The Doobie Brothers - What a Fool Believes *DayOne Reacts*

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[@jeffmorrison2147]

Taking it to the streets China Grove Minute by minute

[@judyvalencia3257]

Get in line for loving Michael McDonald. I’m 70, and I saw him first!

[@crowtein6104]

Haha!

[@Dirtcake71]

😄

[@dangoss7180]

A song about that very real shame in life: nice guy who fell in love in with some woman from the past, but she never felt a thing. And he will not win her over. But he kind of con’s himself into believing it’s real anyway, Sad and real.

[@mikek5958]

This is what real talent looks and sounds like.

[@Coolrockndad]

"What A Fool Believes" hit #1 in 1979 and received Grammy Awards in 1980 for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year.

[@CumberlandOutdoorsman]

You don't even know how refreshing it is to someone like me that grew up with this music, to see a young persons reaction. I think many younger folks are starting to discover the talent and magic of the previous generation. To see you actually appreciate it is so special.

[@kestrelle5345]

Michael's "I Keep Forgetting" from his solo career is another great song about a guy who just can't let go.

[@brenthowell8883]

Check our some of the earlier Vocalist with the Doobie Brothers early songs. Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons vocals sound bluesy and funky! Songs are Another Park Another Sunday, Black Water, Jesus Is Just Alright, Sweet Feeling, China Grove, South City Midnight Lady, Long Train Running, Listen To The Music. Lit!✌

[@c-mancleveland4632]

Ones I think you will love and put on your playlist from Brent's list here, Black Water, Long Train Running and Listen To The Music. The other songs are fire too, I especially like Jesus Is Just Alright for example. So maybe do the one's I pointed out last, and do the other ones first, sort of save the best for last. I'm going off of the things I've seen you go crazy over (Bee Gees, etc), you will like all of them for sure though.

[@bostonvair]

+1 on C-Man Cleveland's comment! And BTW, could you possibly be any more adorable?

[@markthegunplumber8376]

I think anything pre Micheal McDonald is better. I think they really lost their identity when he came to the band and there was also some inside feuding between the members over Michaels change to their music etc. they went from a bluesey biker bard band to a Dan Fogelberg and Tim Wiseberg, Loggins and Messina, Michael Martin Murphy vibe during that period.

[@c-mancleveland4632]

@@markthegunplumber8376 eh... The reason they put Michael McDonald as lead originally was because Tom Johnston was sick. With Michael at the forefront, they started hitting the charts and growing as if a hot new band hit the scene (remember, it was a 10 year band). Tom says he felt disconnected (I read it as unimportant, and I get it), he was more blues, rock oriented, like Little Richard emotion, where it become more subdued as you say. He respected the hell out of the music, and felt Michael was doing a great job. Their wasn't a huge amount of drama. The whole band wanted him to stay, and he did back up and sang, but his heart just wasn't in it and they all, including himself, seen it. They are all back together now, even Michael plays with them pretty regularly.

[@matthewdropco]

Yeah, personally, I appreciate who the Doobies were, and who they became with Michael. Who knows, aside from their great tunes pre-Michael would they have as many (not saying none, because obviously all the pre-michael fans that really only like that era,) fans still listening today? I think the band as a whole was better in the long run from his addition. They really made mega-status I think with him in it, and we'll be listening to the Doobies for years to come. Another band that "I" didn't know had a different line-up was REO Speedwagen. I've not listened to too much of it, but I think they were kinda a biker band-ish type of group too. With Kevin Cronin, they became really big. Although I think Journey had 2 lead singers the whole time (I could be wrong.) Steve Perry being put more and more as the lead resulted in a string of hits. I feel we are all lucky to have had so many great bands to listen to over the years into today. Nothing against new tunes, we are just lucky for all of it.

[@sta7586]

Love the Doobie Brothers!!!!! Michael McDonnell’s voice is awesome!

[@VikingJeff]

Maybe "Real Love" by the Doobies.

[@Zebred2001]

Great reaction! I've got one I'm sure you'll like - Lowdown by Boz Scaggs.

[@michaelkearney2186]

Great song. One of my favorites as a little kid. Michael McDonald has one of the most iconic voices ever. Nobody sounds like him. I still have no idea how he does it LOL “It sounds so smooth!” Well, it is ‘yacht rock’… 😁

[@jonmayes2422]

I was blessed to grow up during those times. I was a kid in the 70s.

[@harysmith1024]

When I was 16 1981, I'd hear this song and fall in love with the girl I met. Love from Australia.

[@arnjohnsonmusic]

One of the great songs of the last century. And the Doobies + Mike = unmatchable! Thanks for reacting.

[@thekingcobra63]

His duet with Patti LaBelle "On My Own" is off the charts as well. Love the channel, love the vibe.

