This 1979 Classic DETHRONED 34 STRAIGHT Weeks of DISCO To STEAL #1 On The Charts | Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the best musical collaboration of the rock era?

[@catherine6653]

David Bowie and Queen- Under Pressure Desmond Child writing Living On A Prayer for John Bon Jovi

[@freezer8530]

Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers on "Stop Dragging My Heart Around".

[@RBS_]

.....Tina & Mick at Live Aid, where he rips off her MINISKIRT! .....that was BURNED into me MEMORY! ...ha-HAAA!! >Tina'sLegalicious

[@stephenbrown4211]

@@freezer8530 so glad I got to see them perform this in London a few years ago

[@mournblade1066]

Skinny Puppy and Al Jourgensen (from Ministry) for the Skinny Puppy album, _Rabies_ . (Not a big fan of Ministry, but _Rabies_ is a fantastic album.)

[@lindamarsden8466]

No one on earth has a voice like Michael McDonald, or can come up with quite the same heart stabbing lyrics. How I love him!

[@whutzat]

He's amazing.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

This episode was flawlessly edited on blending all the 3 interviews together to tell the complete story from the 3 different presentations of the artists and surprisingly the story is exactly the same from each. Fantastic episode professor,well done!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks My Name!

[@stephanM5]

What an amazing story on how a timeless hit song was born. Part of the song is composed immediately by the guy knocking at the door while he's walking up the path and heard a small part of it being sung from behind the door. That's what you call the stars being aligned! Two days later and the work of art is recorded in stone to be forever enjoyed by all.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I really, really enjoyed this one.

[@MrClassicmetal]

Agreed, the editing gets 2 thumbs up!👍🏼👍🏼 Great piece of history, and both guys have such great voices.

[@billkeithchannel]

@@ProfessorofRock Are you aware the the Doobies did a two part episode of the late 70's black urban comedy _What's Happening?_ that dealt with the issue of pirated live performances? It was a great episode.

[@BethelAbba]

My dad was a huge Doobie Brothers fan, and I found my own love for them with the Minute by Minute LP. Thus when my dad popped 2 tickets for their Louisville KY date with Night opening..... I was floored. It was my first (EVER) Concert and I still remember everything from that night some 45 years later. From the first time I ever smelled weed (the air was thick with it, you couldn't escape it...) to the amazing 3rd encore --- everyone started leaving... my dad said "Stay in your seat, it only get's better from here..." --- when both Night and the Doobies came back (20 minutes after the lights had gone on!!!!!) and did a stunning rendition of "Listen to the Music". My dad was right.... the whole two hours of concert was eclipsed by a single encore. And my first ever music concert has been firmly etched in my memories. What an amazing album --- what an amazing concert --- what an amazing night. One of the few good memories I still carry with me from my dad, who passed at the age of 47 way back in 1991. Thank you for the story... it's a beautiful song and has been one of my favorites all these years.

[@Russeaman]

Great story!!!

[@FloridaManRacer]

Adam, I've said it 100 times, but you and the staff around you doing these videos for us absolutely go beyond expectation every single time. I'm so happy this channel is here. It helped through the past few years of craziness and it continues to be one of my very most looked forward to pieces of content every week. Your channel is now mandatory viewing for me. Thanks to everyone involved in putting this content together. The passion bleeds through every pixel of my screen.

[@micnorton9487]

Second that...

[@jerimow8400]

❤yes!❤

[@Jimbodisfan]

Yes!

[@reallyretro]

While Micheal McDonald did give the Doobie Brothers worldwide massive success with this #1 song and album, it was Tom Johnston who will always be the heart of the original Doobies sound.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Tom was no doubt a legend.

[@LeonardHendrix]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Tom IS no doubt a legend

[@brolinofvandar]

I cannot stand McDonald. I can't listen to anything with him. A few years ago, the Doobie Brothers were opening for Santana and she asked if I wanted to go. First thing I said was, I don't know, let me check and see who's with them. What I was checking was to see that he wasn't touring with them that year. So, we went. Unfortunately, thanks to Northern VA/DC traffic and the mistake of following Google's "faster route" a few times, we only caught the last four or so songs of the Doobies. What we saw was great, however. I'd love to see them again, but apparently McDonald is with them this time, so that's a hard NO.

