The Doobie Brothers - It Keeps You Runnin (REACTION)

[@DAMHoo]

Tiran Porter was the bassist for many years. In my opinion one of the most underrated bass players out there. Had such a funky groove

[@TerryKrysinski]

Porter was a beast on that bass guitar,no doubt! T

[@syvsinger1]

Tiran Porter is one of the best bassists... and vocalists...that was out there. So underrated!

[@AliasMark69]

I saw The DOOBIES at the L.A. Forum in the 70's... The place was full of SMOKE after 1 hour... What a Party they threw.

[@royalway12]

I've seen them four times. Every single time they were amazing.

[@keithbrown7685]

Of all the Doobie tunes from the MM era, I like this one best of all by far. It has that groove, mixed with some real emotion. I think it's a masterpiece. Thanks for the reaction!

[@krob-sn7ek]

I love the Michael Mc Donald Doobies.... But growing up in the 70's I have to go with the early Doobies as my fave !! You can't go wring either way! Thanks guys

[@kathybwell]

Exactly how I feel - with A without Michael, the Doobies rock!

[@johnthegreek5836]

I agree with you completely, they had some good songs with Michael but my favorite album is Toulouse Street

[@anthonyblakely399]

Michael McDonald brings the Blue-eyed Soul to The Doobie Brothers.....creates a soulful; Hip sound!!! I really like this version of the Doobies!!!!

[@joeimbesi5361]

Great tune and another impressive bass line by Tiran Porter. He kills it every time.

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

I can't pick a favorite period of Doobies, I love them all! But Michael's voice is butter

[@Linda-y9h]

Michael has one of the most recognizable voices ever. ❤😊

[@michaelrogers7426]

This shows why the ‘70s were the best! There is so much there that you never even heard this one.

[@kathybwell]

With or without Michael, Doobie Brothers are one of my favorites. Friend of mine in high school had horses she kept in the Santa Cruz mountains. One time, on an extended ride, a couple of guys on horses rode up to let her know that she was on their property. It was a couple of the Doobie Brothers members, Cornelius I think. Anyway, they were cool about it and didn’t ask her to leave. They just wanted to see who was on their property. Ahh, memories of the 70s 😍

[@Thejazzfan66]

Not too many bands can make the musical transition that the Doobies made….and be successful at it. Bravo, gentlemen!

[@thomascerulli8013]

Completely different band with Mike up front. This is my fav Doobie Bros song with Michael up front. His voice is so similar to the late James Ingram. Peace and continued success ❤

[@Bobby-vf7fv]

Two of the best reactors on You Tube!!!!! Love your passion for this great music. I'm 63 and grew up on all this music. What memories.

[@morbiouslenoir]

I've seen the Doobies twice, but that was the original lineup. Great show, great music. All eras of this group are amazing.

[@kathybwell]

Totally agree, any Doobie is a good Doobie 😉

[@buckshotjenkins]

Michael's voice, half-time, clavinet...epic.

[@rubyswaim1441]

I never noticed how smokin' the bass on this cut.

[@r.plante2916]

I could listen to this groove for an hour.

[@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l]

The Doobie Brothers had soul. Magic ingredient.

[@paullacroix527]

Great stuff guys. Gotta say I love the Doobies, pre MM and with him. Ever since I saw your video I've been singing the chorus. 2 days and I can't stop. Great song! Later..

[@lonobird4711]

They all love each other pre and post MM. They always have. Their truly Btothers.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

YES< YES..can we stop this comparison foolishnish........The Doobies are GREAT !

[@timtravasos2742]

One of the best Doobie songs ever.

[@billadkins5150]

That’s why a Doobie Brothers concert is so great! You get both eras.

[@Dustinredding]

Tom Johnson and Michael McDonald....are evolution personified! The Doobies are to be respected ✊🏿♥️

[@AliasMark69]

At the Doobie's Concert, middle of crowd, guy on my right opens a Marlboro Box full of DOOBIES.... the guy on my left laughed and opened a box of "KOOLS" with more and we all proceeded to have a great time at the show.

[@hampyonce]

They went from a Cali country rock band to a Cali r&b groove pop group. It was all good. I got arrested in a Doobie Brothers Farewell Tour Shirt, in 1984, that got mentioned in court by the HiwayTrollman. They're still touring. 41 years later. Long farewell.

