The Doobie Brothers - China Grove (REACTION)

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[@DM-hk4cw]

Early Doobie Brothers just cranks. They sound loose, but they are actually very tight and everyone could sing. Massive sounds of my summer teen years.

[@paulschuyler2320]

Wife here. Enjoying you both hearing all the great rock I grew up with. I’m jealous you getting to hear it for the First time! For a nice mellow Doobie song try South city Midnight Lady real nice .

[@happymethehappyone8300]

The Doobie Brothers "Takin' It To The Streets"...Nuff Said.

[@009AWB]

Try listening to and doing a reaction to the Doobie Brothers song “The Doctor.” Another great rocker with great harmonies.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

The Doobies are just good old fashion feel good grove. What rock instruments were made for.

[@kbrewski1]

By the way guys, that Midnight Special channel has newly released Doobie Brothers live performances from the early 70s, Natural Thing, China Grove I think, Jesus is Just Alright and Listen to the Music. And they won't get blocked because they are already on YT.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

MUST HEAR Early classics,, The Steve Miller Band "Living In The U.S.A." & "Space Cowboy"

[@monicamad1285]

The Doobie Brothers remake of Take Me In Your Arms 🔥🔥

[@robertcussins2807]

That whole album is amazing. All killer, no filler.

[@franksorrentino9698]

Exactly!

[@christopheryochum3602]

Thanks guys. I'm not a rocker, but I LOVE this song...catchy as all get out.

[@abevillanueva1974]

Another Doobie Brothers classic!! Here in 2023-24 the bruddahs are still kicking it now to the younger generation of kids who love it! Acoustic sounds of the 70s...was the best!!

[@franklimper2677]

Good morning Time to roll some doobies 💨

[@peteseegiii3201]

Their tour bus broke down in Texas, and the townspeople rallied together to help em out. So they wrote this song about it.

[@denisem6790]

timeless Doobies

[@viroflay]

You're damn right about the r'n'r piano sound used in various songs to add some boogie flavour!

[@ORagnar]

I remember as a kid working at a Honda dealership. There was a used car there on the lot that I had to clean up because they were going to sell it. There was stuff left in the car that you would throw away and one of the things I found was an old cassette tape that had several songs on it recorded by some one and one of the songs was "China Grove." I kept that tape, and that, ladies and gentleman, was my introduction to this song. Great groove, China Grove. 0

[@danconroy8293]

My 1st concert in Indianapolis 1975.

[@jonathansmith3742]

The Doobies got the groove.

[@jacqueline4514]

As others may have said, it seems like they have 2 eras; their 70’s era (Mom had Doobie Brothers Albums that I l grew up hearing), and then the 80’s era with Michael MacDonald, which I leaned towards. ALL of it is so good ❤. Your reactions are truly the best; we reap the benefit of the fact that you are both musicians; you react to the feel and the technical; so many times we are learning more about the songs from your first reaction ❤

[@TheMike_I]

I like Michael McDonald but this is my favorite era of The Doobies 😎

[@kbrewski1]

They continued playing all their classic early 70s tunes under McDonald. They just broadened their sound, increased the fan base and became even more well known. I saw them in 77 or 78 and they were a great live band with McDonald. I never understood the need to create a split, a division, make it an either/or. You got both w McD, you can enjoy both.

[@joelliebler5690]

Mine too!

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I think MM totally ruined the Doobies. It was like trying to turn a beer into a cocktail.

[@kbrewski1]

@@porflepopnecker4376 Looks like I've got my very own personal stalking Troll following me around on YT. 🤣 Some dweeb named Puffta Popdazitsonmynecker or something. What a wackjob! 🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@williamweiss6128]

Yes, yes it is. Listening to my childhood, man.

[@yvonnestevens6179]

Hello my brothers ❤❤❤❤love me some Doobies

[@donnazasgoat2274]

I've heard this a gazillion times but as I was listening to the beginning this time I could hear the honky tonk piano and I was thinking Of cool. Then Che mentioned it. GMTA

[@robertadams7751]

China Grove, Texas -- population 1,141

[@genecase9464]

'Long Train Runnin", "Jesus Is Just Alright" or for the softer side - "Another Park, Another Sunday", South City Midnight Lady" or "Ukiah". All from The early years. Thanks for all you do!

