The Doobie Brothers- Clear as the Driven Snow (First Listen)

[@marksummers1700]

this is an AMAZING album... the album cuts were incredible... this one.. south city midnight lady... ukiah... the title track... beautiful guitar work...

[@josephjones328]

I have seen the Doobie Brothers live in concert 4 times. This particular tour was awesome. There are three lead guitarists, each hugely talented. There are three on percussion. My ears rang for at least 2 days after each concert.

[@keithjones6023]

This is the proper Doobies for me, lovely vocals, wonderful melody, this is what great music is all about. This album is definitely one of their best, no question.

[@billhooper2302]

Glad to see someone “discover” the talent of the Doobies, and how great this song is in particular. Patrick Simmons is a phenomenal, underrated guitarist. You know why you never hear anybody cover this song? It’s extremely difficult to play. Yet Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, and now John McFee pull it off night after night live. If you liked this you’ll also probably like “I Cheat the Hangman” on “Stampede,” and if you want to really dig into their early rockers check out “Without You,” “Disciple,” “Down in the Track,” and “Road Angel.”

[@MongooseTales]

Awesome review JP! It was such a pleasant surprise to see your review of this Doobie Brothers deep cut. "The Captain and Me" has been one of my favorite albums since I bought it as a teenager in the 1970s. In my opinion it's the best Doobie Brothers album and worth a complete album review. Aside from "China Grove" and "Long Train Runnin'" which were both huge radio hits, the album includes several gems in addition to "Clear as the Driven Snow". "South City Midnight Lady" is a country-style ballad that, similar to "Clear as the Driven Snow", transitions to a strong instrumental finish. The connected "Ukiah" and "The Captain and Me" are a fine pairing and the latter track is one of my favorite songs of all time (check out the lyrics, they pretty much fall right into line with the album theme that you deduced from the cover photo). Trust me, if you're not already familiar with the other songs on the album then this one is worth a deep dive.

[@JustJP]

Ty Mongoose!

[@minkhollow]

YESSSSSSS I've been waiting for someone to hit this one for literal years. Same vein as "Black Water," but also very much its own thing.

[@JustJP]

😁

[@67Svenski]

The Doobie Brothers had a lot of talent. They were liked by Country, Pop and Rock fans all at the same time. Thanks JP.

[@scotstevens5263]

They are not past tense. They are still playing and doing well.

[@bradsmack1]

@@scotstevens5263 I respectfully disagree. When the Doobies' tour bus recently left a gathering of tepees and wigwams in their wake approaching Santa Fe, a roadie attempted to communicate their current location to the guys: "Fellas, I know we're approaching Pueblo territory. We're past tents."

[@scotstevens5263]

@@bradsmack1 That was heapum good response. I think we should indulge in a doobie. Or maybe you already have. 🤠👍🏻

[@bradsmack1]

@@scotstevens5263 You're very kind (and tolerant), Scot! Not gonna lie; I "stole" the premise from a joke you may not have heard: "Guy walks in to his psychiatrist's office, confused and nervous. He lies down and says, 'Doc, I'm a wigwam, I'm a tepee, I'm a wigwam, I'm a tepee!" Doc: "I think I see your problem: You're two tents."😉😎😁

[@-davidolivares]

You need to grab a Tom Johnston song next just to get the whole shebang of the Doobie Brothers, like Another Park Another Sunday, You Just Can’t Stop It, Road Angel, etc. Glad yer digging into the doobs. Another Park Another Sunday brings back my memories of driving around in circles at our favorite park in the hot Texas sun, checking out the girls, drinking brew and chilling like a king. Of course we parked at the park to partake... don’t drink and drive. Brings back so many memories. Peace and Music

[@midnightfury7267]

"The Captain & Me" is actually a very nice album a must for any Doobie Brothers connoisseur to add to a collection.

