Does not matter what The Doobies do, play,.sing..... they are by far the BEST!! And yes Tom J. is a fantastic guitarist....

This song is definitely overlooked. One I return to time after time, appreciating the richness and intricacy of both the original recording and this live version. Probably my favorite of the band's many great songs. I feel fortunate to have seen them live in their prime. Two drum kits still slays me! And Tom Johnson was Ron Swanson before Nick Offerman ever even dreamed him :)

Their best song. I can't stop talking about this song. And the finesse they play it with. Guys...when "Captain" first came out I had friends over. Just to hear this album. I saved this song for last. Nobody could speak after I had played it. Everybody just sat stunned till it was time to go home. One of my favorite songs of all time...by anyone.

The all time best drivin' down the road band. In 1973 I wore out at least 10 eight track tapes of this album while trucking along at night. Sleepy while driving? Not a chance when this song plays and kicks into overdrive. One night I was rockin' so wildly while driving that I got pulled over, the cop thought I was having some sort of seizure behind the wheel! Then he laughed and let me go because he said he loved the Doobies too!!

Not everyone who claims to be a fan of the Doobie Brothers will know this song. That's how you can tell a true fan and one who just says they are. One of the many greats they recorded. I'll put this up with I Cheat The Hangman and many others. Seeing them play this live is yet another realm.

I never understood why this song isn't included as being one of the great ones, on many of their song lists. It's one of my favorites of theirs, if not my very favorite. I remember when Captain and Me came out. I was mesmerized by this song. Couldn't stop playing it.

Ive seen the Doobies 8 times in concert. To me, they are the best musicians ever. They dont seem to get the credit they deserve as far as greatest guitarists.

The Doobies are beyond fantastic. Also: the band has the best deep cuts this side of the galaxy.

Tom Johnston in the background, just waiting... like, "Hold on, let me show you how it's done." He is the most underrated guitarist of the rock era.

Wow. Just Wow. Cornelius Bumpus added so much to this song. This song is one of my favorites and imho one of their best to not be released as a single.

This is REAL Music and will last Forever, The Doobies will be playing in Heaven when we get there 🎸🎵😎👍

most underrated song ever, this should be up there with other 70s epic rockers like stairway to heaven and such

They’ve never needed light-shows and whatnot; the songs live on their own…

I wish I knew the thousands of miles I have driven listening to The Captain and Me. At some point, I have had it on on ..hundreds of cross country trips. One decade I was doing 50k a year for work and always eventually...The Captain and Me. ...and my favorite part: This song and the following. Seamlessly blending as the highway raced through my windshield....days but especially at night. The ultimate perfect road song on the ultimate perfect road album...forever. If there is an afterlife, I want an endless Arizona highway at night, a sports car with a moon roof, no light pollution and ...The Captain and Me.

Damn. These guys were so talented. I love them to no end. They kicked ass everytime

Pat Simmons has the nicest smile, like a Buddha. Very beatific. He actually looks like he is enjoying what he is doing.

How can you not help but to play this LOUD AND OFTEN

I am going to be fortunate enough to see the Doobie Brothers on back-to-back nights in Las Vegas. I started to listen to the doobies when I was 13 and I am now sixty-three. I can hardly contain my to see the group live once again. Rock on!

No better American rock band! Tom J is an underrated guitarist!

they opened for the eagles way back when I was 12 I'm 52 I've seen them a number of times loved when they started playing this song. this is another one of the bands that don't get the recognition. tight and jam

GREAT TO SEE TOM JOHNSTON IN THIS VIDEO!!! I met his sister when I worked for a medical lab in the Seattle area back in the late 70s....she was a PEACH....

My boyfriend introduced me to this song. It is full of joy and experience and intelligence and desire as only this particular band can do it. I love it so. It's perfect, a gift. A kiss.

This may be my favorite Doobie Bro. song. The Captain and Me is their best album IMO.

