The Doobie Brothers, still going strong

The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers, who've been playing together for more than half a century, don't let old resentments get in the way of a new album and tour. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with members of The Doobie Brothers - Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons and John McFee - about the band's longevity, and their first studio album in more than a decade, "Liberté."
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[@savannahlt1]

The Doobies have lasted because their music is honest, real, and a whole Lotta soul.

[@normafoster1959]

Shout out to any former KGV schoolkids, whom remember the Doobie Brothers album which was ace, we were about 14 .

[@gregorypalmer5403]

And because of Michael's distinctive voice. Ditto for SD.

[@gregorypalmer5403]

No disrespect to the other originals. I just mean the distinctiveness of MMs voice.

[@stephenhenion8304]

They are just lucky!!! Too many times health problems or other problems stop you from what you love... 👍👍

[@todmarks175]

Honest music never goes put of style.

[@evonnesheim1434]

We're all 20 years old again when listening to the Doobie Brothers. I had their 1st album on 8 track! 🤣

[@amym.483]

Wow, I remember 8 trax. That's going back!

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Evon...

[@mynetteschuldt2948]

Yes!!!💗💗💗💗

[@thisisme3238]

@Amy M. Amy, me too!

[@auntmaryspals7978]

My brother had an e track player in his Thunderbird. Lots of Al Green. 🥰

[@karenbarlow-goodsell8483]

Roll down the car windows and crank up the Pioneer stereo!!! From a 70's teenager to a nearly 60 yr old... This music never gets old!!!

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Karen..

[@mateusshoeman2092]

It's such a shame that kind of negotiation is gone. I'm 52, when I was a kid we were given space to be 16 year olds. Now there is such a clamp down, it truly has become the limiting of education. Music, like all freedoms, needs to be a free experiance.

[@DatKat]

Pioneer!

[@JF-NYC-NJ-Girl]

Omg me too Karen!! I’m 58 and had Pioneer, Fisher and Technics stereo components 😊

[@70sladyalways25]

Yep! I rode around as a teen in the 70’s listening to them and I still do! They will ALWAYS be on my playlist!

[@SC-uq2jf]

Michael MacDonald converted the Doobie Brothers into a Blue-Eyed Soul band during my youth....As an African American Female, bused out to a predominately white school back in the 70s...the "heavy metal" locker area was too much for a child raised on R&B and Jazz....When I heard the Doobie Brothers, on AM Radio, that was it for me...an instant fan, til this day, lol...I was fortunate to see the Doobie Brothers, Earth Wind and Fire and the Eagles at Freihoffer's Jazz Festival at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center [ SPAC ] and Radio City in NYC throughout the past 15 years....I always enjoy these bands immensely my entire adult life.

[@horseygurl143]

Hoping CBS Sunday Morning will do a segment on Earth, Wind, and Fire, too!

[@SC-uq2jf]

@@m.r3681 Agree 100%. Led Zeppelin and Parliment Funkadelic were here in NYC, I only got to see PFunk at Tramps [standing next to me, standing room only at Tramp's that night, was Prince....I was near the speakers....Somehow managed to tell Prince I saw his Freshman show at Giant's Stadium in New Jersey [ At that NJ show,Prince was in platform shoes, fishnet stockings and garters, Still sexy as all get out to me, LOL], and [though he was older than I], we shared the same birthday, lol. [ Not casting aspersions whatsoever on Led Zeppelin, I enjoy them as well, great selections, BTW ] I referenced the Doobie Brothers because they were the subject of the CBS Sunday Morning interview, and I actually got to see them live on stage. Thanks for the Zeppeline titles, { I am terrible at recalling the name of songs, even if I enjoyed the tune }.

[@SC-uq2jf]

@@horseygurl143 That would be great....There are a few interviews scattered throughout KZbin of EWF as well .

[@Mozart1220]

He converted the Doobies into Steely dan.

