I got hooked on the Doobiees when this came out, wasnt 2 impressed prior 2 this 1, but then after hearing it and "Takin it 2 the Streets" in early 76, then I got hooked, and bought all there albums on vynil. Michael McDonald really gave the Doobies a great sound when he entered the band. I just always loved his baratone deep voice!
Love Michael! His incredible voice stands out even when he has been kind enough to lend it for backup to other artists (Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, et al.) And he writes some killer tunes, as well. However, diction has never been his strong suit, right? Nonetheless, his signature vocal is immediately identifiable and has inspired and/or grooved millions. Indisputably, a modern vocal legend!
@NikonFstopper no you ignorent racist! he is a white man in a white mans body! wake up call,you dont have to be black to have soul! please keep your racist comments to yourself!
@thewhitehermit The poster didn't come off as an ignorant racist, he was just making a statement...that obviously isn't ACTUALITY. The "soul" voice you refer to is mostly found in AFRICAN-AMERICAN voices...nothing wrong with that. It is what is it, no need to get hurt about it. For everyone one white soul singer there's plenty more black soul singers, it's just how it is. No racism at all.
@thewhitehermit Why not? Aren't most heavy metal guitarists white males? It's not anything that serious at all. Some may take what I said as racist but I don't believe in double standards. If one can say that about Mike why can't one say that about a black heavy metal guitarist??
@thewhitehermit--Ever heard of Living Color? How 'bout Jimi Hendrix?? Jimi STARTED heavy metal with Zeppelin,Sabbath,and other bands during the late 60's. Hearing MMcD on the radio alone,one would swear he was one of 'da brothas'! Everything points that way-his vocals & his keyboard chord changes. Which brings questions-Did he grow up in the black church? Did he eat fried chicken,collard greens,watermelon,cathead biscuits,crackin' bread,etc.?? Well?? I'm just sayin'.... : )
I am so sorry. I do not and never cared for him. I cannot listen to him ever. I LOVE the Doobies....but I can't deal with his voice. I am sure he is a fantasic person.
@rvelliqu Many are 50/50 on Mike. Some hate him, some love him. I see what you're saying. This song doesn't help anyone like him either, this is from someone whose a die hard Michael fan XP It keeps you running was never one his songs I liked. What a Fool Believes and others are much better than this one.
@trk327 whats with you kid rock idiots... his drummer would'nt hold enough talent to drum for a man of this degree... he's a real showman and not a joke like kid rock!!! kid rock is just a no talent for those that have no soul and are taste such as yourselves...DON"T SLANDER!!! MR. MCDONALD LIKE THAT
When I was young and this music was at the top of the charts I took quality music for granted. Now looking back, I am so fortunate to have grown up with this music.
No such thing as "blue-eyed soul," bruh: just soul music. Just cuz Mr. McDonald is white doesn't mean he should be categorized as "blue-eyed" anything. He has just as much pain and soul in his voice as Marvin, Donny, and should be seen with such greats. Long live you, Mr. McDonald.
isnt it amazing to see a man doing exactly what he was destined to do??...songwriter, singer, keyboard player....a beautiful thing isnt it???..what a blessing to all of us....
@ORUPRANKSTAZ He used to use a Fender Rhodes w/ the Doobies up until they broke up. The next year Yamaha came out w/ the DX7, which was the first fully digital synthesizer. Now mostly everyone just uses synthesizers becuase they dont go out of tune or adjustment as a piano would or a Rhodes. I would love to see Mike still use the Rhodes though!! Some of the old stuff like this, Minute By Minute, and I Keep Forgettin would really benefit from it! Those pianos just have soul!
Yeah but the intro for the original studio track contains a synth.. and since that track was produced in 1975 (and released in 1976 on Takin' It to the Streets), it's not a DX7, which, by the way, was NOT the first fully digital synthesizer. It was merely the first commercially SUCCESSFUL digital synthesizer. See below:
1950 CSIR MK I (first known use of computer used for purpose of playing music).
@ORUPRANKSTAZ I know it wasnt a DX7. They werent around yet. Fortunately that awful Rhodes emulation hadnt come out yet... Mike didnt start using the DX series synths until his first solo tour (about the time they came out)
I too have always wondered what kind of synth was used on the studio version of this as well. I just know that live he used the Rhodes on it. On the studio track there is a nasty Clavinet part too if you listen closely. "Losin End" off that album has the same kind of vibe.
