“A violin has strings. A fiddle has strangs.”

"Black Water" was released in 1974... 46 years ago. Most of us who listened to it back then are probably in our 50's or 60's now.

For those of us who were just teenagers in the '70's, damn, we were so lucky!

The Doobie Brothers had some of the best harmonies of any rock band ever.

Us old farts had some worthwhile music. Thank you for liking it!

This is music. No autotune. No electronics. Just pure talent.

Us old folks smile when we hear this and watch Jamel, who appreciates good music. Always a treat, keep it up, man

You CANNOT listen to this without signing along. Impossible!

This song came out in 1974 when I was a teenager. Didn't realize it at the time, but we were surrounded by fabulous music. I guess we thought it would always be that way.

Old bluegrass joke: A violin is a fiddle that hasn't had beer spilled on it!

This is the music that filled my room when I was a kid. We didn't have a stereo or boom box so, Sunday afternoons, we would all bring our clock radios (which we felt lucky to have) into an attic/lounge we made in the area outside my room. We would put them up in the four corners of the room, tune them to Casey Kasum top 40, and crank them all the way up when a good song came on. This song, we could never get loud enough, so we would join in and sing with it and beat out rhythm on whatever was handy. At the end you would hers my dad yell, "Jesus Christ! I can hear you idiots all the way in the basement!" (You had to earn self esteem in the 70's) "How'd we sound?" "Not bad. . . . Sound even better at someone else's house." Lol. I miss my pops.

This was playing on the radio when I was in elementary school, along with ZZ Top, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Grand Funk Railroad and Steely Dan. We didn't know how spoiled we were. It brings me absolute joy to see you experience this music for the first time.

"The music I got today is crap!" Jamel, that is probably the most honest and accurate statement you have ever uttered during one of your reaction videos. I'm 58 years old, I graduated high school in 1979. If you only reacted to music from the decade of the 70's, You would experience a wide range of great music, that has never been duplicated in any decade since. It's not even close!

Glad to see you enjoying some of the greatest music ever. I'm 57 and this was on the radio all the time. 70s rock is incredible.

I’m 76 and Canadian. I think I’m enjoying this music even more today. I’m so surprised that your generation has finally realized this was real music. Amazing voices, great arrangements, super experimentation. Keep on learning. You’re the best. Go Guess Who, Gordon Lightfoot, Rush, Celine Dion, The Band and many more. Go Canada

They had a long string of great songs. I grew up in the 70's. REAL MUSIC.

A violin smells like wine and a fiddle smells like beer...and therein is the difference😎

Difference between a violin and fiddle --- the fiddle player is smiling.

In 1974 I was 21 years old. This song sure brings back a lot of really special memories. I am 71 years old and I still love it like the first time I heard! Thanks for the reaction.

I was in my 20’s when this came out and oh yeah , I’d be cranking it up with the windows down . Was dating my sweetie in the 70’s . Now married 45 years ❤️ Aah the memories

This is just a glimpse at the reason old farts like me say things like, " *_REAL_* music just isn't made anymore." There are some musicians that are still popping up occasionally. But just like other aspects of life, when mediocrity becomes the norm, expect a lot of crap.

"Romancing the Stone" when Michael Douglas finds the crashed smugglers plane with the Rolling Stone magazine he leafs through it says "Aaw man the Doobie Bros broke up...."

The first song I remember from them was "Jesus Is Just Alright With Me".

Hey There Jamal! I'm an old Grandma at 64 and I grew up with this music that you've been listening to. It's very pleasing to me of someone your age appreciating the genre of music I grew up with and continue to listening and even play in band. Yes ol' Gma plays rock n' roll and "Rock n' Roll" will never die! Keep on Truckin'!

Gotta react to Doobie Brothers - Jesus Is Just Alright

70’s has the best music ever!! My favorite era of music.

I was 14 years old when this song came out on the radio and it is still as fresh as it was back then, I’m 60 years old. Great reaction love it!

They started walking through a tranquil meadow, stopped off at the saloon for a bit, ended up the day in church. Peace, brother.

