The Doobie Brothers - Black Water (from Rockin' Down The Highway: The Wildlife Concert)

Music video by The Doobie Brothers performing Black Water. (C) 1996 Sony Music Entertainment

[@js1642]

With all the debate over who was better, Tom Johnston or Michael McDonald...it would appear that Pat Simmons never got the credit he deserved in sticking with the band all the way through. Very talented guy.

[@MartyWininger]

No doubt that Michael McDonald ruined the Doobie Brothers. Patrick Simmons & John McFee were the heart of the band

[@js1642]

@@MartyWininger McFee didn't join until 1979. 9 years after Johnston and Simmons started the band. Simmons was the only original member all the years.

[@BigBabyBuba1980]

Beautiful voice and soul as well. All brought a different sound and excellence to the group.

[@wandasanders2003]

Pat was my favorite

[@marypapak5759]

Pat Simmons has a fabulous voice with great range. Michael McDonald did not.

[@cnyweathertainment5075]

In my opinion, this is the greatest song ever recorded. NEVER fails to lift my mood, any time and under any circumstances

[@brucewayne3602]

as good as any !!!

[@andrewwian4921]

Probably a few Beatles songs ahead of it, but it's right up there for sure. The ending is a killer

[@dlmmd7474]

The Best

[@taimoorahmed_507]

This song has a very deep meaning, only those with an emotional attachment to music can understand.

[@craigcole9337]

This and Mr. Blue Sky

[@thelmalee489]

How are they NOT in the Hall of Fame??? How??

[@duanedorman6134]

When I was 15, my foster mom bought this song on a 45 for me. It was because I was always willing to help her around the house and in the yard. She called me her favorite (only) son. That meant the world to me. Since then, I have been in love with this song. I had always liked the Doobies, but that cemented it for me.

[@clarkstertz4084]

Thanks for telling me this makes my day

[@greghicks3508]

John McFee can play anything!

[@davidcudlip6587]

Word. No slouch on the fiddle. And that's not an instrument you just casually pick up and play.. Unless you want to round up cats.

[@blazonbyrd5996]

45 years later and I STILL love this band. Well done, Doobies!!

[@brucenuesse5897]

Still love this band since I first heard them in the early 70s

[@rubenvaldez5273]

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, A GREAT BAND...

[@weircali]

This is how it is done live. What a great band.

[@sandmarfield]

Most people say The Doobies were NOT Southern Rock. Beg to differ!

[@clarkstertz4084]

Oh God yes

[@cherylatwood497]

Pat Simmons has such a happy soul. Love watching him perform!

[@mikemarcott4888]

I cannot express my words when it comes to this masterpiece

[@troyannbladsacker1811]

Perfection!

[@APH1991]

Same.

[@terrib8805]

I can..instant replay in my head (for days sometimes!) LOL

[@weircali]

Wow. Their voices have never gotten weak. They sound amazing. God bless.

[@ryanslauderdale]

Probably because they recorded songs they could easily sing live. That does play into how long your voice lasts.

[@adriennesanders4703]

I am from northwest Louisiana and this is my favorite song of all time!

[@donnarawlinsfrench220]

This is one of the great 20th Century American songs. No contest. It'll turn up in a 22nd Century Folk Songbook, mark my humble words!

[@deanpapadopoulos3314]

One of the coolest songs.

[@rodterrell304]

Just puts a smile on my face!! Great group, Great song, great memories!!

[@carlosvasquezvasquez2845]

👍💝🙏💯😄

[@patriciawright8786]

The Dobbie Brothers sound exactly like they did in 1979. I have the ticket stub.

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️♥️

[@99Doogs]

lord, some of the dancing in the crowd here is just comical

[@phyllispetras3369]

Listened to this sitting by the Mississippi River in Memphis...........

[@matthewstegall7392]

Let the Doobie Brothers be placed in the Hall of Fame!

[@denisebrock5229]

I totally agree!!

