The Doobie Brothers on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert TV program 1970'S The Doobie Brothers in concert live on Don Kirshner's ROCK CONCERT television program
Tom Johnston was/is the hardest working man in rock. The man can sing at the top of his lungs all night and bang on a nice guitar the entire time. This was rock as good as it can get. Simmon's guitar playing was casually underrated by the public but not by the industry. He was just as good of a guitar player as he was a vocalist. Tiran Porter was known and copied by every bass player. They just don't make it like this any longer. No one seems to put in the effort or even want to. This was a band as tight and as creative as they can get.
If you ever want to see for yourself what a great and powerful voice Tom Johnston has, just try to sing along with him. NOT in your key,(an octave down), but at HIS pitch. You won't get through China Grove...
And they are still rocking into their seventies although Tom had to take a break from touring for health reasons, but I'm sure he'll be back as soon as he's able
I saw the doobies brother in San Antonio 1974 in the convention center with my older brother he pass away in 2020 I miss him so this music brings good memories to me thanks for the beautiful music ❤🙏
I saw them live in the 70’s. You got your money’s worth. They were worn out at the end of the show. They gave a 1000%. Never forget that concert. Damn I miss those days.
So good to remember that they were once a FACE MELTING BAND. 6 guys. 3 drummers. Tiran Porter. 3 amazing voices. 2 killer guitar players. Tommy on fire!
Early Doobies gold. Pure musicianship from every single one of these guys. You can tell they really enjoy making music and have a true love for their craft. That's it people, get on your feet and move!
Tiran Porter is one of the most underrated bassists in Rock. His playing is so fluid. I saw AC/DC in.1986 and the bassist Cliff Williams was playing the same note through the show so I really appreciate the great bassists even the Wrecking Crew bassist on "Valleri" by The Monkees.
I'm in the middle of the Doobie Brothers memoir that just came out. Tom and Pat wrote most of it, with parts by Tiran and Ted Templeman and other guys related to the band. It is such a good book. The idea for using smoke and explosions at the end of their shows came from their drummer, John Hartman. John was a huge Keith Moon fan and he told the band the Doobies should have explosions and smoke like the Who had. The rest of the band thought that was a good idea. They were amazed how much the crowds loved it and how it added to their shows. Also, they started dressing flashier after they toured with Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Tom said, "We were never going to be David Bowie or Marc Bolan, but for us, a little bit of style went a long way." If you're a Doobie fan and you like to read, you will love this book.
The name of the book is Long Train Running: Our Story of the Doobie Brothers. They said this show was a huge break for them because the Rolling Stones were the top act, so millions of people were watching. But then the Stones only had one song, Angie, which they were lip-synching to. Then the Doobies came on with this great set and it got them a lot of attention.
Dobbie Brothers started up very close to where I lived in CA. They played several colleges that I attended along with Tower of Power. They were very popular in the 70's in the SF Bay Area. Thanks for the book review. They are GREAT!
Ted Templeman released his memoires too (A Platinum Producer's Life in Music). He was the band's producer from the very beginning. Ted acknowledges the Doobie Brothers as a 'one of a kind', extremely talented and highly versatile Americana outfit.
The fact that these guys not only wrote but recorded the captain and me, and what were once vices are now habits in their early 20s is mind boggling. The were so incredibly proficient that they sounded like seasoned 50 year old Nashville session guys. In a lifelong doobies fan.. there's something about their music that had a feel that makes things ok even 50 years later.
In March of 1974, I saw the Doobie Brothers here in Sacramento, a few months before What Were Vices Are Now Habits. I rank that concert as the best concert that I had seen. The Doobies rock the house.
Music in the ’70s ,80s and 90s was really something… so different, so special with “that” kind of sound which you don’t find anymore. That was the era of real music without the internet, of long tours and enjoyable live shows spanning from metal to new wave, progressive, jazz, fusion, pop. So many bands were born and disappeared during those 3 decades. I am then celebrating the ’70s and the ’80s and their unmistakeable sound.
This is the concert I “thought” I was going to see in 1975….but instead I saw some guy I didn’t know sitting at a piano….and no Tommy. I thought WTF? Well at least we have this to thoroughly enjoy!
I saw them in 1978 at the Air Force Academy Fieldhouse. About halfway into the incredible concert they stopped and said when they first came out onstage and saw all the cadets sitting calmly in their dress blues they thought the crowd wouldn’t add much to their show. Then they said they were wrong and they would definitely be back. Brought the house down and launched into a second half as great as the first. I was on the floor as a civilian right near the stage and it was the best concert I’ve ever been to.
This performance typifies what the Doobie Brothers represent-pure, unadulterated, mind blowing rock and roll, with a purpose. Their songs speak to the endless possibilities in life to go where no man has gone. The sweet chords, sultry bass, powerful percussions, deft finger picking and melding of three great voices, brings we listeners to new levels of consciousness. Pat and Tommy are the Adam and Eve of music. They never step on each other and each of them together create a mix of pure genius. Tiran, the glue that melds the two guitars together, adds that touch of soul to the batter. I cannot see how I could get through life without these guys providing the soundtrack to my existence. Thank you for the 50 years of resonance, friendship and inspiration. May you continue unabated to help bring the world together with your artistic wonders.
I agree wholeheartedly, just IMHO, I would say Tom played The Adam and Patrick Eve. Only because Tom sang most of lead vocals. It couldn't have worked wo Patrick and the others tho.
TwoTickets100, your tribute to the Doobie Brothers was a beautiful thing to behold. So eloquently said and so genuine in spirit. Thanks for providing your excellent assessment of this incredible musical group.