"Blackwater" is one of those umbiquitous songs that you hear everywhere. If you breathe air on planet Earth, you've heard that song.

Jamel, this song has been on the soundtracks of lots of movies. It is the recording that put the Doobies on the national map, even though lots of us who were in tune with music knew how good they were then and still are. It only took a few seconds of listening to get you moving and in the groove, which is exactly what it did for millions at that time. The blend of genres such as dixieland jazz, southern blues, bluegrass and barbershop quartet 4 part harmonies make it a such a rich, toe tapping, finger snapping, feet shuffling tune that one never tires of hearing it, as well as being appealing across age generations and cultures. Truly one of the best of '70s.

I was 14 in 1974 when this was recorded. We listened to all the late '60's and '70's rock and roll!

Jamel , I'am 63 now . I was a junior in high school when this came out . I believe my generation 60's -70's and 80's will never be repeated as far as music goes . PS. thanks for the memories .

This was hugely popular when I was 14, a freshman in high school. Around 1974. The fiddle and violin are the same instrument. The only difference is the style in which it is played.

I was born in 1965 so as a kid, all the good stuff started filling my childhood:)

I was raised on classic violin and when I took it to Asheville and someone played fiddle on it and I was astounded that my violin did that. Although, it was like they violated my beautiful instrument...it was AWESOME!

"Another park another Sunday", another great song by Doobie brothers with Pat Simmons as the lead song! What a great mellow song!

This was one of our "school bus" songs. We would sing this every afternoon , much to the delight of the bus driver. Also, Steve Miller Band "The Joker".

They just don't make music like this anymore .

No, I'm in my 60's. I loved this and it never gets old

I remember an episode of "What's Happening!!" in which the Doobie Brothers made a cameo appearance. Rerun agreed to wear a tape recorder to "bootleg" the special concert at the high school... I believe they played this song in the episode. Don't know if you would've seen that or not, but it's the only thing that came to mind for me when they've been on TV like that. I'm sure there may be others...

Brah, I was 18. I'm 63 now, and this song still makes me sing along LOUD!

Doobie Brothers "China Grove" is also incredible. Also this might be one of your best reactions...snapping and singing along. Let the music move you 🎶🎶

I am absolutely addicted to your reaction videos!! With all of the turmoil in our world currently, you bring such a positive vibe to our global community. Reliving all of this Great Music through your channel has been a true joy!! Thanks for sharing!!!🥰

I was six when it was released in 1974. It's still my favorite Doobies' song!

I love how you appreciate all kinds of music. Been watching a while. Much love my brother.

Best. Song. Ever. I'm in my late 40s, and waaay back in the late 90s, this song came on the radio when my boyfriend (now husband) and I were camping. I couldn't remember hearing it before, but it was absolutely floored when I knew the words. So later on while talking to my mom, I asked her about this crazy song that I'd never heard before, but mysteriously knew the lyrics. Turns out, I absolutely loved it when I was very young - like, toddler young, and we'd sing the crap out of it whenever it came on the radio way back when. So, twenty-some odd years later, it was one of my first iTunes downloads. Still love it the second time around.

Jamal, I was 9 when this came out! I’m 55 now and still love it as much! I grew up with all the great music! My Mom was always listening to the more blues and the 60’s black groups, I loved it all! I had a best friend when I was about 18 she was a middle aged black women and she was always amazed I knew all the words to “her” music as she called it!!!! I miss her so much RIP! I just love all the music from back in the day! Thank you for these videos!👍🐶🐶💞

Patrick Simmons - composer, acoustic guitar, lead vocals Tom Johnston - backing vocals, acoustic guitar[citation needed] Tiran Porter - bass guitar, backing vocals Keith Knudsen - backing vocals, dubbed-in drums Bill Payne - piano John Hartman - drums Arlo Guthrie - wind chimes, autoharp Novi Novog - viola Ted Templeman - producer

I’ve said it a few times but “long train runnin” doobie brothers. You will sooooo happy you did.

When this hit the air waves back in 74 it became everyone's go to song. People would sing it walking down the street. Everyone knew it.

