs, the pop stations played it all. That alone was mind-expanding.

[@mlockette8084]

You should do yourselves a favor and watch a live performance of this. There are many band members and all are excellent musicians. I believe this is their original lead singer. They are so much fun to watch!

[@rebeccacurtis6680]

Doobie Brothers were amazing. Michael MacDonald (lead singer) had some great solo work, too. My Mom absolutely loved them & we'd always crank them when China Grove, Listen to the Music, etc came on. Both of those jam, too. Black Water is also awesome, as well. Music from my childhood & happy memories.

[@drogusmaxwell6640]

Anyone can fall victim to the funk. Soul is soul and it knows no bounds. Thanks for being around, guys. You're a solid break from the nonstop news cycle.

[@kellyfitzpatrick8857]

The Doobie Brothers were very versatile in their music. "Black Water" was our high school graduating class song. My favorite of theirs (with Michael McDonald as lead singer) is "Takin' it to the Streets."

[@John_Locke_108]

One of my all time favorite songs.

[@cccs800]

My favorite Doobie's song. Still have this playing in my car...LOUD.

[@mommyultra2940]

This is my all time favorite song by them 🥰

[@stuarthornsby7023]

Just another iconic band from the days of my youth. Their sound is amazing, the harmonies so on point.

[@toddhutchins2492]

I saw an interview with them back in the late 70's or early 80's, and they said they were sitting around smoking a doobie, and one of them said, "We should call ourselves "The Doobie Brothers."" and it stuck. They also used to perform a lot in biker bars in the early days. Another great song of theirs is "Black Water." : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZuudp5mab6XpcU

[@joespradley2323]

Black water is my favorite song by them. A very good song that everybody sings to.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Perfect 70’s Doobies then Keep Goin’!!! China Grove Jesus is Just Alright (guitarist Patrick Simmons on lead)

[@livingandriding]

One of my favorite groups growing up..Will see them in concert at Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland Ca June 2024..Saw them there 2 years ago and with Michael McDonald playing the piano and singing with them....Ahhhh. They are amazing. Plus it's a summer evening outdoor concert! Lots of Doobies will be fired up out on the lawn I'm sure..

[@Champaign1117]

Saw these guys at Red Rocks on their farewell tour in 1983. Thankfully, they're still touring today because unbeknownst to many, the Doobie Bros are the soul reason the world keeps turning.

[@suemiller2522]

Huh. I thought it was fat bottomed girls. Damn you, Brian May! My life is a lie!

[@denisetowe895]

What’s crazy is that they’re still touring! I saw them a couple of years ago and they still sounded fantastic! It was a great concert!❤

[@keithetherington4824]

Tommy Johnston plays the harmonica and plays the riff you like. And he sings the lead in many of there hits early on. Even with the lineup changes in the group the Dobbie Brothers were one of the best groups of the 70's.

[@JamesJohnson-ig6of]

I always considered the comment or compliment "You sound Black" of the highest caliber!

[@krawphish]

Their song "Balck and white" fits today. At the time this song came out I was 10 years old. Bussed to a Black school in the New Orleans area. Along with this song, it's one of favorites ✌️❤️

[@SunShine-qk4rb]

Great band.I love this song so much.great reaction

[@pagemeredith4532]

My favorite Doobie Brothers song!

[@angelado3]

Was I excited to see this one ! YES !!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@katiegwynn4495]

My favorite from these dudes! It makes me dance and cry all at once

[@MichaelKing-de4jz]

Love the Doobie Brothers! My parents played them on the 8 track player a lot!!

[@denisehowe5938]

Have seen them at least 3 times over the years. Going again in September 💜✌️

[@cynthiamartinez9669]

Soooooo goooooood... forgot how epic this song is. Loved the reaction.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

Their self titled debut album is one of my all time favorite debut albums.

[@roberthunter4884]

That's Randy Bachman singing, he started his own band Bachman Turner Overdrive, another one of the greats. Guitarist Jeff "Skunk" Baxter was in the Doobies, Steely Dan, and a few other bands, he also collaborated with a lot of bands and individual artists. The Doobies had a lot of members come and go through the years, but they still remained on top. Michael McDonald is another example of a member that joined, added his flavor to the stew and then left to go solo and do duets, very successful. Anyway, loved the review, love you guys, take care and stay safe ❤️

[@ptr250]

No it's not!

[@scottlaplantelaplante990]

I believe that is Tom Johnston lead singing.

[@randycannon3452]

Not sure where you heard that, but it's Tom Johnston. And just FYI, Randy Bachman was never part of the Doobie Brothers. He was a member of The Guess Who before forming BTO.

[@tonyberezowski7859]

Tha ks for clearing that one up, guys! Lol It's funny, when I was younger I always thought the BTO song Let It Ride was the Doobies! Probably because it was so much cooler than anything else they made!! 😂

[@Doc-Greene]

No NOT Randy Bachman. Tom Johnston.

[@shanemyersmyers1379]

Listen to the Music is my favorite Doobie Brothers song.

[@lnbarnes917]

I was 13 and this was my first concert ever ❤

[@bamabythebay]

They're awesome today as they were in the 70's I seen them live last year with Michael McDonald great 🎶 music. ❤

[@Kathryne0816]

This is one of the few bands that had two lives. Tom Johnston was the original lead singer for songs like this one, "Black Water' and "Listen to the Music.' He became ill and the band brought in Michael MacDonald for songs like "What a Fool Believes" and "Takin' it to the Streets." The two leads had very different personal styles, but the band just kept on cutting hit after hit.

[@jskit92380]

Patrick Simmons also took lead vocals on plenty of songs, Black Water, South City Midnight Lady, Clear as the Driven Snow, Dangerous ... ☮🖤🤘

[@AG-OldmanBrick]

Dobbie Brothers have a great catalog; China Grove (same album as this one), Listen to the Music, Jesus is Just Alright, Black Water (#1 Hot 100), Takin' to the Streets, It Keeps You Runnin', What A Fool Believes (#1 Hot 100), and Minute by Minute.

[@AnthonyLombardocap916]

One of my favorite songs...

[@colleentrygg7376]

Used to push in my 8 track tape and rock out to the Doobies on my way to work every morning… great memories:)

[@bryandamkaer3646]

Another 'feel good' tune from a 'feel good' band... Gawd I loved growing up in the 70s. The Doobie Brother's are an awesome band.

[@Vee1music-lover]

So happy to see younger generations hear music from way back in the day and really love it! I was a teenager, going to keg parties (and smoking “something”😂 that would’ve put me in jail in the 70’s😂) Peace out✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@patkaiser7177]

One of my all time favorite bands!