[@hog7203]

I've enjoyed watching y'all enjoy the Doobie Brothers. That album, The Captain and Me, is a good one to put on when you're cooking on the grill. Just put it on the first track and let it rip. Every song is great.

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

Hell Yeah, "South City Midnight Lady"

[@karenribaul9710]

Layers of awesomeness!

[@darkstardan3309]

I mentioned this on one of your other Doobie reactions, Tom Johnston on lead vox. Worked with him a few times as a live sound engineer in SF. Loved this band as a kid in the mid 70s. The lead guitar player, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, also played on some really good Steely Dan albums.

[@realbser1956]

Long Train Runnin’ was the other huge hit for The Doobies from this album called The Captain and Me. Great reaction guys. 🔥

[@rk41gator]

These dudes are a great example of this fantastic '70s musical era. Unique sound with great hooks and rockin' musical interludes. Never tire of hearing them harmonize. Sweet!

[@blackwolf6082]

This entire album is gold

[@009AWB]

The group started out playing in biker bars from Petaluma to Mendocino.

[@Greg-io1ip]

Another high school driving to the beach tune. Almost a 2 hour drive. Texas beaches not so great. The best part was the music and DOOBIE on the drive down from West Houston. We pretty much thought this was "The Marijuana Brothers", because songs like this are perfect for puff puff pass pass!

[@markdraine3571]

Righto ,Greg ..The good old days. I got absolutely fried by the sun at Padre Island .in 72. The aloe vera saved me.

[@stevemd6488]

"and though it's a part of the Lone Star state, people don't seem to care."

[@jameschavez6400]

Doobie brothers- no roger no re-run no rent!🪧

[@UglyDoug304]

Phenomenal mixing and production on all of the Doobie’s tracks! So clean and crisp! I’m loving these reactions!❤

[@VIDSTORAGE]

All around great album.. South City Midnight Lady and Without Love are a couple more you may give a try if you like ..

[@user-nu2hp2jn4u]

Makes you want to smile 😊

[@TexasMagnolia]

Thank y’all for continuing. Takin’ it to the Streets - Live Early McDonald on lead…before the commercial pop sound.

[@JackSchitte]

You guys are simply the BEST!

[@johnfrank3177]

Hey fellas. It's amazing to me that although I've heard this song thousands of times and even sang it in cover bands, it still sounds fresh to me. The Doobies have a lot to offer and did not stay in one particular style. They could do rock, pop, and R&B and always make it sound great. Thanks for reacting to this one. Peace.

[@joelliebler5690]

Definitely for me too.

[@lesblatnyak5947]

It sounds fresh cause it's refreshing 😊 🎶

[@jeffwyatt5709]

This music piece was written by Bill Payne of Little Feat

[@clifton8929]

The Doobie Brothers had hit albums again and again since 1971, but The Doobie Brothers didn't make the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame until 2020, Other great artists like Joe Cocker Boston, Peter Frampton, Barry White, Humble Pie, Supertramp, Toto, and Kansas still aren't In the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's a shame so many great bands and musicians are left out. Thank you for playing so much of the music some people considered good enough for a bit of love. Airplay Beats gives love and respect to all the music. The Airplay Beats Hall of Fame is better anyway.

[@kathiwilleford4242]

I remember that album cover. The photograph was taken in San José, an unfinished freeway interchange that at the time was well-known,

[@robertwalker1803]

Off arguably the best album of all time with Boston’s debut album.Great story about this song…they broke down in China Grove, Texas and the people were so great to them…

[@kbrewski1]

You must have a tiny album collection.

[@ptrlxc]

I wonder how many speeding tickets this song generated ... I certainly got a couple and a couple more warnings with an understanding rocking cop.

[@Rock_Snob]

Excellent tune! More Doobie’s please. “Another Park another Sunday” is a beautiful song!

[@kbrewski1]

Nice little pleasant pop song. Reminds me of Peter Cetera sung Chicago.

[@Rock_Snob]

@@kbrewski1 it’s one of those bright songs that takes me back to my teens!

[@lisarainbow9703]

The guitar work in that song is amazingly beautiful!

[@johnmcinerney1135]

I live near China Grove. It was:is not an Asian community. It was named after the China Berry trees that grew there.

[@timgrady4630]

Saw early 70's Doobies twice . Undeniable brilliance . Deep inventory ...thanks for appreciating these timeless vibes .