[@junerooney5678]

Running home from school 🎒 every day. 1st track on album minute by minute. Here to love u🥰 age 16 A little hard to get use to 😏 being so long agod

[@reginadavis5873]

The most AMAZING thing about the "Doobie Brothers" is that they sound exactly 💯% the SAME! I ❤ this band!

[@turk5832]

I know....I was thinking the same thing!

[@pretorious700]

Yeah, because staying static and never improving is the American ideal! What rubbish.

[@dancollins5478]

Saw them last night at jones beach and was blown away. Amazing musicians. Michael mc was struggling a little bit with some of the parts but other than that they were flawless. Played like a bunch of young bucks all night.

[@reginadavis5873]

@@dancollins5478 That's awesome.

[@thesuncollective1475]

I'm glad they're still going.

[@ryankc3631]

Michael is very humble. The band didn't "lose it's soul" when he joined. The great original songs were still there, he added great ones to them.

[@paradoxward2533]

McDonald saved that group from irrelevance. When he moved on to a solo career, his work was done.

[@ARIZJOE]

McDonald took them in a fresh direction, and made their body of work much larger.

[@whitsundaydreaming]

With “two Doobies”, the world gets twice the hits and musical flavor it would have had otherwise. Personally I love both, always have and make no preference. But yeah, McD was a huge WTH at the time… thankfully!

[@richiefriedman1764]

No singer... black or white... quite like him.

[@cbennett196631]

Not a fan of the MM era Doobies…but that’s just me

[@fhowland]

Michael has one of the coolest most distinctive voices in all of rock and roll. Love the work he did with Steely Dan.

[@Gonzoogs2003]

Skunk Baxter did a few with Steely Dan too. They knew who the real players were.

[@marriagecapital101]

Rock and Roll. His voice is great across all music.

[@rodbirch5876]

'loved reading Ted Templeman's book, learning about McDonald in the studio as well as working with the Doobie's, 'great read! And now I'm on to Kenny Loggins' autobio and learning about his time creating with McDonald. Yup. Beyond talented, and great mix with the Doobies.

[@MegaSammy70]

@@rodbirch5876 I'd like to read his book one day..Ted Templeman was also Van Halen's producer.

[@deborahbarnes8377]

He was so good looking too

[@bowtoyoursensei554]

The Doobies were quite literally the soundtrack of my high school days! So glad to see they're still together and still rocking -- and sounding as fresh and young as they did back then!

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Donna..

[@nikkigriffin6430]

I saw them last Friday and it was amazing no opening band needed just the dobbie bros songs for 2 1/2 hours

[@SC-uq2jf]

@@nikkigriffin6430 Where was that concert? Is there protocol for all venues due to COVID19...I want to see Joey Defrancesco when he comes to NYC.

[@Pahrump]

@@SC-uq2jf eff covid

[@SC-uq2jf]

@@Pahrump No. Actually here in NYC, going to movie theater in Soho and Sushi Restaurant in Brooklyn, you DO NOT GET Admitted unless you have proof of FULL Vaccination. I do not know where you live, but here in NYC [Google the Ignorant Texas Family that beat up a host at Carmine's Restaurant here in NYC, because they DID NOT HAVE Vaccine documentation and were not allowed in...Don't post ignorant Gibberish saying "eff covid" ....The super of my building lost 3 family members aged 45-73 who died at the height of the pandemic.

[@DaddyTre65]

I just saw the Doobie Brothers in concert this Summer of '21. They were awesome! They performed 22 songs and then 3 more for the encore! I said to my daughter who was with me: "These guys are really good for being old folks, huh?" She smiled and replied: "They're really good, period!" :D

[@AstralPixie]

That's awesome.

[@d.b.4201]

That is so cool!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@dm3144]

Going to see them in Las Vegas for 50th

[@meowco69]

So envious. I had the chance to see them this summer but decided not to. Dumb mistake. They sound incredible

[@larryhall2805]

The unsung hero is Tiran Porter. His bass lines and baritone bottom harmonies gave them their distinctive sound that they continue to copy.

