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@andyandalex 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure to check out our ‘Quarantine & Chill’ Video if you haven’t already! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8hgqsdozLndcas.html Was time for some more of The Doobie Brothers!! We’re starting to really dig these guys!! You guys said this was the one we had to do, what’s the next one we’ve gotta check out?! Cheers guys!!! 🔥🤟🏻

@peterquinones3522 4 жыл бұрын

When Michael McDonald left Steely Dan to go to the Doobs he wrote their biggest commercial hits but totally changed the sound of the band. You should do Black Water for the last hurrah from the original Doobies

@perrya.3580 4 жыл бұрын

You guys have done a lot of the earlier Doobies, personally I'm a big fan of the later Doobies- more jazzy, more soul-influenced. Check out their album Minute by Minute- lots of great ones there: What a Fool Believes, Dependin on You, How do the Fools Survive.

@geol1936 4 жыл бұрын

Doobie Sauce is pretty, pretty good. But if you want sauce that is bangin' fire, with a hint of smoothness from the Voice of Rock, pour some Trapeze Medusa sauce on your ribs. 🔥🔥🔥🤘

@peck404 4 жыл бұрын

"It keeps you running."... With Michael McDonald is a completely different vocal style you're going to.LOVE. BLACK WATER...IS Next tho.

@jhamptonjr 4 жыл бұрын

Long Train Runnin' - where it all began! Oops, you've already done it 🤣🤣

@johnhannon2676 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water will only confuse you and make you like them even more

@garybuck2656 4 жыл бұрын

What HE said :-)

@grantrichards4950 4 жыл бұрын

I still have my "Black Water" 45. Awesome song.

@yarsivad000.5 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, next please.

@loosilu 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water has a weeping country fiddle, the vocal is NOT country, it's straight blues rock. It's a magical combo.It also has drums that kick in late in the song, influenced by the WHO.

@thebrain333 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water is a monster song!

@unclestinky6388 4 жыл бұрын

"Black Water" is totally different yet again.

@Chris4Liberty 4 жыл бұрын

Yep! 👍 And the dueling vocals near the end are awesome.

@cee8mee 4 жыл бұрын

Would be great to have a lyric video with Black Water

@twelveytwelve 4 жыл бұрын

It's certainly mellower.

@bigskyneal784 4 жыл бұрын

The semi-a cappella section is so cool in that song.

@Housetian2 Жыл бұрын

Doobie Brothers will force even a dead person to tap their feet. Absolutely impeccable grooves.

@georgequinn7325 4 жыл бұрын

Their bus broke down in China Grove. Yes it is not far outside of San Antonio. They wrote the song to thank the people of China Grove for their hospitality.

@cdcaleo 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water must be next, and it's completely different from this song.

@daveowens9849 4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@lordrbray123 4 жыл бұрын

Hard Agree!!!

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN 4 жыл бұрын

Neil Young next instead of this minor league garbage

@bobloblaw420 4 жыл бұрын

Its one of the earliest songs I can recall from memory. Its the most comforting song ever for me, and I'm a Canadian, not from anywhere near the bayou! It feels like a warm blanket, or a mom's hug.

@heathermackinnon9527 4 жыл бұрын

@@bobloblaw420 , same here!

@amys7215 4 жыл бұрын

China Grove really is a little town down around San Antonio, Tx. Black water next. 😗

@AngelaSealana 4 жыл бұрын

Not Chinese like they wrote it, though.. 😉

@satown2150 4 жыл бұрын

yup. been their many times or shall i say passed through many times. blink and you will miss it lol.

@suzycreamcheesez4371 4 жыл бұрын

@@satown2150 ikr it's true!

@crimpcreep6887 4 жыл бұрын

China Grove, small Berg of Chinese American people. Doobie Bros bus broke down there and they wrote this song in appreciation.

@tipsdad86 4 жыл бұрын

The guitar work by these guys is superb. Seemless. The vocals/harmonies. Drums. The lyrics.....When you say Classic Rock, this is what you are talking about

@peck404 4 жыл бұрын

Whoaa ohhh CHINA GROVE🎶🎶🎼🎼Good one. Many more to come..😁😁🎸🎸__ BLACK WATER __next!!

@9337sjm 4 жыл бұрын

Another Doobies suggestion - “South City Midnight Lady”. 💯

@scottsettle597 4 жыл бұрын

Best song on the album.

