DID THEY CHANGE LEAD SINGERS? DOOBIE BROTHERS - LISTEN TO THE MUSIC (REACTION)

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[@timothycook2917]

Guy's, this was the Doobie's first top 40 song. The group did a tremendous amount of touring over the years, and it took a toll of Tom Johnston's voice and overall health. He had to kinda "drop out" at a certain period, and Michael McDonald stepped in and started singing lead on many songs thereafter

[@bakercarl8518]

Thanks

[@uberduberdave]

The Michael McDonald era of the Doobs produced some awesome tunes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jajbcn6AjZ6dmtk

[@MrRdh567]

Tom Johnston got very ill with a bleeding stomach ulcer....had to leave.

[@terrisue4059]

This is the original singer. He got really sick and Michael McDonald took over. His name is Tom Johnston. He wrote alot of their music.

[@karensamuel1139]

I love to hear Michael Mc Donald but there's something about Tom's voice, something... I love his voice more!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@beeseewill2407]

"Long Train Runnin,"next time please. Did you guys notice that slamming bass.The Doobie Bros.has such a great sound with or without Michael McDonald.Great Band.

[@TheDivayenta]

Tiran Porter!

[@angelajakem366]

One of my very favourite Doobie Brothers songs! Such a feel good song with their original lead singer!

[@Roh_Echt]

*Yes...Tom Johnston was the lead singer, he left in 1975, and then Michael McDonald came in. I preferred the Tom Johnston era Doobie Bros. Although McDonald was an amazing singer...it just didn't work for me. Some Johnston era songs to try are; China Grove__Black Water__Long Train Runnin'__Jesus is Just Alright*

[@deborahcornell171]

@Roh Echt I second every one of those suggestions. Great list! I love each & every one.💙☮

[@jeffjones6221]

Saw them live on China Grove and takin it to the streets. I too love McDonald, but I definitely prefer pre Michael Doobies. Seems like the producers wanted to push McDonald's voice over the music. Long train, blackwater, this tune...were music and vox...

[@clydeb7713]

It keeps you running is the fabulous Michael McDonald!

[@brenthowell8883]

Patrick Simmons sang Blackwater, he sang lead on a few of their early songs to. He is the one with the real long hair and played the guitar to.🎤🎶🎵✌

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I thought McDonald wrote and sang, It Keeps You Runnin.

[@jw12862]

Yes they did change lead singers. This is the first version of the band. Michael McDonald was the lead in the second version of the band.

[@bencolquitt7828]

Doobie Brothers awesome band.great reaction guys have a awesome day.

[@jw12862]

China Grove and Black water are classics from these guys too.

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

My much preferred era of the Doobie Bros. Tom Johnston keeps them rockin' ....MM came several years later. Tom Johnston had some health issues. He later returned post Micheal McDonald.

[@eclconsulting]

In the OG version (the best version IMO) of the band, Tom Johnston did most of the lead singing, although guitarist Pat Simmons also sang lead on some songs (like Black Water, their best song IMO). Johnston became ill and was replaced with Michael McDonald, who introduced a different style to the band. Johnston eventually recovered and rejoined the band, with McDonald remaining, as well.

[@2olvets443]

McDonald left when Pat Simmons left and Tom was already gone. McDonald was not there at anytime Tom was there. Pat Simmons you berate stating guitarist as he wrote or co-wrote much of the Doobie music. I think Pat left because of McDonald, just didn't say so. While I like Michael McDonald I did not like what he did as a Doobie, it just was not the Doobie sound. It was McDonalds music not Pat, Tom, or Johns.

[@TheDivayenta]

@@2olvets443 I just caught their 50th anniversary tour and they have all been playing together on it. It was a fantastic show. Pat was THE mainstay of the band all through the years. Michael is a very humble person and has always honored Tom. You see it in the shows together.

[@2olvets443]

@@TheDivayenta Don't get me wrong I really like McDonald, just not as a Doobie. I think his voice is like no other and his writing talent just pure amazing. The entire style was changed while he was a Doobie and yes there was good music from that, it was not the Doobies style and just not the Doobies period. It was more Michael McDonald with Pat Simmons of the Doobies.