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

One of the most surprising concerts I ever attended was the Doobie Brothers. I knew and enjoyed their music…but didn’t consider myself a fan and didn’t own their records. I didn’t need to…they were on every radio station 24/7. With low expectations, I went with my friends to see their show. We somehow managed to grab 12th row seats. And I was captivated. Hearing their entire body of work done live was quite impressive. Seeing them perform live was a joyous experience. Thank you for the walk down memory lane. We have all aged…but we grew up with the best rock music ever made. I feel sorry for anyone under 60 who missed this musical era. Ya had to be there!

[@lzrd8460]

So true. The crap they call music today is meaningless to me. I’m still into my Doobies, CSN&Y, The Grateful Dead, and the the folk stars like Joni Michell. Ah, now that’s music.

[@Snarkapotamus]

I feel for them as well. I remember seeing ZZ Top and Aerosmith during their stadium tour in 1976. I saw Rush (and actually met), Kansas, Roy Buchanan and many others in a tiny college auditorium. It was a GREAT era for live music...

[@Maxtowers71]

i came a little later at the party, being fifty years old i grew up with Michael Mcdonald in the 80's, but the Doobie Brothers were soon discovered... much love from Italy to one of the greatest band ever!

[@brendanearly6481]

I’m so greatful for inheriting a bunch of vintage vinyls and discover these talents at an age in my life where I’ve realized music in this day and age doesn’t compare. Obviously I can pull out iTunes and play whatever but it’s cool to have something you can hold and look at in your hands. If only I could’ve been there

[@adamfindlay7091]

I'm 55 and know to the Doobies, Doors, Beatles, Ella a ton of Music, thank you much.

[@zibbyzubb]

the best of both Doobie worlds. Tom Johnstone AND Michael McDonald era!

[@daveenyart]

Around 1976 or so I put together a road trip cassette tape...jam packed with Doobie and the Eagles. Priceless memories.

[@rebeccaharvey848]

The Eagles and the Doobie Brothers, doesn't get any better than that.

[@viking22]

I agree. Some of the best music ever! Two great American bands.

[@bh2155]

The Doobie brothers are great, Michael McDonald is just incredible.

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

Agree! 😬

[@bh2155]

@jeffandersen1965 Well maybe he was just having one bad performance that is allowed. It's certainly not a common occurrence with McDonald.

[@robertcuratolo5339]

Like Micheal said he was hoping he didn't destroy the band coming in and changing their success and what transpired was pure magic.

[@Tina-qp7py]

His looks have changed. Not in a bad way but just different.

[@Polostar79]

@@Tina-qp7py I believe they call that aging.

[@georgianamcglinchey573]

Not only are you 20 years old again, WE are when we listen to you. Thank you!

[@ellenstewartbowman3898]

yea sure makes this old sack of bones relive some of the greatest music ever.

[@paistebob3163]

Michael diversified their repitoire and gave the group a unique richness that nobody else can quite match. I love both periods because it is still great music, just different...you get two bands for the price of one and never a dull moment!

[@glnnchrstphr9717]

Of course they're not the same 20 something guys they once were but the fact they're still rockin at 70 something, that's called staying power! Every time I hear one of their tunes on the radio, it gets me movin. Good clean rock and roll. Never get tired of hearing it.

[@lzrd8460]

Exactly- good clean R&R. 🥰🥰🥰

[@andreab.8401]

W

[@harrymiram6621]

It's funny/ironic that those who are in 50s + age range, regress into 20-30y/o upon hearing these styles of music. And it Does Not Matter what the color of your skin is....Black, White. Red, Brown, Yellow, Green, Polka-dotted, Striped or Swirls...Music is ALL-encompassing & inclusive!