[@porflepopnecker4376]

I got to see them in the early 70s too! It was in Honolulu. Mountain was supposed to open for them, but there was an illness in the band. I never knew the name of the group that came on in their place.

[@sherimay1957]

the boogie woogie piano throughout is excellent❤️

[@NotBenCoultry]

That was a nice catch on the keys, never consciously noticed it but those staccato 16ths are Everywhere from 1955 to maybe 2000

[@pluckinmageetar]

I grew up not far from "China Grove." History has it that its named after a type of Chinese type of tree or shrub that grows wild in that area. Another story tells of a late 19th century migration of Chinese immigrants that came through this area. You could say historians are at odds as to which tale is truth. All I know is San Antonio (just 30 miles or so West of China Grove) sure has a lot old Chinese graveyards.

[@827dusty]

China Grove Texas. It isn't the same little town they were singing about in the 70s. Like most small towns, they tend to get bigger. I love this song, because everything they say about the gossip and other stuff in small towns is absolutely true. I still love small town USA. Real Folk live there. Thanks guys

[@denisemay6807]

Excellent tune!

[@krob-sn7ek]

That was the first guitar riff every 13 year old kid wanted to learn to play in the 70's !!! I still remember trying to learn it.... good memories

[@fredblauvelt3445]

That album cover was shot by my house in Sylmar right after the 71' sylmar quake. The overpass that fell on the 14 to the 5. I remember that day well.

[@olly8]

Interesting...thanks for the info✌🏼

[@donaldwhite1928]

Lead singer Tom Johnston from Visalia California

[@RandyTWA]

Certified banger, yesterday, today and forever!

[@Ibanezed210]

Probably their most noted hit, and they have a lot to choose from.

[@Irockthere4]

Good ear with that old school piano and the jerry Lee reference.

[@RB-tx1fs]

These dudes… they can really go.

[@jhamptonjr]

Wow y'all are kicking it into high gear! I love this track and I love this era of the Doobie Brothers. Peace!

[@deaniegarcia5694]

Can’t go wrong with a Doobie! Great road song, La & Che nailed it as usual! You guys make my day!

[@franksorrentino9698]

Me too!

[@jimmyjohn2815]

Guitar energy.

[@elwood4939]

One of my favorites since I first heard it. That's Bill Payne from Little Feat on the piano.

[@benjaminbrowardONEOG]

Just watched your reactions to La Grange. Now San Antonio. Love living in Texas.

[@danhartman8582]

You need to checkout a fantastic blues song from the same album ( Captain and Me ) Dark Eyed Cajun Woman . The early years .

[@wendyw4487]

Check out 'Real Love' by the Doobies....1980 when Michael McDonald was with the band.

[@ronparsons8786]

Those guitars are crispy!!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I couldn't get enough of this song in junior high. It's still sounds great now. But I would say, yeah it's definitely more rock for them, but really it's quite funky underneath. Not just the incredible bass line, but also you can see people just doing a really funky kind of rock dancing to this.

[@bobdelp2023]

THEIR FIRST BIGGEST HIT, ONE OF THE 1ST 3 SONGS I LEARNED ON THE LUDWIGS!😊 COOL SONG GUYS! 👍

[@custardflan]

Love the hat. Go Brewers!😄

[@loupi4bama]

Black Water has some crazy vocal ad-libs.

[@paulprendergast3184]

Love this song--Thx

[@tommarin3468]

That album alone should have gotten them into the R&R HOF. Amazing songs from an amazing time. From the same album.. "Without You" is a must.

[@arthurwoodson288]

Love the Doobies & have seen every version of the group. I prefer the earlier version of the band ( pre Michael McDonald ) & the later version when they reformed in the 90s. They are now touring for their 50th anniversary & Michael McDonald is joining them. Once a Doobie Brother always a Doobie Brother. Check out their Motown Covers of " Take me in Your Arms" & " Little Darling". When they reformed in the 90s they had several hits. "The Doctor" & "Dangerous" Peace!

[@denniswatson455]

Side note to this great song choice....Billy Payne of Little Feat supplies the keyboards on this one. Just FYI

[@scottsnyder2726]

William Payne, co-founder of Little Feat with Lowell George, on the piano. And yes, having piano while rocking out with guitars a fixture in the 70s. Added a more robust sound. Doobies were well-respected in the music community and their session personnel overlapped with other era bands. There was a bit of a musical formula during that time that developed with chords, hooks, repeating choruses, etc. but The Doobies, specifically with this song, did it well. And strong harmonic voices.