Dude. Nothing will ever replace a real one, okay? We get it. Geez. lol
And if you don't like the DX7, why don't you go create a massive commercial success and milestone? If it makes other musicians happy, and the listeners happy... what does it matter? It's not ALL about us (the musicians) you know.
Also, thanks for echoing my obvious point that the DX7 wasn't around at the time.
So nice to hear an old favorite. As good as new. They have not lost a thing and it reminds me of the good old days. Great performance of one of the best pop songs ever recorded.
In my opinion, the guy might have a great voice but no vibration in his voice. I think a great singer should use his real voice and not add extra unnecessary stuff to it. Using this technique, that little extra low humming, it hard to understand the word he's saying. It sound whenever he sing a bunch of extra air come a cover up the words, lyric's. And it set a ideal way of singing for other singer which is not straight foward singing but amateurish. But your tasted, just my opinion.
Back a number of years ago I saw the Farewell Tour in Portland. 15 Doobie vets were up in stage. They played this song. If you can imagine MOST of the Doobies of past on stage singing chorus and adding their own musical fingerprints, it was unforgettable. This is still a great version. Would you sing YOUR song the same way over and over and over for years and years? Nah. You'd change it up or welcome world-class instrumentalists to add some flavor.
Where you gonna go, Where are you gonna hide? You go on leaving out your heart And all it's saying deep inside. I can feel your heart beat You got me all wrong. You don't have to worry You just been lonely too long I know what it means to hide your heart From a long time ago - It keeps you running It keeps you running etc.
@Campbejn I have been looking for it myself. This version is a little faster than the original version, but it's good. I'm a huge Michael Mcdonald fan. I like the original better though. How do I find it?
I must say that the only part of this song I recognise from the studio version is the chorus. The verses are more mellow and smoother in the studio version.
This totally sucks ass compared to the original studio version. In the name of all that doesn't suck take this down!!! Please!!!! Please put the studio version up in it's place.
MdD's talent is dwarfed by his charitable life, sweet personality and for being an incredible husband to a cancer-stricken wife. The music is just one of his God-given blessings.
@modspell That's great that Michael is there for his wife. Especially when you have Pat Robertson saying that he thinks if your spouse has alzheimers disease that that should be grounds for divorce. Unbelievable statement by a self-proclaimed minister of the Gospel.
one word to describe Michael: Consummate! A song just cannot be presented any better. Master craftsmen. The art form as a work of art, that is also entertaining. Live long Michael, and prosper.
Loved the album ' Takin It to the streets' (played it to death ) especially this track and the other being ' Rio ' . Unfortunatley the latter has not been posted on You Tube . Would any kind soul thinking of posting this song please do so and make me a happy man.
I cut my teelh on the Doobies, and this is a terrific rendition of a wonderful song.. The finest musicianship on a stage together..Thanks for posting!!!
I grew up with this music, The Doobie Bros. were a breakout band from the Bay area in the 70's when music was the real deal. I can tell by some of the posts below half you all weren't even alive back then....Welcome to the real music world when Rock and true R&B music kept the peace!
Thanks for posting dootsmasta..I have never heard this "QUALITY sound on a "You-Tube" How did you capture and transfer it in this quality. Im sitting here rocking in my chair. Sounds like I am in the Theater.
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Butchering his own song. I strongly prefer the "Taking it to the Streets" version! Geez... this is pretty sad. I'm usually not critical, really! But please, This barley even resembles the tune. Tribal casino concert?
The 'blues' are universal; everybody gets the 'blues'. The American Indian sings the 'blues' with pride and dignity in their style, and very much so the black who have climbed up from humiliating circumstances, also. It is rare that a singer of any stripe would have the clarity and power that Michael McDonald has. His blues are are the blues of the common man, which includes myself I am proud to say.