[@mynetteschuldt2948]

Yes!!💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@lukef2098]

Of course they’re n

[@jimmygarlon750]

Love this band, they been riding around with me for 50 years.

[@MrJimmy1953]

Loved them then, love them now.

[@Hotspur62]

Fond memory of lazing in my leanto at Boy Scout camp while 'Black Water' was blasting on someone's tinny Panasonic transistor radio.

[@mauriceclemens3286]

I’m 68 and the Doobies exploded on the scene when I joined the USAF. Everybody I knew had all the Doobie Brothers albums in their record collections. One of Americas greatest bands.

[@RolandSwimmer]

It's true they have a different sound and different vibe with and without Michael McDonald. Pre-Michael they were more rockish and with Michael they are more soulish. Either one sounds fantastic and you'd be a fool to just choose one version of the Doobies to side with. BTW, It Keeps You Running is my fave Doobies' song and probably one of their most underrated.

[@charljack]

Nah...Little Darling is the most underrated lol.

[@texeads]

Nothin' But a Heartache

[@michaelpowell5266]

The early days of Yacht Rock- now, if these guys, with Michael McDonald, joined Fleetwood Mac on stage for a joint nationally-televised concert with both Christopher Cross and Kenny Loggins as guests, that would be a major plus. I can also see Nicolette Larson's daughter, Elsie May make an appearance as well!!!

[@lukef2098]

It’s true that have some

[@tracyreadytv]

Very different sound with and without Michael.... and I'm loving it.

[@sunday8979]

Best show to see right now 🔥

[@Dogdrum]

Rest in peace, Keith Knudson. Fine Doobie drummer. And big love to the bassist in the classic lineups, Tiran Porter.

[@ericandsarahsmom1000]

Also R.I.P. Dave Shogren, Michael Hossack, Bobby LaKind and Cornelius Bumpus.

[@tonycanabal1659]

​@@ericandsarahsmom1000And John Hartman.

[@heathernewman5272]

Love the Doobie Brothers! The best line from Romancing The Stone - " Oh man, the Doobie Brothers broke up!" " How long have you been down here??"

[@jazziered142]

I love the Doobie Brothers, and would love to see them in concert.

[@velvetbees]

There's so much love for these guys. Lots of appreciation for their music.

[@camero220]

One of the best live shows I've ever seen, seen them 3-4 times now. They all line up at the front of the stage and PLAY. They are one cohesive band and they put it all into the show. Not over the top, nothing unnecessary. Just a bunch of guys having fun playing great music.

[@libbycampbell2557]

“Which Doobie you be?”!!! Best line ever!! Saw the Doobies in the early ‘80’s! Would see them again in a heartbeat!

[@marywatkins6798]

My teen years! Loved them then, and now, they still sound great.

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Mary...

[@karenward267]

Their music has stood the test of time.

[@kathyjohson1273]

Love Michael McDonald!! Once I heard his voice, I became a fan, esp what a fool believes

[@kathyjohson1273]

@Michael McDonald thank you for all your greatness

[@kathyjohson1273]

@Michael McDonald not yet, but I'm hopeful lol

[@ANGELSLVME]

I only started noticing the Doobie Bothers when they were on “Whats Happening”!, ever since I’ve been hooked. Blue Eyed Soul Mike is a Legend, His Voice is GolDEN!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😘🥰🥰

[@wilnerolivier7971]

Al Dunbar!!

[@AstralPixie]

Oh my gosh... I totally remember that episode!!

[@kelleymckell]

Just saw them last night! Excellent show. Seen them three times and they never disappoint. Can’t wait to see them again soon!

[@nanciehuaracha6079]

Absolutely beautiful....they are MY BAND. They have been very much a part of me and who I've become. Smoke em' if you got em' Roll em' if ya don't!!!! Rock on My BROTHERS ..ROCK ON 🎸 🤘

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Nancie..