@holleyjomartinez4009 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Manhart Yup! ❤️

@holleyjomartinez4009 4 жыл бұрын

Scott Settle Absolutely! ❤️

@brettmyers126 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@frankmarsh1159 4 жыл бұрын

The whole Captain and Me album is classic . "Natural Thing" "Long Train Runnin'" "China Grove" "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman" "Without You" "South City Midnight Lady" "Ukiah" "The Captain and Me"

@greglogsted6358 4 жыл бұрын

"Another Park another Sunday" is another gem

@DaverJ 4 жыл бұрын

Love that song, totally underrated.

@daveenyart 8 ай бұрын

I dare anyone to sit still during this song. This song is very emotional for me. The tune came out about a month before I started my freshman year in college. I was in the dorm room and my roommate takes out his Gibson SG and plays the intro from China Grove. I was a big city kid and he was from a farm near a town of 100 population. We were from two very different worlds and music brought us together for life. I live in MN and lives in CA. We had lunch together a couple of months ago.

@derwoodbowen5954 4 жыл бұрын

Personal fav song is I Cheat the Hangman. Pretty sure you will enjoy that.

@dbadbt 4 жыл бұрын

Suggested Doobie Brothers songs would be either "Jesus is Just All Right" or "Black Water". Props to you guys for selecting so much early to mid 70's music for reactions. It was a great time!

@nmgallegos 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. But listen to Black Water first then the 4:36 minute version of Jesus Is Just Alright With Me, which has an awesome middle guitar solo.

@daveowens9849 4 жыл бұрын

@@nmgallegos Yeah....no single cuts, album cuts!

@donnalockhart50 4 жыл бұрын

dbadbt Yes!! Either one of those two will be brilliant!! But Jesus is Just All Right is so great!!

@evilvolts 4 жыл бұрын

they did Black water

@dbadbt 4 жыл бұрын

@@evilvolts Hmmm...can't find it on the YT site or the on he Patreon page. If you can provide a link, would appreciate it.

@gitmobob1714 4 жыл бұрын

Every 70's bar band had to play this song or be run out on the street. Works really well after a few drinks. Doobie's Rock.

@jamesfarrington9030 Жыл бұрын

Tom Johnston (lead singer/guitar) was the driving force in this band from 1971-1975. Never gets credit for being one of rocks better singers. AT 70 years old, hes still singing this in the original key - E major.

@catbutte4770 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reacting to, "China Grove"! Oh, and "Black Water"' should definitely be next. If you get a chance, check out "Jesus Is Alright". 😊

@blktauna 4 жыл бұрын

Ah yes the pre-mcdonald doobies. This one is a fave.

@myratatano5187 4 жыл бұрын

blktauna YES early Doobies with Tom Johnston vocals! Broke my heart when he had to leave due to ulcers! Those fabulous albums they cranked out every year had a terrible price on his health 😥

@Doggeslife 4 жыл бұрын

@@myratatano5187 , Blew me away when he walked out on the stage near the end of the Doobie's "last concert" in 1982 after listening to Michael for years. I actually cried when they closed with "Listen to the Music" for what I thought was the last time. When they got back together in 1987 with Tom, it was a reunion tour concert dream come true. They came to Shoreline amphitheater then, with every member who had ever been in the band and FOUR drum kits set up. Two kits were used until the end, when they played "Listen..." and everyone came out, including four drummers! INSANE!

@myratatano5187 4 жыл бұрын

Doggeslife sounds like one of the best concert moments EVER!

@Doggeslife 4 жыл бұрын

@@myratatano5187 , it was. I can only find audio from the Shor4eline show, but here's the 1982 "final concert" they broadcasted on HBO: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r76VmNB_m77FZI0.html I DID find one track from 1987: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j5NlntaXytDXfac.html

@sydneyanthoni6168 4 жыл бұрын

"Another Park, Another Sunday" so good and relaxing to chill out to!

@hempchimp 4 жыл бұрын

One other thing guys. They are one of the few 70's Rock bands that if you were lucky enough to see and hear Live next week, this song would sound almost exactly the same. With perfectionist Johnston, McFee and Simmons up front, you can close your eyes and actually feel like you have Bell Bottoms, Aramis cologne and a Polyester shirt on...

@tommyboulden2125 2 жыл бұрын

Sunny day Driving window down. Just cruising

@ronaldstokes4841 Жыл бұрын

@@tommyboulden2125 ...couldn' cruise to this, it made me speed up.

@timpwhit 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water should definitely be next. You guys mentioned in a previous Allman Brothers video you wanted something "swampy," and it doesn't get much swampier than BW, although in a different way. Reminds me of a paddle boat lazily steaming down the Mississippi. Great harmonies, very catchy groove. Sauce for days!