[@eclconsulting]

@@2olvets443 Yes, it was complicated, so I tried to simplify it for Shawn and Mel.

[@sharilynn3024]

Yes!! My all time fave Doobie Bros song!!!!😍

[@RD-jr8nv]

The Doobies with both Tom and Michael were incredible. Such a drastic shift in dynamic when the singers changed but great musicians are great musicians, they just made it work!

[@dagmar.6954]

The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band that have been around for 5 decades. They covered many genres of music over the years. They had so many great songs such as "What A Fool Believes", "Listen To The Music", "Jesus Is Just Alright", "Long Train Runnin'", "China Grove", "Black Water", "Takin' It To The Streets", "The Doctor", "It Keeps You Runnin'", "Echoes Of Love", "You Belong To Me", "Take Me In Your Arms" etc.

[@joeyrobison6629]

The original incarnation of The Doobie Brothers was lead singer Tom Johnston (singing their 1972 hit "Listen to The Music" here), Patrick Simmons, Dave Shogren, and John Hartman. Their hits include "Long Train Running", "China Grove", "Jesus Is Just Alright", "Black Water", "South City Midnight Lady", "Rockin' Down the Highway", "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)", "Another Park, Another Sunday". Michael McDonald joined the band in 1975 and their hits with him were "Takin' It to the Streets", "It Keeps You Running", and "What a Fool Believes".

[@jessiebutler627]

Listen to the Doobie Brothers another park, another Sunday. Great tune! If you don't. You are missing out!

[@tonyrussi7777]

"Jesus is Alright With Me" is my fave by the Doobie Brothers. You know how they got their name, right?

[@barbaratress3795]

I listen to the music with you guys everyday . Love and happiness to you each and everyday .

[@janetf23]

Love the Doobies, before and after 1975, just always! 💞

[@lazaruslong8092]

If you want listen to a song that will have you feeling mellow, to chill out, listen to them doing Black Water. Great vibes!

[@brianadams4630]

This was pre Michael McDonald. To me personally I liked them better during their early years.

[@Almcingrid3663]

Totally agree!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A Must Hear Classic,, The Doobie Brothers "Jesus Is Just Alright"

[@edchaput3577]

Tom Johnston singing "Long train running" is amazing

[@333Judy333]

Originally Tom Johnston was the lead singer. ( Listen to the Music, Long Train running). Patrick Simmons always had a couple ( Black Water ). And then for a while it was Michael McDonald ( Takin; it to the streets , It keeps you running). Then Tom Johnston came back.

[@allanrose2964]

They put on a fantastic show. I saw them 3 times in one year. Once in Pullman, WA, next in Memphis TN in summer then Moscow ID later on. Such an experience. College time mid-late 70's.

[@heyou702pc]

Black Water, South City Midnight Lady, Another Park Another Sunday next please ❤

[@kierstenridgway4634]

It's a trip how different Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald sound, they both brought greatness to the band.

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

The Doobie Brothers were another great group! So many awesome hits!!! ❤❤❤

[@brianjacob9084]

The sum of all parts in this band is fantastic. No superstar here but together as a group they were superb. I think that's what Mel is hearing with them and you'll hear it a bunch more because these guys were a hit machine in the 70's.

[@davecisneros5285]

This music takes me back to my parent's house parties in the 70s. Such good vibes like this all night. Big hair, bell bottoms, pull top beers lol

[@lancevaughn432]

Some Doobie Brothers songs before Michael McDonald. “ China Grove“, “Black Water”, “ Jesus is Just Alright”, “Rockin’ Down the Highway”, “Take Me In Your Arms”, “South City Midnight Lady”, “Long Train Runnin’, and more.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A MUST HEAR CLASSIC From His Solo Career,, Michael McDonald "I Keep Forgettin'"...TRUST ME!!

