THE DOOBIE BROTHERS
''LONG TRAIN RUNNIN': THE DOOBIE BROTHERS 1970-2000, DISC ONE''
SEPTEMBER 28 1999
293:54
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DISC ONE (77:03)
01 - Nobody (Single Version) 03:28
02 - Slippery St. Paul 02:14
03 - Listen To The Music (Single Version) 03:26
04 - Rockin' Down The Highway (Single Version) 03:22
05 - Toulouse Street 03:20
06 - Cotton Mouth 03:42
07 - Jesus Is Just Alright 04:34
08 - White Sun 02:30
09 - Natural Thing 03:18
10 - Long Train Runnin' 03:27
11 - China Grove 03:15
12 - Dark Eyed Cajun Woman 04:13
13 - Clear As The Driven Snow 05:18
14 - South City Midnight Lady 05:29
15 - You Just Can't Stop It 03:30
16 - Spirit 03:16
17 - Pursuit On 53rd St. 02:34
18 - Black Water 04:15
19 - Eyes Of Silver 02:59
20 - Down In The Track 04:16
21 - Another Park, Another Sunday 04:28
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DISC TWO (79:11)
01 - Sweet Maxine (Single Version) 03:45
02 - Neal's Fandango 03:07
03 - Music Man 03:31
04 - Slack Key Soquel Rag 01:52
05 - Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me) 03:39
06 - Texas Lullaby 05:00
07 -1 Cheat The Hangman 06:36
08 - Wheels Of Fortune (Single Version) 03:50
09 - Losin' End 03:46
10 - Takin' It To The Streets 03:51
11 - It Keeps You Runnin' 04:17
12 - Echoes Of Love 02:58
13 - Nothin' But A Heartache 03:08
14 - Chinatown 04:59
15 - There's A Light 04:14
16 - Little Darling (I Need You) 03:26
17 - You Belong To Me 03:05
18 - Open Your Eyes 03:16
19 - Minute By Minute 03:27
20 - Dependin’ On You 03:43
21 - Don't Stop To Watch The Wheels 03:30
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DISC THREE (78:01)
01 - What A Fool Believes 03:42
02 - Here To Love You (Single Version) 03:27
03 - Dedicate This Heart 04:06
04 - Real Love 04:19
05 - No Stoppin' Us Now 04:41
06 - One Step Closer 04:11
07 - Keep This Train A-Rollin' 03:29
08 - South Bay Strut 04:04
09 - One By One 03:45
10 - Wynken, Blynken And Nod 03:20
11 - The Doctor 03:46
12 - South Of The Border 04:20
13 - Time Is Here And Gone 03:47
14 - Need A Little Taste Of Love 04:03
15 - Dangerous 05:03
16 - Excited 05:00
17 - This Train I'm On 03:53
18 - Rollin' On 04:13
19 - Little Bitty Pretty One (New Recordings) 04:42
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DISC FOUR (59:39)
01 - Daughters Of The Sea (Demo) 04:49
02 - Armadillo Death Chant 04:09
03 - Osborne (Long Train Runnin') 03:28
04 - Four Days Gone 03:38
05 - Spiel 03:15
06 - Lovin' My Way Back Home 02:45
07 - Pat's Song 01:46
08 - Bluejay 04:14
09 - Peace In The Valley 03:33
10 - Mambo Waltz 02:55
11 - Outside Of Barstow 02:06
12 - Argentine Grape (Sweet Maxine) 04:13
13 - Shuffle (Double Dealin' Four Flusher) 03:52
14 - Takin' It To The Streets (Demo) 03:02
15 - We Would Sail Away (St. Paul) 03:53
16 - Jesus Is Just Alright (Unissued Live Version, 1982) 04:44
17 - Olana (Studio Version) 03:11
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REVIEW/AMG
The Doobie Brothers have been a rock music staple for decades, and Rhino Records has outdone itself with this premier box set. No fewer than 14 members have played with the band, and at the time of this set's release, the Doobies had amassed 16 Top 40 singles. But musical style and lineup changes haven't changed the feel-good vibe of the band.
The fast acoustic singalong "Nobody" highlights the band's self-titled debut, while "Listen to the Music" and "Rockin' Down the Highway" best represent their second album. Early material ranges from the beautifully acoustic "White Sun," to the synthesizer-laden "Natural Thing," to the fast rocker "China Grove." "I Cheat the Hangman" is a symphonically eerie track that will surprise anyone who only knows the band's FM hits. "Takin' It to the Streets" ushers in the Michael McDonald era, one in which his soulful yet gruff vocals shine on "You Belong to Me" and "What a Fool Believes." Original vocalist Tom Johnston and the band's hard rock sound returned in the late '80s on "The Doctor." The fourth CD includes a live version of the rock gospel tune "Jesus Is Just Alright," and the unreleased "Peace in the Valley."