[@paulkelley3901]

well...damn. what a thoughtful, intelligent and musically passionate breakdown of one of my favorite songs. not just the doobie brothers but all around. i used to play this album and the "what were once vices..." albums back to back over and over again. what music that was and what memories you just kicked up with that. i will be subscribing now and if this one is any indication of how you handle all reviews going forward i can't wait! thank you!

[@JustJP]

Thanks so much Paul :)

[@richardfurness7556]

My college chums and I belonged to the 'first generation' of progressive rock enthusiasts, and we absolutely adored this album.

[@Rickbe3rd]

JP! Just to let you know, it was some time ago that I mentioned this song. I saw them at the Veterans Stadium in Columbus Ohio about the same time they released the album The Captain and me. I loved the (pre McDonald era) Doobies and never was into country. It felt like a little Cajun was in their music that was influenced by their home in southern Texas. You can catch their lyrics that hints of a Louisiana heritage. Anyway, it was a great concert and I feel that I was in a blessed time for music. At 73 yrs, I still love rock.

[@robmongar1414]

Aww memories 🙂 of my early teen years of going to a friend's house and his older hot sisters listening to this sort of music. I was was inspired in more ways than one 🤭😃

[@Michael-xj6qt]

Great reaction, pat Simmons is a great musician, vocalist, guitarist, and a wonderful man 🎵🎺🎶🎹🎸🎸🎵🎶😊

[@swirll360]

JP: The Doobies are one of the great rock n roll bands ever. One of my first records was "The Captain and Me" I played it till the grooves on the record wore out. As far as seeing snow, I live in the northeast where snow is the very definition of winter so to hear you say you've only seen it once made me chuckle. Speaking of snow (lmao you know where this is going), you know there is another artist who sang about snow and it was among his most well-known songs, the artist is Frank Zappa and you should listen to "The Ocean Is the Ultimate Solution" Its a great song I think you'd like it. Keep up the great work! As always this is posted with the most sincere of intentions.

[@alexhamilton4084]

My favourite song on this album is “Dark Eyed Cajun Woman” but I love most of the songs on here. 👍🏻😃

[@hopeulikenudes]

Dark Eyed Cajun Woman is my favorite song on this album also...But this a good album....

[@scotstevens5263]

What’s wrong with South City Midnight Lady? That’s a great 👍🏻 song too

[@alexhamilton4084]

@@scotstevens5263 very true. It seems to be a lot of people’s favourite. 👍🏻

[@cobbycaputo3332]

What a great reaction. This song is one of my favorites, but it's such a deep cut nobody outside the Doobie fans really knows it. This is an interesting mix of rock, country, and to some degree prog elements, coming unexpectedly from this band. I bought this album when it came out (I was 9!). The guitar solo at the end ranks as one of my top 10 favorite solos, mostly for how well it evolves from the earlier parts of the song. The dichotomy between Pat's finger-picking style earlier in the song and the good heavy early mid-70's guitar tone in the solo has always captivated me. The whole song is very organic and could indeed be the product of them just jamming around. And I agree with others below, I always took the lyrics to be about drug use and trying to stay clean.

[@JustJP]

Ty so much Cobby! I enjoyed this one!

[@DanDarden]

Welcome to my childhood. Pre-Michael McSatan they had the depth and flexibility to do a song that blended country rock and prog-rock changes. Underrated masters.

[@keithjones6023]

Reading your comment, one word leapt out when describing their best work, that word was depth, that was lacking in their later albums.

[@thomasklempin542]

I am 62. And every winter I have seen snow. Just for one winter, I hope to change this.☺. Love this song. Check out Wheels of Fortune.

[@gpeck54]

Please check out "South City Midnight Lady" from same album. Promise you won't be disappointed.

[@sgt.blkdog3840]

Pick any song from Toulouse Street, The Captain and Me, or What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits. You won’t be disappointed

[@keithjones6023]

That would include Stampede!

