The Doobie Brothers - Dark Eyed Cajun Woman (REACTION)

[@Gashouse69]

Perhaps I'm biased, but I think my generation enjoyed the greatest era in music.

[@stephenmoore6493]

You’re not biased. We did and we were so lucky.

[@waynemoon5359]

Clear as the Driven Snow off this LP is a musical menagerie.

[@franksilvas8903]

One of the greatest albums to come out of the 70’s! Dark Eyed Cajun Woman just a flat out JAM!

[@dmCurator]

Most definitely

[@rafaelorantes7185]

Nothing like the originals Doobies!

[@baytownbert2]

It never gets old

[@chrissiler6075]

Tom Johnston says this is the best song he ever wrote and is his FAV. I LOVE the BLUES of this song, you can be way down from work and this song grabs you and lifts your soul up.

[@dinoamf5866]

"South City Midnight Lady" is another fantastic Doobie Brothers song with the same kind of feel of this

[@cherylwoodward]

🙌🏼

[@Chatta-Ortega]

The guys need to hear this song. It's so good.

[@alienlifeform7490]

First time I've heard this song in decades, so thanks guys. This was one of my oft-played 8 track tapes from the 70s. The Doobies just have such a joyful vibe, don't they. One of the best ever.

[@ronjm945]

Welcome back gentlemen! A great album for sure, do the rest of it you will not be disappointed…

[@classic-kool]

I hear BB King playin' that guitar! ... 🥰 (BB's influence, that is!!) ....

[@joeimbesi5361]

Can we all agree that the Doobie Brothers are one of the most iconic 70’s bands? Tom Johnston wrote so many fantastic songs and his soulful voice and guitar style took them across the finish line. Throw in Pat Simmons’ writing, vocals and guitar work and this album is the result.

[@hog7203]

You can randomly choose any song from this album and be happy. Same with the previous album Toulouse Street, the one after The Captain called What Were Once Vices and the next one entitled Stampede. Flawless albums. My band use to play this song a lot. We sometimes called it Cross eyed Crazy Woman 😆 One of my favorite Doobie Brothers song is Song to See You Through, from the Vices album. That would be a great one for y'all to check out.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

One of the best Rock albums ever..................every now and then they come along ................ ..when there is not one bad track...

[@peterbarelli6104]

Ty for playing this Doobie brothers 64 years old the older the better never heard this one ty 🙏🙏😎

[@janicez2630]

This whole album is great....early Doobies is the best

[@biggie9817]

Album is fantastic...try "Without You" from this album

[@dougj7295]

This entire Captain and Me album could be in the top 100 albums of all time. Many hits on this album on the radio and solid across the entire album. It is still in my music rotation 50 years later.

[@renecuellar3078]

By far my favorite reaction from you two. They're all GREAT but this one.... Y'all both with the OMG expressions. You guys nailed it. One bad ass song from one VERY bad ass band. Musical chameleons is PERFECT. Cheers!!!

[@Jules-um4yy]

Always liked this funky, bluesy tune by the Doobie Brothers - they tear it up!! 🎶Great choice guys and great reaction, love your comments!🍂

[@daledodson1279]

Tiran Porter is just killing it on bass!

[@vicprovost2561]

Great band indeed and masters of many styles, for some rock and a little blues do Jesus is Just Alright , another Doobies classic. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎤🎹🎶

[@franksorrentino9698]

My favorite band. Wore this album out back in the day. Thanks for playing. Haven’t heard this one in a while

[@joeimbesi5361]

The guitar fills throughout the song are by Pat Simmons but the main solo at the end is Tom Johnston with a Gibson humbucker vibe.

[@alansmith7626]

Thanks for doing this one! I Love the old Doobies the best! I like them ALL but I graduated high school in 73 and they have been with me ever since! If you can, start at the Very beginning, they will take you places, and those places are all Good !

[@fenderchamp8241]

Toulouse St., The Captain and Me and Vices. The Doobs at their absolute best. Can't go wrong.

[@JimiBurleigh]

My late brother Ray, aka "Wizard" and I spent hours upon hours with this album, our guitars and our Radio Shack turntable trying to figure out how to play these songs. That RS turntable ran so slow that we ended up "learning" them at least one full step lower than the actual key in which they were written. We learned this when we were at university and got ourselves a good quality turntable for the first time. Unfortunately Ray is gone now, but your reactions to the music that has been the soundtrack to my life and times brings me back to happier days of yesteryear.💯👍 Tioraidh an-drasta 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

Slainte Mhath...