[@anitawatson5531]

63 now ,wow time!your music takes me back to better day's 1977 with ever lyrics .

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️♥️

[@cdevidal]

Doobies concert 2017 was the last one with my dad. They and Chicago played together in Jacksonville. Good memories

[@glenmunro3]

American classic. Yes

[@judy8117]

2020 CONGRATS Hall of fame ,!!❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾☘☘☘

[@kevinmullins4919]

Hall of fame of rap and crap as of 2007!!!! only wish the Doobies were inducted before that!!!

[@terrya8989]

Too late by about 25 years.

[@DesertDigger1]

Almost every song The Doobie Brothers did became an American classic.

[@williammooney1445]

DesertDigger1 yes it did

[@margaretjefton8842]

What did???Skunk ape and I'm going to be a little more specific about video

[@margaretjefton8842]

Who. Knows. The. Jumping. Frog. A Cody who. Knows. Cody. I. So cute. A. Goo goo eyes. Flying. On. Others. A lovely time for him

[@melissadavis225]

Truth

[@kristi449]

DesertDigger1 they hardly show Tom at all!

[@musicmansuperman]

This music never does get old!

[@Rob954ever]

Truly... American Music.

[@jimdartouzos2127]

Excellent performance by The Doobie Brothers

[@cidspimms]

I was a Sophomore in high-school when this was released as a B-Side single in November of 1974, and I remember thinking, "It isn't going to get much better than this" how fortunate we were to have music of this caliber played daily on the radio, wouldn't change it for the world.

[@born4thstime]

I was fifteen that year. Miss my "seventies" music!

[@joeljohnson5725]

C. Middleton I was a junior in college. This (and the Doobies in general) was right in my wheelhouse. And got lots of play on my Technics turntable (which I still have).

[@cidspimms]

Joel Johnson I guess Technics was the Turntable to own, because my husband and I had one as well.

[@MsSiberiancat]

+C. Middleton I was a freshman in high school that year and it was one of the best song's I'd ever heard.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

+C. Middleton ~ 1974 has always, and always will be my favorite year of life.

[@doreenevanssaintclaire5855]

God almighty some real southern soul in this song. Love it imagine it. Live it!!!!

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️♥️

[@Wolfwolveswolf]

DOOBIE BROTHERS

[@krs357]

It don’t get no better!

[@stevenjordan9497]

If all music were like this, the world would be a much better place.

[@melissajenniferjones9959]

Still remember where I was when this song came out 😃. Love Tom!

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️♥️

[@melissajenniferjones9959]

@@joewalsh6633 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joewalsh6633]

@@melissajenniferjones9959 it's nice to be able to satisfy you my fans if l may ask dear how long have you been my fan and where are you from..

[@davidsolomon7966]

Every hit record the Doobie Brothers had up until that time was written by Tom Johnston . They all got major air play but none of them went to #1. Black Water, written by Pat Simmons, was his first single and the Doobie Brothers first #1 hit.

[@pjip]

Incredible

[@kathyhankenson8071]

Will never tire of hearing this classic, DOOBIES forever!

[@monbond1]

No Doobie Bros. concert is complete without hearing this song. Such harmony..so unreal!

[@ruthm8931]

Also got to love the underrated talents of John McFee, who seems to play every instrument. Love this band forever!

[@jgowin66]

Every soul in that audience was blessed that night. What a performance by the Doobies!

[@bernlin2000]

Long Train Runnin' might be my favorite "radio song" from the Doobie Brothers, but it's undeniable that this is their finest song, as a work of art. They made a song from the 1970s sound like an instant classic from another era.

[@lisalee84]

Is this ever not good? Nope. It's always good.

[@joniarmel7308]

One word TALENT!!!!!!

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️♥️

[@travelinben1966]

The best American group imo.

[@margaretwilson1539]

Love this😁🎶🎵🎼 from Scotland 💛

[@kathyfrench563]

Loved the Doobie Brothers.

[@zenaredable]

Totally great.