@Veggamattic 4 жыл бұрын

I know what you are getting at but if you want to hear what I would call the all time king of swampy without a contender... Dr. John - I Walk on Guilded Splinters is filthy dirty.

@stevea3271 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed on Black Water. Another one you can't miss with is Skynyrd's Swamp Music if you want something "Swampy". That is a funky, gritty, tune that'll get stuck in your head in a great way.

@tinyskier6250 4 жыл бұрын

riverboat fantasy .... david wilcox

@loosilu 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water is an all time classic.

@shoooooooes 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water is definitely the next song you should do, another gear shift!

@myownchannel247 4 жыл бұрын

this is pure rock-n-roll, Black Water is pure swamp

@domenicduva2177 4 жыл бұрын

Guys, listen to America, Sister Golden Hair.

@mookie7688 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water! Good job guys. Maybe a little tribute to John Prine who we lost yesterday when you have a chance.

@MMFrye 4 жыл бұрын

John Prine! Yes. A fantastic idea. And we lost Bill Withers recently as well. They should definitely listen to some of his music. Both were songwriters of the highest caliber.

@chrisdelisle3954 4 жыл бұрын

I can almost guarantee that “Black Water” will end up being your favorite Doobie Brothers song. They have a number of catchy songs. “Listen To The Music” is a classic. “Black Water” is IT.

@robertcartier5088 4 жыл бұрын

From watching them listening to similar vibes, I totally agree that "Black Water" will be one of their very favorite Doobie songs!

@maxbrazil3712 4 жыл бұрын

"Black Water" on a primo headphones is a dreamlike experience.

@Embur12 4 жыл бұрын

A better tune than China Grove for sure.

@michaelanderson2881 4 жыл бұрын

I think they're both guitar players so Take Me In Your Arms could edge out Black Water.

@tinyskier6250 4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelanderson2881 even for guitar players, black water is the double drop d tune to play.

@Stumpjack 4 жыл бұрын

Have to admit that I am thoroughly enjoying you two dudes discovering primo tunes that I grew uup with. Your new discoveries with these classic songs is making me appreciate these old tunes all over again. Well done. I'd suggest "Black Water" as your next Doobie Bros song...or maybe "Jesus is Just Alright."

@meredithinserra4670 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are just now hearing the great music I grew up with in high school and college. I feel sorry for the poor sods that have to hear most modern music. The stuff I listened to will stand the test of time, evidenced by its appearance on multiple KZfaq channels and radio stations that still play these classics.

@bazzer124 4 жыл бұрын

I consider myself blessed to have grown up to music during what most call the "classic" rock era. It is refreshing and encouraging to see kids (I'm pushing 70) not only get into but totally enjoy tune-age from two or three lifetimes before you were born. From a creative standpoint, most rock music from following generations has some roots in those "classic" days. To watch you drink in, feel the effects of and have an appreciation for m-m-my generation's foundation of rock music is very satisfying and enjoyable for me. Keep up the great work and stay healthy, dudes....

@s1d299 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 2 decades younger, but feel exactly the same way. I (just barely) missed out on the classic rock heyday and fell in love with it in the 80s when it had already passed by. It's been a long lifetime subjected to lousy pop music but these reaction vids from younger folks sure restore some of my faith in humanity's musical sense!

@bazzer124 4 жыл бұрын

@@s1d299 Amen. An open mind to all genres of music can enlighten the mind and encourage the soul....

@LadyIarConnacht 4 жыл бұрын

I'm still waiting for them to do "My Generation." I think they'll like it.

@757optim 4 жыл бұрын

bazzer124 - I see what you did there.

@loki6253 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. To see this generation enjoy the music I grew up on (51 yrs young) makes me smile. I'm actually an 80s child but had an older brother so really had no choice but to grow up on the 70s music. My brother: stay out of my room and leave my records alone. Me: Is he gone? Where's his headphones? 🎧 Jesus is just all right with me .....

@mfeltes 4 жыл бұрын

The 70s are weird in this way where bands went through these massive shifts in style. I think this is because an established name was so valuable in touring. The Doobies moved to a blue-eyed soul sound when Michael McDonald joined up, Fleetwood Mac changed from British blues with Peter Green to melodrama city with Stevie Nicks & Lindsay Buckingham, the Byrds went from a psychedelic band focused on vocal harmony with Gene Clark & David Crosby to country rock with Clarence White, and Journey went from the early Santana sound to stadium rock when Steve Perry joined. It's definitely worth your time to sample widely out of the back catalog for bands in this era. Hell, Bowie had a completely different style every album or two.