[@richardsims4779]

Guitar fills are so tasty.

[@bradsense7431]

Folks La and Che have identified a new genre of music. It is called- Something I Will Play Again. SIWPA?

[@timgrady4630]

Masterpiece Album . Saw em twice in the Era . Deeply impressed ...ever since .

[@ramsin99]

This is why MOST Doobie fans that were fans from day one say the band before McDonald joined was a better band. Not saying that they were better musicians but the sound and direction of the old Doobies with Tom Johnston were the best. You haven't even touched the surface of this version of the Doobies!!! Enjoy the ride and I believe you guys are now understanding that the 70's was the best decade of music in history.

[@jossoaktree]

Doobies are fire !!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ToddSauve]

Oh yes, this is straightforward blues-rock with a heavy emphasis on the blues. People will be playing this song for a thousand years because it is simply timeless. Some of the tastiest and choicest blues guitar you will ever hear. The Doobies heard BB King's "The Thrill is Gone" and then sat down and wrote this one. It is actually kind of hard to get much info on this song because the Doobies seldom ever talk about it and have a difficult time recapturing this for concerts. Tom Johnston, for some reason, either does not or can not sing the lyrics like he did back then. If they put their minds to it they could easily play the guitar parts to perfection but the lyrical delivery just constantly escapes them. Or they don't think it is is important. But to those of us who love "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman" we are still dying to hear a truly excellent and definitive live concert take of this that equals the album cut. 🎸🎸🎸💖💖💖😎😎😎👌

[@JJ8KK]

In 1973 I was completely infatuated by YES & Zeppelin but when this album came out, I thought it was just wonderful. The entire damn album. No, it wasn't as heavy as I was normally attracted to, but these guys were just in some kind of groove. All the melody you could ask for, the vocal harmonies, the bass was always enough to keep it appealing, a perfect blending of styles & musicianship. Whenever I want to listen to one of the songs on this album, I'll just play the whole thing cuz it's all so great. It was _so_ good, I never thought enough of their subsequent stuff (that I heard on the radio) that inspired to buy another one of their albums. What they were playing on the radio was just too commercial for my tastes, I suppose. *But **_this_** album...*

[@mrnobody3161]

Dude. They have hundreds of other songs that were never heard on the radio. That's where you find the magical gems. The deep cuts. Every Album ever put out is like that. You've missed So Much Already.

[@peterfields4801]

You DO know what you will get from the Doobies....sheer brilliance whatever they do!

[@SolarTiger]

The Captain and Me is their best, arguably...VH/Montrose producer Ted Templeman strikes again!

[@Doogs5150]

Give a listen to “Clear as the driven snow” from this album. You’ll love it!

[@jgold78]

Tom Johnson- vocals = everything

[@loisr3970]

Yes boys The Doobies... here we go!!!! 45 yrs and going strong, my old man has played this for me forever!!!

[@randybaker6042]

Always one of my favorites. Bad ass rhythm and blues sounding like BB King sitting in.

[@tomcurtis8431]

This came out in 1973 my senior year in high school and we smoked Doobie s and played the shit out of this. Hands down my favorite album by The Doobie Brothers.

[@hampyonce]

My friend and I took an unlicensed but parentally authorized 180 mile road trip to Myrtle Beach, at age 14, with this on 8 track and Skynyrd's Second Helping. I was introduced to MadDog2020 on that trip. Loved this song! Rode back with my buddy's licensed older sister at the wheel the following weekend. Same tapes. "Ukiah"

[@denisetowe895]

You just can’t go wrong with the Doobies and they’re still rocking today! ❤❤❤

[@timgrady4630]

We're talkin Santana , Tower Of Power , Doobies , Early Terry Kath Chicago , Blood Sweat & Tears (etc.) - ALL goin off at the same time ...mercy , what a time .

[@324cmac]

CCR is the same way. They sound like southern rock but they're from El Cerrito, California.

[@darikmatters8866]

They brought the soul today !!! Al Green would be proud..

[@TomTom-ui9hg]

Being a 67 year old Cajun dude myself I just want to let you know how much joy it gives me seeing you two enjoy the music of my generation. I was so blessed to have lived at a time of such great music and glad you get to enjoy it also. Peace!