[@EC-dz3fb]

🤣That is 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀, my friend, to be wearin' the Doobie Bros in a mugshot. 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁. (I got a "warning" for speeding while wearing my Jackson Browne tee ... does that count? 😉)

[@patrickdaniels8942]

Great take guys! I am 67 yrs old and grew up listening to the Doobie Brothers. I agree completely with you that the the pre Michael McDonald Doobies had a completely different sound and that they rocked more, but the Michael McDonald Doobies are my favorite. Love your channel!

[@Wordsmyth8]

Ditto! Most of my friends disagree, but R&B is my jam.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

I’m also 67, and I agree with almost all of your comment - except that I think the original band was far, far more enjoyable. And I say that despite being a HUGE Skunk Baxter fan! Mike MacDonald turned them into a “pop” band. Cheers!

[@Wordsmyth8]

@@cherrypickerguitars I wouldn’t say you turned them into a pop band. I would say he turned them into an R&B band.

[@patrickdutton6056]

Who doesn’t love a good Doobie ! …..brothers tune

[@TJ-ht3jb]

As another 67 year old who also loves a little Michael Mcdonald Doogie sound. I also love Carly Simon's cover of this tune.

[@BadstreetMI]

The Doobies are dope no matter the era. Honestly, they're a little underrated in my mind. More talented and more interesting than most 70's AOR/classic rock.

[@paulniemiec3165]

Hugely underrated! 🔥

[@astroteech]

Again this music defines my life as a young man in my early 20's. I love it to this day at 67. Michael McDonald is a master in so many ways and with so many groups (Dooby Brothers, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, etc.). Such an amazing force of music.

[@williamfisher8239]

Carly Simon and the Doobies both had their versions of It Keeps you Running on radio at the same time. The versions are similar in nature with those funky keyboards and the vocal interpretations of Carly and Michael.

[@Lbfent2]

I think Carly also wrote: You belong to me" that Michael sings

[@paulschuyler2320]

Wife here. Have a listen to South City Midnight Lady nice mellow one sweet pedal steel in it.

[@TeresaMount-t9o]

This is my favorite Doobies song , in fact my favorite Michael song love love it. Thank thank you !❤

[@Skeeter123]

Same here 😊

[@markmurphy558]

Doobies opened my eyes when I was 16 yrs. old. I was a guitar and bass kind of guy. Strictly British invasion hard rock. The Doobies brought their outstanding rhythm section and variety of instruments, and stole my heart.

[@clydeb7713]

Michael McDonald brought SOUL to the doobies!

[@BrockHagen]

Agree - they phased out of the power guitar stuff into more soulful sound. It was all great.

[@1BobsYourUncle]

Plenty of soul in early DB’s music…

[@robertst.hilaire7]

I’ve been waiting for this reaction

[@johnbember3425]

Big fan of the Tommy Johnston version of the Doobies. First saw them in 72 or 73 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake. They were the opening act for Three Dog Night and nobody knew who they were (when they were introduced we thought they said the Boobie Borthers lol). Couple of weeks later Listen To The Music hit the radio followed by Jesus Is Just Alright and then EVERYBODY knew who they were.

[@MrTech226]

I read that Michael has returned to Doobie Brothers after long time since the band. The Doobie Brothers are still touring today.

[@gregcable3250]

When they are all together in concert, it is really quite a ride through their portfolio of songs with 3 lead singers.

[@jml-rj5re]

Oh, HELL to the YES! One of the iconic songs and sounds of the new McDoobie era for the Doobie Brothers. This song is untouchable.

[@wendyt7958]

I prefer the Tom Johnston years, but Michael is fantastic for sure. Carly Simon released this song as well. I can't remember who released it first. This song is so damn good

[@MicheleJane]

Oh man, I love the Doobies with and without Michael McDonald. SO good. I cracked up laughing when you mentioned the video game reference!! Us older rockers (Speaking for myself) would never relate to that! Love it. Thanks for the reaction. Love the Doobies.

[@hopeklemann1]

🌸 this is one of my very favorite doobie songs... it also speaks to my own life

[@z-man2343]

I could see this one take hold of La real hard, especially when Michael's soul-drenched vocals kicked in. There's just sumthin about that boy's voice....

[@josephstone2280]

Another Park, Another Sunday By The Doobie Brothers

[@mcbeezee2120]

Either era, can't go wrong with the Doobie Brothers.

[@theadviser123]

I agree with you. Even though I've loved the Doobie Brothers from their beginning, I loved the soulful change after Michael McDonald joined. Some of the best music ever. His voice just makes you melt.