[@deneepowell7377]

This is one of my favorites from them love me some Doobie Brothers👍💯

[@maryannturton9830]

Any Doobie Brothers,any year,any time,just say,YASSSSSS to the Doobie Brothers!🎙🎼🎛🎸🎹🥁🎶👏🏿👍👊

[@rogerdodger6025]

Michael McDonald joined the already successful Doobie Brothers around 1975. He changed their sound from a Rock sound to more of a jazzy blue-eyed Soul sound and had even more success which peaked with the "Minute By Minute" album in 1978-79. They split up in 1982 when McDonald went solo. The pre-McDonald Doobies reformed in 1989 and had success with an album called "Cycles" and the hit song "Doctor". This song was from 1972. Did you get that? Complicated, I know.

[@rogerkelly7988]

This is Tom Johnston who did most of the lead singing in the beginning of the band but had to leave for medical reasons later and that's when Michael McDonald came into the band and now Tom Johnston is back

[@brianherrington7226]

Now it’s all three of them singing lead in the current lineup. McDonald came back into the fold last year.

[@rboynton797]

Yes , his name is Tom Johnston. He is the original lead singer.

[@annemarie3140]

The bass is amazing in this iconic song. It's one of the first songs I remember when I was about 6 or 7 yrs old, heard it blaring on the radios in the neighborhood.

[@rhondamcbath6279]

ABSOLUTELY, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS GROUP AND OMGOODNESS WHO DOESN'T LOVE 💕🎶🎶 THIS AWESOME, WONDERFUL SONG??💕🎶🎶 OH, BY THE WAY 😎 LOVE YOU BOTH TOO, YOU DO SO MANY GREAT VIDEOS AND I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!😎😎😎

[@moanahughes3593]

Love this original and Tom's contribution to this band, rockin it 💥💥💥🤗

[@jessiejones450]

This is a great song. The lyrics, lead singer and background vocals are great. And the guitars are killing it

[@viacrucis2509]

Those of us who grew up with the Doobies from the beginning will always be all about Tom Johnston. But when he got ill and Michael filled in temporarily they had some bangers as well. “Takin it To The Streets” is my favorite of the Michael area.

[@mt9054]

Pat Simmons and Tommy Johnston ARE the Doobies for us lifer fans…

[@robincoats989]

Thanks for getting the message on thru....LISTEN TO THE MUSIC

[@brewswillis9783]

As an old school Doobies fan, Michael M. was my 3rd fave lead vocalist for the them.

[@geraldgallimore207]

Caught the 2024 tour in Raleigh, NC on 7/31. Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons, and Michael McDonald were all there. It was fantastic. Loved it.

[@jdbuscemi8181]

Love the music you guys are playing!!! Great job 👍

[@jimakcelik6486]

Only the Doobie Bros can sing about catfish, and make it sound great! The song's name is "Black Water".

[@loisrogers2511]

"Black Water" is another great song from that time period. So many!!!

[@Mike-rk8px]

Tom Johnston was in the Doobie Brothers from 1969-1975 but left because he was extremely ill. He came back in 1988 and he been with them ever since. Pat Simmons also sang many of the songs (Black Water being the most famous) and he’s been there since the beginning.

[@jocelynh3708]

React to "Black Water", "What A Fool Believes", "Minute by Minute". Great songs

[@hog7203]

Michael joined the band on the Takin it to the Streets album around 1975-'76. It was their 6th album. Everything from their second album Toulouse Street, all the way to Stampede is my favorite era. But the later stuff is good also. Just a great band. My favorite song by them is "Song to See You Through".

[@xiurong888]

This is the early Doobies that I first loved. I saw this version in concert at Carnegie Hall around 1973 when "China Grove" was released. A GREAT concert. This is my favorite song of theirs.

[@suzanneprock7286]

This is the first Doobie Brother's song I heard, they've always been awesome regardless of who the lead singer was. Long Train Runnin', China Grove, Black Water, etc...! This was before Michael McDonald! Taking it to the Streets is one of my favorites.

[@abevillanueva1974]

For me, this is such a feel good song that make me smile EVERY time!! It is their "anthem"! Please check out their recent cover of this made last year ...a virtual cover with all these bruddahs!! Easily, one of the GREAT groups ever...from the GREATEST decade of music...1970s!!