[@daviddolder7354]

Vices spent the entire summer of ‘74 on my turntable. Stampede didn’t trip it for me at the time, but delving back into it again more recently, it also has a couple gems. Leaning more towards country I feel.

[@Habichiwoowoo]

I love this song. Doesn't end anywhere near where it began, but it made perfect sense getting there.

[@JJ8KK]

IMO, this is the best album the Doobie Brothers did. _The entire album_ is wonderful. Indeed, you'd do well to review the entire album, Justin, as an artistic creation. Lot's of wonderful melody throughout. If you just wanna do one at a time, I recommend *Ukiah* next...

[@keithjones6023]

I think you're right, Stampede used to be my favourite, but changed my mind! 😉

[@dreamerdeceiver6592]

no doubt,their absolute best album,no other album comes that near,not even stampede or toulouse street

[@keithjones6023]

@@dreamerdeceiver6592 Still love I Cheat the Hangman from Stampede, superb song!

[@davidrussell8783]

Or the title cut, The Captain and Me. This is an album just rich with great music.

[@randywheeler8260]

Hey JP ! Thanks for getting back to the Doobies ! As I stated before, there are so many great songs to choose from , especially from this album. The last 2 songs, Are joined on the album ( Ukiah, The Captain and Me ) much like the last 2 songs on Joni's "Court and Spark". However, these two can be played separately without any problem. Still, playing the final two together creates a bit of a "feel good opus" to end the album, and it gives you a chance to hear the main lead singer, Tom Johnson, do his thing. As always, I enjoy your channel and thanks for doing what you do !

[@JustJP]

I hear ya Randy, thank you!

[@george4715]

Ooh, a fantastic song from an even better album. You have to hit Ukiah + The captain and me next, as they flow into each other

[@gregdavis4978]

I need to go back and rediscover their first few albums. This is some sweet stuff.

[@keithjones6023]

You just can't go wrong with their early stuff 👍

[@rubbersole79]

In my opinion as a fan for many decades, this song and "Nobody" are two of their finest. The live version of this one is impeccably inspiring and really should not be missed. To WATCH them jam on this tune is immensely satisfying.

[@keithjones6023]

I think I Cheat the Hangman is one of their very best.

[@daveking9393]

Wow this is completely new to me I'm only halfway through and I'm really enjoying it a lot never heard the song at all. Thanks. I always thought that recorded live performance out in LA was just killer... So many great tunes and to watch them perform outside in the sun with the crowd is just so enjoyable...

[@JustJP]

Glad you enjoyed it as well!

[@ljsites]

Justin, you continue to amaze me! Of all the great Doobie Brothers songs, this is one of my favorites, another wonderful song is, I Cheat the Hangman, off of the Stampede album. Anything by Pat Simmons is well worth a listen.

[@-davidolivares]

He already did Hangman.

[@ljsites]

@@-davidolivares ,sorry. Can’t believe I missed that.

[@-davidolivares]

@@ljsites Hey, you asked for it and poof it appears. Enjoy!

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

Next deep Doobies gem to check out: "Daughters of the Sea"/"Flying Cloud."

[@phi9lip]

I always smile when I see some of the comments from the younger folk hearing some of the classic groups for the first time. I grew up in the South Bay and think of them as the local biker band that made it big. They played at a bar in the Santa Cruz Mountains called the Chateau Liberte and my older brother snuck me in when I was a high school senior and saw them many times back then. They started by trying to revive Moby Grape who, if you don't know, was one of the greatest bands from that era along with The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, and The Quicksilver Messenger Service. The Doobies morphed when Tom Johnston had to quit mid-tour from a bleeding ulcer and was replaced my Michael McDonald who brought the whole jazz influence. All of the above were great bands and The Doobies are still touring 50 years later.

