Fun fact: this was the first single from the album, and it didn’t do well. But an enterprising DJ in Roanoke VA flipped to the B side and started playing that track. It got a great response, and soon other stations in Virginia, and then regionally, took note and started playing the B side. That song was Black Water

Absoluetly my favorite Doobie Brothers song... perfect in almost every way...

Always loved this song. It’s one of their hidden gems. That flanger on the guitar really gives it flavor.

This song is so fantastic. Tom's voice and Pat's guitar solo are🔥🔥

My favorite Doobie tune and one of my all time favorite songs

"South City Midnight Lady" is similar in pace and structure. Don't miss it! Another beautiful side of the talented and wide ranging Doobie Brothers!

I absolutely love this song! It's kind of sad, but such a beautiful melody. Brings back memories.❤

Love that bass! It drives the whole song, and double drum kits was the thing back in the day! Next up South City Midnight Lady!

Saw the Doobies in June last yr. Incredible show which lasted 2 hrs. First time was the late 70's. They are an American Treasure. Please see them WHILE you can. Excellent reaction gentlemen.

One of my all time favorite tunes! Thank for this reaction video.

Released March 13, 1974. I love this song and I am so glad you reacted to it.

Absolutely love this smooth, easy going song by the incredible Doobie Brothers. This takes me back to the 70s in Tallahassee, my mom singing to the radio and hearing this song. Great reaction guys, love your music choices 😊

If someone asks what the 1970s sounded like .. this will do.

The Doobies personified! I still remember going to the “Record Store” to buy this. Great reaction guys.

One of my favorite DB songs. Thanks!

Awww boys. This one really takes me back. One of my all time faves. Thanks y’all ❤

I listened to this album a lot with headphones back in -76. This album is still golden.

Great mellow song for driving. Love Tom Johnston here. Sweet guitars and percussion. Can't go wrong with the Doobies.

Glad to see so many other folks commenting about loving this DBs song! This tune epitomizes that early sound and groove of the band with Tom Johnston on lead vocals. As usual, thanks for the great reaction fellas!

I could listen to this on repeat for a good long while ❤

Yay, I've been asking for this one for awhile. It's an absolute gem! I highly recommend doing this ENTIRE album, it's cover-to-cover excellence...

One of my faves from them

The Doobie Brothers are straight up SICK AF .....2 different lead vocalist and STILL dishes out HITS 😊

Honestly. Top 5 in my life.

My 2nd favorite Doobies tune right behind Dark Eyed Cajun Woman... Keep it going guys!

This song grows on you. Every time I hear it stays in my head for days. Definitely one of my top 5 Doobie Brothers tracks.🎶🎸

One that used to get a lot of airplay back in the day but a bit of a forgotten piece now. Such a beautiful relaxing tune-

One of their best songs. Thanks for reacting to this...love it. I looked for your reaction to DB Takin' it to the Streets, I couldn't find it. If you get the opportunity, you should definitely react to that song.... Another one of their best. Happy New Year Everyone!❤️

you guys nailed another favorite :) love the way the bass really steps forward at the end

I love that album. One of my all time favorites. Song to See You Through is my favorite track. Road Angel is a good also. Great drums in that one. They tear them up.

We can count on LA and CHI to start out the New Year with a sweet groove!...I just LOVE this tune! Old Doobies! On Sundays, We'd throw this on cruising a super cool local park back in the day (while "they" were still vices, and before "they" became habits). Happy New Year, friends...hope it brings joy and a calendar full of great reactions!

Great band, great tune. Happy New Year La and Che! 🎉

Wow 😮, Outstanding Performance in every way 👏👏

As others have said this is probably my favorite song of theirs even though it didn’t get the notariety it deserved

Great stuff. Another great album (and often under-appreciated) from the Tom Johnston era is ‘Stampede’. Check that one out as well.

this song in massively underrated.

One of my favorites from the Doobies..

Just a great sunny summer day at the beach song. Doobie classic.

This is my all time favorite Doob song.

Definitely one of my favorite Bands.

Starting with 2024 with the Doobie Brothers from 1974. Aaahhhhh 🔥

Happy New Year! My dad use to sing this before I ever heard the original back in the early 90s. Always has been a favorite!

Love watching u dudes awesome experience in music

"Trying to find a pretty smile that I can get into..." Hell Yeah Y'all

Great song. can't go wrong with Doobies

Gotta love the early Doobies. They are such a treasure. Thanks for the reaction and happy new year!

Just a great, great song. Love the vibe, and the vibes (played by the great Milt Holland) on this one.

Happy New Year! Looking forward to your continuing journey this year!

Pre=Macdonald Doobies were great. This album and the previous "Captain and Me" are top quality.

When I was a young man, I was on my way from an Oakland A’s baseball game, and I was listening to this song on a Walkman.

Superb mellow rocker with beautiful harmonies!