[@dougsaroma]

No doubt. I was never a huge fan of the McDonald era, but if that had not saved the Doobies they may have never reunited with Tom went on to make some more great albums!

[@jerrylev59]

The McDonald stuff won me over eventually to some extent, it's a guilty pleasure. I am also a songwriter, so I can appreciate the craftsmanship. But as guitar is my main instrument, the Tom Johnston tunes are more fun for me to play, and certainly have more cojones.

[@Michael-Gill]

This song gets an automatic replay whenever I hear it. The lyrics, structure, harmonies, layers, vocals... Complex and soulful, all of it. I close my eyes and can see the song unfold when I hear this song... I'm talking down to the color of the table at the diner. Definitely my jam.

[@matiasvuorimaa2894]

Dear Michel McDonald this song has giving me SO much in last 45 years and I will love it till the day I die. Thank you so much, you are legend and I have see you live few times in LA 1986, Tom Bradley for Governor and now few years back in 2019 in Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Please come one day to Finland. Pori Jazz festival....?

[@shawnmcvey7789]

One of my favorite songs ever lyrically and musically. I swear Michael McDonald's work on Peg helped make those chorus harmonies so closely delicious.

[@ProfessorofRock]

So true! Thanks Shawn!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Part of why Peg is a delight.

[@scottjeune154]

McDonald is one of the kings of "yacht rock" or what we used to call AOR

[@timothyslaughter476]

He had a few lines on dans' I got the news.....another gem.

[@jerimow8400]

This channel iS THE BEST!!❤

[@cnph7067]

Both McDonald and Loggins are all around musical genius’s . Amazing singing talent and writers. Loved the Doobie Bros before McDonald and with him. True they went in a diff direction but the results were fantastic. Like Dave and Sammy with VH I like both eras even though they different.

[@tedbecker4051]

Love Doobie Brothers version. Michael McDonald has an incredible smooth and soulful voice, perfect on this song.

[@dougpeters1625]

This was the perfect planetary alignment- two phenomenal Singer songwriters getting together and creating a masterpiece! Thank you for this piece Professor, as always you are at the top of your game.

[@StarX81]

"What a Fool Believes" ALWAYS makes me think of 1979!! That was an amazing year!

[@denisearmbruster7478]

DUDE! This video blew my socks off. I am an old time Doobie Bros fan (Jesus Is Just Alright, China Grove) as well as Loggins and Messina (Angry Eyes). Their later works didn't "get my gotcha" as the earlier songs did. Yet, watching this video gives me a greater insight and appreciation for their later works. You are truly compiling priceless accounts of Rock History that future generations can enjoy!! Wow! Aretha Franklin!! Amazing info! You really should research The Atlanta Rhythm Section. The only original member, lead vocalist Rodney Justo (he was in Roy Orbison's band "The Candymen"), is touring with the Rhythm Section now! These musicians put on one heck of a show and "keep the great music alive"! Thank you for great videos!!! 🎸🎶🎙🎹

[@joekean8555]

Rolled down the windows in an old chevy every morning and played this before work. A couple of jensen triaxles and an amp in the glove compartment. I came out one morning and the speakers were ripped out of my car. It motivated me to make my speakers. I hope the person that took my speakers got to enjoy them as much as I did. Peace and love and music to all !!!!

[@sana-cm7oc]

Lots of memories. This song is timeless. It always feels like it has not beginning or end. It reminds me of an amazing bridge to a magical song.

[@johantrenier1685]

That was a bridge to 50 years of the Doobie Brothers. Tommy, Pat, Michael, Skunk, and honorary Doobie Kenny. Great stuff. Thank you.

[@flavellinator]

Never get tired of this song and it's unique sound... My sister's favorite! Will definitely have her check this out, Professor!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool. Thanks my friend!

[@ZeCabreira]

I love all versions of the song. Thumbs up from the Philippines!

[@laurat1129]

As a kid born in ‘71, I liked disco, but The Doobies were a big part of the sound of the late 70s/early 80s. So many great versions, but I’ve always loved the original “What a Fool Believes”. It’s not your typical love song, more sad unrequited, and MM’s soulful voice conveys that longing and loss. Great interviews w/MM and KL, too, Prof. They’re true musician/poet/singer/songwriter/storytellers.😉

[@traceyleeherrera5247]

'71 baby here too 🙋‍♀️ i have always loved this song! as a little girl i didn't really ponder the meaning as an adult, it's confounding how it can make me so happy, sad, & nostalgic all at the same time it can start my day off right as easily as it can settle me down at end of day 😊

[@counterpuncher01]

I love Tom Johnston....never loved McDonald's Doobies, but I do love the story how he just stepped up into an opportunity. Love your shows professor. I never miss.