I have been so entertained in watching you transform into a child from the 60's. It started with dome music, then slid into some peace out tee shirts and the like. Swinging to the rhythm of the beat talking smooth with cool words such as groovy and Right On. I have seen you grow in your love of rock and roll and the appreciation to have been a part of what I feel is the best era of music. There was so much great music back then. So many styles of rock n roll, rhythm and blues, soul music, Motown, rock a billy, southern jam.

I was 16 when this came out. My friends and I sang along to it all the time. Classic!

Doobie brothers have so many hits every song people have requested were all huge hits I'm 55

I remember an episode of What's Happenin back in the days when Rerun, Roger and the gang where singing this song at a Doobie Brother's concert.

In the 70's, when listening to the radio you really never knew what was coming next. It could br The Beatles, The Doobies or John Denver. We all had a love for all generes of music because everything was played.

I'm 67. We had the best music ever!!!

I'm 72 and was in my prime when I was grooving to this music. I was a railroadman in Thunderbay married with a kid driving a 69GTO.

This song was everywhere it was hugely popular and played all the time on radio stations everywhere. ]:P

1974 ! I was 17. The 60’s & 70’s produced the best music. I’m 64 and still love this music. I really enjoy your videos.

Listening to this band is like eating cheesecake. Silky smooth !

5:25 I was anxiously waiting to see your reaction to this part. If you've never heard the song before, this is the part that will carry you home.

I saw the Doobie Brothers and Carlos Santana last year in KC. They sound just as great as they did back in the 70’s! What an amazing concert!

My husband and I were in high school when this song came out. To this day if you say "catfish" to my husband this song is the first thing he thinks of even after 40 plus years. Wonderful song that is a natural sing-a-long.

I was 13 years old when this song came out in 1974, still in middle school. I loved this song. Danced if I could when I heard it. I believe it was a Viola by listen to how deep the sound was on it. A Viola is the next size from the Violin. Viola are used more for solo parts. A fiddle is the common name for both instruments. Size from smallest to the biggest Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass. Cello is a small version of the Bass. I am Limited on my knowledge, my two youngest children played. My Daughter the Viola, and my Son the Bass. I am pretty sure there are some that know a heck of a lot more than I do.

I'm 70 now, so I was 24 when this came out. Good times, good music back then, without question. ❤️ your reactions. ❤️ your vibe.

"long train runnin" "listen to the music"

I love Blackwater. I was 8 years olds jamming with my brothers to this song.

This was a big hit when I was in my last year of high school in California. 1974.

Love this song, but my favorite is "Listen to the Music"

If this song doesn't lift you up and make you feel happy to be alive, you've got a hole in your soul.

This is my all-time favorite Doobie Brothers song. I caught a video of a live stream here in the past few weeks that the Doobie Brothers did I'm guessing from one of their homes. It was so cool to watch. Their lead singer's little granddaughter was sitting beside him with her little plastic guitar. So cute. The song sounded just as good as it ever did. Thanks for doing this one Jamal.

As soon as I saw the title I said, "oh, he's gonna love this one". This one sticks in your head for awhile. I use to hear these songs every morning getting ready for school.

My friend. I was a kid in the 70's and a teen in the 80's. We grew up in the best time of music. A band was a band. There were no auto tuning, sampling, or just plain out bad writing from a few people that tell singers what to sing. This was back in the day when a band wrote and performed their own music. I just turned 50 and I am well versed in music. I grew up on Classical Music and The Beatles. Believe me when I tell you. With the incredible talent I grew up listening to, it pains me to say that music stinks today. This is what talent was. If you would like to see that same style of talent as these guys, I recommend Zac Brown Band. Especially the song Colder Weather. It will bring tears to your eyes.

Jamel, time after time I see you react and time and again I enjoy seeing your face with something WE all know your gonna love. The Doobies do it to me every time man ... you just can't stand still, I've always felt this way and sure I always will. Peace out brother, many blessing's on you.

Great song! The Doobies are great musicians, I love them!

When I was 40... This had been one of my favorites for 30 sumpin yrs

It's just one of the greatest songs of the last 50 years. You've probably heard a 100 times without realizing it.

