what a heartfelt Romantic song! Michael McDonald helped Carly Simon on this one... Her version is fantastic as well.

Unlike many other groups that radically changed their sound, I thoroughly enjoy both iterations of the Doobie Brothers. 🖖🏼

To state the obvious, Doobie Bros are a unique American treasure.

Michael McDonald....that light skined Brother 😂

I can still smell the vinyl on this album! I suddenly miss my Dual turntable.

Another deep rabbit hole for Airplay…both versions of the Doobie Brothers, early with Johnson and late with Michael are all great music

Man yall are like THE only people to react to the Doobies Version of this song....to me this is the DEFINITIVE version! Soul for days! Thanks guys

I wish more people reacted to Michael's version of You Belong to Me. It's an incredible record. He wrote the music to Carly Simon's lyrics and although Carly had a hit with it, his version is so much more powerful. It's one of his best.

Yes! Whether it is Michael MacDonald or Carly Simon singing this song, I get the chills; it’s that good ❤. “You don’t have to prove to me you’re beautiful to strangers”; what a great line. Timeless. Love how you both felt this one! I’m sounding old, but here’s an example of why I don’t listen to new music much; hard to top this era/genre.

Agree with the Carly Simon comment below as well. Seldom are two versions of the same song so compelling.

This version of the Doobies was very intertwined with Steely Dan through Michael McDonald and Jeff Baxter!

You said it. Magnificent! Flawless! I agree! Might I add...Beautiful! ❤

This one should give you two something to tap you're toes too. "John Popper (Blues Traveler) No Woman, No Cry Live Harmonica Complete" John Popper and Ziggy Marley performed this Bob Marley tune together, which was originally written by his father Bob Marley & The Wailers in 1974. John Popper is an American Musician and songwriter, known as the co-founder, lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band "Blues Traveler." He is also an amazing harmonica player. "Blues Traveler" was formed in Princeton, New Jersey in the mid 1980's. Popper was a teenager when he formed Blues Traveler in his parent's garage. I look forward to hearing what ya'll think about this performance. 🤔🎶 You can never go wrong listening to the Doob's. I'm a huge fan of this band, and Michael McDonald. I really enjoyed, this one fellas, Thanks for sharing👍

MM has such a smooth, unique voice. He transports me back to my teenage years when this music was hitting the airwaves. So funky and soulful. What a treasure.

The whole record was so TIGHT

That’s a beautiful song guys Michael is the best thank you.

Such a beautiful song ❤. Carly Simon also covered this song. Thanks for this reaction. 😊

The Doobies and Steely Dan. Loved 'em both for decades! Check out more Doobies please. Just for starters: Long Train Running Minute by Minute Taking it to the Streets It Keeos You Running

One of the Doobies best album!

Living on the fault line, is a really sophisticated album that sits aside the Steely Dan albums of the era like bookends

Thanks guys. Just added it to playlist. Love Michael McDonald ❤ and The Doobie Brothers.

Michael McDonald is gold. His vocals are amazing.🎼✌️

Carly Simon Co-wrote You Belong to Me with Michael McDonald. Both recorded it and had hits with it on Radio and as artists. You should take a listen to Carly's version as well.

Quality artist terrific band.

Chaka khan does a great cover of this song also.

This is my favorite doobie brothers album, every song is perfect. Imo this is like their Aja

Eargasm! 🎹🎧

Classic Doobies !!!!

Please check out Hall and Oats “Sara Smile” and “She’s Gone” will blow your minds.

The LEGENDARY Doobies featuring Super Bad Mr Michael McDonald

Love the Doobie Brothers! I got to see them in 1980, and it was one of the best most fun concerts I’ve ever been to. It was outdoors, but in an amphitheater, so the sound was really good.

I actually saw Michael McDonald perform this last night with the Doobie Brothers! It was great!

There is an awesome live version with great drums and bongos. I think it might have been “Live at the Greek Theatre”.

Michael Mcdonald, such a smooth operator!

This gives me chills.

To see you young brothers , grooving to this song that I first heard in High School, at 17....does my heart GOOD!! Its a BLESSING!! 🙏✨🥲

I'd forgotten about this song! Always loved the Doobie Brothers, but I just took them for granted playing in the background on the radio....

Absolute bop but havent heard in years. Micheal never disappoints. Thanks guys.

I lived this music. I would love to meet your Dad guys! Cheers

Nice, you guys should check out the original by Carly Simon. She's another Genius you will LOVE...Oh wait, Written by Her and Michael McDonald! Doobies version came out first. Ok, but Her's is amazing too...

Yes!

It was only a few years ago that I found out that this is the original. I had always thought it was originally Carly Simon. Anita Baker does a nice version too.

Michael binging that St Louis Soul. The Doobies like Genesis, endured and prospered when their sound changed after personnel changes. A great rock and roll band, with or without Michael. Eargasm for sure.