[@tompastian3447]

"never loved McDonald's Doobies" My sentiments as well. "What a fool believes" is more of a chick song, what bands like Chicago turned into. I'm not a keyboard player, but do try to play various songs. "What a Fool Believes" is not an easy song to learn. I can barely get through the intro. I just noticed yesterday, that if you transpose this to an F G C variation, eliminating a lot of the sharps in the original, it might be a whole lot easier to play. I need to do some experimenting with that, to see if I can get through more of the song. I really appreciate the writing and the success they had with this song, but it is not a favorite with me. I wonder if the song would even appeal to the average crowd we play for on the weekends. In any case, musically, this song is way above the hip hop , wrap and hi T low IQ country you hear today.

[@carlaeskelsen]

"More of a chick song"? That's approaching high T, itself. Just sayin. Something to think about…

[@tompastian3447]

@@carlaeskelsen "What a fool believes" , what on earth does high testosterone have to do with this song? I classify a lot of the neo country as "High T, Low IQ" country.

[@edzappia2892]

Another great interesting video. Man, impressed by your dedication, motivation, and work ethic - as well as the interesting content/memorabilia.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@lcruz2783]

This channel is amazing always bringing back songs of a point my younger years. A song takes you back in time every time you hear it. Thank you

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@anniebalsbaugh2093]

No song brings me back to being 12, living in rural Michigan, staying at my older sister's house, better than this classic, who just got married, they loved the Doobies, our dear sister is gone now, no matter where I hear this song, I cry. Miss those days so much

[@gailremp8389]

I wonder thinking that of the love of my life that I unfortunately met when I was 12. And when you were 12 in the 60s and have pretty strict parents, you remember things differently. I love Tim dearly for the three years before our parents broke us up. Gasp. Something might happen. So you go your separate ways but you never forget what you believe. What is your soulmate. Now that I’m 73, and I haven’t seen Michael, of course, in forever, I wonder if my fond memories of the joy are anywhere close to his memories of our relationship. So this is a good food for thought. Thank you.

[@albinorhino8732]

One of the greatest collaborations in music history! Both are massively talented writers/vocalists. Michael McDonald is an elite singer! Thank you Professor for keeping the best music ever produced alive! JJ from South Alabama.

[@karmicneurot9829]

I love the absolute respect these guys have for each other. So professional, so cool.

[@davebops2478]

Wow! Great story, fabulous song and wonderful interviews...you've really excelled with this one, Prof. 👍

[@donguiddodilozzo1906]

Dear Professor, you got me with this story !! I finally subscribed ! As a music and Doobie Brothers fans, you this so great! I don't know how you pull it off, but to be able to get all the story details, the live interviews, WOW ! Super work !!!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for subscribing! Appreciate your support!

[@juliao1255]

Great interviews; great stories. Thank you for keeping this music alive!

[@carolmartin4413]

This is a classic from the late 70's. Solo or together...everyone of them were masters of music and songwriting. This song still moves me...well..the best it can in my 70's.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

As does it move my soul too.

[@whatsnext-007]

Admittedly, it took some time for the the directional change to grow on me but the rock to soul to rock was worth keeping a great band together. I really enjoy the Doobie Brothers and its sad to see their journey coming to an end. All we can do is say thank you guys.

[@dranet47]

This song is classic and never sounds old. It will sound just as good 100 years from now, if music isn't dead by then.

[@melanieshaw3210]

What a terrible world that would be...

[@cyrbuzz6615]

It’s already dead!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s timeless.

[@ladyl4147]

My daughter was born in 78, so what a fool believes, this is it, and Aretha’s version are all wrapped up in my earliest memories with her. Over four decades later, that song is still a favorite, even for my last child, now 30, who discovered it on his own and does a wicked Michael McDonald impression. I still can’t get enough of this music! and when my daughter at 2 or 3 heard Aretha’s version all those years ago, she called the song “Rise” because of how Aretha carried that part. I was also playing Loggins’ “this is it” a lot back then and she’d always come in a beat late when we sang the chorus 😂😂😂

[@dilligaf2818]

i can remember yelling out to Michael "the voice" at the Horden Pavilion in Sydney late 70s early eighties and he acknowledged it took a a few pics too ,i was stoked !!