[@glenniz1]

The joy that their music brings to the audience is simply amazing. For two hours, every person there was sixteen again!!!

[@peggywilliams701]

Black Water...the motion, the music, the way I move. Black water keep on rollin'

[@margaretjefton8842]

FAREWELL TO THE OLD WORLD.

[@sbcin]

Absolutely one of the best songs ever!

[@nicolasvillegas6292]

whewwwwwwwwwwwwww what a jammmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@neidemaria8025]

2020...love this song...

[@kathyd9324]

Doobie Brothers have always had the Best harmony of any band ever!

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

These guys are American Royalty..Patrick looks like a kid here...The 1st Doobies song I ever knew--they played it my neighbor's Bar Mitzvah)

[@gregoryambres1897]

It is my opinion, that this is the greatest song ever recorded, my friends.

[@kimzaburunov2136]

Agree... Every time!

[@chiefmojorising1]

holy smokes patrick simmons playing and singing this at the same time that's some serious talent

[@Nightwing690]

Mr. John McFee is such an excellent musician, in fact, they all are.

[@wildgoobsid5]

Imagine, I live band that can play like this. Goosebumps for sure. Probably the best rock band ever.

[@stratodanster]

Pat Simmons. The life-long 'backbone of the Doobie bros...

[@margaretblough1461]

Michael McDonald said in a documentary on the Doobies that when Pat announced he was leaving the Doobies, the others realized that this ended the band as it was then. He said that as long as Pat was part of the group, they could continue to perform as the Doobie Brothers; without him, they couldn't. (I'm not that fond of the Michael McDonald years. I love the Steely Dan sound when Steely Dan was playing it, not when the Doobie Brothers were. I was ecstatic when Tommy returned and the core original Doobies reformed.)

[@coldbeer5552]

This is what music is. No bs from today

[@pappy420]

My favorite song of all time.

[@dontommaso4420]

That Fiddle Kills it!

[@lindasafley4794]

Wow! The great Doobie Brothers love Rock. Happiness music. Thank you musicians

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️♥️

[@johnrazz2918]

Please, for the Love of God and Great Music, Put the Doobie Brothers in the Rock in Roll Hall of Fame. Wayyyy Overdue

[@ClearYourMindTravel]

He looks and sounds great.

[@bettybourne1947]

The singer is very talented. He had a rough life

[@jimbrown3511]

I believe this was their best performance of Black Water. Amazing.

[@eandsm4620]

Loved the studio version and boy did it get play in '75!

[@rustyrodriguez8336]

Pat Simmons, man! still got it!

[@jaxelrod6673]

The BEST!!!!!

[@margaretjefton8842]

Listen. To. The. Music. Here we. Go again

[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

Great cause, awesome band, still one of the best to see live

[@JoeFerber]

This IS the GREATEST COUNTRY song EVER MADE!!!

[@davidiverson2541]

Absolutely great performance by the Doobie Brothers. Great harmonies. I enjoy the violin.

[@guitarman8686]

I had no idea the doobies where that good!!!! Guitar Man.

[@rodterrell304]

Yeah this is a well seasoned band and the vocals are amazing! Loved this song back in the 70's and love it today!

[@manuelaschmidt1647]

So viele Erinnerungen!❤❤❤

[@denisehedden5108]

See you Guy's in Atlanta Ga next year

[@denisehedden5108]

June 7

[@susanjones4904]

Terrific live version ,never gets old!! A time when bands incorated harmonies and complex versions of lyrics, instruments and sheer unadulterated talent!!

[@marcydenville1756]

in the 70's, the doobies were and still are the most underrated hit makers ever. they ooozzed with talent, talent, talent and more of it.