[@Pcrimson1]

Your making me a Doobie Brothers fan. I only own Stampede, this is really good. I love early Southern Rock, like the Allmans, Marshall Tucker, even Charlie Daniel's. They were willing to stretch what you considered "County". I didn't realize the Doobies belong with them. I'm not a fan of what came after, cliche Southern Rock and today's slick Nashville Pop County. Thanks for playing this, I gotta give it up to the Doobies!

[@JustJP]

Happy to make you a fan!😁

[@dixiechatty958]

This is another Pat Simmons song as was I Cheat The Hangman. He has a terrific voice and guitar skills. As for this era of the Doobies, the primary writer was Tom Johnston who has a more R & B approach. He wrote most of their hits at the time such as Listen to the Music, Long Train Running and China Grove. But, their biggest hit was another Pat Simmons song, Black Water. All of these are well worth your time.

[@keithjones6023]

Those Tom Johnston era albums are all fantastic.

[@jaymez3461]

Excellent choice of song! You can't go wrong with anything by the Doobie Brothers, especially this album! After the Stampede album, their sound had Michael McDonald's influence and they kinda lost the country part of their sound. I prefer the early albums with Tom Johnston. Those are what they were all about.

[@freddymo3339]

Another album you have to listen to the whole album. Every song is good.

[@mikehagerty7902]

JP, that entire album is really strong. I recommend "South City Midnight Lady" next---but this is another full LP that's worth your time.

[@stevemd6488]

Love this album, my favorite Doobies. Favorite song South City Midnight Lady. Love this song too thx for reacting to it JP

[@giuseppemaggio5894]

What a coincidence : I bought this album on LP today

[@keithjones6023]

Good choice 👌

[@JustJP]

Perfect!

[@bobk9572]

This was one of my favorite albums when I was growing up - so many good songs!

[@skydogfan4671]

So glad you reacted to this little known Doobie Brothers song. I find a band’s best songs are not the most popular ones. Dark Eyed Cajun Woman from this album is also a gem.

[@JustJP]

Ty skydog!

[@Yosef1952]

Way cool! One of my favorite Doobies numbers, one that doesn't get played very much. Mahalo, JustJP.

[@JustJP]

Ty Jammin!

[@karitane]

Hi JP. I must admit to not having listened to a great deal of the Doobie Brothers. I loved this. Best yet. So musical was the second half.

[@JustJP]

Nice Derek, glad you liked it!

[@randylee1777]

The whole album is awesome. I remember in 1973 walking into a record store just as they put the album on, and standing there listening to the whole album. And walking out with a copy in my hand. Long Train Running and China Grove were the hits but Natural Thing is a strong opener.

[@robertjewell9727]

Geez, I've only seen snow four thousand nine hundred and seventy three times. Good song. Is it progressive country? Not just verse/chorus; it has development sections that still suit the story being told. The players are feeling it. And I love those snare fills in the pocket toward the end.

[@schoontube]

This song just kicks ass. Glad you enjoyed it. Great album.

[@joelliebler5690]

A good one that I think this is my first time listening to!👍🏻❤️☮️🎼🎤This was when they were at their best!

[@keithjones6023]

I'd second that!

[@brucebrown73]

I have to tell you the difference between this and the Michael McDonald era was dynamic. A couple months ago when you asked us what five albums were our top influencers in our youth. This was one of them. The same thing happened to Fleetwood Mac. The album mystery to me, preceded when Stevie Nicks got there. The exact same thing happened. Fleetwood Mac was more dynamic prior to Stevie Nicks. The song keep on going on that album was similar to this. Very dynamic.But I used to think the captain and me was a fabulous album

[@glenndespres5317]

Wow! Not like me to miss a good Doobie.... but I have never heard this one. Just another reason I subscribed to JustJP. Liked it a lot,,,, so different. I feel it!! I keep rollin’, I keep rollin’... Doobies... in a VAN.... DOWN BY THE RIVER !! LOL 😂

[@dennismoore3383]

My dad played this album all the time when I was in elementary school in the 70's. A lot of good tunes to be had.