[@kellybarthel8060]

A simple perfect song. Doesn't matter how many times I have heard still listen to it without burn out

[@sunnywhether]

I just recently had the privilege of working with Kenny Loggins and his crew at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. When Mr Loggins sang this song, I cried hard. It was moving.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Amazing! One in a billion experience!

[@sunnywhether]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 thanks, I never really thought of it that way.

[@stevem-h3562]

Timeless lyrical brilliance, not to mention flawless harmonies. And theres quite a few men amongst us, myself included, who took a long long time to learn the lessons of this song. When you're faced between the choice of "what seems to be" and "nothing", too many of us chose "what seemed to be" and got our hearts broken in the process when we finally wake up to barking up the wrong tree. It took me nearly 50 years to learn the lesson, so this song is beyond important to me personally and has been a very inspiring one to me as a sometime writer.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Owner of a Lonely Heart delivers a similar message.

[@kimberlydavis4772]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this interview! All three gave so much info one how this song came to be!

[@bob_mosavo]

Adam, thank you for interviewing all these great artists in your videos. I love it 😍

[@Russeaman]

I loved Tom Johnston and there was no replacement for him. But life does go on and I at first thought that the Doobie Brothers sounded a bit strange but I loved the song. Michael McDonald has a voice that is unmistakable and soothing. I'm definitely happy that the band didn't just disappear into oblivion. Because they obviously had a lot left in them. Great episode Professor like only you know how. Thanks...

[@WilLSOwNs]

This was a great show and fantastic interviews professor, thanks for this one a lot. These two guys are two of my favorite singers. Nicely done and thanks for the memories, I just can’t say enough. Again thanks.

[@wmden1]

This song, lyrics, track and everything in it, has been an ear worm, off and on, from the first time I heard it, in 79, until now. Since watching this video, it will be playing in my head, again, for a week, at least. Of course I will have to listen to the whole song, in a few minutes, anyway. The singing, the music, the rhythms, chord changes, the words, and etc, are just right there, where a great song is supposed to be. One of my, all-time favorites, since my first hearing of it.

[@baffinplugger]

This was a great episode: great interviews laced together to tell the story. I saw Chicago and the Doobie Brothers live in 1973 at San Diego Stadium. It is one of my all time favorite concerts. They played for several hours and were absolutely fantastic.

[@Out_of_My_Head]

Thank you for all of your wonderful and insightful episodes.

[@zones2surf]

Awesome episode! I love how you pieced together this episode as a cohesive unit with the separate interviews and takes on this song and how it came together. Two things are true. First, "What A Fool Believes" is a legendary song. Absolutely no question about it. Even if you aren't a fan of the song or the sound, it is a legendary song. Second, The Doobie Brothers were a classic rock n' roll band driven by guitars. "What A Fool Believes", with its prominent keyboards, was not that. At all. Just a statement of fact. I have huge respect for McDonald & Loggins. Amazing songwriters and performers. The way this tune came together was an amazing story. And there is no question that adding McDonald to the band gave The Doobie Brothers an extra lease on life. When Tom Johnston was down and out due to health issues. But, when The Doobie Brother with Michael McDonald were playing What A Fool Believes, it felt like the rest of the band was nothing more than supporting players for McDonald. Sorry, but that is the way it felt. I remember when "The Doctor" came out as a single in 1989. The first thing I remember thinking was, "The Doobie Brothers are BACK!! Without any synthesizers! None of that is meant to take away from the genius of What A Fool Believes and how it came together. It is just more of a reflection of how it feels within the context of the Doobies. Sort of like Van Halen with Sammy Hagar instead of David Lee Roth.

[@danielnelson2820]

Amazing episode! Love this song! Have great memories of listening to the Doobie Brothers with my parents. I agree, one of the greatest songs ever!

[@edzeljereza8234]

So mesmerized and entertained with the interviews and the stories that I never knew 19 plus minutes had already passed and this great episode was over....already?