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I'm a big fan of MM, but this version of a classic Doobies tune sounds like a cheap Saturday Night Live band cover version. I think Michael sounds pathetic trying to sing black. It just sounds so fake to me. Love Motown, but stop fakin' the funk Michael. You and Eric Clapton both want to sing black so bad, but ya just ain't got it in ya. Go back to the genre that you shine in and stop fooling yourself that you can sing black--you can't.
Yea , I hear ya..I think Michael is an incredible artist, but here, it's like he's playin with the saturday night live band or something. Just a bit too polished for my taste.
This is an amazing song, but all the vocals in the chorus should not be so gentle. It so beautiful that it should be much more aggressively sung. But a tight band for sure! Thanks for the post!
nothin' can beat the studio version
digenovafilm 1 week ago
I got hooked on the Doobiees when this came out, wasnt 2 impressed prior 2 this 1, but then after hearing it and "Takin it 2 the Streets" in early 76, then I got hooked, and bought all there albums on vynil. Michael McDonald really gave the Doobies a great sound when he entered the band. I just always loved his baratone deep voice!
robustion44 3 weeks ago
who is playing that sax,,,, wow
freakyfarmerjr 2 months ago
The set is unbelievably awful, but the guys are kicking some serious ass on this one! And by guys I mean the chicks too of course!
sonarlover 2 months ago
he was great at stonybrook and remains the same.Maria u know what i mean.
billydnc58 3 months ago
Is that Bobby Henderson on sax??
SteveTpiano 4 months ago
God given voice for sure... Amazing
jhffmn1 4 months ago
Way to fuck up one of your classics Michael. I love you to death, but this is terrible.
buzman1985 4 months ago
Love Michael! His incredible voice stands out even when he has been kind enough to lend it for backup to other artists (Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, et al.) And he writes some killer tunes, as well. However, diction has never been his strong suit, right? Nonetheless, his signature vocal is immediately identifiable and has inspired and/or grooved millions. Indisputably, a modern vocal legend!
Synthesist777 4 months ago
Sure wish I knew where he went to church. I'd gladly join, and I ain't even religious.
lamontlewis 5 months ago
i perfer the carly simons version wish i could find it
boozooist 5 months ago
i perfer the carly simons version
boozooist 5 months ago
I am honored to have come of age during this rich era. Kohl Ha'kvod!
chemait 6 months ago
Music with soul! Mike is a black man in a white man's body : )
NikonFstopper 6 months ago
@NikonFstopper no you ignorent racist! he is a white man in a white mans body! wake up call,you dont have to be black to have soul! please keep your racist comments to yourself!
thewhitehermit 4 months ago
@thewhitehermit The poster didn't come off as an ignorant racist, he was just making a statement...that obviously isn't ACTUALITY. The "soul" voice you refer to is mostly found in AFRICAN-AMERICAN voices...nothing wrong with that. It is what is it, no need to get hurt about it. For everyone one white soul singer there's plenty more black soul singers, it's just how it is. No racism at all.
shazamcomics 4 months ago
@shazamcomics ok so let me ask you this.....if a black man plays heavy metal guitar really well,do we say he is a white man in a black mans body?
thewhitehermit 4 months ago
@thewhitehermit Why not? Aren't most heavy metal guitarists white males? It's not anything that serious at all. Some may take what I said as racist but I don't believe in double standards. If one can say that about Mike why can't one say that about a black heavy metal guitarist??
shazamcomics 4 months ago
@thewhitehermit--Ever heard of Living Color? How 'bout Jimi Hendrix?? Jimi STARTED heavy metal with Zeppelin,Sabbath,and other bands during the late 60's. Hearing MMcD on the radio alone,one would swear he was one of 'da brothas'! Everything points that way-his vocals & his keyboard chord changes. Which brings questions-Did he grow up in the black church? Did he eat fried chicken,collard greens,watermelon,cathead biscuits,crackin' bread,etc.?? Well?? I'm just sayin'.... : )
63weezer 3 months ago
@63weezer i am over it! your argument is just more stereotyping!
thewhitehermit 3 months ago
@thewhitehermit-- E X A C T L Y !! That's why I posted that garbage! MMcD is a gifted musician. That's all that matters. He's been that for decades.