So gorgeous! ❤

Anita Baker does a cover of this, Michael MacDonald's voice is liquid gold, but Anita does this song justice.

Oove the Doobies. Dive deeper into this band, you won't be disappointed.

I'm a big fan of this version of You Belong to Me. It's darker and more stalker type than Carly Simon's version. Tasty horn solo and guitar licks. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED from Living on the Fault Line: the title track, Chinatown. The Doobies stretch out - very Steely Dan-like.

Man, I love this version but can’t help hearing the Carly Simon version with the iconic David Sanborn solo in the middle. Sanborn’s solo has been burned in my head since childhood.

Carly Simon does a version of this, that I like just a bit more.

Michael McDonald and Carly Simon are fabulous together. 🥰

This is the only DB album I own. Can’t deny, it’s really good. Worth checking out the whole thing.

Great song. His voice is incredible. When this album came out a lot of us thought it sounded like The Dan. Not vocally but musically. The Rhodes, horns were new for the Doobies. There is no doubt he was influenced by Don and Walt.

Written to James Taylor by Carly Simon. Authentic lyrics, great tune. Michael does this song oh so very well. The original hooked me as well. Came out when I was in college.

Doobies for everybody!

When you've gone stank face inside the first eight bars, it's going to be a fine reaction. 😉

Michael McDonald's vocals are amazing and so unique. The only other singer that might have a voice more amazing and unique is Hamish Stuart from Average White Band.

Mm smoothest cat of the time

Thank you for this! I have not heard this song in so long. Great reaction.

I haven’t heard this version…love it!

What a Funky Blues Band

...FROM ''ONE STEP CLOSER''(1980)...

Perfect reaction. ❤️

Some of my friends ridiculed me beyond belief for my obsession with Michael McDonald back in the day. I found new friends that appreciated talent. Never missed em.

❤❤❤❤ Love this!!!

Flowing, airy

Great job! This made me feel good watching it pretty sure Carly and Michael wrote it!

Great review. Couldn't agree with you more. Treat yourself to Michael McDonald Motown and Motown2. Guarantee you will love it.

The title track from this album is a must listen.

Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins wrote this for Carly Simon (check out her version). I saw Michael McDonald sing this as well with Chaka Khan in concert and they were absolute FIRE!!!!

Awesome !!

Agreed… Michael McDonald is untouchable.

Yes sir those cord changes sound familiar 🤔😁 and seem less

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The title song of this albumis killer .. This is a cover of Carly Simons

🎶👍😎 Soooo nice!

There are a lot of great songs on this one

Smooth as silk

I could see while you were listening , you thought about your Dad, love watching your reactions. You guys are DOPE.

Wow all the way through with no break.... You guys were groovin 😉

Great Pick!!!Doobs Rocked!!!Any update on gettin Your Folks to The Show???Not much room but Hey!!!

That look you gave each other when Mike was hitting his high notes! I know that look! I had the same when I first heard this in high school! Yes I was on a doobie and brothers was my band! This cut has stayed in my rotation for life! Chiguy

Doobie brothers are a band you can never cease to listen to They have so many great songs:Long train running,China Grove,Black water are just a few Paul Simon is another great artist to check out sometime after he went solo his music was awesome some songs are Kodachrome,Late in the evening, Me and Julio in the schoolyard

When McDonald took over - not everybody's favourite move.

Sweet. :)

I think I prefer Carly's version (Sax solo, her voice, I fancy the pants off her- see The Boys In The Trees LP) , but you lads are still welcome to my barbecue. Lovely song,

in 1977, I bought "Living On The Fault Line" and "Aja" by Steely Dan as soon as they came out, and both remain my favorite albums to this day along with "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd. Still have them too.

It has that James Ingram sound

Check out Carly Simon’s version of this song.

One of my favorite doobie songs

Pls check out 'Real Love' by the Doobie Brothers featuring Michael McDonald on vocals.

I'm a big Warriors fan who lives on the East Coast so love the hat! Michael McDonald is a national treasure with one of the most soulful voices I've heard. Please react to "Takin it to the Streets 1977" by the Doobie Brothers. It's the live version.

Y’all i am telling you, you NEED to check out Machine Gun by jimi hendrix with the band of gypsys, do the album version it’s a live recording. best live guitar work i’ve ever heard

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Hey gentlemen you gotta hear Rio by these guys, they kill it……every song they do❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Not anywhere close to early Doobies but a great song nonetheless. Co written by Carly Simon/MM, but I swear I hear Fagen/Becker all over this.

You guys are seriously likable. Your enthusiasm and love and analysis of the music outstanding reactions

Doobies can sing anything Carly Simon did it first also a monster hit

Happy Pride month moment at 2:37

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Love the Doobies - they have so many good songs. One of my go to albums is Takin It to the Streets...not a bad song on that album.