[@gsprings43]

mike is singing,playing the string parts on the synth,and playing the piano under the synth,serious multitasking

[@willlong8942]

Truly one of the saddest songs ever written.

[@dana_brooke_27]

Doobies Brothers were originally a rock band. When Michael McDonald came in they took it to a totally new direction. Both were good. Michael's got a great voice .. Very iconic.

[@gloriafields4328]

One of the great groups of the 70's.

[@coppola9885]

Love the doobie brothers! And love you beautiful lady. You make me smile. You seem so sweet!

[@marvin469]

Outside of "it keeps you running" this is definitely my favorite DB song

[@JasonJayJJ1]

The guitarist at 3:14 is a natural genius. While in the band he wrote a thesis on missile defense systems to the government on his Tandy personal computer and was hired as a missile defense consultant by the government. He had no prior training or educational experience on the subject, he just took an interest in missile defense by reading books at the library. He's like a savant, or polymath and auto-didactic high IQ free spirit. He is also one of the best guitarist of his day who personally brought in Michael McDonald into the band to replace the original lead singer from health complications.

[@jcsamples]

I absolutely love watching your reactions to the music of my day. We really didn't know at the time how great all our music was. We had so many great songs coming out that we just took it for granted. It's nice to relive those day's through your eyes and ears.

[@kevincaulder9001]

You can hear him again with the Doobie Brothers on, Minute by Minute. His best solo effort is still aching self remainder of lost love "I Keep Forgetting". You can also hear his masterful echo in the background of the Christopher Cross classic "Ride Like the Wind" or the sharp curving groove of "Time Out of Mind" by Steely Dan. And let's not forget his gorgeous vocal with Patti Labelle on the duet "On My Own". These are all great songs and remind us that you can still be effectively seductive even from the background.

[@neilcroonM3]

he sprinkles his magic dust in Kenny Loggins 'this is it' too

[@charlesburris6314]

"Minute By Minute" is a favorite of mine. Have a great day.

[@paulsharkey6673]

That's his voice live. Incredible.

[@russcollins4306]

Brooks & Dunn - Believe

[@NowVs1980s]

My heart smiles again like it did back in the 70's hearing it. God I miss this music. So blessed to see this too. Didn't have a TV back then. One great thing about the internet. Love Doobie Brothers ✨💜💜💜🌺🙏🏾

[@ballsyrocker]

Saw The Doobies Live in Long Beach Arena ,Calif. same month I saw Led Zeppelin there. 1975. Michael joined the group just after that. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter was on stage with them.The Doobies rocked big time!! Another major big selling hits rock group that is not in the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame! WTF!!!

[@ballsyrocker]

PS Tickets for concerts that month $8.50 . Never see that again folks.

[@chrisostneberg1817]

Classic. He cowrote this with Kenny Loggins. They wrote a bunch of songs together in the 70's.

[@timothyburnside3229]

The Doobies had 2 successful periods of rock and both great! The Tom Johnston era and The Michael McDonald era and both drove them to hall of Fame!

[@earthlightsmusic2743]

Their first incarnation was good dance music, well loved by nightclub cover bands and their second is catchy on a deep level with some interesting thoughts in the lyrics.

[@FrethKindheart]

I saw Michael McDonald back in the 80's, during his solo career, after the Doobie Brothers. It was one of my best concert memories.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

such a sad song. the music belies the lyric in this one. it's bouncy and up tempo while the lyric tells the tale of un-requited love.

[@jonmayes2422]

This is the way we did things in the 1970s. That's the way things were.

[@mrmockatoo6786]

Some pretty fine chair dancing you're doing there, Angela.

[@pfcampos7041]

I agree, the best chair danci g from any reactor!😁

[@ricksteves07]

This is what you call "a HOOK"!!!

[@jonmayes2422]

It makes me so happy to see youngers like you learn what real Singing and music is all about😊😊

[@quicktastic]

She had a place in his life. He never made her think twice... What a fool believes. Rough lyrics.

[@SanJoseBob]

Doobie Brothers out of San José, CA. The Tune, the Lyrics, the Harmony! This song went to #1 for the Doobies. 3 Grammy’s and 18 Albums for this Excellent Band. “Long Train Running”, “Listen o the Music”, “ Black Water”, “China Grove”, “Minute by Minute”, “I Keep Forgetting”, etc. etc. etc….SanJoséBob

[@TheDivayenta]

I went to Leigh High with Pat!

[@alcopower5710]

So nice to see you really “feeling “ this song. Such an awesome song……..✌️

[@ballsyrocker]

Love the Doobies. Saw them live! 1975 - Long beach,California. Wow! I have the album "Best of the Doobies" . It has a great cover! Peace. Love your Karma!!! : )

[@waimunyan7007]

Did you know this won Recording of the Year and Song of the Year in the 1980 Grammy Awards?