One of my favorites from back then. Thanks for playing and Happy New Year!

Lead vocalist is Tom Johnston on this as well as Listen to the Music, Long Train Runnin, China Grove and Take me in your arms to name just a few.

Back in 1974 I bought this album just to get this song.

Great great pop song here love you guys

This album was released on February 1, 1974..!! I was in 7th in Catholic School in SF..!! LOL Not a care in the world. Where did almost 50 years go...?!!! I'm blessed to be healthy and alive. Peace and Happy 2024

Any Doobie’s song is alright with me! Thanks for sharing this one tonight….Happy New Year from Florida! 🎉

It just shows the talent of the Doobies👍

This is my favorite era of The Doobie Brothers. Michael McDonald is alright but I love the twang with Tom Johnston! Great choice!!

great tune so well performed. great seventies vibe.

Great reaction!! You guys enjoyed!

Another Park, Another Sunday". "She's Gone" and "Have You Seen Her". Three songs that break my heart every time I hear them.

The doobie Brothers have had 15 albums most people only pick out the two that Michael McDonald was on Great reaction rock on

The snare drum on this album _is_ tuned tight as hell!! I always notice that. This song is impeccable.

Sunny Sunday afternoon vibes

The line "the radio just seems to bring me down" caused radio stations across the country to stop playing this song. This would have been a massive hit but for that one line and radio stations reaction.

So good. For some reason this song always hits me same as “Out In The Country” by Three Dog Night.

Love this song... glad to get to share it with the Airplay family today ❤

brilliant

Back in the day, Ted Templeman (producer) and Don Landee (engineer) helped the band reach the top thanks to an outstanding sound/mix

Happy New Year,Guys! Great tune...great album all the way through. You'd love 'Road Angel' from this one! Cheers, T

My parents had this album on 8-Track and I wore it out ! GREAT SONG😊

This was years before Michael McDonald joined the band and did lead vocals. Black Water is also on this album, worth a reaction.

Speaking of the two drummers: Another tune off of this album, "Road Angel," includes a back-and-forth drum solo between them (following a back-and-forth guitar solo between Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons). Also, a deep cut off of this album that is one of my personal favorites is "Daughters of the Sea / Flying Cloud." Technically two separate tunes, but they are composed to flow from one to the other. Also, "Daughters of the Sea" is a Patrick Simmons number that is more rocking than his usual finger-picking guitar style. And "Flying Cloud" is an instrumental composed by bassist "Tiran Porter."

Yep 👍🏽 smooth band

"Snapping Snare Drum" indeed , on this one . Love how they Mic'd it up . Shout out to the Production . "You Just Can't Stop It" on this same Album really shows out the Doobies Funk side . This Album remains atop their all timer inventory along with "The Captain And Me" , & "Toulouse Street" .

the best early DB track? All talents on hand for this one. Thanks Guys.

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Thank you for mentioning the snappy snare because it’s an element I’ve particularly loved about all their music and was fascinated to watch their two drummers live. Saw this tour (among many others). So good.

😎Great song. I always wonder if it was inspired by Chicago's "Saturday in the Park". Its like the sad flipside to that happy song.

Nice way to start the day! Happy New Year 🥳

This is my anti-anxiety jam.....

Anotber so g chill like this is three dog night Out in the Country

☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥love them!

The whole LP is magic! I just started learning bass when this came out, and this bassist was a HUGE influence on my melodic playing!

One of my favorites by them!

Happy New Year. Excellent start to the year!!! Appreciate it fellas!!!

One of my favorite Doobie tunes released as a single Riock hit by the band. Just the melodic feel of it. The band us great no matter which song you choose but I always really loved this one.

Ha ! I totally forgot about this track. Fun little song Tom Johnston on lead vocals Check out “Black Water” from this album.

Do I’m Your Captain off that Grand Funk album Laa and Chee! The check the live version from Shea Stadium. The Beatles took 6+ weeks to sell out Shea, Grand Funk sold it out in 72 hours. No Ticketmaster back then, you had to stand in line at the box office.

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Those last 8 bars are the tightest ever

The subtle guitar makes the whole song

70's - Rolling in the summer with the windows down, jamming, smoking shit weed..... the girls were so fine. This song always takes me straight back there. "Just when you think you got a good thing... It seems to slip away" " I got to get myself together, but it's hard to do" Life huh?? We had fun not low tech, it was no tech. Thanks guys! Best wishes for 24!!

Doobie Brothers.. RABBIT HOLE

Happy New Year my brothers❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨❤️✨

Happy New Year Bros. !

What Were Once Vices… is primarily known for Black Water, a song that received a lot of radio airplay. It is a very good album. Truth is, I like the deep cuts on Vices better than the popular Black Water.

South City Midnight Lady please.

Maybe you could hit “Cheat The Hangman” sometime. Never made it as a single but what a song.