[@debbiegottschlich3177]

I don't think that you've reacted to "Takin' it to the Streets" but I guess that you would love that one too.

[@melk.6024]

One of my fav DB song!❤❤

[@324cmac]

Flawless!

[@rebeccamunoz2948]

Great head rockin guys, my favorite Doobies song. Keep on rockin guys!🎶💕🦋

[@tjmasson1013]

Love this groove so much

[@geofit2193]

You guys have a great channel to share great music! One of my favorite albums by the Doobies! I enjoyed their variety of music back then. I would play their albums depending on the what I wanted to grove to.

[@ML-un1oi]

Definitely two different sounds. Either are great! Excellent reaction ,fellas!!!

[@michaelakkerman407]

Real Love by Michael and The Doobies is probably my favorite featuring Mr. MCDONALD. I used to have a routine as a chef. Every morning when I was preparing for lunch and dinner and I was alone in the kitchen, I would sing this song. It was the first song I would play to start the day and sing like I wrote it. Real Love...been married to the same lady since 1991, and I guess I can say I found it.😊

[@mac2920]

this was their best song ever. I liked both leads but Michael M was one of the best vocalists of all time.

[@hudahekizzy8402]

That minor chord pre chorus with the harmony vocals kicking in... pop brilliance.

[@danw2276]

What a real grungy soulful tune this is. They are great and so groove.

[@scottreed240]

I love it fellas! Glad you are enjoying the DBs.

[@vangreen9098]

I just saw the Doobie brothers last August and Michael was touring with them! Awesome concert

[@joemoe765]

DB with MMc....outstanding, Pre MMc....also outstanding! Guys you need to hear songs like this before Michael by the DB Start with: Dark Haired Cajun Women Blackwater Another Park Another Sunday Enjoy!

[@ScottWDoyle]

This is far and away the best Doobies song.

[@neldablanco1663]

❤! My era!!!

[@1bigrowdy]

MM is on so much music you cant even imagine..From Steely Dan to Christopher Cross

[@igmugleska966]

Just saw them in concert-still sound great.

[@davespear6662]

Michael McDonald vocals!!🙌

[@danconroy8293]

My 1st concert,July 1975,Market Square Arena,Indianapolis. Doobies!

[@Teraxx23]

Home of the Pacers!

[@trevorm8415]

"When that bass came in things got serious" lol Banger for sure. Another underrated one with Mike is Losin' End. Haven't seen anyone react to that Doobie jam. Cheers boys!

[@Rob954ever]

I just recently started to watch your channel and I don't know anything about you guys,but it sounds like you two are musicians. It makes me appreciate your reviews on another level. Keep up the great work! I'm a fan now and a subscriber.😎👍🏼❤

[@AirplayBeats]

Thanks for rocking with us. We are musicians. Drums, sax, piano and a few more instruments.

[@Rob954ever]

@@AirplayBeats I knew it! I play a few instruments myself, I could tell by the way that you guys talk that you are musicians.🙌🏼👍🏼

[@MarkChappell1]

This song always made me think they were just working out a groove and found it and added lyrics/vocals to it. Every player seems to just be on their own groove. Great listening song.

[@timlodderhose3905]

Yep ! Im pushing into my 7th decade and grew up a City Boy in St.Louis MO !! MICHEAL grew up about 5 miles away in Florrisant MO. His dad was a singer and perform in bars around town and took him along so mom wouldnt get mad at his dad ! Lucky to have my old man know every bar in town so he took me along so my mom wouldnt get mad as well ! Seen Micheal perform at one of the hang outs there as a little guy ! Always like you representing the STL with cap on ! We had Club Imperial about half mile from my house and could hear Ike and Tina Turner ! Big Bro. would wear his Shark Skins pants and go there and do slips and rip them ! He thought he was the White James Brown ! Keep enjoying my generations bangers ! Have three sons so i know some of rap icons as well ! Music is for all to enjoy !! Have a great day !

[@AirplayBeats]

Thanks for rocking with us my friend!!

[@dianel222]

Michael added more soul to the sound. Love all iterations of the Doobies. Just started to read the MM autobiography. 💜💜💜

[@chickmcgee1000]

It took my ignorant 19 yr old brain to adjust to this, Michael McDonald guy singing with the Doobie Brothers, but after awhile I realized, it’s all good. This is one of my favorite songs.

