Doobie Brothers Toulouse Street

[desertsun100]

what a classic ! beautiful

[BlackwaterBill]

Played this tune on my guitar in an empty train station for hours. It lives on in me.

[haarmann91]

love simmons songwriting,so non doobies

[Kristianajoy1]

I love this, so glad your video is back.

[Reactiv12]

Interesting video....well made. Very interesting subject material - the brothels, madames, and prostitutes of old New Orleans. Very relevant to the song.

[riffmon]

I just might pass this way again.SOOOOO SAWEEEET!!!

[batmangler]

Such a wonderful video; it is so beautiful and matches the song so perfectly! I'm so glad I found this again!

[hateangie]

INCREDIBLE SONG......INCREDIBLE VIDEO!!

[Db60Dc19]

Great song. One of my favs. Nice job

[Kristianajoy1]

I love this video. I heard the song for the first time today, and loved it so looked for it on youtube. What a fantastic job you did! Very moving and cool.

[pAtR1CkMm]

Wow, a buddy of mine just sent this to me under the heading "dooby bors.. like jose gonzales"

how apt.. it's a cool song I hadn't heard from the Doobie Brothers before, and it really sounds Jose Gonzales-ish.. I think its fair to say, at least the way I mean it, it's a compliment to both. Cool vid too, well done to the visual creator.. truly, well done.

Anyway, a good way to doze away three minutes and 14 seconds.. well, and a few more to write this. cheers -pm

[mcrd2001]

Wow, great video! I haven't heard this song since the early 70's and it was eerie back then; you have both magnified and refined that sensation.

[hjason55]

I saw in the early 70's at the Filmore West on dollar night. Playing basketball on the basketball stage floor and drinking apple juice. Please do not drink from strangers.

[ZorbaFayot]

And what about Toulouse's streets ?

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[shawndancingfeather]

...Snuck into one of the Doobie Brothers concerts in 1975! They rock!

[lindasmith55]

I bought this album in 1975 and have it to this day and wish I had a nickel for every time I've listened to this song. It doesn't get much better than this, not just the music and harmonies and especially the flute but the images that float through my mind both from the lyrics and the memories it brings back from a time when I was young and carefree. Haunting, beautiful song that still stops me in my tracks from one of the best groups of all time.

[drummagick]

This has been my favorite song since the first time I heard it 36 or so years ago. Thank you so much for posting this.

[lubstorfk]

This is my favorite Doobie song of all time. It was the "b" side to "Long Train Running" when it was released in 1972. Sadly though, in all the times I've seen the Doobies perform over the past 30+ years I've yet to hear them play this song. They're coming to town in October though ... maybe this time?

[lateforthesky61]

Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston were biker poets!

And they never disappointed. They always gave you music that never stopped ringing around in your head...and reminded you of that beautiful girl you always loved/ cool guy, etc. Masterful command of finger picking guitar too. Both of them. Descending and ascending scales with great 2 part harmonies...these were great sons of America before the whole idea of being American became disgustingly politicized. I miss their time....

[stevenrthr100]

@lateforthesky61 I agre with your comment,esp. the part about America becoming disgustingly politicized. But it's the same lines that were drawn back then,just given different names now,and the politicans have capitalized on it. Can't we just live in peace?

[milltown420]

yeah i completely agree.... perfect song and your video is amazing. well done and thank you!!

[Max1baL]

Gran video para 1 joya musical...

Great video for a musical jewel...

[peppydeadvisor]

Beautiful song and great video! Thank you.

[letno58]

Incredible interpretation!!!! Thank you for posting.

[EmpressOfWyoming58]

The entire LP is outstanding. Listened to it all of the summer of 73. *Sigh*

[jahellaspartan]

Sacred .... you did a great job on this video which does justice to this song! I'm from San Jose, CA where the boys started their journey! You're bringing back memories dude! Cheers! ... to your health!

[Flavie479]

Toujours aussi intéressant Doobie Brothers..que de souvenirsXXXXXXX

[myownservant]

Amazing sound.

[TheLastNail]

I always like this tune as well. I spent five months in New Orleans. I got to know and understand the place. Rather unique town, as so many cities are all the same in so many ways. Sad that it's now analogous to disaster and tragedy. Interesting interpretation.

[dealmakerdb]

It sounds a lot like a CSNY song...but it is a beautiful song does not sound like Doobies either before or after MM. It stands on its own all the credit to Pat Simmons

[dbrow220]

Bought this single for the A side 'Listen to the music' but was blown away by the B side, gorgeous tune, oh for the days of the 45 rpm vinyl!

[michaelandmisty]

This is just what my homesick heart needed. Thank you.

[wheelinthesky300]

Locked in a room down in New Orleans

My blood is a flowin’ fast

[nordiclovequeen]

Perfect!

[wheelinthesky300]

SacredMojo

-You did a terrific job with the images.