[@jfergs.3302]

Great song. Starts all ballady, nice finger pickin'. Then opens up a little, bit more acoustic country rockin'. Then they drop another cog, and plug it in. Song builds throughout, great musicians, and those DB's tell-tale harmonies. As i say, great song on a fantastic album. TCAM, in my top 20 albums of all time, not a bad un' on it.

[@joemaurone7923]

Never heard this one, and not what I was expecting...but pleasantly surprised (in that I was looking for something relatively mellow, this a.m....) Reminds me a little, in places, of "Deja Vu" by Crosby, Stills and Nash...

[@daveking9393]

I was thinking the exact same thing...

[@davidlane1169]

'Ole Audiophile here, Great choice off one of my favorite albums. This album was originally available & preferable in the quadrophonic format & was reconstituted nearly as such as a magnificent DVD-AUDIO in perfect 5.1-24 bit by 96kHz. I wish you could hear that version, they replicated the actual quad album as an HFPA BD box set called a Quadio. We are talking some major audiophile geektalk here!

[@davidlane1169]

(HFPA: High Fidelity Pure Audio BluRay for the uninitiated.)

[@jimgordon5358]

The Captain and me is my “go to” Doobies album. .....it is fabulous from start to finish. My one musical regret is that I have never seen them live....but then again they seldom tour in the UK😭

[@utubernow1]

Great song, great album, great reaction. Thanks !

[@StuartHarris]

this song is a deep song ahead of its time but relevant to it's time. When you analyse the music it has a creative mastery. Could I recommend you play The live versions of Doobies music.

[@stlmopoet]

Was not familiar with this song. Gorgeous music. Love the bright harmonic notes. The rhythms. Great review.

[@jeremyb5640]

It's been trying to snow all day here in my part of the UK today! In between spells of sunshine. We were basking in warm sunshine at the weekend. Crazy British weather....

[@bobholtzmann]

Always a nice surprise to hear some little known Doobies. Through the years, I only heard the well known hits off this album. "South City Midnight Lady" is another nice track.

[@hklinker]

Try South City Midnight Lady from the same album.

[@mariosandri4010]

First time listening to the Doobie Brothers. Enjoyed the country-like part.

[@phillipnoble7868]

Great song, great reaction. Loved this album when it first came out in 1973, still love it nearly half a century later. Timeless. You should try out South City Midnight Lady from the same album. And I Cheat The Hangman from Stampede is a remarkable song.

[@keithjones6023]

JP reviewed I Cheat the Hangman about a month ago.

[@kennethjacobs2963]

For me the best song on the album

[@cazgerald9471]

I'm almost double your age and have only experienced snowfall three or four times - but growing up and into my mid 30s I often saw snow looking up at the mountaintops that frame Los Angeles.

[@edwardthorne9875]

I know of the Doobies mostly through their pop music. I associate it with collegiate good times, more or less on the side radio. Certainly 'Black Water' has that hook that can never be forgotten. Their greatest hits collection almost made onto my shelves (or it may have - I forget now). But Thanks for presenting the more country-rock sound I had not heard before. This is NOT 'Takin' to the Streets'. And good day to you sir! --------------------------------------------------------------- Hey people -- let's get some publicity in for our guy here. I'm tired of the Silence -- I wanna hear the Lamb!

[@JustJP]

Lol! I wanna hear the lamb too!

[@gaiaeternal5131]

Afternoon, Justin. A lazy Dave from London, Busy Doing Nothing. After I Cheat the Hangman, you've picked another winner. I have a Best Of, but these earlier tracks are introducing me to a new side of the Doobies, and I love their blend of country and rock. Great combination of acoustic and electric guitars on Driven Snow. BTW, I saw snow yesterday!

[@TellaSignTV]

You only need to see snow once in your life, trust me. Signed, a Canadian. 😆

[@jeremyb5640]

Wow, this track is so good! I was expecting Michael McDonald, so this was a really nice surprise to hear a different side to them. I'm definitely cueing up the full album for a listen now.