[@AliasMark69]

Last Sat-6th I was lucky enough to see the "OUTLAWS" Music Festival Tour at the original site of Woodstock- Bethel Woods Arts Center.... Bob Dylan - Robert Plant/Alison Krauss - Willie Nelson & Family.... AWESOME. I recorded the show on 1080 HD.

[@JamesBlaine-q8l]

Great groove and reaction. Watched your Zeppelin and Sabbath album's reactions, you guys do a great job, keep it real and are blown away by songs, fun to watch. Subs continue to go up, keep it up. Peace.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Loove the Doobies! 🙂

[@brandonboucher7090]

Ahhh Mr. McDonald you do it again!

[@wentibbetts7833]

Love the song/group and this channel because y'all play deep cuts and venture beyond the "popular " songs. Heck, we played beginning to end!! 😎🤩👌🏽 Edit: agree about Michael on lead too.

[@nickmills8476]

You guys rock! Always a pleasure listening with you both.

[@davidmckenzie420]

I love the beginning of this song.

[@leemcclements8889]

I love the Doobies from the early days and with Michael McDonald. This is probably one of my favorite tunes from them.

[@RobertCartwright-sk7rr]

Went to their concert in Tulsa last week. They still have it.

[@greeneyesinfl9954]

I just saw them last night, 53 years in and they still put on a great show.

[@marksummers1700]

i think of the Doobies as 2 separate bands... the Tom Johnston/Pat Simmons years... and the Mike McDonald years.. the music fulfills 2 very different parts of my soul...

[@glynnborders762]

You guys keep going to my college days!

[@bluesrock1]

Yep, you said it out loud. DUCK!

[@Kuesel68]

Best of The Doobies was one of the best best of albums ever.

[@fritzburbank935]

Saw the band in its entirety perform the song at Jones Beach theater in 2022. Awesome.

[@Jude_196]

OH, MAN - GREAT PICK, HERE, GENTLEMEN!!! :) Just ONE of my FAVORITE DOOBIES' SONGS!! THANKS!! Hope you ya'll have a GREAT EVENING!!!

[@NoName-ok8bq]

I hear this at my job all the time i love this song

[@jamessweet5341]

Living on the Fault Line was a great great album. Wore mine out twice.

[@michaelhillmann3460]

Can never go wrong with the Doobies

[@billschafer9668]

I’ve seen the Doobies twice without McDonald and once with. The early Doobies were a great rock band. The McDonald era softened the sound and attracted a bigger audience. Both were very good, different and I like them both.

[@mariogooch9634]

This is a sleeper slept on cut. Love to slip this into sets and turn new ppl. On.

[@willblood7082]

McDonald was an emergency replacement by the Doobie Brothers in April 1975 for their lead vocalist Tom Johnston after he became extremely ill and needed hospitalization during a US tour. McDonald's work and soulful sound with the band proved so successful that they decided to retain him as a full-time member.

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

Pre Michael Mac and with Michael Mac are both great bands. You really can’t lose either way.. it’s hard to compare because they’re both greatness delivered in 2 different styles yet it’s greatness none the less!! Sounded like a clavinet was being used during the intro,the type Stevie wonder used in Superstition and You Haven’t Done Nothing!! Great song , love your channel bros

[@AirplayBeats]

Thanks for rocking with us!!

[@angelskunk2206]

You guys should watch the live version of this!

[@StuartBearden]

Thanks guys😊

[@sallyhart3044]

That voice!❤

[@lynnegunn2425]

Michael Mac is always bringing the smoke!!! Suggestion: next listen -"Taking It to the Streets" You will not be disappointed.

[@dcramblermusic317]

Just read Michael's new book, What a Fool Believes... Great story of growing up in Ferguson Mo, early bands and making his way to LA and the lucky breaks that launched his career... must read !

[@ARome-po9rd]

Love the Doobies in general, but got to say this is my favorite of theirs. Thanks for reviewing it, doesn't seem to get as much play on reaction channels.

[@benhinds2971]

Great bunch of guys too! Even after Rerun got caught red-handed bootlegging their show, they still came down to Shirley's cafe to make sure Raj, Dwayne Wayne, and the rest of the gang, learned a little something about making good choices in life. Good for you Skunk Baxter!

[@GovernorSilver]

McDonald and Baxter first recorded this song in Baxter's apartment, using a Roland drum machine and Jeff's cheap keyboard. that's where the video game sound comes from. Producer Ted Templeman had the rest of the Doobies overdub their parts later.