Doobie brothers were on What's Happening back in the day with Roger n Rerun.did like 3 songs .funny comedy back in the day

Jamal, I was born in 1963....my ENTIRE teen years were full of GREAT artists like the Doobie brothers..from Elton John, Billy Joel, to Styx, REO, Boston, Chicago, Journey & Bob Seger, Elvis. It was THEE GREATEST TIME in music, to grow up. God bless you for sharing your reactions and enjoyment with us.

My son is older than you, we are 65. Thank you for bringing us back to our happy, carefree youth. Most of this music is early to mid 70's. Peace, love, and rock baby.

Sorry, they were amazing before Michael McDonald. Tom Jonston was an amazing lead man.

Released in 1974.....I was in the 9th grade....I like TDB"S pre McDonald personally....I love your reactions like a proud MAMA !!!

I'm 48, but I remember when it came out. I was 5 when it came out, but mom was a singer/songwriter, and The Doobie Brothers were played around the house a lot. I grew up singing the harmonies on this song and can't resist singing along whenever I hear it.

I was 16 when this came out…we had the BESTEST music EVER.. It never gets stale and transports you back to a more simpler time. Thanks Jamel!!

"The music today is crap." Mostly, yes. The good stuff isn't usually played on the radio (I know some good stuff from my teenage daughter). The Doobies were the soundtrack of my childhood, having grown up in San Jose in the 70's. My parents played this music so much, I could sing it in my sleep. And I still love it today. Good, funky, folky, rocky music!

I’m old enough that I watched the Doobie’s on “What’s Happening “. Which Doobie You be?

I was 5 when this came out, but I can still remember my mom and dad listening to it. Matter of fact, my dad still has the original 45 in his record collection.

I was 16 when this came out and I remember this being my freedom song and I would sing this on my walk to work with the sun blazing down on me. One of my all time favorites.

I was in High School when this came out. This music reminds me of endless summers.

Mid '60's to Mid-'70's - the Golden Age of Music

I was a teen when I started listening to Doobie Bros in the 70s! So many good bands in my rock n roll teens. When I was 40 I was listening to the same stuff LOL Steely Dan, Chicago, Grateful Dead, Stevie Nicks, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd...well you get the picture! Don't think I'll ever stop listening to this kind of music! 58 and still rockin! Thanks for the trip on the wayback machine!

I'm 61, this came out when I was about 13. Kind of brought a tear to my eye to see react to this song that I have loved since I was a teenager it still sounds incredible it's timeless!

You are such a fun reaction-person, one of my faves! Anyway, yeah, this is classic Americana... It came out in '74 when I was only 10. I didn't hear it until I was about 13 when I started really listening to the radio and loved it (the Doobie Brothers, in general) . I'll be 56 tomorrow, actually, and do feel blessed regarding the songs I grew up with. Keep on reacting! : )

A violin has strings, a fiddle has strangs. Gotta do Doobie Brothers - Long Train Running

I've been trying to figure this ones popularity and my conclusion is that a MASTERPIECE doesn't have an era...its a standalone piece of greatness...I'm 62 an I hit the show. You're a pup...its always been there...major concept: never gets old...like JIMI

I'm 40. This song is older than me. I've loved it since I was a kid.

Skunk Baxter is an interesting cat... played with the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan... and not many people have legendary guitarist AND high security clearance defense consultant on the same resume... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Baxter

I was blessed to have lived through the 70’s with a lot of different instruments banging off of each other making different sounds. There were harmonicas, organs, violins, fiddles, yes even gongs and bagpipes! (AC/DC) there were unique voices harmonizing along with each other. I was blessed and even my 30 year old daughters say their music sucks. I was lucky. I hope that rock n roll will always be here, and be enjoyed.

In high school, when this came on the radio, the entire cafeteria sang to it!!!

I was a skinny 17 year-old girl in 1974 when "Black Water" was released on the What Once were Vices are Now Habits album. Was wowed by the Doobies then and remain so now, even as an old woman in her sixties. Thrilled to know you're keeping the music alive.