WHOA!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Doobie Brothers - Minute By Minute REACTION

[@terrimilka7805]

Michael McDonald has the most distinctive voice! He makes everything he sings so much better

[@spydude38]

"Taking it to the Streets" was a favorite of mine from the Doobs as well. Tons of great songs from this band. Whether it be Tommy Johnston or Michael McDonald on lead vocals, plenty to choose from. "Long Train Runnin' " is another favorite of mine.

[@R-L-I]

The Doobie Brothers basically had two eras as a group, the Tom Johnston era (more Rock n Roll flavor) then the Michael McDonald era (more bluesy, piano infused with a pinch of soulful R&B) some people prefer the Johnston years, some the McDonald years (McDonald took over lead vocals in the mid 70’s because Johnston began having medical issues) I like both personally but acknowledge they both have completely different styles.

[@BigDaddy-dr8gf]

More of a fan of the Johnston years. Seems like they are two different groups.

[@fermisparadox01]

Yeah, they had a more swamp boogie sound before McDonald

[@paulwaring5290]

The Johnson years are the true sound of the Doobies. I remember seeing a reunion concert on TV once and Patrick Simmons was shooting Mac dirty looks. lol

[@RiverRat1953]

McDonald put the Doobies into the pop sound rather than the hard rocking biker sound! Not a good time in music!

[@monicamad1285]

Their remake of Take Me In Your Arms 🔥🔥🔥

[@samuelgates5935]

During his career, there was a point where Michael McDonald was EVERYWHERE! From Steely Dan to Patti LaBelle 🥰🥰

[@RedBud315]

Toto, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross.

[@DBat-sp1tp]

Kenny Loggins, Phillip Bailey and im sure there’s many more

[@stereokid]

Video - Michael McDonald Was EVERYWHERE In The 70s and 80s kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5_EYo2EbKaXhcksi=rbnjFdDUkaqGw2WW

[@davidhuggan6315]

@@RedBud315 I was just about to say Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind 🙂

[@bunnyheywood]

Christopher Cross singing the song "Sailing".....omg that is the song you put headphones on and crank it up and just get lost in that song it us soooo beautiful and relaxing....you can practically feel the oven breeze on your face....lol...you gotta listen to that song turned up loud or with headphones....you will LOVE "Sailing"

[@kitcatsaunders]

My son just saw the Doobie Brothers in concert for their 50 year anniversary,Michael McDonald was with them,he loved it .Here in Charleston SC.🙏🤗❤️

[@markkracht2089]

Sad I missed it.

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@frankaq3951]

Awesome!!

[@terrancethomas9792]

This is It by Kenny Loggins (1980) features Michael McDonald. Must reaction.

[@tictocbang7443]

I saw their first farewell tour, 40 years ago. LOL

[@minkgraver]

The addition of Michael McDonald gave them a more soulful sound, his voice is fantastic, love both versions of the doobies

[@bigb6046]

Yeah subject matter changed too. Before Michael it was easy wheeling , fun songs after they added Michael every song was about heartbreaking unrequited love. LOL

[@paulwaring5290]

He also nearly killed the band by ruining their original sound before he went solo.

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

It depends on what you define as "soul"...to me their original soaring, melodic harmonies have just as much if not more soul than the later incarnation not to mention Tom Johnston's great, distinctive vocals...

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

Yes.. I like BOTH

[@franjon]

He actually bettered it, but I recall what you're saying the Doobie fans initially hated it. @@paulwaring5290

[@FrankMoscato-gq9jc]

I love that these bands still tour I’m 54 so I was too young to see them in the 70’s in the last 5 or 6 years I’ve seen them three times still sound great 👍

[@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk]

You hear that kids? That’s what good music sounds like.

[@MichaelB12345]

Doobies are awesome and can play any style.

[@NicholasSarsby]

They were always a fantastic band and addition of the silky Michael macdonald elevated their sound to a different level, in my opinion.