[@JustJP]

Enjoy it Jeremy!😁

[@jeremyb5640]

@@JustJP It's really good! Not a bit like the Michael McDonald era. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@joemaurone7923]

"I'm a little bit country...and I'm a little bit rock and roll-a!"

[@jamespaivapaiva4460]

Come up here to New England in the next winter,you can have all kinds of snow! Just don't eat the yellow kind! Keep up the classic southern rock and country it's the flour in my sonic cake. Peace and pastry.

[@Rand_Althor1966]

doobie bros are amazing. i don't know which one you did already but china grove, black water, listen to the music are all bangers. lots of love my friend

[@realbser1956]

Yeeesssss, another terrific and under appreciated song from the Doobies’ Tom Johnston era. They had such an eclectic sound on those early albums, very adventurous in term of style and format. I like both Doobie eras, before Michael Mac and after Michael Mac.

[@davidgale7384]

Blackwater.... I am a Genius/Zappa, Zeppelin fan, but these guys were the full acoustic guitar ear candy. Got a left field, high fly for you. Indian Sunset.... Early Elton John. Don't laugh it off.... Great piece of music,vocals and Bernie's lyrics.

[@rockymaze9508]

2012 Maui....they were great....2500 people outdoors at the MACC...and cold Long Board all night...

[@ricobonifacio1095]

Snow is beautiful when you don't have to drive in it JP. But I live in a 4 season state and sometimes it gets quite nasty on the road because of the snow. Thankfully I think its spring completely now here in WV. Btw good choice for a song. Love the Doobie Brothers.

[@eddie1thyme]

I personally love songs from both eras. From the early 70s era, I recommend you check out songs such as Black Water and Another Park Another Sunday. From the Macdonald era I recommend It Keeps You Runnin and Minute By Minute

[@a.k.1740]

Great song from a great album. This is the "real" sound of the Doobie Brothers which encompasses many different musical genres! I never liked their albums with Michael McDonald which were just soft rock. From their debut album to Stampede included, it's nothing but excellency !

[@johnhoerl7326]

Pat’s amazing reflection on life on the road. The Doobies are soooo much more than their well-known hits. Now that you’ve had a sampling of Pat Simmons and his atmospheric songwriting, how about some of Tom Johnston’s deep cuts? I’d stick with this album (their best, I think), Ukiah/The Captain and Me or Dark Eyed Cajun Woman.

[@thomasmcintosh390]

Love me some Pat Simmons

[@Rowenband]

With climate change and restriction in use of energy, you may never see snow again. Great song, great discovery, thanks JP and for the analyze too.

[@kuhnhan]

I prefer the Doobie Brothers before Michael McDonald. He's a great singer, but the band lost its edge and became more soft rock once McDonald got on board. China Grove is one of my favorite tunes by this band.

[@steve99gt]

Dark Eyed Cajun Woman would be a good listen

[@chrisk7652]

Please watch the live version of this song. I think they do better justice to it live.....

[@stretchgilbert]

I don't know for sure but I'd bet that Patrick Simmons wrote this. He brought that "country" element early Doobies and he is singing lead and, most likely, playing the electric solo here. The Captain & Me is their masterpiece IMHO. ✌

[@dmCurator]

Their best album IMHO. Superb.

[@keithjones6023]

I used to think Stampede was their best album, but changed my mind now, and agree this is the best. Still love I Cheat the Hangman though!

[@jeffp3415]

Sorry, late to the party. I'm a huge Doobies fan, and I don't know how I missed this review by you last spring. Thank you JP! I think the Doobies would consider themselves more folk rock than country, even though some of their songs do have a strong country flavor. I read once somewhere that they considered this song "acoustic psychedelic rock". Tom Johnston wrote this song, Pat Simmons sings it but Tommy gets the electric guitar solo. The lyrics actually are a cautionary tale about recreational drug use.