63weezer 3 months ago
Stephanie Eulinberg is kid rocks drummer. Mcdonald's drummer is Yvette Preyer.
bobnegro1 6 months ago
I am so sorry. I do not and never cared for him. I cannot listen to him ever. I LOVE the Doobies....but I can't deal with his voice. I am sure he is a fantasic person.
rvelliqu 6 months ago
@rvelliqu Many are 50/50 on Mike. Some hate him, some love him. I see what you're saying. This song doesn't help anyone like him either, this is from someone whose a die hard Michael fan XP It keeps you running was never one his songs I liked. What a Fool Believes and others are much better than this one.
shazamcomics 6 months ago
Dude, I said that it was not kid rocks drummer
trk327 6 months ago
Dang you are so dang cute Michael McDOnald! <3 ya!
ScarlettOhara26 7 months ago
yes she is...kid rock and michael mcdonald know talent when they hear it.. you go sister girl
dlucy54 8 months ago
@dlucy54 no it is not kid rocks drummer
trk327 7 months ago in playlist homework
@trk327 whats with you kid rock idiots... his drummer would'nt hold enough talent to drum for a man of this degree... he's a real showman and not a joke like kid rock!!! kid rock is just a no talent for those that have no soul and are taste such as yourselves...DON"T SLANDER!!! MR. MCDONALD LIKE THAT
MrJimbobnmo 6 months ago
Baby Girl is the Bomb!!!! My kinda drummer. Solid as a rock! She plays with a 100% of her heart and soul, on every track!
rsmyth1953 9 months ago
@rsmyth1953 Is that the same drummer Kid Rock has??
aaronknowlton 9 months ago
Michael has the ability to plumb the depths of all kinds of human experience - pain, longing, fear of intimacy, and throughout his work, hope.
234helenrose 9 months ago
the silver fox
jojoas4 10 months ago 5
Hey, if I buy the TV, can I keep the Michael McDonald DVD?
MrDogmolly 10 months ago 2
Audience is boring, but I guarantee if Michael played for a crowded bar would be be nothing but lively folks!
maddash24seven 10 months ago
I don't like the way he bends the melodies.
whoiskcwhat 10 months ago
Dudes got soul. Nothing to debate.
5cardstud4u 11 months ago
if the original doobies were there and singing the chorus instead of the female this song would have been the SHiiiiiiii....
MrRJGomez 11 months ago
The drummer can throw down. Crisp, tight and thick. Love it!
porkpieaml 1 year ago 2
@porkpieaml The drummer is Yvette "Baby Girl" Preyer, she's an amazing drummer. Oh.... and Micheal's a hugely talented singer and songwriter.
FTroop37F 10 months ago
When I was young and this music was at the top of the charts I took quality music for granted. Now looking back, I am so fortunate to have grown up with this music.
Deanoodle 1 year ago
Dude can SING!!
jamesw746 1 year ago
This whole group of people really cook!! What a great cut. Michael belts this song out better than ever. Gotta love the man.
Thanks for posting the video,great vid.
paciphish 1 year ago
I never thought I'd say this but this is missing that stupid fair-ground synth refrain so much!!
GosseBosma 1 year ago
Is that Dave Hungate on Bass?
Rollembaby 1 year ago
Great music like this sticks like glue, Killa sax!
5cardstud4u 1 year ago
Love his piano solo! Which genre could the solo be categorized, blue-eyed soul?
mauno911 1 year ago
@mauno911
No such thing as "blue-eyed soul," bruh: just soul music. Just cuz Mr. McDonald is white doesn't mean he should be categorized as "blue-eyed" anything. He has just as much pain and soul in his voice as Marvin, Donny, and should be seen with such greats. Long live you, Mr. McDonald.