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Stephen Thomas Erlewine
As one of the most popular California pop/rock bands of the '70s, the Doobie Brothers evolved from a mellow, post-hippie boogie band to a slick, soul-inflected pop band by the end of the decade. Along the way, the group racked up a string of gold and platinum albums in the U.S., along with a number of radio hits like "Listen to the Music," "Black Water," and "China Grove."
Toulouse Street
The roots of the Doobie Brothers lie in Pud, a short-lived California country-rock band in the vein of Moby Grape featuring guitarist/vocalist Tom Johnston and drummer John Hartman. After Pud collapsed in 1969, the pair began jamming with bassist Dave Shogren and guitarist Patrick Simmons. Eventually, the quartet decided to form a group, naming themselves the Doobie Brothers after a slang term for marijuana. Soon, the Doobies earned a strong following throughout Southern California, especially among Hell's Angels, and they were signed to Warner Bros. in 1970. The band's eponymous debut was ignored upon its 1971 release. Following its release, Shogren was replaced by Tiran Porter and the group added a second drummer, Michael Hossack, for 1972's Toulouse Street. Driven by the singles "Listen to the Music" and "Jesus Is Just Alright," Toulouse Street became the group's breakthrough. The Captain and Me (1973) was even more successful, spawning the Top Ten hits "Long Train Runnin'" and "China Grove."
What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
Keith Knudsen replaced Hossack as the group's second drummer for 1974's What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits, which launched their first number one single, "Black Water," and featured heavy contributions from former Steely Dan member Jeff "Skunk" Baxter. Baxter officially joined the Doobie Brothers for 1975's Stampede. Prior to the album's spring release, Johnston was hospitalized with a stomach ailment and was replaced for the supporting tour by keyboardist/vocalist Michael McDonald, who had also worked with Steely Dan. Although it peaked at number four, Stampede wasn't as commercially successful as its three predecessors, and the group decided to let McDonald and Baxter, who were now official Doobies, revamp the band's light country-rock and boogie.
Takin' It to the Streets
The new sound was showcased on 1976's Takin' It to the Streets, a collection of light funk and jazzy pop that resulted in a platinum album. Later that year, the group released the hits compilation The Best of the Doobies. In 1977, they released Livin' on the Fault Line, which was successful without producing any big hits. Johnston left the band after the album's release to pursue an unsuccessful solo career. Following his departure, the Doobies released their most successful album, Minute by Minute (1978), which spent five weeks at number one on the strength of the number one single "What a Fool Believes." Hartman and Baxter left the group after the album's supporting tour, leaving the Doobie Brothers as McDonald's backing band.
One Step Closer
Following a year of auditions, the Doobies hired ex-Clover guitarist John McFee, session drummer Chet McCracken, and former Moby Grape saxophonist Cornelius Bumpus, and released One Step Closer (1980), a platinum album that produced the Top Ten hit "Real Love." During the tour for One Step Closer, McCracken was replaced by Andy Newmark. Early in 1982, the Doobie Brothers announced they were breaking up after a farewell tour, which was documented on the 1983 live album Farewell Tour. After the band's split, McDonald pursued a successful solo career, while Simmons released one unsuccessful solo record. In 1987, the Doobies reunited for a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, which quickly became a brief reunion tour; McDonald declined to participate in the tour.
Cycles
By 1989, the early-'70s lineup of Johnston, Simmons, Hartman, Porter, and Hossack, augmented by percussionist and former Doobies roadie Bobby LaKind, had signed a contract with Capitol Records. Their reunion album, Cycles, went gold upon its summer release in 1989, spawning the Top Ten hit "The Doctor." Brotherhood followed two years later, but it failed to generate much interest. For the remainder of the '90s, the group toured the U.S., playing the oldies circuit and '70s revival concerts. By 1995, McDonald had joined the group again, and the following year saw the release of Rockin' Down the Highway. But the lineup had once again shifted by the turn of the new millennium. In 2000, the band -- Hossack, Johnston, Knudsen, McFee, and Simmons -- issued Sibling Rivalry, which featured touring members Guy Allison on keyboards, Marc Russo on saxophone, and Skylark on bass. The late-'70s incarnation of the band -- Simmons, Johnston, McFee, and Hossack (with Michael McDonald guesting on one track) -- reunited once again to put out World Gone Crazy in 2010. The band-assisted documentary Let the Music Play: The Story of the Doobie Brothers followed in 2012, the same year Hossack died of cancer.
Southbound
In early 2014, the Doobie Brothers -- this time featuring McDonald, Johnston, Simmons, and McFee -- announced they were returning to the studio to record an album filled with country versions of their greatest hits, featuring such Nashville stars as Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown, Sara Evans, and Chris Young. Called Southbound, the album appeared in November.