[@JamesBond-ib9tq]

Yeah, sometimes a band needs an infusion of creativity and change to propel it forward to the next level.

[@NicholasSarsby]

@@JamesBond-ib9tq doesn't always work, trying new things but this band are too talented to not be able to diversify their sound and try new things.

[@lara314]

LOVE the Mike McDonald era of the Doobies. His voice, songwriting and piano skills are so good. R&B all day. Any track on his "If That What It Takes" solo album is worth a listen. 😊🎵💕

[@TheAcarch2]

Totally agree, great album.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "South City Midnight Lady" !!!!

[@SusanJohnston]

Michael McDonald! Sigh ❤❤

[@surlechapeau]

@@SusanJohnston yup. "South City Midnight Lady" (1973) pre- Michael McDonald!! McDonald era Doobies is fine, I just like the pre Michael era better.

[@DanalynTuthill-yl4hd]

Patrick Simmons sings lead on "South City Midnight Lady,". A beautiful song.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

For another "light bulb" moment,, listen to Christopher Cross "Ride Like The Wind" & also pay special attention to the backing vocals... SURPRISE!!

[@debbieeckeberger6709]

Anything Michael McDonald sings is fantastic!! He and james Ingram sing back up on Ambrosia's "Just Can't Let Go"....talk about smooooth!!!! Also "What a Fool Believes" and "Takin' It To The Streets" is perfection!!! Michael McDonald is the absolute best!!!

[@joshuamullins5434]

This is one of those good mood songs for me. I could be having the worst day ever and if i hear this song, it immediately puts a smile on my face and i sway

[@coolguy123278]

Great song! It brings back memories of going on a family trip to Florida in the summer. It has great summer vibes!!

[@rosemarywatson1231]

This is jammin. Never tire of Doobie Bros or Michael.

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

Another truly great Doobies tune with Michael McDonald people often forget to mention is “Real Love”. It’s a smooth jam I think y’all would “REALly LOVE” 😉 Definitely worth a react.. as it was all over the radio when it hit around 1980, but really has that same soulful 70’s feel.

[@RabbiSteve1]

This was a great reaction to the big change in the Doobies. It was without Michael McDonald shortly before this (the first album he was totally featured on, was TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS), and then with him. And then he left again. And these days, I think it’s both versions together: the best of both worlds.

[@richardkint6531]

Just like Chicago went into a different direction so did the Doobie Brothers with the edition of Michael McDonald in 1976. They went from rockin' into blue -eyed soul for a couple of albums before Michael McDonald went solo and the Doobie Brothers disbanded in 1981. Tom Johnston, the previous lead singer, had left before this record due to illness (1978?) but returned when the Doobie Brothers reunited in 1989. Checkout "The Doctor" from that time. Thanks.😎

[@mauramanning852]

I saw them during the Michael McDonald years as well. With Kenny Loggins. 😁

[@benjaminvlz]

Tom Johnston became ill in 1975, while the band was on tour, promoting their "Stampede" album. They needed a singer to fill in for Tom and finish out the tour. Band member, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, recommended Michael McDonald, who he had played with in the band, Steely Dan. Michael agreed to join the band, and he was invited to work on their 1976 album, which became "Takin' It to the Streets." Tom's input on the album was limited to just a couple of tracks, due to his illness. When Tom fully recovered, he joined the Doobies on their 1976 tour. When the band began working on their 1977 album, "Livin' on the Fault Line," Tom could see that the band was going in a different direction musically and felt that the songs he had written/recorded didn't fit in with the direction of the album, so he left the band early in the recording sessions. Tom was still listed as a member of the band on the album art, despite not having performed on any of the tracks.

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

Same with Jefferson Airplane transforming into Jefferson Starship.

[@doncrimmin]

"Turn it Loose" was the only track that the lead was sung by Tommy and it is a driving beat with some really great guitar riffs. @@benjaminvlz

[@joelhenry5489]

You guys did Doobie Brother with Michael McDonald "What a Fool Believes". It's one of my favourite reactions on the channel because Jay was feeling it to his core.