[@fivestring65ify]

This is one of the best episodes you've ever done. I remember seeing the Doobies perform this song on the Grammy awards show. They dominated that year. 79 was a great year for music.

[@richwood678]

I I'm in agreement with you sir.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The Doobies were thriving at the at time.

[@AW_7_7_7]

Thank you Prof for this! This song still ranks one of my faves over a few decades ❤. And now I know the back story 🙂👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@TB163]

Thank you for doing this video. Lots of clips and info I didn't know before, including Kenny's influences, which makes so much sense now. Love this channel!

[@musclecarmitch908]

Great episode! Great to learn the history behind the song! Awesome interview's Professor! Thanks for keeping the music alive!

[@Kevinbobevin1]

Great video, great interviews! Not only is this one of my favorite songs of all time because I grew up listening to it when I was young, but as I got older I realized it epitomized many relationships in my life. It adds a little extra feeling for me when I sing along with Michael and the Doobie Brother's version.

[@michaelswami]

Literally had tears in my eyes listening to this. Thank you so much.

[@justinskullhead]

When I hear Doobie Brothers, it reminds me of the episode of What's Happening and Raj was meeting them and sai "Which Doobie you be?".... still funny 40 years later 😂😂😂😂

[@loganpe427]

Love "What a Fool Believes," Kenny Logins is such a decent person Adam your interviews with him always get me choked up!

[@dave1728]

One of the greatest songs ever...definitely. I was in Hawaii in March 1979 and it was the #1 hit. Always an amazing memory!!! This is a great tribute and story about its birth.

[@bobmcmahon9528]

Thank you for a great video! The song itself is great, but having Loggins and McDonald give back story makes it even better. Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Bob! Which is your favorite version?

[@bobmcmahon9528]

​@@ProfessorofRock Doobie Bros. Is my favorite. Michael McDonald's vocal and keyboards are fantastic

[@rubyredtootsies8371]

Thank YOU for covering such AMAZING musicians and topics. EVERY day you have an episode is a GREAT start to my day, and I truly appreciate you. You are the BEST "morning" news I could ever choose. I don't know HOW you are able to put out such fabulous and professional content DAILY.

[@richwood678]

I could have watched this episode forever. OMG Michael McDonald and Kenny loggins go figure. The idea that t hey wanted to work together makes me smile. What a beautiful son guys. I think I've listened to it a thousand times and everytime I love it!

[@KevyB1990]

Always enjoy when you interview Kenny and/or Michael. Two really awesome talents.

[@arthurathanassiou3948]

A few months ago I stumbled across your clip of Little River Band "Reminiscing" and was really impressed by the depth and artistry of your questioning style. I've been a regular fan since then. Very professional, very knowledgeable and very entertaining. Thank you.

[@bobsalterorsouthwestsaltah4959]

Definitely enjoyed this video !!! Loved the Doobie Brothers… especially with Michael McDonald … and actually attended their “Farewell Tour” in 1981 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia MD !!! And always loved Kenny Loggins… both solo and with Loggins & Messina. It’s still amazing what I am learning at 61 years young !!! Thanks for another great video !!!

[@efhs1970]

Adam, one of your best episode/interviews! Thanks for all your hard work!💫✨

[@MarkJones-zg6si]

I heard it first on AT40 with Casey Kasem as a teenager who had become enthralled with music. It sounds so much better today through ears seasoned with appreciation! GREAT song and GREAT story Professor!!🎉 ❤

[@NathanSink]

As hard as it would be to narrow down favorite songs of all time, this would have to be in my top five. I could listen to it basically anytime & it hits just right.

[@mattlovespeebee]

Thank you so much for all the hard work and hours you must spend making awesome content like this.

[@jwhey2fun]

Always enjoyed this song and the fact that both of these artist always seem to capture that magic both musically and lyrically that stirred the emotions made you smile could bring you up or bring you down and left that forever impression that’s the sign of a true artist.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Yacht Rock’s Founding Fathers

[@captainwhoopass]

Another tune that I loved from I think the first time I heard it. The Doobies were such great musicians and the melody of this song is just so delicious. Michael's great lyrics and silky smooth voice are the icing on the cake.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Michael was the key to this song becoming a classic.

[@-.Steven]

Oh yeah, I remember 1979, and this song! 🎵 What a great song and great memories!