In fact, if they had done music videos at the time,

this one would have represented the song nicely.

[sherrylynn70]

An awesome interpretation, Donna...I love coming here for a visit...

[warlordky]

Anything before Micheal McDonald is the REAL Doobie bros. He changed a really classic sound and gave the band a commercial appeal, sadly to say. Pat Simmons is the tops.

[wheelinthesky300]

This is so un-Doobie Brothers.

That's what makes it such a great Doobie Brothers song.

[Martimo1966]

beautifull !!!.....i like every minute (-: thanx

[Rocknrollbabe68]

Hey SacredMojo...

Very poetic the way you put the video to this song. It really works.

Love those old-time pictures and how they and the music set the mood.

It's really something.

Nice job.

[Rocknrollbabe68]

Awesome song!!! I was thrilled to find this on YouTube.

[Rocknrollbabe68]

I've always loved them and I always will.

I love Pat Simmons' voice...soooo sweet.

Toulouse Street is a beautiful work of art.

Check out the YouTube videos of the Doobies' live performances. They are awesome!!!

[Rocknrollbabe68]

This song is so awesome...so beautiful.

Definitely one of my favorite Doobie's songs ever!!!

The Doobies Rock!!! Always have and always will!!!

[Rocknrollbabe68]

I LOVE THIS SONG!!!

I grew up listening to The Doobie Brothers and absolutely LOVE their music.

They were and still are awesome!!!

Thanks for putting this on YouTube.

[ra18067]

The sat. radio station at my job plays this song almost every day for 5 years. Asked everybody but nobody knew who it was. This was really driving me nuts. Last night saw the movie, "Bottle Shock" and the song was in the soundtrack. Did a little research on line and I have found it. Excellent song and your interpretation is brilliant. Thank you so very much!

[stampedehero22]

Pat Simmons is probably one of the most under rated musicians What a great artist This song is so excellent Doobies LIttle Feat and Los Lobos  Great bands

[jerrethej]

SacredMojo, excellent job, I feel lucky I ran across it. I was just looking for "I cheat the hangman" and found this. I had almost forgotten this song, and my wife and I just returned from a trip to New Orleans, where we stayed at the Maison du Puy...on Toulouse street. Glad I saw this. Thanks for the post

[lateforthesky61]

SacredMojo...You've taken a masterpiece and enhanced it further still. Brilliant!

[DarthRhody]

omg....i had so forgotten this beautiful song, and the excellent bonus of the vid was a wonderful addition.

[overcaffein8d]

one of my favorite pieces of music ever. thank you.

[nordiclovequeen]

Hard to find,,thanks for posting this.

[stonerolledaway]

never knew what this was about, now I wish I didnt understand so well what it is about, and I grew up in new orleans too. what a band.

[nameofthepen]

"...I was hard pressed to interpret the lyrics into video almost resulting in no video."

-SacredMojo sidebar

You rose to the challenge magnificently. I was blown away. :-)

[ELGROOVER]

Lovely song and vid.... thanks for posting SacredMojo.

I just might pass this way again...

[t4mv]

What a beautiful song; I thought so when it was first released, and even more so now, all these years later...

[ogapahgirl]

Anyone who has ever lived...-really- lived in New Orleans will instantly recognize this as truth and beauty

[momofotis2]

I second what Larrymh07 - now I'm going to go buy this...been ages since I heard this song - and the video you made for it game me goose bumps. Excellent job!

[Larrymh07]

I'm laid off and on a tight budget, but now I'm going to have to go out and buy the "Toulouse Street" CD. Now look what you did! Seriously, thanks for posting this. You did a superb job on the video.

[blackghost263]

Here's hoping you get the deal I did. I just picked up Toulouse Street and Minute By Minute for $3.99 and $4.99, respectively, at J&R here in NYC.

[kelseyleannemusic]

this tune is utterly captivating

[wheelinthesky300]

@kelseyleannemusic Haunting and hypnotic.

[luvofcountry]

This, and "I Cheat the Hangman" are my favorite Doobie Brothers songs.

You beautifully captured the nostalgia & eroticism of that era. Great work!

[rachellejane1]

beautiful

[MrLittlefeat]

I have to agree. That's why I got out of the radio susiness. This is some of the best music EVER PUT ON VINYL.

[1Invayne]

Been SOOOOO long!

[ramitupursnout]

WOW. This just gets better with age as radio continues to dissapoint me.

Pat Simmons has to be one of the most underated musicians in the world.

[jopinofcabra]

Despite the fact that this song never got any airtime I have to say that it is my favorite Doobie Brothers song of all. Hurray for Patrick Simmons!

[robotypist]

This is also MY favorite song by the Doobie Brothers!

[manlyman12345678]

freakin lucky i would die to see these guys i love there songs

[1chazzdrummer]

The Doobies were my favorite band ever --- with and without MM -- and their music is timeless in its excellence. Also saw them in concert a couple ot times... purely unforgettable... an amazing band.