[@TerryKrysinski]

Guys-- The Captain & Me is quite possibly their crowning achievement. And with all the fab music these guys have created,that's saying something! Keep going--you can't lose with this album. Actually-- Toulouse Street, this,What Were Once Vices...and Stampede are chock full of greatness! Their reunion with Tom Johnston..Cycles,was great.too. Rock on, T

[@TeresaMount-t9o]

No one can compare to the Doobies ever! Thank you

[@bluesrock1]

It's been awhile since I heard this song. I remember thinking it sounding like a song BB King would have recorded. It has that The Thrill is Gone feel.

[@raphaelm6149]

1st Album i ever bought " Captain & me" 1973... This tune always set me back with eyes closed . Its awesome to listen with you fellas & and relive the magic.. Thanks Man !!!!

[@deadmeat_0152]

CCR is from the bay too, must be something in the water

[@deaniegarcia5694]

I can’t think of a BAD Doobie song….they just have such a great sound and vibe….I don’t remember this particular song but glad you played it. Love that a bunch of older folks can share what we had every day at one time in our lives. Thanks for playing it… Cheers

[@mrnobody3161]

An Epic Album and collection of songs. My older cousin left his vinyl albums behind in his old bedroom when he left home. I found this album, Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys, some Grand Funk, Guess Who, CCR, The Doors, I was 14. Special Memories. 🎶✌🇨🇦

[@raycewilliams3300]

Yes, they are from San Jose, California. They were a regional group when I first got to San Jose but soon took off Skunk Baxster of Steely Dan fame is also on this track. Great reaction. Take care.

[@MrSmartAlec]

This whole LP is the soundtrack of my sophomore year in college. I could open the door to my dorm room and put this on the turn table. No one ever complained except to say "turn it up". 🥰

[@blackwolf6082]

One of the little played gems on this album

[@CodyWorkshops]

Robben Ford and the Blue Line - Tell Me I'm Your Man (studio) will blow your minds...the feel is incredible. Keep discovering fellas. It is so fun to watch!!!

[@pncombies]

Love your channel and reactions. I had the pleasure of seeing these guys in 1975 in Austin, Texas. I was 16-year-old sophomore in high school. Big props reacting to this bluesy gem with Tom Johnston on vocals.

[@melvinwomack3717]

The placement of the guitar in the mix is crazy

[@FrancesThompson-e3m]

The next track is ‘As Clear As Driven Snow’ an instrumental, brilliant. Also ‘Evil Woman’.

[@michaelwebb155]

One of the best rock albums! I definitely recommend listening to the entire album

[@ALD56]

Their best album by far imo. Love EVERY song. South City Midnight Lady is another laid back song from this album; Without You is the straight ahead rocker, probably my favorite song of all by the Doobs. I see neither is in your Doobie Brothers playlist... hint hint

[@waynemoon5359]

Great Music makes life worth living, Don't it?

[@pauljoncas3011]

The soundtrack of my youth, still hits hard. Really glad you guys enjoyed that doobie! ☮️

[@retiredfirelt586]

Che, that was the best comment I have ever heard from a reactor... " he probably shed inches off that pick." Bro 😎

[@schrader21]

One of their best, but unknown gems! As folks have said this album spent many, many hours on my B&O turntable. Please check out South City Midnight Lady to hear even another side of their sound.

[@suesmith7968]

My favorite era of the Doobie Brothers. ☮️❤️

[@straya52]

Saw them in concert years ago and they did my all time favourite song, from this album, "Clear as the Driven Snow". Couldn't believe my luck. Great band and a great album.

[@donaldwhite1928]

The lead singer is Tom Johnston from Visalia California central California

[@ML-un1oi]

You are so right Che. All thier music is great. A great song from a album. It is a joy to watch your reactions. Excellent fellas. Appreciate you 🙏 ❤

[@georgew.mobley3559]

Some great guitar on this song. Banger. Thanks.

[@willowvee5844]

I love me some Doobie Bros too😊 thanks for this one. I have my happy face on now😄

[@chitownlee]

This is in my top 5 favorites of all time.

[@davidhayes7596]

What a blend of American culture

[@artbascomb1336]

Goodness, that was wonderful. Thanks for the terrific reaction. ❤

[@joesmith1957]

The Doobie Brothers played a number of times in Chico when I was a teen, around the time of this release. They were also a fantastic live band (watch some of the videos). I suppose you could say they were a significant part of the soundtrack of my youth.

[@NUNYA79.]

You're right on the money about The Doobie Brothers. You don't know what you're getting always great, though. No matter what style these guys rock. I appreciate it God bless.