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WEBSITE
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TO THE TOP
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''LONG TRAIN RUNNIN': THE DOOBIE BROTHERS 1970-2000, DISC ONE''
SEPTEMBER 28 1999
293:54
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DISC ONE (77:03)
01 - Nobody (Single Version) 03:28
02 - Slippery St. Paul 02:14
03 - Listen To The Music (Single Version) 03:26
04 - Rockin' Down The Highway (Single Version) 03:22
05 - Toulouse Street 03:20
06 - Cotton Mouth 03:42
07 - Jesus Is Just Alright 04:34
08 - White Sun 02:30
09 - Natural Thing 03:18
10 - Long Train Runnin' 03:27
11 - China Grove 03:15
12 - Dark Eyed Cajun Woman 04:13
13 - Clear As The Driven Snow 05:18
14 - South City Midnight Lady 05:29
15 - You Just Can't Stop It 03:30
16 - Spirit 03:16
17 - Pursuit On 53rd St. 02:34
18 - Black Water 04:15
19 - Eyes Of Silver 02:59
20 - Down In The Track 04:16
21 - Another Park, Another Sunday 04:28
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DISC TWO (79:11)
01 - Sweet Maxine (Single Version) 03:45
02 - Neal's Fandango 03:07
03 - Music Man 03:31
04 - Slack Key Soquel Rag 01:52
05 - Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me) 03:39
06 - Texas Lullaby 05:00
07 -1 Cheat The Hangman 06:36
08 - Wheels Of Fortune (Single Version) 03:50
09 - Losin' End 03:46
10 - Takin' It To The Streets 03:51
11 - It Keeps You Runnin' 04:17
12 - Echoes Of Love 02:58
13 - Nothin' But A Heartache 03:08
14 - Chinatown 04:59
15 - There's A Light 04:14
16 - Little Darling (I Need You) 03:26
17 - You Belong To Me 03:05
18 - Open Your Eyes 03:16
19 - Minute By Minute 03:27
20 - Dependin’ On You 03:43
21 - Don't Stop To Watch The Wheels 03:30
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DISC THREE (78:01)
01 - What A Fool Believes 03:42
02 - Here To Love You (Single Version) 03:27
03 - Dedicate This Heart 04:06
04 - Real Love 04:19
05 - No Stoppin' Us Now 04:41
06 - One Step Closer 04:11
07 - Keep This Train A-Rollin' 03:29
08 - South Bay Strut 04:04
09 - One By One 03:45
10 - Wynken, Blynken And Nod 03:20
11 - The Doctor 03:46
12 - South Of The Border 04:20
13 - Time Is Here And Gone 03:47
14 - Need A Little Taste Of Love 04:03
15 - Dangerous 05:03
16 - Excited 05:00
17 - This Train I'm On 03:53
18 - Rollin' On 04:13
19 - Little Bitty Pretty One (New Recordings) 04:42
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DISC FOUR (59:39)
01 - Daughters Of The Sea (Demo) 04:49
02 - Armadillo Death Chant 04:09
03 - Osborne (Long Train Runnin') 03:28
04 - Four Days Gone 03:38
05 - Spiel 03:15
06 - Lovin' My Way Back Home 02:45
07 - Pat's Song 01:46
08 - Bluejay 04:14
09 - Peace In The Valley 03:33
10 - Mambo Waltz 02:55
11 - Outside Of Barstow 02:06
12 - Argentine Grape (Sweet Maxine) 04:13
13 - Shuffle (Double Dealin' Four Flusher) 03:52
14 - Takin' It To The Streets (Demo) 03:02
15 - We Would Sail Away (St. Paul) 03:53
16 - Jesus Is Just Alright (Unissued Live Version, 1982) 04:44
17 - Olana (Studio Version) 03:11
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REVIEW/AMG
The Doobie Brothers have been a rock music staple for decades, and Rhino Records has outdone itself with this premier box set. No fewer than 14 members have played with the band, and at the time of this set's release, the Doobies had amassed 16 Top 40 singles. But musical style and lineup changes haven't changed the feel-good vibe of the band.
The fast acoustic singalong "Nobody" highlights the band's self-titled debut, while "Listen to the Music" and "Rockin' Down the Highway" best represent their second album. Early material ranges from the beautifully acoustic "White Sun," to the synthesizer-laden "Natural Thing," to the fast rocker "China Grove." "I Cheat the Hangman" is a symphonically eerie track that will surprise anyone who only knows the band's FM hits. "Takin' It to the Streets" ushers in the Michael McDonald era, one in which his soulful yet gruff vocals shine on "You Belong to Me" and "What a Fool Believes." Original vocalist Tom Johnston and the band's hard rock sound returned in the late '80s on "The Doctor." The fourth CD includes a live version of the rock gospel tune "Jesus Is Just Alright," and the unreleased "Peace in the Valley."