[@rickrobinson672]

Glad you liked it, JP. Pre-Michael McDonald Doobie Brothers were the best guitar band ever IMO.

[@keithjones6023]

They lost something special with their later albums after Tom left.

[@sidecardog5244]

Great Doobage! This is them at their peak. Ps, Guess that’s snow the huskies haven’t yellowed yet.

[@ememnicholas565]

This album spent an entire summer on my turntable.🦕🦕I had such a crush on Patrick Simmons. We considered this to be southern rock.

[@joemercury100]

First time - I love it!

[@hopeulikenudes]

Dark Eyed Cajun Woman is my favorite song on this album

[@kennymay9036]

masterpiece..

[@scotstevens5263]

Doobie Brothers STILL have a lot of talent and hopefully I will see them(for the first time) on there reunion tour with Micheal McDonald.this September as it was called off last year due to covid. Just for fun, try Daughters of the Sea.

[@keithjones6023]

I've been banging on about Daughters of the Sea in many Doobies reviews, love that song!

[@randylee1777]

When McDonald joined I started calling them The Boring Brothers. Totally different sound.

[@scotstevens5263]

Great video also with Daughters. I’m really surprised it wasn’t played more. The band got jazzy when Micheal joined up, which was typical being that he played with Steely Dan also. But I liked them better as well as you with Tommy in the band. I just don’t know why I didn’t see them live in the 70’s and lightning up a doobie 😎

[@murdockreviews]

Time for you to see some more snow, Justin (as long as the worldwide climate still permits...)! This is some wonderful 'West Coast'/folk-rock!! (of course this music also has got country roots, but I don't really hear this as a country song)

[@sylvaindupuis5595]

"Only seen snow once". I would be happy to only seen some once more in my life... without having to die before next December for it to be true.

[@kenhoyer8601]

The acoustic guitar drone sequence in the middle.

[@MrSmartAlec]

I've read interviews with the band from the pre-McDonald years and they said a number of their songs would begin as a long jam. They certainly had the chops for it. Sometimes lyrics and a title would come later. Sometimes not. Not sure if this song falls into the category of music now lyrics later. Either way I love it. Been jamming to this LP since freshman year of college.

[@anthonyblakely399]

You must remember Justin...that The Doobie Brothers were/are among the gods of Rock n' Roll. The music they played was Rock n' Roll mixed with Cajun music which is French style fused with Blues.......Arranged vocals harmonies...."Black Waters" their big hit before Michael come along who added more soul and Black Gospel music into the group...They were a good band but their vocals and sound was similar to Three Dog Night......Grand Funk Railroad....and Deep Purple.....with Michael come in ...... His unique vocals and keyboard and songwriting...set they group apart and gave them a real "Identity." This song show off their musical abilities.....great stuff.....but with Michael in there..it would have been more "Funkier."

[@maruad7577]

It sounds more folk than country to me but they both have the same roots I guess. It is another great song that I had never heard before from a band I only knew from their hits. Black Water was my favourite so it isn't any surprise this works so well for me. Listening to this, I am reminded, musically, of Bruce Cockburn's Badlands Flashback. I am not interested in Cockburn's mystical religious views (though they certainly influence the lyrics on a lot of his songs) but I like his music (he has a unique guitar style that Wings of Pegasus covers) and his willingness to take a moral stance. He is well known in Canada and Europe but for some reason, even after releasing 34 albums, the USA never developed an interest in his music. He has been covered by Jerry Garcia, The Barenaked Ladies and Blackie and the Rodeo Kings to name a few.

[@twelvemonkeys8786]

It's snowing here lol London UK 🇬🇧 cooold.

[@JustJP]

Lol! Wish we had a bit of snow here...in Florida😄

[@steve99gt]

I heard Pat wrote the song after getting up one morning with a hangover and thought about quitting drugs/alcohol.