[@BrianMcGlynn-g1z]

Amazing video about one of my favourite songs. Great interviews.

[@GregConnelly-s2n]

One of your best episodes, brother. Keep 'em coming.

[@carlorizzo5308]

I look back at the Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald and cannot believe that seeing them was my first live concert❤ I sang along with every song they played that evening

[@rogerdeahl9629]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 First. I broke the Matrix again. 😅 Can never get enough of Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. 2 of the Founders of Yacht Rock. Great singer/songwriters that were everywhere for everyone from 1978 to 1986. Remarkable. If one listens to Yacht Rock, and there isn't a Yacht anywhere, does that diminish the experience? 😅😅 And love the Doobies!!! Great band....... lot of legendary talent in that group. Thanks for this, Professor. We owe you every day.

[@ProfessorofRock]

They're the best! Thanks Roger and congrats!

[@RBS_]

...I can't TELL ya how I cut my teeth on "Yacht Rock", because of those 2! ....Me 'ear' stared goin', "..yep..Yacht Rock...YEP...Yacht Rock..." ...THANK YOU, Kenny & Mike....

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I like to listen to yacht rock when I’m out relaxing or enjoying relative peace of mind.

[@SynthMusicWorld]

Great interviews, Adam! Being an old man, I remember this song from 1979 but I recently re-discovered it and it's a fabulous song. I need to put in my own plug for Zenni, they're a great retailer! Great prices and you'll get your glasses quickly. You can even take your RX and apply them to a pair of sunglasses. I'm very happy that you helped steer me in their direction. Edit: wow, I had no idea you were going to interview George Michael! That would have been something. RIP George.

[@Fiona2254]

I’ve been on the road with the daughter, East Texas to Portland and music is definitely keeping us talking 😊 tomorrow is the last 8 hour leg, more music coming up! Now to hear this one before resting for tomorrow. Thanks for all the content. Again 😄

[@Fiona2254]

Reported and blocked

[@Trisha_B_done]

Memories. This was wonderful. Thank you

[@jerrylev59]

I liked this tune on the radio, got the vinyl LP when it was first released and wore the grooves down quite a bit. A very solid set of tunes. "Don't Stop to Watch the Wheels" is a favorite from that disc, the opening guitar lick is so potent. I often play it just to practice or warm-up on guitar.

[@scottburton9701]

"What A Fool Believes" is a certifiable classic.

[@crystalelk]

Hi Adam. Phenomenal song! I seen Kenny Loggins in Toronto 1978 I think? Long time ago! This song was one of my favourite songs of the time! That’s a great story; that’s how masterpieces are made❣️ I’m a songwriter for my whole life!

[@MoKingSr]

One of my favorite songs of all time. One of the songs that got me through my first year of college.

[@giantgeoff]

Ok about your sponsor, because of their support of your channel I did my due diligence and ended up buying 2 pairs of glasses with upgrades for about half what I paid to my normal provider. I have absolutely no issues with the quality or service. BTW old dude here these were high index of refraction transition bifocals . Delivery was within a day or so of 2 weeks. Totally unsolicited review thank you and thank Zenni.

[@KZ-lw5yf]

The exquisite, cut-glass harmonies and driving rhythms of the Doobies always remind me of Three Dog Night...and vice versa (although 3DN didn't do any original material, far as I know). This old fossil deeply adores both groups. Thanks, Professor, for filling me in about Kenny Loggins. I never paid much attention to him back in the day. Might you tackle Tower of Power one of these months?

[@chuckwilson2301]

That is the song that turned me on to the Doobie Brothers. I became a fan of them after that release. Bought all of their albums after that. Have been fortunate to see them in 3 live concerts since that album release.

[@michaellubgans2197]

Love this episode Adam! I just discovered Aretha's version on a great compilation album that I came across called "Yacht Soul - The Covers Version" which on on the 'Too Slow To Disco' series, which have some other great Artist covers on that. I love Aretha's version as well which she gives it a 'Queen of Soul' aspect to it! Thanks Mate! Hello from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🦘

[@tas22222]

Gosh SUCH a great story and interview !! adore them both

[@richbarron2424]

This song is one of my absolute favorite from the Doobie Brothers!!I absolutely love these guys ❤!!!