[@kerrykeeler1490]

I’m loving that Amber is rocking your fav team’s colors!!!!

[@mikemet1744]

One of their best live tunes. Rock on.

[@jeffmorrison2147]

Doobie Brothers Real Love

[@nato2panama]

What you're hearing now is the Doobies after they were joined by Michael NcDonald. He was a hell of a writer and singer with the cool falsetto. That's why these songs sound more soulful and jazzy. Thanks to MM.

[@stevenklyce3555]

The sappy years. The early years were the best. I was attending a community meeting in Middle Tennessee many years ago. When I entered the room there not many empty seats but I found one and as I approached I thought that man looked very familiar. Just as I sat sat down the man reached out to shake my hand and introduced himself, “Hi. I’m Michael”. OH! That’s why he looked familiar. Immediately after, I walked across the street to my favorite lunch cafe. As I entered one of McDonald’s more notable songs was playing but the title slipped my mind. So, I asked the server (she claims to be his #1 fan) to remind me the name of the song. She said, “I keep forgetting”. I said, “Me too. That’s why I’m asking you.” She looked puzzled and repeated, “I Keep Forgetting”. I replied, “Well, it will come to me later.” She practically yelled at me…”I KEEP FORGETTING is the name of the song!’” We were having our own little Abbot&Costello moment before I finally caught on.

[@rusty9129]

Saw them in 1976 during their first tour with Michael. They played a nice mix of both Doobie styles...and sounded every bit as awesome as the record!!

[@johnlong9534]

The Doobies lead singer, Tom Johnston, took a hiatus from the group for a few years. Michael McDonald took over lead. He took the Doobies to a new level. They are presently on tour, with Tom and Michael singing.

[@doncrimmin]

And Pat Simmons, John McFee and John Cowan. Their amazing vocals and harmonies are just as good as they have always been. Harmonies on the level of the Eagles, Little River Band, Poco. What other band has five singers who can sing lead??

[@santellanr]

1st concert I ever went to was the Doobie Brothers on their Minute by Minute tour. Great show. Lots of doobie in the air. Check out their "It keeps you running". The opening chords will blow you away.

[@lilamuzik3385]

So much Hall and Oates that they have toured together. HEAVEN

[@gennyreese420]

When I was growing up, this was one of my stepdad‘s favorite bands, we had Great Danes, and whenever the Doobies came on the radio they would put their paws up on his shoulders, and they would dance in the living room, It was the cutest thing ever!… Sweet, sweet memories! I saw them years later in concert in my early 20s, It was a great show of course.💕✌💫

[@jjsteel43]

One of the best bands of all time. They have so many great music and many hit like this one you are listening to. I can easily list 30 of their songs

[@cindynau8068]

This song features the smooth sounds of Michael McDonald. His voice melts butter!!!

[@robertholmes6906]

"Real Love" Doobie Brothers !! Trust me !!

[@cog4life]

One of their best!!!! ❤😊 Thank you guys!!😊

[@johnharkness4950]

Michael joined in 1975 when the lead singer Tom Johnston became ill during their world tour. He stayed with the band when Tom came back.

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

Saw the Doobies earlier in the year at BluesFest Melbourne. Was an amazing concert.

[@db-gb5xi]

This is during the Michael MacDonald period so the sound definitely changed from their earlier stuff and their post-Michael period. You've already reacted to What A Fool Believes so try checking out Taking It To The Streets. I think that was one of the first Michael songs with the Doobie Brothers.

[@Tj-ot4jp]

OH! harmony's to die for.

[@artdogg50]

One of the my favorite songs by the Doobie Brothers. This is the title track for the album "Minute by Minute" It also the album that has "What a Fool Believes" on it.

[@marygallegos9964]

First concert I ever went to was in the 10th grade fall in love with Michael his blue eyes and that voice I could listen to him all day long ❤❤❤

[@palmirasanchez]

They were a great group. Michael Mcdonald with Patty Labelle was awesome!