@armadillotoe 4 жыл бұрын

You are so right. Some people rolled with the flow, and others became indignant and refused to listen after a group changed.

@nativetexan9776 2 жыл бұрын

I worked in China Grove, building porch decks. Every morning on the way to work, I jammed to this.

@pedal4ever 2 жыл бұрын

Doobies could rock like nobody else. Kick ass guitar licks and such great vocals. Saw them in concert once. Such amazing musicians.

@AKICITA 4 жыл бұрын

"Black Water" hells YEAH... BUT! "Jesus is Just Alright" with me, OH YEAAAAHHHHH!!! "Without You" is also a MUST!

@karenj3611 4 жыл бұрын

China Grove was one of their most commercial hits, Black Water and Jesus is alright are fan favorites

@rcdolphin714 4 жыл бұрын

Please listen to "Another Park, Another Sunday" Tom Johnston's voice is soooo good! He is a very underrated singer.

@flubblert 4 жыл бұрын

goodie!!

@s1d299 4 жыл бұрын

This. I've always enjoyed TJ's vocals far more than MM's. Oddly, I love MM's taste in music, but I just do not like the sound of his voice.

@ddthor 4 жыл бұрын

@@s1d299 agreed. Not even close for me plus I thought they got too soft w MM; but probably made more money.

@jerrytaylor4078 4 жыл бұрын

TJ is the energy frontman for DB. He really sets the level they perform at. Saw them play in Pearl Herbor in ‘95. Great concert, really enjoyed the show.

@heartfanjim01 3 жыл бұрын

Tom Johnston is the voice of the Doobies. Michael McDonald pussified the Doobies.

@ianaldridge4778 2 жыл бұрын

The old school bands were so cool great musicians that was epic.

@Cr0vv56 4 жыл бұрын

My high school boyfriend and his buddy loved the Doobies. The buddy was in one of those scary christian family singing groups. You know, the ones with those creepy album covers. So these guys want to go to the Doobies concert and the buddy played "Jesus is Just Aright" for his mom and told her they were a christian band so he could go to the show!

@willard2729 2 жыл бұрын

Creepy is the biden family, not Christian bands

@christophercrowder872 4 жыл бұрын

"Black Water" has to be next. Then "Jesus Is Just Alright". Then "Rockin' Down The Highway". What you guys are discovering is that this band had two distinct eras. One when they were led by Tom Johnston (guitarist) and one when they were led by Michael McDonald (piano/keys).

@mxkguitar 4 жыл бұрын

@Jay Allen But they have heard McDonald with Steely Dan, which should give anyone a great respect for such a talented singer/musician!

@submandave1125 4 жыл бұрын

Michael McDonald is a great singer, but truth be told the '80s were more MMcD backed up by the Doobies than real Doobies. FWIW, I saw the a few years back and they did NOTHING from the MMcD days.

@christophercrowder872 4 жыл бұрын

@Jay Allen fair enough. I though the was involved with the previous song.

@kenperk9854 4 жыл бұрын

NO NO NO! Eyes of Silver, Another Lonely Park Another Sunday, Dark Eyed Cajun Woman, I Cheat The Hangman, Road Angel, Clear As The Driven Snow, Neal's Fandango, Texas Lulaby, Rainy Day Cross Road Blues and on and on. The REAL genius of the Brothers are ALL the songs that weren't released as singles. They beat the snot out of "the cookies" (How Boz Scaggs describes the hit songs he feeds the occasional fans) Almost 100% of long time Doobie fans, if asked to name their favorite song, will NOT choose any of the "cookies."

@charliemac64 4 жыл бұрын

Johnston all the way. McDonald's voice just didn't agree with me. But I will give them props for "Takin' It to the Streets". Love that one from McDonald-era Doobs.

@maddog7428 3 жыл бұрын

Head East - "Never Been Any Reason" - your sauce cup will runneth over

@mikeguerrero72 3 жыл бұрын

Being from San Antonio, business and visitors to China Grove were many. It's just a few miles from S.A. but everyone here loved The Doobie Brothers for this tune.

@docbearmb 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water - A different sauce on the menu. And going in another direction (soulful), give "Taking It to the Streets."

@MonicaDBrini 4 жыл бұрын

Oh! Great song! The Doobies have so many great tunes. Hope y’all will eventually cover them all. And YES Black Water is a must.