[@delisamarchetti5926]

Yay! Another great rabbit hole. :) I love the Doobie Brothers. I really like "Black Water", "Take Me In Your Arms ( Rock Me a Little While), and "It Keeps You Running". They played that one on the Forrest Gump sound track. Another band you might really enjoy that has a similar vibe is called Steely Dan. My favorites are "Ricky Don't Lose That Number", "Reeling in the Years" and "Deacon Blues". Deacon Blues will have you floating on a cloud.

[@Mark-ys1ld]

Absolutely one of their best songs ever. 💯

[@jovimoore1777]

I don't care for reaction videos very much but you guys are by far the best I've stumbled upon You're a lucky man Mel is a beauty

[@patralikascott3855]

You guys are awesome 👏 Now, please react to “Black and White” by three dog night, the live version, so that you can actually seethe band in motion!We all need a great song like that in this turbulent times more than ever! Thank You 🙏☮️

[@ajruther67]

*I commented in your previous Doobie Brothers vdeo that they have several lead singers. I put each song noting each lead singer to each song for you. I am posting it again for you here.* Black Water 1974 (song writer and lead singer is Pat Simmons); China Grove 1973 (written and sang by Tom Johnston); It Keeps You Runnin' 1976 (written and sang by Michael McDonald); Jesus is Just Alright 1972 Listen to the Music 1972 (lead singer Tom Johnston), Long Train Running 1973 (written and sang by Tom Johnston); Take me in Your Arms 1975 (lead Tom Johnston); Takin' it to the Streets (lead Michael McDonald); Real Love 1980 (lead Michael McDonald). There is many more songs but I listed the most popular and well known songs.

[@dilbertdoe601]

Maybe you're thinking of the Righteous Brothers.

[@Spazzmatazzz]

This song was released in 1972. (I was 17 lol) Michael McDonald joined the Doobie Brothers in 1975 after founding member and lead singer Tom Johnston left the group.

[@TranslateToEnglish]

Only band to have two drummers AT THE SAME TIME! When they started cooking, it sounded like a locomotive coming through.

[@joankisloski6972]

Tom Johnston was the primary lead singer early on. Patrick Simmons was the one who sang lead on “Black Water,” Simmons wrote and sang many songs for the Doobie Brothers. When Johnston exited Michael McDonald joined as a singer, songwriter and keyboardist. These were the Top 3.

[@BajaBCat]

This is the initial version of the DB, Michael McDonald didn't join the band until 1975. When he did, their sound definitely changed.

[@ajruther67]

*Michael McDonald was recruited by the rock band the Doobie Brothers in April 1975, initially as a temporary replacement for their lead vocalist Tom Johnston after he had become ill. This is Tom Johnston singing lead and was the main lead singer of the band. This song was released in 1972 .... 3 years before Michael McDonald joined the group*

[@patralikascott3855]

LOL 😂 When I was young and naive, I thought they were all biological brothers! Even after I saw their pictures with their black band mate! The doobie part never occurred to me! I should of known better, cause we were all passing around a doobie every time the song played! It was the best of times! 😆🤣🤪🤩🥳

[@louisef1861]

While I too love Michael McDonald's voice, the pre-Michael era of the Doobies had the best songs. Black Water, China Grove, Long Train Running to name just the tip of the iceberg.

[@hanklutcavich2468]

Love the vibe of this song. Awesome reaction guys.

[@ronpotter9810]

Michael McDonald both joined & left The Doobie Brothers. The guy singing here is Tom Johnston, he left the band for a spell after bouts with ulcers, that is when Michael came aboard. This is the song that brought the band to the forefront & started them on their journey to greatness.

[@nostalga44jo]

The Doobie Brothers ; "South City Midnight Lady"

[@MrTech226]

Shawn & Mel I recently seen Doobie Brothers back in 2016 with Tom Johnston. They sound like they did in 1975.

[@melaniewells9934]

You should do BLACK WATER next !! Love me some DOOBIE BROTHERS!!

[@Me-oo1gw]

"It Keeps You Running" was not Tom Johnston but all of the other songs previously mentioned were.

[@emdusha5590]

This is what the Doobie Brothers are supposed to sound like!

