"What a Fool believes he sees, the wise man has the power to reason away." Michael McDonald--one of the smoothest voices in all of rock. He's amazing. Minute by Minute is another great groove with him and the Doobies.
Either way works, really..."the wise man has the power to reason away" means that a smarter man would realize she's not into him, while "no wise man has the power to reason away" means that a smarter man can't talk the fool out of his unrequited love. But if the published lyric is the latter, then we'll go with that.
Please consider checking out the song "What about me"? Sung by Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes and James Ingram. It's such a beautiful trio! Everyone can relate to it.
The bearded guy in the middle = Michael McDonald, the voice! You must react to his solo stuff: “I Keep Forgettin’”, and “On My Own” with Patti LaBelle. Also check out “Takin it to the Streets” with the Doobies. Also check out his unmistakeable background vocals in “Peg” by Steely Dan, and “This is It” by Kenny Loggins. You will like them! 😍
This won 2 Grammys in 1980 - song of the year and record of the year. Love this tune and hope that you'll delve deeper into the Doobies by going back a few years pre Michael McDonald days when their lead singer was Tom Johnson. Try "Black Water" or "Long Train Running", "China Grove", "Listen to the Music". Keep exploring J......love your channel!
Great reaction. Other songs to check out Listen To The Music, Black Water,, China Grove, Jesus Is Just Alright, a few suggestions to get ya started. Awesome band, great music. Thanks.
Great reaction to this classic Doobie Brother's hit. Almost anything of their greatest hits you might choose to react to, you can't go wrong with. Thanks for listening to this one, and for the reaction.
You are glowing brother! It is so calming and joyous to see you digging and smiling. And I am with you. This song is like a precious treasure. That atmosphere... ooh. I'm like in love with Michael McDonald, hihi😄❤ No, but I really appreciate and respect him and his work. Everything he touch turns into pure gold. Love from Sweden!🇸🇪❤🌍
Well, I take it, this will NOT be the last for Doobie Bros. lol Great band! Plenty of hits.. No disappointing! Listen to the Music . . . . What a Fool Believes (plenty to choose; pick out of a hat/lol)
You totally emotes my feelings for this song...kitchen dancing with my mom & lil sister while cooking & cleaning together on a Sunday morning 9n the spring with the windows open. Pine Sol & bacon frying aromas in the air, circa 1970's-80's...what a time to be alive!?!!
You need to hear Ambrosia's "Biggest Part of Me" and also "How Much I Feel" if you haven't already. Stumbled upon your channel. Love your organic reactions.
That guy just sitting back in the chair strumming his guitar is Jeffrey Allen "Skunk" Baxter. Hes an American guitarist, known for his stints in the rock bands Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers during the 1970s and Spirit in the 1980s. More recently, he has worked as a defense consultant and chaired a Congressional Advisory Board on missile defense. Backed by several influential Capitol Hill lawmakers, Baxter received a series of security clearances, so he could work with classified information.
I love The Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald always had that silky voice. Every thing he sings he puts soul into it. I love the whole band a real classic.
Beeen falling more and more in love with this song for the last while. Lyrically, melodically, MICHAEL MCDONALDly. What an absolute treat. I’m only partway through and loving your reaction so far. Than you for letting me live another first time listen vicariously - such a treat.
More famous for his solo career, Michael Macdonald has a soulful voice and did great duets with Patti Labelle ‘On my own’ and James Ingram ‘Ya mo be there’. His voice really lends itself to ballads, so listen to ‘I can let go now’ a beautiful song about coming to terms with a break up. He was a member of Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers who’s music before he joined was quite different but well worth a listen. China Grove, Long train running and listen to the music are three of their best.
Doobie Brothers is one of my all time favorite bands of my teenage years to the present, 50 years! I have no idea if anyone uses the term “Doobie”. It was a 60’s term that meant a marijuana cigarette, lol! Listen to “Long Train Running”.
I remember the very day when this song came out I was riding in the car with my mom and uncle. Back then the only way you could hear new music was to hang out at a record store, or listen to your favorite radio station and they'd hype up a new song for a day or two then put it into rotation. My uncle was NOT happy that McDonald took over the band, as they didn't "rock" as hard as they used to with him. He was right, of course, but then we would have never gotten some really, really good songs.
Michael McDonald I Keep Forgetting is an awesome song! Before or after he joined The Doobie Bros he had a great solo career too! So many more great songs from him!
That lead voice is Michael McDonald and he is all over the 80’s and 90’s. As lead singer of several bands background vocals so much that even in background you recognize his voice. A studio singe.many pop solo and group acts used that voice duets to. This intro the doobie bro’s used here lead into new wave music and that into punk and other genres.
I highly recommend a studio version of the Doobie Brothers first No. 1 song (from 1974) called "Black Water" with Patrick Simmons on lead vocals. To me, it is the band's signature song.
You gotta hear JOSH Groban!! "You Raise me Up" or "To Where You Are" - he recorded these when he was only about 18. He stood in for Andrea' Botticelli when he was only 17 y/o to help Celine Dion rehearse for "The Prayer' for the Grammy's!! (which you can google as well) His voice is pure high Baritone BUTTER!! Either of these songs will give you chills when he hits the higher notes as the song progresses....(Also his song "Vincent, Starry Starry night" is also beautiful - originally sung by Don McLean in the 70's?) He looks like he is barely 15 but has the voice of a man MUCH much older.... Amazing!!
I've seen Michael McDonald 5 times since he left the Doobies. His show is a great date move. He regularly plays the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano.
Lovely the Doobie brothers. And I love how you decribe what kinda feeling it gives you. You might check the other 3 brothers "The Beegees and their song: To much heaven". Their voices are incredibly beautiful and unique. I hope you'll share it, because I really wish to see your reaction on their vocal skills.
The Doobie’s were one of the premier bands of the 70’s. Pure musicians. They had two eras. That is Michael McDonald singing. He was with the Doob’s in their second era. You must listen to their early stuff before McDonald. It’s also epic. Must listen to songs from the Doob’s are Black Water, Jesus is Just All Right, China Grove and Takin it to the Streets.
When you pause, back up a bit before you start up again, so you don't lose the transitions, especially because you don't know when they're coming if it's your first time listening to a STONE COLD CLASSIC. Just a suggestion. Loving the channel. Another great Doobie classic: Taking It To The Streets.
There was a group called "The Hollies " that came out of England back in 1969 I believe. They were popular back in the 70's and had many hits. The air that I breathe, Bus stop and lots more hits they had. If you could please do a reaction video to " He ain't heavy, he's my brother " I'm sure you won't be disappointed. They recorded that in September of 1969. It's an all time amazing song. Thank you so much.