[@RonaldCanfield-m2r]

Speaking of "You never know what you're going to get with the Doobie Brothers"... a couple of deep cuts off of this same album you've got the rocker "Without You" and the finger-picking southern-style "South City Midnight Lady." I highly recommend BOTH.

[@olly8]

Doobie Bros be firing on all cylinders here. Each member is Full Throttle...taking me with em. Smooth riding all the way. Excellent album.👍🏼

[@baytownbert2]

Saw them in Houston in 1975. They sounded just like the studio.

[@bkshields76]

One of my all time favorites from the Doobs

[@stevedahlberg8680]

What a great jam. I think of it as blues, pop, and rock mixed together.

[@JohnCregoWorldMusic]

When I was in the Navy '71 to '75 we went on a three month cruise and all I had was this album, Uriah Heep, Sweet Freedom and Seals and Crofts, Hummingbird. Needless to say I know them all very well. Great song.

[@joelliebler5690]

One of the most underrated band musically, especially in their early days!if you like vocals then you should listen to some of Dan Fogelberg’s songs like As The Raven Flies with Joe Walsh on guitar,or Tell Me To My Face which was originally written by The Hollies, or Leader of The Band!

[@dessashepherd1816]

My very very favorite album of all time! Thank you guys!!

[@AnthonyStJames]

I looked up the credits: Nick DeCaro - string arrangements on "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman", "South City Midnight Lady" and "Evil Woman." This song has always reminded me of B.B. King's classic minor key blues 'The Thrill Is Gone.' Nice strings on that one as well.

[@benshafer5198]

I knew you guys would like this one. One of my favs off this LP, which is their best IMO. My parents were big fans and took me to see them live 3X's during this era in the mid 70's when I was just a lad. Still a go-to. Soulful, bluesy number, this one. Keep up the good work guys!

[@ToddSauve]

Oh man, did you ever strike gold with your parents!

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

The strings in this song reminded me of "The Thrill is Gone" by B.B. King which would be a great song to react to as well...

[@ScottDeBerg]

I don’t know if you’ve reacted to “South City Midnight Lady” off this album, but I highly suggest it. It features Patrick Simmons on lead vocals, and is just such a sweet song. Keep up the excellent work!

[@boydsprehn2140]

Damn. Now I have to go and repurchase this. The vinyl wore out years ago.

[@AirplayBeats]

I have to go get myself a copy as well

[@ToddSauve]

@@AirplayBeats IIRC, The Captain and Me sold 2,000,000,000 copies in 1973 when it came out. A true monster album. I don't know how many it has now sold throughout the 51 years it has been out there.

[@hudahekizzy8402]

Up there among my favourite classic rock albums. Haven't heard this for a little while, I usually listen to Clear as the Driven Snow, Ukiah and the Captain and Me. Great to hear this again. Thanks for the reaction.

[@richardhatter3624]

Definitely gettin BB vibes on this one. I haven't heard this in years, thanks guys excellent as always

[@denisetowe895]

…”that sounds like something I will play again” I Love that! 😊

[@ptrlxc]

Such a funky little tune that's fun to play on guitar, making any bar band sound tight.

[@stevegirardmedia2255]

Hey, I decided to look up whether BB had possibly covered this Doobs tune... and couldn't find it. BUT... I couldn't believe I found this mention about the song from Tom Johnston, who is the lead singer on it... "I finally got to do a blues tune on Captain And Me - 'Dark Eyed Cajun Woman', which was kind of my tip of the hat to BB King, if you will.'" The track also featured an additional guitarist, Jeff Baxter of Steely Dan, playing a pedal steel session with The Doobies for the first time. In 1974 he joined the band full-time. That's crazy.... I've always thought that... but never looked it up until you dudes inspired me! That's the beauty of music, my friends!!

[@Jude_196]

That guitar is SMOOOOOOTH AS SILK!!! Such a GREAT GROOVE!!! THANKs for playing this one - hadn't heard it in YEARS!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@syvsinger1]

Another great DB song! I just love this tune!! 🎶❤

[@alanmaxwell3104]

They KNEW how to do it in the 70's !!

[@josephthomas3912]

A great song from a legendary album. This song has a similar vibe to me as B.B. King's "The Thrill Is Gone". And that is high praise indeed.

[@rogerfleming6354]

One of mt all time favorite Doobie songs. Thanks for visiting this deep cut.