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Stephen Thomas Erlewine
As one of the most popular California pop/rock bands of the '70s, the Doobie Brothers evolved from a mellow, post-hippie boogie band to a slick, soul-inflected pop band by the end of the decade. Along the way, the group racked up a string of gold and platinum albums in the U.S., along with a number of radio hits like "Listen to the Music," "Black Water," and "China Grove."
Toulouse Street
The roots of the Doobie Brothers lie in Pud, a short-lived California country-rock band in the vein of Moby Grape featuring guitarist/vocalist Tom Johnston and drummer John Hartman. After Pud collapsed in 1969, the pair began jamming with bassist Dave Shogren and guitarist Patrick Simmons. Eventually, the quartet decided to form a group, naming themselves the Doobie Brothers after a slang term for marijuana. Soon, the Doobies earned a strong following throughout Southern California, especially among Hell's Angels, and they were signed to Warner Bros. in 1970. The band's eponymous debut was ignored upon its 1971 release. Following its release, Shogren was replaced by Tiran Porter and the group added a second drummer, Michael Hossack, for 1972's Toulouse Street. Driven by the singles "Listen to the Music" and "Jesus Is Just Alright," Toulouse Street became the group's breakthrough. The Captain and Me (1973) was even more successful, spawning the Top Ten hits "Long Train Runnin'" and "China Grove."
What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
Keith Knudsen replaced Hossack as the group's second drummer for 1974's What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits, which launched their first number one single, "Black Water," and featured heavy contributions from former Steely Dan member Jeff "Skunk" Baxter. Baxter officially joined the Doobie Brothers for 1975's Stampede. Prior to the album's spring release, Johnston was hospitalized with a stomach ailment and was replaced for the supporting tour by keyboardist/vocalist Michael McDonald, who had also worked with Steely Dan. Although it peaked at number four, Stampede wasn't as commercially successful as its three predecessors, and the group decided to let McDonald and Baxter, who were now official Doobies, revamp the band's light country-rock and boogie.
Takin' It to the Streets
The new sound was showcased on 1976's Takin' It to the Streets, a collection of light funk and jazzy pop that resulted in a platinum album. Later that year, the group released the hits compilation The Best of the Doobies. In 1977, they released Livin' on the Fault Line, which was successful without producing any big hits. Johnston left the band after the album's release to pursue an unsuccessful solo career. Following his departure, the Doobies released their most successful album, Minute by Minute (1978), which spent five weeks at number one on the strength of the number one single "What a Fool Believes." Hartman and Baxter left the group after the album's supporting tour, leaving the Doobie Brothers as McDonald's backing band.
One Step Closer
Following a year of auditions, the Doobies hired ex-Clover guitarist John McFee, session drummer Chet McCracken, and former Moby Grape saxophonist Cornelius Bumpus, and released One Step Closer (1980), a platinum album that produced the Top Ten hit "Real Love." During the tour for One Step Closer, McCracken was replaced by Andy Newmark. Early in 1982, the Doobie Brothers announced they were breaking up after a farewell tour, which was documented on the 1983 live album Farewell Tour. After the band's split, McDonald pursued a successful solo career, while Simmons released one unsuccessful solo record. In 1987, the Doobies reunited for a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, which quickly became a brief reunion tour; McDonald declined to participate in the tour.
Cycles
By 1989, the early-'70s lineup of Johnston, Simmons, Hartman, Porter, and Hossack, augmented by percussionist and former Doobies roadie Bobby LaKind, had signed a contract with Capitol Records. Their reunion album, Cycles, went gold upon its summer release in 1989, spawning the Top Ten hit "The Doctor." Brotherhood followed two years later, but it failed to generate much interest. For the remainder of the '90s, the group toured the U.S., playing the oldies circuit and '70s revival concerts. By 1995, McDonald had joined the group again, and the following year saw the release of Rockin' Down the Highway. But the lineup had once again shifted by the turn of the new millennium. In 2000, the band -- Hossack, Johnston, Knudsen, McFee, and Simmons -- issued Sibling Rivalry, which featured touring members Guy Allison on keyboards, Marc Russo on saxophone, and Skylark on bass. The late-'70s incarnation of the band -- Simmons, Johnston, McFee, and Hossack (with Michael McDonald guesting on one track) -- reunited once again to put out World Gone Crazy in 2010. The band-assisted documentary Let the Music Play: The Story of the Doobie Brothers followed in 2012, the same year Hossack died of cancer.
Southbound
In early 2014, the Doobie Brothers -- this time featuring McDonald, Johnston, Simmons, and McFee -- announced they were returning to the studio to record an album filled with country versions of their greatest hits, featuring such Nashville stars as Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown, Sara Evans, and Chris Young. Called Southbound, the album appeared in November.
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