[@lockedin60]

I always embraced what Michael McDonald did for the Doobie Brothers. I think he came in and help take up the mantle when Tom was not in a good place physically or mentally. I still play their whole assembly of music. I think it is great that they are still out there making great music and having fun doing it. I think it is great that Michael has chosen to tour now with them. They have stood the test of time. Great musicians, great songwriters, great ambassadors for all that Rock and R&B has to offer.

[@Fishbite9]

When Michael McDonald sang those duets with the great Phoebe Snow, it was absolutely beyond incredible. Those certainly were the days…..

[@DJAvalonArizona]

SO glad to see MM back in the band. He was missed for sure..!! Yeah, I have all their albums on vinyl and most on CD 😁

[@bajovato]

I got to open for these guys and they invited our band up on their last song to sing listen to the music. Every single one of them were so gracious and down to earth. They were the sweetest bunch of guys he would ever meet. And they put on a killer show.

[@cornfilledscreamer614]

I preferred the guitar-driven era (early-mid 70's) more than what they did in the McDonald era, but it was them simply shifting gears and adjusting to more of what was going on in the late 70's. The thing is - they still did it all SO good. Regardless of where their music was going, they still killed it. The one constant? Their vocals. Probably one of the all-time greatest vocal bands there has ever been. Perfect harmonies. Having a band that (now) has McDonald, Johnston & Simmons singing together almost isn't fair. They're really that good... Long live the Doobies!

[@prowlermadmax2]

That is so awesome, I never thought they would get back together again with Michale Mcdonald. I was 12yrs old when i bought my first Dobbie Brothers - Minute by Minute 8-track tape from Columbia House. You guys still sound great, thanks for getting back together again.

[@josephadiaz8343]

I loved this group since I was 13. I'm 61 now, and I still jam to the Doobie brothers lol.✌️😎

[@iamkarlwithak]

1976 ish Balboa Stadium with CCWR and a streaker. Recently Spreckles theatre. Love this band. 🙏💪🌎🌏🌍❤️🇺🇸🖖

[@lzrd8460]

Yay baby! People still want to hear it! I grew up on listening to The Doobies and at age 70, still do. I love Michael McDonnell and the music he wrote. So sad when he left the group & love having him back one again. Rock on guys!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@mplsmark222]

Their success and longevity is their ability to branch out, explore new sounds and styles especially with Michael. Skunk Baxter had a lot to do with their Grammy for Minute by Minute. If it was up to Tommy, they would be a straight ahead Rock and Roll band. All the while you have Patrick just moving forward learning new music and being the one constant since the beginning. They have struck a great balance, hope they just keep on making it work.

[@cinramirez8627]

I love The Doobie Brothers. A lot of memories of my parents while growing up in the 80’s. Their music was always playing! ❤️

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello CIn..

[@MsSoundguy]

I've lived by a line from "The Doctor" since the first time I heard. "Music is the doctor of my soul." It always had been; I just didn't realize it. However, it's been my mantra ever since.

[@amym.483]

Classic rock at its best. They still sound great. Humble bunch of guys too. Keep on rockin.

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Amy..

[@kathleensmith8365]

A beautiful day, driving down the highway blasting the Doobie Brothers and singing along. Old enough not to care what anybody thinks! If they want to sing along the world is a better, more joyful place. We need that and we need you to bring it back.

[@kathleensmith8365]

@Michael McDonald Well, this is an unexpected pleasure! I truly believe music heals. I hope we get to see you live in San Antonio between pandemic outbreaks! Have a happy weekend.

[@bradleyclark435]

My very first concert. Heard them at Hulman Civic Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. My Dad took me, in 1975. It was wondrous.