EB1089 1 year ago
one of the great songs by a great great artist
havenoneatall 1 year ago
isnt it amazing to see a man doing exactly what he was destined to do??...songwriter, singer, keyboard player....a beautiful thing isnt it???..what a blessing to all of us....
mtheoceanlover 1 year ago
Love the Drummer! she kicks it !
fastgun21 1 year ago 11
@fastgun21 Yes, of course. We ladies have what it takes, no matter what "IT" is.
BgMsDangerus 2 months ago
@BgMsDangerus Yea go girl,with your Baaad self.
rigsbymark69 1 month ago
@fastgun21 got it going on
rigsbymark69 1 month ago
Jajaja!! McDonald. I love you !!! From Chile. I know you !
2717392 1 year ago
Where is carly simom, here?
pbyardh 1 year ago
What? No one wanted to go out and find the original keyboard? What was it anyway? ARP?
ORUPRANKSTAZ 1 year ago
@ORUPRANKSTAZ He used to use a Fender Rhodes w/ the Doobies up until they broke up. The next year Yamaha came out w/ the DX7, which was the first fully digital synthesizer. Now mostly everyone just uses synthesizers becuase they dont go out of tune or adjustment as a piano would or a Rhodes. I would love to see Mike still use the Rhodes though!! Some of the old stuff like this, Minute By Minute, and I Keep Forgettin would really benefit from it! Those pianos just have soul!
coachcdobbs 1 year ago
@coachcdobbs
Yeah but the intro for the original studio track contains a synth.. and since that track was produced in 1975 (and released in 1976 on Takin' It to the Streets), it's not a DX7, which, by the way, was NOT the first fully digital synthesizer. It was merely the first commercially SUCCESSFUL digital synthesizer. See below:
1950 CSIR MK I (first known use of computer used for purpose of playing music).
1957 Bell Labs MUSIC (though a program)
And... the 1972 Triadex Muse.
ORUPRANKSTAZ 1 year ago
@ORUPRANKSTAZ I know it wasnt a DX7. They werent around yet. Fortunately that awful Rhodes emulation hadnt come out yet... Mike didnt start using the DX series synths until his first solo tour (about the time they came out)
I too have always wondered what kind of synth was used on the studio version of this as well. I just know that live he used the Rhodes on it. On the studio track there is a nasty Clavinet part too if you listen closely. "Losin End" off that album has the same kind of vibe.
coachcdobbs 1 year ago
@coachcdobbs
Oh God... a Rhodes "purist."
Dude. Nothing will ever replace a real one, okay? We get it. Geez. lol
And if you don't like the DX7, why don't you go create a massive commercial success and milestone? If it makes other musicians happy, and the listeners happy... what does it matter? It's not ALL about us (the musicians) you know.
Also, thanks for echoing my obvious point that the DX7 wasn't around at the time.
ORUPRANKSTAZ 1 year ago
Oh hell yes, this is another example of the best American music ever.....my respect
whoof1 1 year ago
Just got home and had this song in my head . . . great song!
siino33 1 year ago
He sounds as good as when he was with the Doobies...4real!!!
Torihope 1 year ago
This is a really good live version of this song. And I think there is room for both.
I like the studio version because it's moody and it's mixed so things sound like they're way off in the background.
The live has got great drumming and keeps all the original harmonies, and fills them out a bit with the extra instruments.
hklinker 1 year ago
Oh hell yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
ennui406 1 year ago
Great voice! Love you!
21bacari 1 year ago
I LOOOOVE B3's Lesley, so nice, they can go from cold as ice to hot as fire and keeps any song warm and blended.
michaelustanford 1 year ago
Good grief, what a voice....He's still got a great voice...
lisaheart75 1 year ago 3
Yvette Preyer can lay down a groove like no one's business!!!
drmr007 1 year ago
Great performance, but I like the original recording better.
MarkyCool67 1 year ago
So nice to hear an old favorite. As good as new. They have not lost a thing and it reminds me of the good old days. Great performance of one of the best pop songs ever recorded.
jonasclebrook 1 year ago
is that kid rocks drummer stephanie
guitarmank 1 year ago
@guitarmank No,it's Yvette 'babygirl' Preyer..Wicked drummer !
robert140602 1 year ago 2
Tooooooooooo much with the horn. just tryin' to hard.
