Long Train Runnin' (early demo original version) - Doobie Brothers

Early demo version of the classic Tom Johnston song. This Doobie Brothers original had several different names, including "Osborne", as it is called at this unknown time, before it was officially recorded and released. Lead singer and songwriter Tom Johnston explained that it began as a song with no real lyrics, merely providing filler on the group's set list in their early days playing live. Names for the song included "Rosey Pig Mosely" and "Parliament". Upon signing with Warner Brothers Records, producer Ted Templeman heard the song and suggested they should cut it. At that point, Johnston gave the song some lyrics built around a transportation theme, and the song with multiple names finally settled on a permanent one... and the rest is history!

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Music

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• running
• demo
• version
• early
• captain
• me
• doobies
• doobie
• brothers
• tom
• johnston
• 1973
• original

[Elendhur]

Epic...

[Angel1969Cris]

Maravilhoso!

[magicrick7425]

This is AWESOME! My favorite Doobie's song!

[greenwalt1954]

Yes i agree with all such a great Song. Love this Version Thanks for this post.

[Ar15snhappy]

SUCH A GOOD SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jorgensonbill]

Good stuff! this definitely kicks ass!!!(3)

[Teleman73]

Got to love Tom Johnston's Gold Top Les Paul with P90 pickups screaming, sounds like they are playing through Pat Simmons old Fender Tweed Bandmaster 3X10.

[MrSaulobeer]

this kicks ass!!! (2)

Heard this from the DB Box, before listening to the Captain and Me version. This version is absolutely rock`n`roll and awesome!!

[0marigolds]

this kicks ass!!!