[@doncrimmin]

ARE. They ARE a great group. They just announced their summer 2024 tour. Got my tickets this morning!!

[@SpiderMcGee]

One Step Closer

[@lilamuzik3385]

Go listen to him in " I Keep Forgetting Were Not In Love Anymore" . YOU WILL LOVE IT AMBER!

[@murraytown4]

They’ve done I Keep Forgetting

[@brianevenson9655]

Loved it guys! Everybody always comments about Michael's voice! Don't get me wrong, I ain't complaining, but DAMN the man can tickle those ivories as well!!

[@sunnystormy4973]

-awesome !-

[@SweetThing]

But, after how many times have they heard Michael's voice, they didn't even recognize it!!! SMH

[@sheryljones856]

Micheal was a great lead singer for the Dobbie Brother's. And they were great singer's and could play there instruments so well.

[@TheDivayenta]

Written and sung by Michael McDonald- one of the KINGS of Yacht Rock and Blue Eyed Soul. Michael was the Doobies after Tom left.

[@AL13NM]

IT KEEPS YOU RUNNING and WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES are two M.M. Doobie Bros Must Hears!!!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Speaking of a "light bulb" moment,, listen to Steely Dan "Peg" & pay special attention to the backing vocals..Sound familiar??.🤪

[@BillB23]

Your day is complete: you made me smile when you said "made me feel foolish." All honest people feel that from time to time. I pray the Lord's blessings on you and yours.

[@carolinesavage3749]

Yes!!! listen to taking it to the streets. You'll love it.

[@tomdowd6728]

Either early Doobies or late 70s Doobies, I love both!

[@tomcurtis8431]

As a longtime fan of The Doobie Brothers and even though my favorite Doobie Brothers song is What A Fool Believes I’d have to say my remaining nine songs that would compile my top ten from them would all be prior to Michael McDonald joining them. This particular song would be just outside of my top ten list. I graduated from HS in 1973 which is the year Captain And Me came out, I believe. The early Doobies were a vital aspect of such profoundly fun and important years of my life and for that that version of the band is my favorite. They had such a vibe with that early sound.

[@mcgreen6882]

"Sweet Freedom" is one of my favorite Michael McDonald songs. It was also on a 1986 movie soundtrack. He had some great duets and so many mid late 70's hits with the Doobie Brothers.

[@andrewcole3736]

Michael McDonald is singing and playing a Fender Rhodes keyboard which has a very distinct sound. Michael was in Steely Dan for a bit and then joined the Doobie Brothers and that’s when their sound changed.

[@chantaloblander9039]

He’s on so many Steely Dan songs . Credited and uncredited. He was the go to back up for many artists.

[@doncrimmin]

Listen to "Ride Like the Wind" by Christopher Cross for a great example of this. @@chantaloblander9039

[@hervehightower2364]

the doobie brothers were something to listen to back around i have seen them in the past great song and michael mcdonald is one the very best singers ever that voice is off the charts.

[@fastecp1]

I love me some Doobie Brothers.

[@larryfrank4802]

Takin’ It To The Streets is a Michael McDonald doobies must listen 🎸🎸

[@nato2panama]

This here is the jam. All these years later, it still comes to mind and I find myself singing minute by minute at unexpected moments. 😊

[@tomjohnson2543]

I agree with many of the others. Not Michael McDonald led, but "South City Midnight Lady" is my favorite Doobies song.

[@deborahgillespiewalter514]

Saw the Doobie Brothers in concert before Michael joined the group. They were such a great live band, interactive with the audience even climbing into the crowd while playing.

[@davidzerwin7902]

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[@sonyawasmer2344]

What a fool believes, next please. Written by McDonald and Kenny Loggins. HUGE hit!

[@hartleycwhite]

The Doobie Brothers have been and remain one of my favourite groups, whether lead vocals was done by Tom Johnson, Patrick Simmons, or Michael McDonald. They've got an excellent and varied catalog of songs that put them at the top of any musical group. My favourite of their albums being 'Living On The Faultline' and 'Minute By Minute. Thanks for reviewing them again. Stay safe and All my Best to you.