Kristophirst 1 year ago
Love it, one of my favorites and instrumentals are fantastic!
ltmilitello 1 year ago
In my opinion, the guy might have a great voice but no vibration in his voice. I think a great singer should use his real voice and not add extra unnecessary stuff to it. Using this technique, that little extra low humming, it hard to understand the word he's saying. It sound whenever he sing a bunch of extra air come a cover up the words, lyric's. And it set a ideal way of singing for other singer which is not straight foward singing but amateurish. But your tasted, just my opinion.
Aphablueforce 1 year ago
who is the singer in the middle
trk327 1 year ago
charlie larry lol
moffat2435 1 year ago
One of a kind, beautiful voice
aquarius4real 1 year ago
This is just great. So groovy and funky. It swings like H----l. Check out the drummer lady - ohh man.
jonasclebrook 1 year ago
Back a number of years ago I saw the Farewell Tour in Portland. 15 Doobie vets were up in stage. They played this song. If you can imagine MOST of the Doobies of past on stage singing chorus and adding their own musical fingerprints, it was unforgettable. This is still a great version. Would you sing YOUR song the same way over and over and over for years and years? Nah. You'd change it up or welcome world-class instrumentalists to add some flavor.
sheikyurbouti 1 year ago
holy crap .. MMD is the man
subversyv 1 year ago
Who's playin that sax? So great!!
take942 1 year ago
I like the original way better they funked it up a bit too much but it's different..
Amazing how different they sounded w/ McDonald yet they were equally as popular
just a different crowd - me, i like the original Doobies w/ Tom Johnston..to me he is the Doobies, he & Pat Simmons are the Doobie Brothers..
MOSKII58 1 year ago
yoyichero 1 year ago
OUR MAN....better in person than you can even imagine....RIGHT MIKE? XOXO janis
1jannurse 1 year ago
great jam he is great live
brrs131 1 year ago
he is a true artist!
chopsngravey 1 year ago
Timeless masterpiece
TrueBlueSue49 1 year ago
This guy can sing.
We both grew old and grew while I listened and admired his voice.
Along with Carly Simon, James Taylor and Carol King............
This is the soundtrack of my life :)
TheEarthgirl61 1 year ago
not bad at all but the doobie version is still the best this band behind him just didnt cut it
chulodanny44 1 year ago
SING THAT SHIT
ThousanWhite 1 year ago
Freakin elevator music now...F this.
MoveOnDotOrgg 1 year ago
oh the good old times when great musicians played great live music..... now it's all rap garbage... god help us....
jst1998 1 year ago
i seen him about 9 yrs ago he is really good live
brrs131 1 year ago
i seen mm about 9 yrs ago he is really good live
brrs131 1 year ago
love him!!!!!!!!!:)
dubsammy 1 year ago
Does anyone have the version he did with the doobies or know where I can download it?
Campbejn 2 years ago
Someone got for me off of Limewire...But I like this version.
shonyrock 2 years ago
@Campbejn I have been looking for it myself. This version is a little faster than the original version, but it's good. I'm a huge Michael Mcdonald fan. I like the original better though. How do I find it?
WWJD1900 1 year ago
I like the version with the doobies much better!
shomesomethin 2 years ago 2
They really gave up the power of the studio arrangement on this one. :(
MsTruNorth 2 years ago
I must say that the only part of this song I recognise from the studio version is the chorus. The verses are more mellow and smoother in the studio version.
shrivel1 2 years ago
Yes..Mr McD is really something..that voice is instantly recognizable..one of the best in the business...
Marklewisdes 2 years ago 2
Micheal McDonald is awesome. Not enough credit for being one the best in the world, and ever!
mijo1975 2 years ago 7
This totally sucks ass compared to the original studio version. In the name of all that doesn't suck take this down!!! Please!!!! Please put the studio version up in it's place.
MasterWitchDoctor 2 years ago
Major good piano jam... a real smooth sound....
TheReach1 2 years ago 2
Michael McDonald is very sexy and he can really sing.
ymcdaniel67 2 years ago 3
The band are a bunch of bad mothers...