@doplinger1 4 жыл бұрын

Now you HAVE TO do Black Water. One word: SWAMPY”.

@bobloblaw420 4 жыл бұрын

well I built me a RAAAFT and she's ready fer floatin' ;)

@steveandme63 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect word!!

@justinkase5269 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! "Black Water" has to be their next song....and be prepared to be taken by surprise yet again. Speaking of the next song, any idea what I am going to suggest next? Haha, if you've been paying much attention to my comments, than I am sure you know. Def Leppard has to be done soon. I know, you two get so many requests here and on Patreon, but I've been advocating for them for months now. One day my pleas will be heard (I hope). "Another Hit and Run", "Comin' Under Fire" or "Paper Sun" has to be one you cover here. What will it take for you to finally get to one of those?

@martinschell4212 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to hear this review, I first heard ‘China Grove’ when I was 17, all of 45 years ago 😮 I’m pressing ‘play’ now 😃

@kathys6402 4 жыл бұрын

This has got to be one of my favorite Doobie songs....would never be able to say there is just one favorite! ...You do need to do Blackwater next... it will knock your damn socks off guys! Thanks for doing this one. BTW... do NOT agree with the A's.... A+ at least guys.

@markharms1695 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on. When grading a song, grade it on it's own merits, not if you like it more or less than a previous song you have listened to. Treat it as if it was the first song you heard from the band.

@ChaiMeiLan 4 жыл бұрын

I took a friend to an Eagles concert where the Doobie Brothers were opening. A dream concert for me! He kept saying he wasn’t a big fan, and he could only remember one of their songs. But as they were performing, he kept saying “Oh, I loved this song!” to every song they played! It was hilarious! Great concert!

@redsologlass8768 4 жыл бұрын

You'll love rockin' down the highway. Gotta be driving in your cars.

@elza32358 4 жыл бұрын

'I Cheat the Hangman' is a Doobie masterpiece. Something you would not expect from them. 👍👍

@alrivers2297 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water is their best song imo

@UncleWiggily. 4 жыл бұрын

IMO , "The Captain and Me" is by far their best LP.

@ratso1963mikel 3 жыл бұрын

The most diverse rock n roll, soul, singer songwriter, instrumental band.

@MMFrye 4 жыл бұрын

You need to label the sauces with names that fit the music: cheese sauce, BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, onion sauce, spice sauce, Ranch dressing. You get the idea.

@SLOPPEWALL 4 жыл бұрын

One thing I have always liked about this band, you get an "all you can listen to buffet"

@lawrenceeason8007 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect blue sky freeway tune. Black Water is different from anything they have ever done...or anybody for that matter. Unique

@anitapaulus937 4 жыл бұрын

I wish you would do a reaction to Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald singing lead. “Minute by Minute”, “Taking it to the Streets”, “What a Fool Believes” are some of the better known songs. He added an element to the band that was unique.

@jonathanbonomo2824 4 жыл бұрын

“Jesus is Just Alright With Me” should be next. Great song.

@funkster007 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Love the lead vocal trade off between Johnston and Simmons too.

@Hartlor_Tayley 4 жыл бұрын

Especially the old B&W live version.

@BrokenPathsKentucky 3 жыл бұрын

Yes ..what he said... jesus is alright with me ..

@tashakomaroff2982 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water was their monster hit, but I’d also recommend Jesus is just Alright , Rockin’ Down the Highway or Take Me in your Arms. Love that you love the Doobies.

@jesuschrist-alphaomega 4 жыл бұрын

Love that u two are checking out the past. Timeless music. When there was real rock n roll. Enjoy watching kids review my music an genuinely appreciating it.

@celticwarrior4christ 4 жыл бұрын

They could ROCK!!! Multi-guitar and two drum sets! What a Band! Keep on Rockin the Free World Brothers while it lasts!

@jerrypaul9712 4 жыл бұрын

Great Song 👍🏻, guys The Who live at the Isle of Wight,young man blues!

@kevinbuchholz3496 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water will stick in your head for quite a while, Jesus Is Just Alright, Rockin Down The Highway, Listen To The Music.

@sibkiss2009 4 жыл бұрын

Rockin Down the Highway!!!!

@halholiday9388 4 жыл бұрын

The Doobie's are CLASSIC rockers! The look on ya'lls faces reminded me of the first time I heard it when I was 10...46 years ago!