[@billangelo2190]

I was a senior in high school spring of 79 dating a freshman. She was dear to me but dealing with our age difference as a 19 year old wanting more I had to let her go. Funny, I used to think the lyric was, he's watching her grow. I always think of her when I hear it, Dana, you were and always are beautiful.

[@haweater1555]

"Fool... " was a staple on the kitchen AM radio at my Grandma's house, right across the road from my own. My 11 year old self would be over there building things with the same Meccano sets that my father owned when he was my age.

[@GenXtra65]

“Fool Believes” is a great pop song that sounds like the 70’s. “This is It” is a great pop song that sounds like the 80’s. It’s dark, brooding and the synth runs sounded other-worldly at that time.

[@kenperkins7921]

Him it all sounded like the SUPER 70S TO ME! 😅 the 80s were to busy with CRAP AND SEAGULLS and taco, LOL

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They’re both classics.

[@forakermm]

A great episode!! A few great knowledge nuggets in this one.

[@stephenhanft1226]

From their extensive catalog, "What A Fool Believes" became the Doobie Brothers signature song. It wound up winning 1979's song of the year and record of the year at the Grammy Awards. I was 14 when the song was released that year and wound up buying their Minute By Minute album. Great song and album. While I love disco very much, I also love diversity and it was nice having a great yacht rock song like "What A Fool Believes" reaching #1 during that time-frame

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Right. Some people needed a big reprieve from all that disco.

[@jeffmack1601]

I went to there first fairwell tour in 1982 at Ohio's blossom music center it was a great concert I'm glad it wasn't there last doobies please keep rocking and touring

[@heidichristensen7919]

Black Water is one of my top five all time favorites. And love the McDonald Doobies to - and all of his collabs (my favorite is probably Ride Like the Wind with Christopher Cross). And thank you for the history - I knew there was a new voice on the Doobies records but wasn’t aware of the reason.

[@paulj.ingram2839]

I think the biggest untold story of that era was it revealed what a great collaborator Pat Simmons turned out to be. Steve Lukather will always say he is most proud of his rhythm guitar playing. Pat Simmons has that gift too. Living On The Fault Line shows that the most. And Skunk Baxter so humble just to let it evolve.

[@AZD2169]

Great song! Michael McDonald was everywhere for the longest time. Great voice.

[@jonhammer7109]

Loved Kennys music for sure. And Michael...very few go into what many might call. One of a kind.

[@davidellis5141]

Long Train 🚆 Running will always be my favorite Doobies song .. Nice harmonica solo !

[@ProfessorofRock]

Great song. Have you ever heard Bananarama's version?

[@davidellis5141]

​@@ProfessorofRock No .. Will que it up ! 👍

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s a great one.

[@CodeBleu724]

@@ProfessorofRock I have and it's not bad. The girls put their own House spin on it and Youth produced it. Still has the Stock/Aitken/Waterman vibe to it. I was more of a Jolley/Swain fan of Bananarama. If you listen to their album "True Confessions", you can tell who produced what. Venus seems so out of place on that album now knowing that they brought S/A/W in to replace J/S.

[@kendavis8046]

I remember as a young teen that even my mother loved The Doobie Brothers. When I was a slightly older youngster I explained to her what a "doobie" was. She took the information with a sense of aplomb, and never stopped liking the music from the band.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I thought for a long time, doobie was a nickname for a member of a gang of sorts. But then I found out that it was another name for a rolled cannabis cigarette.

[@brendah.6366]

In high school, Adam, I was crazy about both these guys!!! They could do no wrong!!! I definitely have a "type"!! ❤❤❤

[@ProfessorofRock]

Who's your favorite?

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Your obsession might have gone so far that you could have just went ahead and bought a yacht.

[@debbie4503]

Hi Professor! I thought for sure you were going to talk about Seiger. About the using a pencil in the cassettes tapes, my late Brother had the rare talent of splicing the 8 tracks tapes and cassettes when the tape broke. Might miss a couple of words, but it worked!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Awesome trick! Thanks for sharing!

[@bobdavis4848]

Hi Debbie. "Seiger"? Do you mean Bob Seger? He and the Silver Bullet Band didn't have a #1 pop single hit until 1987's "Shakedown." Nice of you to share your Brother's talented tip! Rest In Peace to him!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I imagine that must have been an acquired skill!