[@markstanton2362]

the doobies like the allman brothers were the few bands that employed two drummers

[@kbrewski1]

Grateful Dead, King Crimson, Genesis...

[@donaldwhite1928]

My first doobie album love it

[@Cpayne30]

Bill Payne from Little Feat is on piano here!

[@kbrewski1]

All right, you're on a Doobies roll! Great job. This was a huge radio hit. PLEASE do from this same album >South City Midnight Lady >Dark Eyed Cajun Woman >Natural Thing (these songs are more varied instrumentally) This is their best overall album! I've got the Mofi SACD, it sounds great!

[@midnightrambler7716]

All great songs as is the whole album…but I would also add Clear As The Driven Snow (the buildup on this particular song is fantastic, the way it starts out sounding folky and turns into an all out rocker) and Without You (a flat out rocker) to that list!

[@dougj7295]

This is the Captain & Me album - IMO it is one of the top 100 albums ever made - there is not one bad song on this album.

[@Cpayne30]

It's brilliant but, IMO, it's got exactly one bad song - Evil Woman. It's annoying, but the rest is so good it doesn't hurt the album!

[@anahatatutu]

PLEASE do "I Cheat the Hangman" -studio version. Maybe the best harmony they ever recorded. Great song and chilling back story!

[@homebrew2070]

If they do this song they better get seat belts.

[@sybian602]

The whole album is killer but Dark Eyed Cajun Woman is the real sleeper. Hope you guys get around to reacting to that. Thanks for this channel and your love for good music.

[@kennycamaro2361]

Go Laa, Go Chee!

[@syvsinger1]

Great song in a super era of music! If you can, check out a cool tune of the Doobies from about 1975. It's called 'For Someone Special'. It was written by then bass player for Doobies, Tiran Porter... who also was the vocalist for the tune. Really a smooth groove of a song. Tiran composed it in honor of Tom Johnston, who had to leave the band for quite awhile due to health reasons.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

The Doobie Brothers is from San Jose. It used to play ▶️ at San Jose State University before being signed by Warner Brothers. Produced by Ted Templeman, a Santa Cruz native. He also produced the late Nicollette Larson, RIP, Michael McDonald, Montrose and 6 Van Halen albums. Written by and sung by Tom Johnston. Album including this song was released in March 1973. Baseball ⚾️ notes 📝 By then, the Athletics won its 1st World Series title while in Oakland🏆 The 2nd title will have been won in October, 1973 🏆. 50 years 🎂 Tom Johnston wore an Oakland Athletics jersey 🎽 whe singing this song at the Greek Theater concert in Berkeley in 1982. Great song 👍 Suggested song: The Doobie Brothers perform The Doctor.

[@70s_GIRL]

Thank you for reacting to Hey Ya by OutKast!!! I would love to request Who’s Zoomin Who by Aretha Franklin. ☮️💜☮️💜💜💜💜

[@randytaylor1406]

This is a great song that I can play moving along a low traffic rural highway, relaxing as you go. Thank you for your reaction.

[@Gordy63]

This was always was my favorite Doobie Bros song growing up, with Black Water a close second. If you haven’t already, please hit up Black Water as your next sampling from the Doobies.

[@kbrewski1]

They just did it a few days ago.

[@Gordy63]

Damn - missed it!

[@kbrewski1]

​@@Gordy63 All the reactions are on their channel. You just click the video.

[@kennycamaro2361]

Laa, Chee, head over to Bachman Turner Overdrive, lots of good 70’s rock there. Takin Care of Business is a good start..

[@biggie9817]

This is a great album, "Without You" and "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman" …also nice tunes on this album. Please , Please react to Burn Title Track Deep Purple, it's time guys...c'mon

[@danielb2993]

The band found out that there was actually a scandal in the town between the preacher and the school teacher. Funny coincidence.

[@TheGraywolf4life]

A Tom Johnston masterpiece.

[@melvinwomack3717]

La is on it 😅

[@cynthiamartinez9669]

Fire!! Loved the reaction!

[@onemotherpucker]

😎👍

[@chrispalmer6011]

I had the chance to see them in concert back in 2021. They haven't skipped a beat.

[@tonydelapa1911]

This was a fun one to see live! I think saw them 7 times pre-Michael M, and once after. Most were on Kalamazoo, MI. Fun times.