I remember this show very well and it's almost the best early show they ever played,,, Tommy was absolutely amazing and my most favorite drummer ever, John Hartman was completely off the hook, totally awesome and Patrick Simmons was an awesome adversiry and Tiran was just amazing,,, ya know what I wish we never grew up and was just stuck in this era
Amazing! Incredible to hear “Clear As The Driven Snow” live! To me, “The Captain and Me” is one of the great rock albums of all time - amazing composition and musicianship. From a bygone era where talent and musicianship were taken seriously…
I couldn't agree more "The Captain & What Were once Vices" were both extremely important albums to me. Clear As The Driven Snow is such a great song and one of my very favorites!
Obviouly, there's a difference between Blues, R&B and Soul. I think of the Doobie Brothers as Rock & Roll with Soul; even before the Michael McDonald days. They always also had a gritty Soul sound.
I pretty much lost interest after Tom got sick. I have no idea why Patrick didn't step up instead of letting Ol McDonald ruin the sound!! Oh well. I personally loved The Captain and Me that I played over and over and over!!!!
Michael had a great voice and it was an interesting sound but it wasn't the Doobie Brothers. I'm so happy to discover that I'm not the only person that feels this way. I have to be honest and say I thought a lot of the hits they had under Michael were kind of mediocre, then again the 80s ruined everything, almost
@@AldousHuxleysCat I'm glad you agree with what The Doobie Brothers evolved into with McDonald as lead singer. I do agree he's got a great voice, but at least to me, it sounds like "soul," instead of pure rock like Tom's voice. I really believe that Patrick could have easily taken over as lead singer until Tom returned. Most of the McDonald era music wasn't music that people would dance to. Stay cool now. I'm going to put The Captain and Me cd in....again!!! Lol
@@juana1483 " I have no idea why Patrick didn't step up instead of letting Ol McDonald ruin the sound!!" Pretty simple. Pat heard Mike's songs and loved them. That's why they're on the album. And if you listen to Pat's songs from the late 70's, it's clear he was also moving in a jazzier direction.
Was/am a huge Doobs fan but why would you say Tommy J was an underrated guitarist?. He and the band were deservedly admitted into the R & R Hall of Fame in 2020.
saw this group in tulsa. the best version for sure. forgot the best part. just walked around back after the show and found pat simmons backstage with two 13 year old girls on either side of him, one of them brushing his hair. i got his autograph and left them to their own devices. i was also 13 or 14 at the time.
One of the greatest I ever saw back in 74-75 Landsdown Park outdoor concert, Ottawa, Ontario 🇨🇦. Deadly heat in the summertime air, but didn't know it with these great guys playing!! Loved it! Their sense of presence and fun on stage, just a great time! Just like in this video.
Thank You Historic Films for hoarding the Entire Don Kirshner library !! I know ... there are probably all kinds of licensing issues , SOMEONE will have to buy the rights , FROM Historic Films .. but , who's gonna be left to care , as these episodes just SIT !!! Have a nice one 😀
Captain and Me was the first album i ever bought, was 11. Clear as the driven snow blew my mind. Turn it up loud at 13:44. Used to blast it and drive my parents crazy. Shoulda bought me headphones for Christmas. Great to hear this live. Thanks
Same here, age wise. The funny thing is, I am not even from the US but an obscure nation in Northern Europe. Took the Captain & Me with me to school b/c everyone in class got 5 minutes to say a few words about their fav music. The faces when I played Clear as the Driven Snow .....
"Deep as a river, wide as the sea Changin' the ways of a captain and me I could be happy, lord, so then should he If all of the universe unveiled itself to me! my first album, or was it Master of Reality? 11yrs old 71'
Looks like 1973ish...Michael Hossack and Little John on the drums...agree with all of the comments about Tiran and how influential he is...the combination of him and Skunk on future albums (especially Fault Line) really exhibits great chord progressions...
@@neilembo55 They also appear on new year's rockin' eve 1975. There is NO complete show at all. Someone or Somebody Deleted it the complete show. Please, re-uploaded. Thank You.👍
Knowing why they were called the "Doobie Brothers" always made me wonder how much pot they smoked before they went on stage? Great musicians, great music, love the Doobie Brothers👍🏼✌🏼️
Ha,ha,ha,I am sure they smoked a few doobies before playing at least once but hey,you never know,they are such a tight,talented and professional band........then again maybe they just got used to playing high LoL
Another musician who hung out with them socially, Keith "Dyno" Rosen, suggested it, and most of them thought it was kind of a dumb name. They used it for their first few gigs, thinking that they'd come up with a better one. They never did.
1972, Capitol Theater, Passaic, New Jersey, and the Doobies opened for T.Rex and we were blown away by the Doobies! NOW, all of these years later, BOTH groups will be inducted into the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!
The other way around: Rex opened for the Doobs: www.ebay.com/itm/DOOBIE-BROTHERS-1972-CAPITOL-THEATRE-REPLICA-CONCERT-POSTER-W-PROTECTIVE-SLEEVE/283613555887 . What's strange though is Skunk on the poster. In 1972 he wasn't a Doobie Brother.
Thank you for posting this awesome video of my favorite band the Doobie Brothers since day one! I loved watching Don Kirshner's Rock Concerts on Saturday nights many many years ago. I'll be seeing these brothers back stage here in Denver with Santana July 3rd 2019. The Doobie Brothers are not only America's band but they will be the house band in heaven! -Larry G. Golden, Colorado
WOWWWWWWWW,you will be seeing the Doobies and Santana backstage,you are so lucky.I envy you,that is so cool Larry,the house band in heaven,so cool and they are America's band,,I would be a bit younger but I did catch a few Don Kirshner's Rock Concerts when I was a very young teen,I remember seeing Foghat,Wishbone Ash and Eric Burdon on it,I would have watched more but it was always on at my bed time,ha,ha :)))