Wow, I can't believe there is a video this awesome​ song

The Doobies are a must see if you like their style of music. Possibly the best lineup of true sounding guitarists, percussion and harmonists . Osoyoos in 100 degree summer sun brought me here.

Thank you, Patrick, for the Doobie's very best song. It's chilling.

Channeling a bit of Moody Blues or Tull here. Awesome! Good to see Tom Johnston jamming here.

I'll be damned after 48 years ago when I first purchased this vinyl and listening to these gifted musicians if I'll ever love any other songs more these magnificent master pieces of Music.

Became a DB fan around 1973 (I was fifteen). Had the “Captain and me” cassette and listened to it endlessly in my room. Later, bought the 8 Track to play in my Chevelle. Saw them from the 5th row in college spring of ‘77. They were on top of their game and just incredible. I’ve always felt “Without You” is one of the most perfect Rock songs every written or performed.

This is my favorite song on a fantastic album... To this day.. It's in my top 20 album lists.... Very underrated... The whole album flows so well

God bless Loma prieta and the Santa Cruz mountains! Living on the fault line baby!

A great song that SHOULD be played every concert

Bay Area baby!! Not a time goes by that I don't get goose bumps listening to this!

I'd forgotten how AWESOME these guys are.

Patrick, Tom, and John. And rest of the cast! Wow! 5 out of 5 stars.

I keep rolling I keep rolling I keep Rollin and I can't stop! It's driving me out of my mind!

Yet another underrated gem, Doobie Bros obscure songs make the best mix tapes

Under rated song. One of their best. :)

This is a masterpiece live performance. Arrangement! Harmonies! 2 drummers!

Saw The Doobies at London O2 last weekend and they played this. This is definitely in my top three Doobie songs. Absolutely love this band, they are so underrated particularly in the UK. The albums from the 70s were and still are awesome. Come back to the UK soon!

Saw them in Seattle early '73 on mescaline. This tune and Without You blew the top of my head off. Allman Brothers, the Doobies, Stealy Dan... the best of the best of the '60's-70's American bands

Best Doobie Brothers song! APPLAUSE APPLAUSE take bow! Love The Doobie's

My favorite band of ALL time. The albums Captain, Toulouse St. and Stampede are in my top tier.

💜 Tom and Pat are still so fine..♡

Playing along with Carlos Santana on tour later this year. What a double bill. Some very lucky people at those shows.

A hidden gem

Awesome use of the root chord throughout the piece. The drama as the piece builds is sheer brilliance

After all these years we love you all! God bless The Doobie brothers!

As always the best of Doobies is what you don't and never did hear played on the radio! They are the best!

This is SUCH a great track - the doobs had so many deep cuts (white sun, toulouse, closer every day, song to see, etc.) but what a way to end side 1 of captain

It doesn't get any better than that!! A good Doobie is always a great thing! ♡

If you forgotten how good these guys were and are, you're living on the fault line!

Come on these guys should be in the Hall of Fame

Excellent! Superb! Thank you Tommy and Doobies! Musician/Artist USA- ThomMeinert

One of my favorite Doobie songs and videos, SO good! And the dual drummers, love it!

Best. Song. Ever.

AHHHHH pre-McDonald Doobs!! Can't be beat at 420. ;-)

I'm actually one of those "younger" Doobie Brothers fans. I have most of their albums on LP. There's no limit to my listening to their music. I was born in 1976, and what I wouldn't give to be born 10-15 years before. This is real music, real talent.

Classic of all classics!!!!!!!

Amazing, their Hotel California, they all love playing it. Nice Harley.

The best show ever, I am so glad I grew up with this band!!

Everything on captain and me is a banger. Fav DBs album.

Their best song. It doesn't get any better than this. (I do, however, prefer the acoustic guitar version).

I only have two words... Fking awesome!,,,,,,,,,,,,

My first doobie brothers concert was in 1976. When they featured this song and others from The Captain and Me LP I was convinced that these guys were all in about being musicians first. No costumes. No fancy theater. They tore up the Syracuse War Memorial that night. Oh, and the killer was The Tower of Power horn section along for the ride the entire night. Jeff "Skunk" Backster on lead guitar and Micheal McDonald's debut for Takin' to the Streets, well a very special 70's experience!