[@joeroche7337]

Doobie Brothers- South City Midnight Lady

[@krisdoggett483]

Love your reactions. This song has real good vibes. Definitely before Michael joined the band. Check out " China Grove", "Blackwater", "Long Train Running" and " Jesus Is Just Alright".

[@827dusty]

Michael McDonald wasn't an original member of The Doobie Brothers. He was a few years later. This was the Doobies first hit song, and put them on the music charts back in 1972.

[@johnthegreek5836]

This was from The Doobie Brothers first started way before Michael McDonald, a great classic song

[@dragonfox8882]

South City Midnight Lady ! ! !

[@NomyJackson]

They changed lead singers depending on the song. Michael McDonald didn't join them until later.

[@eskayh7734]

Love this one, it's one of my OG faves from DB. As you can see Tom does his thing as well. I don't have a favourite incarnation of the band, I just enjoy their music. The quality is great no matter who's singing lead. Please react to their songs "Minute by Minute," and "Takin' It to the Streets."

[@darindressler2122]

This is before Michael MacDonald. They have 3 lead singer Michael, Tom Mother on on his song and Pat Simmons on songs like Black Water

[@randytorres8211]

This is the original band that I saw in 1972. Michael McDonald joined the Doobies in 1975 and with the band until 1982.

[@ajruther67]

Pat Simmons with the long hair sings that middle part. He also sings lead on some of their songs.

[@texaslarry1048]

There were at least 2 lead singers with the Doobie Brothers before Michael McDonald came along. The one singing this and the one with the long hair and white outfit were lead singers. The one in white sang Black Water and a few others.

[@jackbrucker6130]

Michael McDonald, was a founding member The Dobbie Brothers. But, he left the group. Michael plays live with the group "sometimes" last 8 to 10 years. Listen to the music singer is also a founding member. Still with the group. When are you going to read to China Grove?? Great Dobbie Brothers song.

[@tonyrussi7777]

This is the originals.

[@tonyyarbray]

I know this is a few years old but this was before McDonald joined the band....they didn't have one lead singer ...Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston both wrote and sang lead for the Doobie brothers when Johnston got sick that left them with one main song writer other members wrote songs here and there and one Lead instead of two so they felt like they needed to fill Johnston's writing and singing void while he recovered and at the suggestion of new guy Jeff "Skunk" Baxter they brought in Michael McDonald..... even after McDonald joined Simmons still sang some songs and Johnston's two brief returns after being sick then getting ill again he sang and wrote with them before finally leaving the band he cofounded they never just had ONE lead singer

[@joeroche7337]

Doobie Brothers - long train running

[@chrisdavis7617]

I don't usually request/suggest newer songs and I'm sure this is not new, but kind of old. Seal "Rose On the Vine" I believe is the name of the song.

[@bakercarl8518]

Great video, love the energy.

[@brentgeller3489]

Tom Johnston was the original lead singer/guitarist. When he developed an illness, Michael McDonald joined the band as lead singer and keyboardist.

[@Intuited.]

🤗💖✨💃🎧🎶🎵 "Feel good music" 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@patralikascott3855]

Great reaction guys!❤️ Please, also react to The Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics! Promise you’ll love it 😍 And while you’re at it, How about “Faded Love” by Ray price and Willie Nelson! And for sure, John Denver’s “Sunshine on my Shoulder” Promise it will be worth your time! And, please, can I add to the list, Josh Turners “ Long Black Train” ? All are beautiful songs! ❤️🥰

[@jessicamahoney4610]

Give Me The Beat Boys is my favorite Doobie Brothers song

[@debigiroux1811]

There are lots of Doobie Brothers songs with Michael McDonald as the lead. There isn’t a bad song with all of them. They lift you up. Mel listen to I Keep Forgetting by Michael. Sooooo good.

[@susanelkins3068]

BLUE looks great on y'all! Check your PO BOX this week!

[@lauratartanella2210]

Long Train Runnin (Without Love) Doobie Bros.

[@michaelscott7462]

Yall my kind of peeps!

[@johncooper5124]

Southern Pacific was a successful Doobie Brothers spin-off group.