[@TwoTickets100]

When I watch this segment, I get teary eyed and am in awe at how brilliant and humble these guys are. I know they understand how seminal they have been and still are to millions of listeners ranging from those that got to see them in their early years to those who are the grandchildren of the first fans. Sure, there are many iconic groups still out there playing but few can compare to the overwhelming musical talent and strength of personality that the “core four” possess. It’s like hanging out with your cousins on Thanksgiving Day and throwing a football in the street. One feels “at home” with the Doobie Brothers. They radiate goodness throughout and have that folksy, Smokey Americana slant to them. It’s comfort food to me in a world fraught with division. They unify and lift the spirit to a place where few others have lead and the world is blessed to have had and still have them.

[@Nighthawk-8050]

The Doobie brothers, Steely Dan, Chicago, etc that's was great music back in the seventies as a teenager growing up i couldn't get enough

[@chrisbrimhall6323]

One of the best live acts I have ever seen

[@mplsmark222]

When I was a kid we were traveling home from my granny’s house and I heard China Grove on the radio for the first time. I was so excited with that music, I just had to have the record.problem is I missed the name of the song and band. This was almost 50 years ago and I still remember it, that is the impact it had on me. Took me awhile, but I tracked down the name of the song. The best of the Doobies is still my favorite record, every track a gem. I hope these guys know how much joy and excitement their life’s work has brought to so many, even a kid in a small town in Minnesota, 50 years and running. My only issue with them is in the interviews their lack of acknowledgment of the Brothers of the past and those that have passed. Baxter, Bumpus, Knutson, Porter etc. made huge contributions. Guess they think it best to keep it light and in here and now.

[@sherriewhite5348]

I can’t wait to see them October 13th!!! It will be my first Doobie concert ever and my first live music concert since December 2019!!! I’m stoked!!!

[@diannegriffith4691]

You will not be disappointed! I saw them on October 2. Amazing show!!!

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Sherrie..

[@bvnseven]

You will love it!!

[@JewandGreek]

I was in high school when I heard Listen to the Music. I became a huge Doobies fan, but I was partial to Tom Johnson. Nothing against Michael McDonald because I think he's great, but I loved the Tom Johnson sound.

[@AstralPixie]

Listen to the Music really had a magical sound to it.

[@jack_okole_8086]

My first concert in the mid 70's at HIC in Honolulu. Going to see them at the LA forum this weekend. Cant Wait. Another Park Another Sunday is our favorite.

[@whitefam2000]

I'm just glad you guys FINALLY pulled your heads out, and realized you were still as loved as artists as you were back then. You play a HUGE part of my life's musical library. Glad to have you back.

[@Transterra55]

Saw the Doobie Brothers in 1972 as the warm-up act, and they blew the main act (Quicksilver Messenger Service) off the stage. They still sound amazing.

[@garystorm6251]

Same thing with me, back up band for rare earth Boise Idaho 1971. Peace...

[@EweTube4]

@@garystorm6251 I was at that concert! My first concert! At the Fairgrounds, right?

[@garystorm6251]

@@EweTube4 yes, at the fairgrounds...rare earth played after the Doobys and 13 of the crowd left. Rare earth said, the rest of you came to Rock, they then played the best I have ever heard them play. Latter saw the Doobys reunion tour at bsu college... Peace

[@EweTube4]

@@garystorm6251 how do you know 13 people left?

[@garystorm6251]

@@EweTube4 typo... one third of those present left..

[@brucehayes5111]

I find myself going back to this interview numerous times just to listen to their music now and 50 years ago. It's actually music and actually talent.

[@BillSU77]

I have had the great fortune to listen to the Doobies since they became the Doobies. A huge fan their music is iconic and every song for me just flows. I believe they provide one of the best band group harmonies and singing ever which is why they are in the in 2004, Vocal group Hall of Fame and were inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of Fame on November 7, 2020. 40 million albums worldwide! I had the pleasure of seeing them live at the Warner Theater in Torrington, CT. During the performance there was a problem with the lighting and when they stopped to fix it I walked down the aisle to the stage and shook my favorite Doobie Brothers hand Tom Johnston. Told him to never stop playing - he smiled and said hope not. Love his voice love the group. Fav song Long Train Runnin’.