@proudarmymom8657 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Doobie Brothers this is a great song you should check out “Black Water” “How Do the Fools Survive” “Takin it to the Streets” “Rockin Down the Highway”

@umpdaddy1 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water has some sort of black magic in it. I defy anyone to not feel compelled to sing along with the chorus. I have always had the urge to do so whenever I hear it. Totally different vibe than anything from them that you've heard. On another note; GFR's Inside Looking Out Live 1969 is a revelation for the uninitiated. You are going to be so pissed you put it off for so long. Recorded just before they got huge and shows why they got so huge so fast. Balls to the wall rock.

@Slava_Ukraine635 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine ,on tour , your bus breaks down and the whole town comes out to help. This song was written as a thank you to a little town called China Grove.

@bugvswindshield 4 жыл бұрын

Mom went down to Texas for cancer treatment . She settled in Boerne TX , just outside of Austin. Every time i visited...i would play this song en route. Miss ya mom... Thanks for the reaction guys. Great as always.

@knarf_on_a_bike 4 жыл бұрын

The nice thing about the Doobs is that they could play so many styles. As much as I loved their funky later stuff and their mid-tempo tunes, their country-inspired stuff, it was great when they just totally rocked out like in China Grove. And yeah, Jesus Is Just Alright has to be listened to soon. Keep up the great work!

@martinrenzhofer8241 4 жыл бұрын

In concert, this was the big pyro number. I saw them twice in the late 1970s and a long guitar solo would suddenly start the chauka-chauka guitar with explosions. Great stuff.

@Eloso3135 4 жыл бұрын

Black water! Love that you guys are going through the Doobies catalog

@ronolson2820 4 жыл бұрын

Blackwater lead guitarist Pat Simmons has the lead vocals on this one Tom Johnston has lead vocals on most of their songs. Pat has a great voice too!!

@paulsiebeneicher4536 4 жыл бұрын

Black Water may surprise you more than this one did, in a different direction. You have to do it at some point :-)

@kevinjones8357 4 жыл бұрын

BW is a good, slow, whisky sipping song. “Without You” is an off the chain banger. Not a radio song like their other hits, but a great song that’s on their greatest hits. HIGHLY recommended!

@JacQuie1776 4 жыл бұрын

Saw the Doobies in the early 80's in NYC. 5th row, orchestra seats. When Patrick came running up the aisle doing his guitar solo for Jesus is just alright"....I was right there. He was sweating and shredding in the spotlight. Dam.

@groovetube1303 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why but I love seeing you guys reaction to the music we grew up with

@Doggeslife 4 жыл бұрын

Listen tot he music, long train runnin, china grove and black water are their 4 biggest hits. But they have so much more to offer. The entire Captain and Me album is a gem. Their music style range is wide and long.

@retirebear3551 4 жыл бұрын

Must listen to “Jesus is Just Alright” by the Doobies.

@carmenwise2256 4 жыл бұрын

Must hear!

@briannewell6064 4 жыл бұрын

Jesus Loves the Doobies

@JFinSD2 4 жыл бұрын

I agree that "Jesus is just Alright" should be the next. "Black Water" is a good song but it is just a little on the wimpy side. "Jesus is alright" has a ballsier sound that really shows off their musicianship a lot more.

@retirebear3551 4 жыл бұрын

John Fuentes totally agree, Black Water is a little wimpy. I hope these guys listen and review it, I think they will be amazed.

@VinE83656 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching you guys from a younger generation listening to "my" music from the 70's. About 10 years ago I went to see Bad Company and the Doobie Brothers were the opening band with my then 19 year old son. He loved both bands and when they started playing Chinagrove who turned to me with excitement and said he didn't know they did this song and he was so into it. Such a great feeling.

@jimmayors2315 4 жыл бұрын

Early Doobie's were way more rocking than later. They had so many personnel changes over the years, their flavor changed and changed

@MarkLindsayCNC 4 жыл бұрын

“Black Water,” “Rockin’ Down The Highway,” “Jesus Is Just Alright,” then “Take Me In Your Arms” would be a good lineup. All of them are very different from one another, but I think you'll dig 'em all. The Doobies went through some personnel changes and their later stuff switched to more keyboard based style. Much like Chicago changed dramatically after Terry Kath died, the keyboard-based Doobies never really had the sauce the guitar-based Doobies had after Tom Johnston left in 1977 for health reasons. Great reaction guys!

@tgtrout 4 жыл бұрын

"i cheat the hangman." Also interesting your comparison of the sound of this song to Van Halen. There is a connection because both bands were on the Warner Brothers label and, Ted Templeton produced "China Grove" and at least the first 4 Van Halen albums.