[@jimogrady1131]

marcy Denville I was happy Allman Brothers & Lynyrd Skynyrd came to Buffalo, NY in 70s. That Buffalo called SNOW CAPITAL OF USA because of 1977 Blizzard. I don't blame people we got 19 feet of snow from that storm, City & Schools closed for 3 weeks. Its still bad we get 10 feet every winter from Lake Erie. At least we have the Lake for summer fun even if its only 3 months Buffalo always has a WHITE CHRISTMAS

[@marknystrom4543]

One classy band. They don't get the credit they deserve. Great fans also

[@zecarlospiripiri]

Best American Band ever!Thanks from Portugal!

[@poisonmyrrh6497]

The Doobies... from an era where bands sounded just as good live as they do on their records.

[@danesch979]

How good is this!!

[@remus3960]

In these Corona times , what a great band on stage !

[@chrisarnold3553]

Great band, up there with the Eagles.Brilliant composition. Really uplifting.

[@frankny4947]

As great as The Eagles were, they never rocked as much as they should have. But THEY get all the glory..Victim Of Love, Life In The Fast Lane, Already Gone..If they rocked like that more often they would be a truly kickass band..The Doobie Brothers kicked more ass...fm

[@CynthiaAGarza]

Seeing the Doobie Brothers today at the Majestic in San Antonio, TX. ! THEY ALL STILL ROCK!

[@cph630]

Pat SImmons is an Uber talented guitarist. He really shines on this song & Steamer Lane Breakdown. Such good playing!

[@reneehurt387]

Happy 50th anniversary to the Doobie Brothers Thank you for the memories we keep safe in our minds and hearts with your music as the soundtrack. When I hear this masterpiece I am on my way to church with my beloved grandfather

[@joewalsh6633]

Thanks for your love and support ♥️❤️♥️

[@reneehurt387]

@Joe Walsh You are so welcome thank you for the music that helps us make it through it has been hard and yet Lifes been good to me so far

[@joewalsh6633]

@@reneehurt387 it's nice to be able to satisfy you my fans if l may ask dear how long have you been my fan and where are you from..

[@reneehurt387]

I have been a fan since the first time I heard Life's been good in the 70s. I am from the USA

[@joewalsh6633]

@@reneehurt387 Do you have a favorite single/album and have you been privileged to any of my concerts. So tell me how do i inspire you...

[@cindysmith8906]

I could listen to The Doobie Brothers all day long. I love this song

[@TNT4LYFE72]

I WAS BORN IN 72 BUT I LOVE MUSIC FROM EVERY ERA!!! IN MY OPINION THIS IS ONE OF THEEEE BEST SONGS EVER!!!

[@margaretnelson2510]

A. ty. For. the. best. music.

[@DC1252]

I'm a Sister and I loved the Doobie Bros energy, especially when they performed "Black Water". However, when Michael McDonald joined the group I loved it even more. Those who are true music lovers will appreciate really exceptional music of all genres. I know I do.

[@karashea7823]

@DC Madam oh my gosh, “Sister”, I’m hearing you about Michael McD joining the group. That band went from great to superstar (there are better adjectives to describe - I just can’t think). But WOW he just added that spice yet smoothness mixing R&B funk wirh bluegrass rock and roll TASTEE!!

[@joycebruhn1346]

This. Brings. Me. Back. To. Nice. Memories

[@michaelmeeks8301]

So much talent on 1 stage.

[@donaldarsenault1234]

All the music the Doobie Brothers sing and performs is excellent. The band was around in the seventies. They are not had popular as number one band in that era. But now they play is Las Vega. But Bov Jovi But now the are number one and playing in the starts in the U.S> their music country-rock is coming back.

[@heathermetz6576]

Taking me back to my childhood!

[@wyattgummels5065]

I like the song you got pretty much of my favorite songs from your station

[@paulfratella447]

Who was better? How bout if we could get those days back! Every body’s good at something. The best way to do a difficult job is with some good help. This isn’t a one man show. 😎

[@philtownsend6725]

love the dooble brothers rock and blue rock n roll

[@majorliberator5661]

better than ever

[@skooby_doobie_doonkann3334]

gosh I love pat Simmons voice