The Double Drum Attack , Killer

dobbie alway filled their album with all good creative music,every song. only few artist and groups did this. i had many wasted albums . they were big bucks.

I thought I'd heard all the DB's songs. I was wrong and possibly missed one of their best! Glad I happened on to it. Great!!

I remember when "The Captain and Me" came out. I was like the first one I knew who had heard of it or purchased it. I had all my friends over, smoked dope, and pulled this out. They were blown away, and then this song came on, and I'm like......"and now for the best song on the record..." . No one could talk at the end of the song.

This is great! I call it Celtic rock

Very glad to be unearthing this hidden gem. Dual drum sets drove me crazy. Very intricate music. One of the very best of Doobies. What an age to be alive.

This and "Nobody" have always been my favorites.

Ive heard this before, but didn't really pay attention to it then. Amazing song. I now can really appreciate what im hearing....

WOW! I just bumped into this for the first time in since early 70's. It hurled me back to a great time so long ago. Great song. What else have I overlooked?

Doobies rock!

One of the best extended jams of all time. I get on my Indian Springfield, crank this up and head through the mountains. No better feeling in the world.

The entire group is so together. You would think they had been in a recording studio all week. Their concerts from this era were tight (too short sometimes).

I think some overlook Pat's contributions to DB. I mean we have the Tom Johnston vs Michael McDonald debate.....(I favor TJ), but Pat certainly added a wonderful element also!

The Doobies to me are not the Doobies without Tom Johnston singing lead, even though Michael McDonald was good also. They were a totally different band without Tom. I was so glad when he returned. They are better now than they have ever been. I saw them when they backed up 3 Dog Night in Salt Lake City and Toulouse Street first came out. You could not find a Doobie Brothers record within 100 miles of Salt Lake City the next day after the concert. One of the greatest rock bands with some of the greatest musicians ever. Love the Doobie Brothers. Keep Rockin' Doobies.

Many great songs, this is still the best . Always listen to Texas Lullaby after great follow up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

This is one of my all time fave albums of anyone.

Grew up on this CD and many more with my dad. Best thing he could have done for me 🙏🏼❤

I can't understand how anyone could dislike this song (or any others). The most complete band ever in talent, depth, songwriting, stage presence, quality of concerts, and the heart and soul they put into everything they do.

Such babes! I hope to be seeing them when they play Concord. I better be seeing them. 🤞🏻

Clear As the Driven Snow and Toulouse Street = my favorites. Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons!!!!! Saw the Doobies last month (05/19) in Tulsa. Still GREAT!!!!

Seen the Doobies 4 times and I have heard them do this song twice. First was when they toured ahead of Vices and Habits in 1974.

wow.. not much else you can say...but...wow

Got to see them do this live in 2023 and it blew me away!!! The word "epic" is usually used for prog rock but this is well worthy of that descriptor.

U thank all the rock gods to have had thegood fortune to have heard this band live in the 70s A doobie with theDoobies !

Personally I think The Captain and me is their best album, but said that, a Doobie fan forever.

Love Bumpas flute solo.

Superb. 👌. Lovely flute. X

Real music.

I love this song so much

I really needed this today .. such talent .. THANK YOU for so many years .. you are the first concert in '78 and saw you many times .. some of the early release stuff is so good! VERY underrated for sure.

The Doobies at their solid best

There BEST SONG EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This song… this song… this song and 40,000 Headmen have this epic "stoned trippy" feel that's just magic.

I saw them 7 times starting in '75 and they did that song once. Never forgot it. Beautiful.

This has been my favorite song for years. Not just DB but very favorite. I met the boys backstage a few years ago and talked in depth to Pat Simmons about the production of this song. I learned a lot and he ways very gracious in his responses. A highlight of my concert experiences.