@Walrusbonzo 4 жыл бұрын

Very good point sir! I forgot about that one.

@gbeachbum464 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

@SouthTexasRocker1 4 жыл бұрын

First 6 VH albums. Then he followed David Lee Roth and produced his first solo album.

@michaelanderson2881 4 жыл бұрын

Ted Templeman--best hi-hat sound in all of recorded music.

@annafitzgerald9913 2 жыл бұрын

I just caught this reaction. I have to tell you my China Grove story. China Grove is a real community outside of San Antonio, Texas. Anytime my family members would come to visit me while I was living down in the San Antonio area, I would make sure we took a drive through little, tiny ,China Grove with the song blasting on the stereo. Because of my age, this is a very important Doobie Brothers song, but nothing beats Long Train Running!

@lindawieseler7072 4 жыл бұрын

This Is one reason I love this channel... I grew up listening to this song on the radio, one of my favorites. This is the first time I REALLY listened to the lyrics... China Grove in Texas! Mind. Blown. I feel like I'm hearing (listening) to these songs for the first time. Love you guys, keep going with that lost in the sauce thing you do. I'm right there with ya! 😘

@robertcartier5088 4 жыл бұрын

"Black Water" is something you will surely like... it's got those Mississippi River/Bayou vibes you seem to appreciate -- Very good stuff! But, again, when you're done with the radio hits, don't forget to go back and experience "Cheat the Hangman"... ;-] Thanks, Guys, good vid!

@ms.chuckfu1088 4 жыл бұрын

I can only listen to Black Water at dusk or in the dark. Mississippi moon wont you keep on shining on me.

@squiresam 4 жыл бұрын

So, what genre are the Doobie Brothers? Yes.

@amys7215 4 жыл бұрын

Kansas. Deep Kansas.

@jmar5785 4 жыл бұрын

squiresam Maximum R&B

@mikeharris3733 4 жыл бұрын

That's the same genre as Chris Stapleton. Not many artists in that genre.

@jmar5785 4 жыл бұрын

Mike Harris actually The Who called their music maximum R&B. China Grove closer to them than Chris Stapleton.

@mikeharris3733 4 жыл бұрын

I was referring to the initial comment about what genre are the Doobie's....yes, meaning their music can be classified under multiple genres. I own The Who's box set titled...... Thirty Years of Maximum R&B, so I know of that correlation. Stapleton plays country, blues, had a bluegrass band called The SteelDrivers, and a rock band called The Jompson Brothers.

@alanmusicman3385 2 жыл бұрын

The great thing about revisiting all this stuff at your age is that you get to realise the origins of stuff that you love by later artists? Not to diminish those later artists, but they all owe a debt to what has gone before - nothing comes from nothing. I remember when I was a kid thinking that the Beatles, Stones, and later Zepplin magicked all their stuff out of nowhere - but then my uncle played me some Chuck Berry and Little Richard and Larry Williams tracks and I realised how much they had borrowed and then built on those foundations. Hopefully you're getting the same kind of in depth appreciation for the origins as well as for what artists of today developed from them. Music is a bit like sex in that, against all logic, every generation thinks they discovered or invented it! :-) Keep on keeping on guys!

@toddlight2479 4 жыл бұрын

I can't remember how young I was when I first heard this song. All I remember is having the radio on, and the DJ saying "Here's The Doobie Brothers, with...China Grove." Then the song played, and when it was over there was just dead air. Then, "Oh man. Oh man. Playin' that one again!" And he did. :)

@SonicVolcanoify 4 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised nobody mentions Without You. It must be one of their heaviest tracks and it is a banger! Essential listening, IMHO. Hope you guys will check it out one day. Keep on rockin'!

@kenperk9854 4 жыл бұрын

Road Angel kicks major ass too!!

@supermariogamer9319 4 жыл бұрын

Dirty Laundry by Don Hoenley and Flirtin' With Disaster by Molly Hatchet are good lost in the sauce songs. They are a pretty much must to listen songs.

@kw99190 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed with the others, Black Water. Another style that will further show their versatility, and also just plain fun!

@scubashooter 4 жыл бұрын

Rockin’ Down the Highway is one of my favorite Doobie Songs.

@jonm1114 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, "Black Water" is the next one to do. It is different from anything you have heard from them, and you will be even more amazed at the range of music they had in them.

@wolftrack57 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My favorite song by The Doobie Brothers. This actually follows Long Train Runnin' on the album. Great back to back tracks. Black Water is the next logical choice, but be prepared to be surprised. I'm also seeing a lot of request for Jesus Is Just Alright. Another great choice.

