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Doobie Brothers: Better with or without Michael McDonald?
Posted on 1/20/14 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 1/20/14 at 1:19 pm
The beginning stages of the Doobie Brothers found them as more of a southern rock band with hits like "Long Train Running" "Jesus is just alright" "Listen to the music" and "Black Water". Their lead singer at the time was Tom Johnston. He would sing with the band until he had ulcers in his throat.
Listen to the Music
Long Train Running
After Johnston's departure, the Doobie Brothers enlisted the help of Steely Dan back up singer, Michael McDonald. The band would take a different musical route that would be labeled as "Yacht Rock", we know it better today as Adult Contemporary. Songs like "What a fool believes" "Takin it to the Street" and "Minute by Minute" would garner large radio play and acclaim.
What a Fool Believes
Minute by Minute
Takin' it to the streets
So Music board, I ask you, which do you think is better? Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald, or without?
Listen to the Music
Long Train Running
After Johnston's departure, the Doobie Brothers enlisted the help of Steely Dan back up singer, Michael McDonald. The band would take a different musical route that would be labeled as "Yacht Rock", we know it better today as Adult Contemporary. Songs like "What a fool believes" "Takin it to the Street" and "Minute by Minute" would garner large radio play and acclaim.
What a Fool Believes
Minute by Minute
Takin' it to the streets
So Music board, I ask you, which do you think is better? Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald, or without?
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Posted on 1/20/14 at 1:35 pm to Spaulding Smails
Before but "what a fool believes" is a jam.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 1:45 pm to Placebeaux
quote:
Before, but "what a fool believes" is a jam
Posted on 1/20/14 at 2:00 pm to Spaulding Smails
This is such a hard question to ponder considering Michael McDonald just rules in general.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 2:03 pm to Spaulding Smails
Without. Easy question.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 2:09 pm to Spaulding Smails
after mulling this over for about 100 milliseconds....without
Posted on 1/20/14 at 2:10 pm to Spaulding Smails
"with" imho.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 2:13 pm to Spaulding Smails
Is this a serious question?
Posted on 1/20/14 at 2:14 pm to Spaulding Smails
Whatever the answer is, it's not even close
Posted on 1/20/14 at 2:15 pm to JPLIII
quote:
"with" imho.
I'm inclined to agree...I think "What a fool believes" stands up to any of their previous works...Plus, McDonald brought in an entirely new spin on the band with his powerful voice and talents on the piano/keyboard
But it is very close, for me
Posted on 1/20/14 at 2:21 pm to danman6336
quote:
Is this a serious question?
I know it seems like a lay-up type question for most, but I was more looking to see if anyone on the music board had a firm opinion towards one or the other, and why they held that opinion.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 2:27 pm to Spaulding Smails
With
Posted on 1/20/14 at 2:30 pm to Placebeaux
quote:
Before but "what a fool believes" is a jam.
this.
great thread btw
Posted on 1/20/14 at 3:49 pm to Spaulding Smails
The Doobie Brothers were fun before Michael McDonald became the dominant person in the band. They were kind of depressing after.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 4:08 pm to Poodlebrain
Without. Michael McDonald brought a new dynamic to the band but to me, he completely changed the style of music they played. Without Tom Johnston, it just sounded like a completely different band. Not bad by any means, but not the Doobie Brothers.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 4:13 pm to Rickety Cricket
quote:
Without. Easy question.
One of the easiest questions ever asked.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 4:20 pm to Spaulding Smails
Better before.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:08 pm to Spaulding Smails
Michael McDonald is horrible
Posted on 1/20/14 at 7:55 pm to Placebeaux
Without, but they made some good tracks with him.
The Doobie Brothers are as good as anyone with the exception of Pink Floyd, NIN, and Ween.
The Doobie Brothers are as good as anyone with the exception of Pink Floyd, NIN, and Ween.
Posted on 1/20/14 at 8:03 pm to MrFreakinMiyagi
quote:
The Doobie Brothers are as good as anyone with the exception of Pink Floyd, NIN, and Ween.
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