[@mattdeans9873]

One of, if not THE, best rock harmonies ever.

[@suelassman7799]

They are fantastic in concert. Great musicianship

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Sue..

[@davidpaz9389]

*South City Midnight Lady* is my favorite song by the Dobbie Brothers. I never get tired of hearing it.

[@RobertRamirez1]

I was fortunate enough to attend The Doobie Brothers 50th anniversary concert at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, BEST concert I’ve been to in a long time, thank you guys for 50 years of memories and great music.

[@Joe_J-MT_Boy]

Many a happy hour during my college years in the first half of the 70's were backed by The Doobie Brothers being played pretty loud in the background. My college buddies, the gals who ran around with us - we all loved their music. It quite simply just made us feel good. People don't forget the times in their lives like that, and I'm sure that, in part, that's the reason for their success still today. Whether at a big house party or 'rockin' down the highway', The Doobie Brothers were the sound track to my youth.

[@lukef2098]

Manny a papa house during my colllegoes you in fa

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

These guys are still going strong after all these years. They have stood the test of time and made it that's for sure. Which proves that their music is as relevant now as it was when I was a kid back in the 70's.

[@johnnyholland8765]

I am 63 years old and I have followed these guys since they began. I really enjoyed the Michael McDonald era. To this day I still get tears when I hear "what a fool believes" for personal reasons as I lived a version of it. It will be a terrible loss the day one of them leaves us. Rock on guys as long as you can...

[@GreySkyLady]

I'm not a Doobie Brothers fan. But I saw them open for The Eagles. They were right and tight in the way that only real talents who have played millions of times. They are great!

[@philosophicalutopia9297]

Michael is a rare soul. When I was 12 anything he sang ripped goosebumps down my neck. Many years later I'm still feeling his music.

[@d.virgallito3490]

You were always, and still are one of my favorite groups!

[@loboblue5441]

I've been listening to the Doobies, so long, I consider them like family, friends and the best joint I've ever smoked.

[@eatpigsnot]

no mention of their epic appearance on the sitcom "What's Happening"

[@petezipardi4022]

YEEESSSS!!!

[@wilnerolivier7971]

@Steve N That episode foreshadowed the present day in which people now bring their phones to record concerts & post them on KZbin!!

[@womanofsubstance8735]

I still get goosebumps during many of their songs, mostly the ones with Michael McDonald. They are all great, and it is super great that they are still rocking. Love 'em!

[@tracyreadytv]

Right... the Michael songs woo me every time. His voice is so velvety

[@mmmpotstickers8684]

Thank you for lending your song "Listen to the Music" to Playing For Change.

[@margix1172]

One of the best American bands EVER ...love form Italy!!!

[@solomonoverhead]

Vintage. Halcyon. Classic. Never-ending.

[@oc5939]

One of my all time favorite bands. They still sound great.

[@romstar]

Patrick Simmons reminds me of the tall, skinny guy in Earth Wind and Fire 🔥 they hardly ever change! The Doobie Brothers music 🎵 🎶 transcends all boundaries-they are the soundtrack of my life! I wish that modern radio 📻today wasn’t so segmented and played songs by older artists who are still making music as relevant as ever...😩👍🙏😘

[@chrisdanley6518]

Saw them last week in Denver. It was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. They were fantastic!

[@jojordan5868]

I can still remember that first .45 spinning on that old suitcase turn table. Thanks guys , you brought the magic into my life..

[@sheddski2942]

In 1974 I spent a night in jail for speeding in Nahant mass listening to Doobies Rollin down the highway on Am radio in my 1970 Cuda I was 19 had my whole life ahead of me money in my pocket nice car long hair today I’m 66 years old and I still Love Doobie brothers 👍

[@AstralPixie]

So cool.