[@stevensheegog3942]

I love old school Doobies, but damn I love this song very much!

[@joemachine4714]

It's okay, we experienced this music over decades, you're getting it all at once. I'm surprised you remember as much as you do!

[@mrh3578]

I wore this album out years ago. Such a great piece of work. Sitting out back BBQ and sippin wine listening to this album with a group of friends. Good times and great memories.

[@DAMHoo]

He wasn’t in the Doobies to begin with. He joined them after several albums. Eventually went back out on his own. But he is back with them on their 50th anniversary tour

[@davidmccracken4308]

Michael did awesome on his own as well. Try some of his singles

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

As I remember...Michael McDonald was known as a "fixer" behind the scenes. Producers would call on him to add his special touch on Keyboards...Songwriting...Vocal arrangements...and his own unique incredible voice. The Doobies main writer and vocalist Tom Johnston left the band over some personal problems with the notion he may return may not. Their manager hired McDonald to keep the band alive. He became a member of Steely Dan along with Skunk Baxter his guitar equivalent in the studio. And I believe they both went over to Doobies from there after Tom Johnston left. He went solo from there though he still works with both bands.

[@doncrimmin]

Skunk was playing as a "studio" musician on the early albums before he became a full time member of the band. If you have one of those early albums like "Stampede" or "Vices", you'll find some well known artists who were recruited by producer Ted Templeman to play on the albums like Ry Cooder who played bottle neck guitar on "Rainy Day Crossroad Blues". Billy Payne from Little Feat played keyboards on those albums before Michael joined the band. Billy was touring with them until Michael rejoined the band for their 50th Anniversary tour. Little Feat and the Doobies were all over each other's albums. Look for Little Feat's "Red Streamliner". Both Michael and Patrick sing background vocals. It is a sad, meloncholy, haunting but hopeful song sung by Billy Payne.

[@rdr413]

He wasn't in the band till years later from the original band...

[@dorothystorry1733]

Michael Mc Donald’s voice is so recognizable in any song…. I love his tone so much.

[@charlover]

He joined them, left and came back.

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

The one thing that didn’t change from the Tom Johnston Doobies to the Michael McDonald Doobies…..the lush background vocals. The Doobie Bothers always had fantastic 3 part harmonies in the background vocals. It’s great that Tom and Michael are both with the Doobie Brothers today. Saw them in Raleigh, NC awhile back. My first Doobie Brothers concert. It was incredible. Played everything from Long Train Running to What A Fool Believes and everything in between! 🤙🏼

[@SteveTindel]

Grew up in San Francisco Bay area .Doobie bros were everywhere. Just amazing!!

[@aresee2003]

As their lead vocalist, McDonald cowrote and performed on hit singles such as “Takin' It to the Streets” (1976), “It Keeps You Runnin' ” (1976), the multiple Grammy Award-winning “What a Fool Believes” (1979), “Minute by Minute” (1979), “Real Love” (1980)........& "You Belong To Me"

[@fayesouthall6604]

What a tune. 😊 Michael McDonald on lead vocals!

[@benjaminvlz]

A bit of backstory... Michael McDonald joined the Doobie Brothers in 1975, filling in on tour for lead singer Tom Johnston, who had become ill and couldn't perform. Johnston recovered and rejoined the Doobies the following year. When the Doobies began working on their 1977 album, "Livin' on the Fault Line," Johnston saw that the band was going in a different direction musically, and felt that the songs he wrote/recorded for the album didn't fit in with the direction of the album, so he chose to leave the band. The Doobie Brothers continued on with Michael McDonald as the lead singer until their disbandment in 1982. The Doobie Brothers got back together in 1989, with Tom Johnston once again the lead singer. The Doobies began a 50th anniversary tour in 2022 with Michael McDonald joining them. You have your Doobie Brothers fans who prefer the Tom Johnston-era songs, and those who prefer the Michael McDonald-era songs. I'm in the camp that likes both eras of the Doobies.