[sherrylynn70]

This remains one of my favorite productions on YouTube...and, will always hold the Doobies close at heart...PEACE♥

[richintalent]

Back before Michael "Let's make all the Doobie Brothers' songs sound the same" McDonald ruined it for everyone with yawn-fests like 'What A Fool Believes'.

[shjakes]

Would you believe I heard this 'ballad' for the first time during the movie "Bottle Shock" and fell for it instantly? The melody haunted me so much thtat I kept my eyes peeled when the credits were rolling to get the name...but alas... It was one of 12 songs (most of which I did not know) ! Well...I copied all the unfamiliar titles and popped them in Youtube's 'Search' box....and eventually found this gem with the unlikely name of "Tolouuse Street". Seek 'N Ye Shall Find! :)

[jeanmarieok]

Me, too - - love it - but had never heard it until the movie 'Bottle Shock'...

[PicoGigaMan]

The Doobie Brothers.... those were good times. They just don't write music like this anymore. Anybody getting sick of the garbage being shoved into our ears? It's great to see kids today playing our music on their CD players, IPODs, radios etc... And it blows their minds when we (old foggy's) sing right along with the song word for word. Thinking that they had found something new and original. . . . Doobies Bros. forever. Thanks for posting this video. :)

[NatureGirl62]

What a fantastic, gorgeous, haunting song. Stunning.

[kjz83]

Great job capturing some of the dark, mysterious tones of this song in the video. These guys were great and still are. They won't tour for that many more years so make sure to see themone last time. They are still great live

[teenonator]

One of the albums that defined the summer of '72 for me. This album & Stampede are what made it so hard for me to accept Michael McDonald

[cubistone]

The Doobies stand in the great temple of music, along side with the immortals. They came from a time where music was meant as an outlet for true artisitc expression. They made everything sound great from from blue grass to rock to R&B. The Doobies were one of the most talented bands ever came out of the US. And that's an understatement.

[Silviatube2006]

Wow I grew up with this song!!!, it was on the back of the single listen to the musci my mom bought me when we were coming from school, and I felt in love with this song!!!, thank you so much for sharing.Silvia hugs from Argentina

[VuJaDePlay]

I know you think I am saying this to just looK cooL on YT...NOT♥ I love this♥ you, too..sissy

[diggerHR]

Wow! What a wonderful song and the interpretation of the video to the song is incredible. Well done!

[SacredMojo]

Thanks a billion for the comment...glad you enjoyed it!

[utubehall]

Beautiful song

reminder of a different time and place

thanks

[youngmindedman]

great video,also love this group. I really enjoy seeing old pictures of that era.

[EarthMuffinHugs]

Wow! This is incredible. I love the pictures you used with this great classic! It really does ROCK!! Your videos are magnificent. Thank you for making them and sharing them with us. :D :)

peace and earth muffin hugs,

vicki

[sherrylynn70]

This is an extremely beautiful portrayal of the Doobie Brothers Classic "Toulouse STreeT..Donna, awesome insight and editing...you know I am loving this..especially since I spent my afternoon in Flickr and 3datadesigns looking at vintage photos...Sis! Once again, I am in awe of our spiritual connection..I LoVe ThiS..is one beautiful video♥

[LoveJoyHouse]

This video is an amazing creation...i really enjoyed..yea i did.

[AcousticPhases]

Tastefully done, beautiful images of days gone past. I have always loved the Doobie Brothers music.

I really enjoy the images you use in your montages, you must have a terrabite of images at your quick disposal, you would have to spend days looking for these images each time you do a montage.

[1947classic]

nice video story of the ladies of the night...in New Orleans of recent past history...Doobie Brothers classic!!...

5stars*****Donna...once again! :-)

[coloradream]

I might pass this way again! ;-) Great video ***** love it!

Thanks for sharing this with us! magical images...

[pbrud]

Once again, you have managed to capture a song's spirit for the eye as well as the ear and heart! Wonderful work! I've long been a fan of Simmons' songs, and hearing this makes me want to dust off the turntable! "Clear As The Driven Snow" was also one of my faves.

PBB

[Neverforgoty]

Very good music, and beautiful images!

[asquare176]

Great band and one of my favorite cities in the US. The images that you chose was perfect! I have to ditto Cj's comments...clever,unique and factual.

Great job!

[cjthemusicman]

Outstanding! What a clever, unique and factual vid, Donna! One of my fav DB's tunes - too long since I listened to it last. Thank you for giving us three minutes of joy! ~Cj

[jellyjukebox]

Love this song too Donna, really love Patrick's "South City Midnight Lady" also. Great video.

[languagedancer]

Pure delight....as always, a pure delight

[Mariaglenn]

Great job, for a great song!

Thanks for sharing my friend!

River...