Skez01 2 years ago 6
magnumshifter, me too! Even though that song is only in the movie for about 5 seconds....
Kat3207 2 years ago
MdD's talent is dwarfed by his charitable life, sweet personality and for being an incredible husband to a cancer-stricken wife. The music is just one of his God-given blessings.
modspell 2 years ago 59
@modspell That's great that Michael is there for his wife. Especially when you have Pat Robertson saying that he thinks if your spouse has alzheimers disease that that should be grounds for divorce. Unbelievable statement by a self-proclaimed minister of the Gospel.
mypalchester 4 months ago
@mypalchester Are you serious. wow. fill me in bro.
shanatp 3 months ago
I always think of Forrest Gump since the movie came out.
magnumshifter 2 years ago 2
Michael McDonald, what a voice !
charleslsegal 2 years ago 5
such "soul"......
DAUGHTERofEVE17 2 years ago 2
one word to describe Michael: Consummate! A song just cannot be presented any better. Master craftsmen. The art form as a work of art, that is also entertaining. Live long Michael, and prosper.
lamontlewis 2 years ago 27
Loved the album ' Takin It to the streets' (played it to death ) especially this track and the other being ' Rio ' . Unfortunatley the latter has not been posted on You Tube . Would any kind soul thinking of posting this song please do so and make me a happy man.
terracottagazebos 2 years ago
I cut my teelh on the Doobies, and this is a terrific rendition of a wonderful song.. The finest musicianship on a stage together..Thanks for posting!!!
jerrycbuck 2 years ago
I grew up with this music, The Doobie Bros. were a breakout band from the Bay area in the 70's when music was the real deal. I can tell by some of the posts below half you all weren't even alive back then....Welcome to the real music world when Rock and true R&B music kept the peace!
marcennis 2 years ago 2
amen to that!
GPisko1 2 years ago
that singer in the middle is PURE SEXY!!
trk327 2 years ago
Vince Denham is one bad-assed tenor player. Those fills and his solos are just soulful as hell and he plays some incredible altissimo.
kingpleasure 2 years ago
Damn, is that a sister on drums?Damn she kicks tail. I love to see women playing some good rock & roll.
gulfmar 2 years ago 2
Yes indeed, and that motha can rock.
modspell 2 years ago 4
i heard this song in pakistan i love it!
EYELET1984 2 years ago
A great song by a great singer/song-writer/musician.
UnionKid15 2 years ago
Real soul...It keeps me singing.
take942 2 years ago
The first time I heard this was on Forrest Gump. Fantastic.
Blackheathguy 2 years ago 2
i love his music
curvy71 2 years ago
Micheal McDonald Rocks my world.....and then some...
nikkijluvbob 2 years ago
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ailbubble 2 years ago
Hell of a guitar player!
kirk7524875248 2 years ago 3
I remember an interview with Michael McDonald where he said he's rather bust a testicle than transpose a song down to a lower key.
God bless him he's an icon and a wonder of the modern age.
Steveromig 2 years ago 5
McDonald is a giant - this version is a killer with Yvete P. on drums
brink1000 2 years ago 4
OMG-------------& WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for posting dootsmasta..I have never heard this "QUALITY sound on a "You-Tube" How did you capture and transfer it in this quality. Im sitting here rocking in my chair. Sounds like I am in the Theater.
timngrcrazy 2 years ago 2
As for singing "Black," it all has to do with singing the blues, and I've never heard black musicians claim the blues for themselves.
Obviously, "The Great !@#$%^&" doesn't know that Clapton began as a blues musician.
Peace.
Rock
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rockinroller7 2 years ago 3
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Butchering his own song. I strongly prefer the "Taking it to the Streets" version! Geez... this is pretty sad. I'm usually not critical, really! But please, This barley even resembles the tune. Tribal casino concert?
Where's some classic old Doobies footage?
Sorry, but thanks anywho!
drunksingsheep 2 years ago
doesnt sound like butchering to me
bradley1107 2 years ago 5
McDonald could sing the phone book and you'll still buy it. Cause it would sound that good.