@calixmeus4374 3 жыл бұрын

Little known fact re Skunk. He's a mega genius who can do the highest math like the guy in Good Will Hunting. He helps the govt develop missile and other systems.

@mmartin156 4 жыл бұрын

Don't Stop To Watch The Wheels is one of the best songs ever done by the Doobie Brothers and a return to their old style during the Michael Macdonald era.

@garykelly7422 4 жыл бұрын

Yes firing up some Doobie Brothers. "black water" next then"Jesus is just alright". I'm not sure but I don't think you two have reacted to the saucy gem"inside looking out" live from 1969 by Grand Funk Railroad. They put the FU in funk and it's one of the best live performances ever imo please check it out you will have to wear a bib,the sauce overflows ☮️

@armadillotoe 4 жыл бұрын

Inside Looking out is one of THE funkiest live performances ever.

@garyhamby4569 4 жыл бұрын

Inside Looking out live by GFR is so saucy it drips. F-U-N-K-Y.

@scottingram7634 4 жыл бұрын

GF Live Album was the first record I ever bought. Inside Looking Out is as raw as it gets. I always loved that they didn't try to pretty up the sound quality. It only added to the rawness of the music on that album.

@jerrypetrillo2903 4 жыл бұрын

I just saw GFR at the Trop in AC March 7 , right before events got cancelled Was one of those groups I always liked but never saw - glad I did , they can still bring it pretty good. Someone unfamiliar with them might want to start with something like ‘ I’m Your Captain ‘ before going in to the more heavy jams But , just checking out their catalogue at all is a step in a satisfying musical direction

@Military450Veteran 4 жыл бұрын

I REALLY think these guys will REALLY ENJOY GFR's harmonica skills (the Lead Singer is exceptionally SO FUNKY on harmonica, the 🎸 guitar and his voice, i Love his raspy voice)! MANY of us have been requesting GFR "Inside Looking Out" (the Live version) for the last couple of weeks, but i'm sure someday they'll get to it (i CAN'T WAIT and i HOPE A & A will ENJOY IT as much as i did, And STILL DO, only 'cause they Too said that they love to hear the harmonica the way i do Too)! 🎹 🎵 😎 👍 And if you two get a chance to do the Reaction, then PLEASE read up on the history of GFR: back in the 70's, they were at one time selling SOLD OUT Live Shows and causing a much bigger stir Than Led Zeppelin (WOW!), And read up on why GFR didn't overpass Led Zeppelin. The saddest part is how the three band mates (3 EXTREMELY TALENTED Musicians who Remind ME of RUSH), STILL to this day haven't made it into the Rock 🎸 🎵 & Roll Hall of Fame, got back together i think three times But if i'm not mistaken, it was the 3rd Or 4th time (??) when they spilt up for good and our Now NO longer good friends 'cause Now they're also SUING one another for the use of the name, The GROOVY FUNKY name... GRAND FUNK RAILROAD. 🚆 🚆 SO SAD, right?? 😢 😢

@rubbersole79 4 жыл бұрын

No one's suggested "Clear as the driven snow", "Nobody", or "Another Park, Another Sunday" by the Doobies (weird) .....and a fun fact...they still tour and sound as good if not better than they did 40 years ago.

@juliedurden9479 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! THIS!!!

@vipergg9159 2 жыл бұрын

The definitive Doobies song at their finest . Seeing them this summer 2022 .

@timsterrockstar 4 жыл бұрын

Origins Like many songs by Johnston, the music was composed and developed before the lyrics were written. It started with a guitar riff that he and drummer John Hartman developed into a jam with a chord structure. Johnston said that the lyrics were influenced by a piano part in the performance. According to Johnston, "...I really owe Billy Payne for the words because he played this wacky bridge that started the thinking process with this wacky sheriff, samurai swords, and all that."[4] The song is based on a real town in Texas. Johnston thought he had created a fictional town called "China Grove" near San Antonio and later learned it really exists from his cab driver in Houston. [5] Johnston later explained that the band had been on tour passing through the town of China Grove on the way to or from San Antonio, and he had seen a road sign with the name, but somehow had forgotten about it.[6] Even though the community's name is real, the lyrics composed by Johnston are not based on the actual population of the town. In the song, Johnston sings about "the sheriff and his buddies with their samurai swords" and the people "just keep on looking to the East." In reality, fewer than one-tenth of one percent of the residents are Asian.