[@michaelperry1735]

Written by Kenny Loggins, Song of the Year for the Doobies in 1980.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. It won a Grammy for Song of the Year in 1979🏆 . Michael McDonald was busy in the 1970s and 1980s singing with Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Patti Labelle, the late James Ingram, RIP, and Toto in addition to singing with The Doobie Brothers and as a solo singer.

[@lowdown1222]

Michael McDonald has one of the sexiest singing voices I've ever heard.

[@fredkrissman6527]

Famous for both their group harmonies and wicked instrumental vibes. I saw the Doobie Bros while attending UC Sta Barbara, in about '76. They played on the green between the student union and ocean-linked lagoons... An epic performance that is available on YT! Your boogie is "smooth" too.

[@josepha5885]

This song came out when I was in high school. I bought it and wore it out.

[@gaz4979]

music peaked back in those days

[@josephmaestas5915]

THIS IS THE FIRST BAND MICHAEL McDONALD WAS WITH THEN WENT ON HIS OWN & PLAYING WITH OTHER ARTIS

[@neavius]

So cute moves …it’s what this song does to everyone with soul

[@jerrykessler2478]

Michael McDonald began with the Doobie Brothers when their lead singer became ill on tour and he was so popular they kept him when the original guy came back...

[@timsparks4990]

Angela, always a treat to see you dancing in your seat! That's how we know you are really enjoying the music! And, yes, you cannot go wrong with Michael McDonald. His unique voice really makes a song stand out! Great reaction video Angela!

[@827dusty]

This was a great Band that started way back in 1972, when music was real. All of the music from the 60s and 70s was great. Motown, Rock, R&B it was all fantastic, and there were so many Bands and artists and so much music coming out every week, you couldn't keep up with it, and I'm not kidding either. That was a great time to be a young man or woman. the music today is pretty bad for the most part. Guess I was spoiled . I like your reaction channel.

[@rev.jeffradcliff8683]

Smooth music... that was the music of the 1970's and '80's. Michael McDonald was the epitome of smooth.

[@joelspaulding5964]

All the vocals, live...no Auto-tune ( am certain this has been noted above) Great to see how much you bonded with the song.

[@c.s.m.k5737]

A truly awesome song. Love their unique sound.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I really like the Doobie Brothers, they were huge in the seventies and I love Michael McDonald, lead singing on this song. Michael had a huge solo career in the eighties! 💖💖

[@davidpost428]

Doobie Brothers: great high harmonies and arrangements !

[@alfrednaify1683]

I like your reaction to the Doobie Brothers. They were really big in the '70s then Michael McDonald left for his solo career. Over the years Michael has come back several times for guest appearances until he came back full time in 2019. Many great songs but my personal best is "Jesus is Just Alright". Keep enjoying the good music.

[@ballsyrocker]

Get the CD, cassette,or LP called "Best of the Doobies". There is a pic of a jukebox on the cover. You will love it! I saw the Doobie Bros. way back in 1975 at Long Beach Arena ,Calif. Tickets about 8.50 .It was a party jam and everyone was rocking! I miss those days of concerts all could afford , without cell phone cameras, without rude people, without mass shootings. Just man's respect for others and women. I am73 today. Peace & Love all. Keep up the reviews dear, I enjoy you and your first impressions. Rory in Indiana

[@TheStefan6969]

Michael McDonald singing this Iconic song. If memory serves me correctly Kenny Loggins I think helped to write this one too. They collaborated on so many hits!!! Fantastic again!!! 🤗❤✌

[@franklavergne3194]

You gotta listen to Christopher Cross. Michael McDonald sings back up in Ride like the wind.

[@tc5837]

She’s done that one already.

[@danielolson5378]

You could say there are two different Doobie Brothers pre Michael McDonald and after MM. The first pre MM was more like boogie rock and when MM came the sound got more smooth, slick if you will and clearly influenced by r&b/soul and jazz.

[@rlash88]

If ever you got rain in your heart, someone has hurt you, and torn you apart, am I unwise to open up your eyes to love me? “Run to Me” The Bee Gees

[@JAXIE500]

Yes... his voice is sooooo great!

[@jayeell1253]

Love this song

[@kesleycottrell1416]

They are so smooth because of the doobies. Seriously that's how they got their name.

[@davidallen9538]

Iv saw these guys in concert twice and what a fantastic time. Oh and don’t let me forget what a party we had the whole show and a little expensive beer drinking we did 🤣🍻

[@rogeriocardosobulhoes4513]

Song of the year 1979.