"555-3695, Seaker House, we keep you runnin."
lol
that shit would sell millions! :)
trk327 2 years ago
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Sorry but he lost his chops :) Getting old sucks :(
atomicplayboy4u 2 years ago
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trk327 2 years ago
And you have sold how many albums? Go ahead and count,Ill Wait.
trk327 2 years ago
Losing his chops? Are you freaking kidding! MM rocks as much now as he did then!
kindsoul420247 2 years ago 2
MM -- the one and only. AWESOME, man.
CaptainQueue 2 years ago
Vince... damn! You kill that sax!
bevandjohntube 2 years ago
What the hell is singing black? Thats a very ignorant thing to say.
303Blastoff 2 years ago 3
The 'blues' are universal; everybody gets the 'blues'. The American Indian sings the 'blues' with pride and dignity in their style, and very much so the black who have climbed up from humiliating circumstances, also. It is rare that a singer of any stripe would have the clarity and power that Michael McDonald has. His blues are are the blues of the common man, which includes myself I am proud to say.
billjhyt 2 years ago 2
superb- Michael is fantastic
sashko091082 2 years ago
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I'm a big fan of MM, but this version of a classic Doobies tune sounds like a cheap Saturday Night Live band cover version. I think Michael sounds pathetic trying to sing black. It just sounds so fake to me. Love Motown, but stop fakin' the funk Michael. You and Eric Clapton both want to sing black so bad, but ya just ain't got it in ya. Go back to the genre that you shine in and stop fooling yourself that you can sing black--you can't.
TheGreatShidax 2 years ago
Oh, stifle, Edith!
slightlysingle 2 years ago 2
michael has a amazing voice. so much heart and soul. thanks
brightnight609 2 years ago
30 plus years later...and he's still pretty sexy! What happened to music? Good music seems to be a distant memory....*sigh*
toitnee 2 years ago 2
Is this show on DVD somewhere???
kim20062007 2 years ago
Check "more info" (above) for details. It's a Soundstage production and is available on DVD.
dootsmasta 2 years ago
such a lovely voice special to everyone
fanoel77 2 years ago
The boy is so bad that even Black African American choirs seek Michael McDonald to do lead vocals with the choirs
nvjharmonica 2 years ago 7
Boy,you said a mouthful,how is that for knowing you are a legand
MrSteveUtah 2 years ago
everything he said made sense
BrandonS313 2 years ago
I love how they changed this song up and made it new again! <3 You Michael McDonald! Voice from Heaven!!!
Guernica2009 2 years ago 8
hahaha! funny meeting you here!
i grew up listening to The Doobie Bros and then Michael solo too and this is a good song for what we are doing right now---I thinks anyway!
See ya! ^j^
wildflowersandi 2 years ago
What a great guitar line!
kirk7524875248 2 years ago 3
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great song turned to shit...tempo to fast and sung with no feeling.
87buickgn10 2 years ago
BAH! I wasn't aware the deaf could be music critics
Rkcoily 2 years ago 3
thank you.... MAJOR X2
conradragzoff 2 years ago
You really don't kniw what jazz and funk are, do you?
reindeergirl200 2 years ago 3
You dont know good music,or how to mind you own buiz,do you?
87buickgn10 2 years ago
Michael Mcdonald is the greatest, bottom line.
Kristophirst 2 years ago 3
Polished but so shiny its funky!
GazamYT 2 years ago
Is that Jay Leno singing?
gecoman02 2 years ago
McDonald is awesome, as usual, but I don't care for this rendition
Rembez01 2 years ago 4
Yea , I hear ya..I think Michael is an incredible artist, but here, it's like he's playin with the saturday night live band or something. Just a bit too polished for my taste.
jhetta22 2 years ago
ya, gee, i just love my songs sloppy and sounding like shit.
Rkcoily 2 years ago
hahah
bradley1107 2 years ago
This is an amazing song, but all the vocals in the chorus should not be so gentle. It so beautiful that it should be much more aggressively sung. But a tight band for sure! Thanks for the post!
kirk7524875248 2 years ago
killer voice. great video.
emilyelbertmusic 2 years ago