[@barbarabonnette2705]

Not only are their vocals wonderful.....these men are perhaps the best musicians you’ll ever hear!

[@Navgearhead]

When Michael rejoined them a couple or so years ago....I couldn't stop smiling. I thought "yep, we found the missing piece." God bless the Doobies!

[@DaveStubbs-bq6kg]

Can’t tell you how grateful I am to be alive in the era of this great band and great music!!!!

[@thrivnak787]

They're differnet because it's great music and it makes sense.

[@HalEisenberg]

Interesting interview with the guys, not because CBS covered anything new, but it's always interesting to me to see their take on the responses to the same questions always tossed at them. They appear to be nostalgic about past issues and are enjoying the fact that they can still fill auditoriums and sound as good or better than any other "dinosaur" band (ha!) out there. If I was going to be in a band for over 50 years, THIS is the music I'd want to play 200+ shows a year for sure. Please Doobies, keep rockin'!

[@edithlazenby5839]

Sound track of my youth... Love this Band!!

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Edith...

[@deejustdee4752]

The first concert I went to, way back in the 70's, was THE DOOBIE BROTHERS. I couldn't hear normally for 3 days, my ears were ringing. It was an experience I will never forget.

[@johnbro6261]

“These are the better days, what we’re living right now.”

[@darlanilsen879]

My favorite part of the interview 😊

[@user-uo4hl4dc4b]

Love the the Doobie Brothers. They sound exactly as they did when I first heard them as a junior in high school. What a great memory. Wish I could go back. Great band.

[@AstralPixie]

*Classic* Rock band! "I can't even remember it so it doesn't matter"

[@stevenhaines4342]

I had the good fortune of working with them twice. They are simply he nicest guys you could meet. And they are one of the rare bands that has a "sound." The sound, their harmonies, rhythms...unique to just them. Keep on going down the highway!

[@danaernst922]

Or Rocking Down the Highway, lol

[@jeanetteschock4744]

I love this band

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Jeanette..

[@christinasantini8020]

That music, that band! Still AMAZING! Still MAGICAL!

[@buzzworth2396]

Over the years I had the ultimate pleasure of working a few shows they headlined. Yeah, they have lost a few members that have passed away. But this group has been going strong for years. Been a part of my life for over 50 yrs. Love em!!!!!

[@BlackJaxxx]

Would be nice to reunite with Tiran Porter and Skunk Baxter. :)

[@DanStedingMrCowMusic]

I saw them in the Baltimore Civic Center in May 1974 and, to this day, can unequivocally state that I’ve never seen any better live band. Their talent was/is extraordinary and remains fresh nearly 50 years on!

[@johnsongerrardb9650]

Hello 👋

[@johnfrancis4090]

best goddamned Band that ever loved Music

[@nojunkwork5735]

I was in a band in the early seventies and played a lot of Dobbie Brothers songs including Black Water Long Train Runnin, Eyes of Silver, Another Park Another Sunday to name just a few. But for a long time, our encore song was China Grove.

[@chuckloganair463]

My son lives in China Grove, NC. Always think of Doobies when we visit! Very cool!

[@pamnichols7877]

My second concert in 1978. I’ve seen them at least 10 times or more. Meet and Greets x 3 and autographed tickets! Such a tight band and so nice in person!!!!! My favorite all time favorite song is South City Midnight Lady!!!!! Pat Simmons …… so soft spoken. John McFee,,, so nice and allows cheek kisses, ( all of them do!) Tom Johnston, totally sweet and Another Park Another Sunday is autographed on my ticket stub, Billy Payne on keys is so nice and John on bass is incredible! We try and do the meet and greet when we can. I often wonder if they wear their University of South Carolina t shirts I bought them 7 years ago! Lots of respect for these guys! Congratulations on the RRHOF induction and can’t wait to catch this show!!!!

[@johnsongerrardb9650]

Hello 👋

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Pam..