[@ivarwinter3049]

If you want a treat. Check out HSCC (Hindley Street Country Club) version. Just a little faster tempo.

[@klprds]

love watching angela get her groove on, beautiful woman.

[@wannamontana4130]

Michael McDonald's voice is like like a warm tea on a cool evening.

[@italianjob-vx6hp]

Probably the best with Michael McDonald's voice , a real belter with movement and powers along like a relentless train on smooth track.

[@Tj-ot4jp]

Played this song to death on 7" vinyl, 19 yrs old and I'm sure the summer of 79 was a good one in the UK.

[@kirkhall2099]

Doobie Brothers have a lot of great songs. Please play "Year of the Cat" Al Stewart.. I think you will really like it.

[@HAWK11828]

Yep, remember this one. Spent many hours on the dance floor over the years dancing to this song. 🤯🤠

[@darylrusaw369]

PLAYER - Baby Come Back. Could you play this, Pretty Please gorgeous ?? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease. 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@ubscalzone]

Song suggestion.. “air that I breathe”.. by a band called the hollies..sure you would like it probably get little emotional 😊

[@bigbandit9384]

Nice to see you enjoying your trip back in time thru music. The journey of great music has only just begun. Keep an open mind,you will be so happy that you did. 😁✌

[@macwizer]

You radiate joy. It’s infectious

[@dalem8332]

Great song! ♥️🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

[@imbubbymom]

A song about a guy who thought he had something special going in with a woman when the exact opposite is true. "She had a place in his life, he never made her think twice..".

[@somersetcace1]

I got in an argument with someone years ago about that. They were saying the subject and woman were a couple at one time. NO. NEVER made her think twice. Also "Trying hard to recreate what had yet to be created." No, they were never a couple. This is a guy who had a long time crush on a woman he hadn't seen in years and she basically blew him off.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

it was all in his head. a tragic tale.

[@ballsyrocker]

Saw them just before they got McDonald in 1975 in Long Beach ,Calif. Arena (Where I also saw Led Zeppelin). A geat group live!!!

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

Love your energy and enthusiasm for this old music so many of us treasure.

[@davidsamueld2015]

McDonald was a walking hit machine. The Doobies found him at a Cocktail bar as Tues. night entertainment. ps - great hair girl.

[@richardvincelette9741]

To this day they sound great live! I had the pleasure of seeing them a few years ago at Bethel Woods, the site of the original Woodstock concert

[@fpvpilot7713]

Great reaction to a great song. I remember getting this song for my record player back when I was just a kid. I listened to it all day.

[@donaldlytle5526]

Another great song on their Grammy winning album is Minuet By Minuet the album title. What A Fool Believes won song of the year I think in 1977 or 1978. As a keyboard player I played several of their songs. Thanks for playing them. Brings back a lot of memories.

[@mikeferris408]

Straight cut! Love it.💖👍

[@josephmaestas5915]

ANGELA THIS SONG IS AS SMOOTH AS YOU--YOUR THE BEST

[@wisdomwisher]

Gotta love the soft rasp of Michael McDonald. My favorite of his has to be "Taking It To the Streets", also by the Doobie Brothers. Stereo equipment stores used to use that cut to show off stereo speakers. There are at least two other singers that have that soft raspy quality (not sure how else to describe it). Check these out: Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6CQhn55raiaosk and any song featuring Don Henley (of the Eagles).

[@eddie_77]

I am a new subscriber because I love your channel. You got great taste and I love your energy. Try reacting to Grand Funk Railroad Inside looking Out- the live version.

[@josephnucci257]

Live version in Santa Barbara is really cool! Your cuteness is off the scale!!!

[@cliftonboyz1959]

wow..michael mac has this lady dreaming!

[@jamesallen6309]

Yeah, not only her. Women love a good voice. He worked for a while with Steely Dan. That's saying something.

[@jamescorcoran2273]

I enjoy watching you get into the music I grew up with. Just makes you want to dance.

[@kingking7389]

CLASSIC

[@brynneholt1990]

I didn’t realize Kenny Loggins co-wrote this, but there is a great stripped down version that’s a duet between Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald.

[@brianadams5996]

Steely Dan is a great band with more rap artists doing covers of their songs like black cow or kid charlemagne. They are funky, jazz with a phenomenal band behind them. Part rock, part jazz with great drummers and guitarists. Great band. You will love them. They sold millions and millions of albums in the seventies. Aja was their best selling album. They have no bad songs. They are that good.

[@timtravasos2742]

Love your little dance. I agree. Michael McDonald's voice is so relaxing. Great reaction, dear.

[@danhartman8582]

If you're the mood for a little Doobie Brothers blues check out - Dark Eyed Cajun Woman No Michael on this one but still beautiful song .