[@terrencemorris3983]

Doobie doobie this my favorite by them

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Michael McDonald has one of those voices that when you here it, there's no mistaking who it is.

[@DocRock71]

Just saw Doobie Brothers a few weeks ago with Michael McDonald...1st tour with them together in 25 years and I was not missing THAT! Michael McDonald's voice is still as strong, smooth and soulful as ever! It was an amazing show!

[@Lbfent2]

Doobies are GREAT!!! BOTH Old Testament AND New Testament

[@terrancethomas9792]

This is it by Kenny Loggins (1980) Features Michael McDonald. A must reaction

[@sueradak2245]

I saw them live in Melbourne Australia earlier this year. I had waited almost 50 years to see them. Both Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald were in the lineup.❤ A dream come true 😮

[@lilamuzik3385]

Can never EVER go wrong with the Dubes!

[@T-Bone805]

Takin' It To The Streets (LIVE 1977). This will give you a great idea of what's going on with this version of the band. It's fantastic.

[@MoonChild-1994]

Micheal McDonald - Sweet Freedom is a vast display of his vocals and upbeat soulfulness. My recommendation for you two enjoy for sure. 💗

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A MUST HEAR classic,, The Doobie Brothers "Takin' It To The Streets"...TRUST ME on this one!!! ❤

[@jdw5678]

Oh man, the album "Minute By Minute" was my favorite LP of 1979-80! As everyone else has said, the Doobies can be thought of as two different groups -- the rockers of 1971-75, and the blue-eyed soulsters of 1976-80 (although the rockers could get soulful and the soulsters could rock just as well). I like the Tom Johnston era group, but *LOVE* the Michael McDonald era band. Keep listening to songs from both eras, you won't be sorry.

[@Robsan40]

Doobie Brothers best song is "Takin It To The Streets". I believe it's the song they're best known for.

[@butterflymama0838]

I love The Doobie Brothers so much! Michael McDonald is one of my favorite blue-eyed soul singers.

[@ronnix23]

Two other great Doobie Brothers songs with MM singing lead are Takin’ It To The Streets, and Little Darlin’.

[@stevenblock9712]

This was the later incarnation of the Doobies that had Michael McDonald as lead singer. He was all over '70's and '80's music with solo hits, duet hits, and with this group. He was not in the group for the other Doobie hits you've listened to. If you like this one, you will also like What a Fool Believes and Takin' It to the Streets, two other McDonald/Doobie hits. He was with Steely Dan, singing back-up on their albums 1973-80. He backed up almost everyone who was anyone. His duet with James Ingram, Yah Mo Be There, won a Grammy for best R&B performance by a duet or group.

[@sharkbjs]

Michael McDonald joined the Doobie Bros. in 1975 and the first album they recorded together was 1976's "Takin' It To The Streets." Check out that song and every song on that album. It's a classic!

[@timothybush9633]

I saw them in the 1970's and now my Friend is there Guitar Tech 🎸🎶

[@joy88867]

You’re just seeing the evolution of music through the years of bands that are together long enough to change with the time.

[@db-gb5xi]

For other Michael McDonald/Doobie Brother songs, in addition to playing Taking It To The Streets, you can also check out, It Keeps You Runnin' which came from that same album.

[@MichaelJones-sh7nu]

One of the Doobies' best!

[@librarylady13]

🥰🥰🥰 Love The Doobie Brothers!

[@mikeharvey3551]

As a kid growing up (without the internet) I never realized the Doobie Brothers had a line up change in 1975 when Michael McDonald took over vocals for the band, I had a best of the Doobies cassett tape which spaned several years and I think had both singers on there, it didn't say from what year or album each song was from.

[@rubyswaim1441]

Michael McDonald's voice is like silk.

[@Royal_BLT]

🇨🇦 One of my favourite bands ! Taking it to the Streets is as good !