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First time I've heard this song in decades, so thanks guys. This was one of my oft-played 8 track tapes from the 70s. The Doobies just have such a joyful vibe, don't they. One of the best ever.
Can we all agree that the Doobie Brothers are one of the most iconic 70’s bands? Tom Johnston wrote so many fantastic songs and his soulful voice and guitar style took them across the finish line. Throw in Pat Simmons’ writing, vocals and guitar work and this album is the result.
Tom Johnston says this is the best song he ever wrote and is his FAV. I LOVE the BLUES of this song, you can be way down from work and this song grabs you and lifts your soul up.
This is why MOST Doobie fans that were fans from day one say the band before McDonald joined was a better band. Not saying that they were better musicians but the sound and direction of the old Doobies with Tom Johnston were the best. You haven't even touched the surface of this version of the Doobies!!! Enjoy the ride and I believe you guys are now understanding that the 70's was the best decade of music in history.
Their best album by far imo. Love EVERY song. South City Midnight Lady is another laid back song from this album; Without You is the straight ahead rocker, probably my favorite song of all by the Doobs. I see neither is in your Doobie Brothers playlist... hint hint
This entire Captain and Me album could be in the top 100 albums of all time. Many hits on this album on the radio and solid across the entire album. It is still in my music rotation 50 years later.
Saw them in concert years ago and they did my all time favourite song, from this album, "Clear as the Driven Snow". Couldn't believe my luck. Great band and a great album.
An Epic Album and collection of songs. My older cousin left his vinyl albums behind in his old bedroom when he left home. I found this album, Pet Sounds by The Beach Boys, some Grand Funk, Guess Who, CCR, The Doors, I was 14. Special Memories. 🎶✌🇨🇦
My late brother Ray, aka "Wizard" and I spent hours upon hours with this album, our guitars and our Radio Shack turntable trying to figure out how to play these songs. That RS turntable ran so slow that we ended up "learning" them at least one full step lower than the actual key in which they were written. We learned this when we were at university and got ourselves a good quality turntable for the first time. Unfortunately Ray is gone now, but your reactions to the music that has been the soundtrack to my life and times brings me back to happier days of yesteryear.💯👍 Tioraidh an-drasta 🏴
Speaking of "You never know what you're going to get with the Doobie Brothers"... a couple of deep cuts off of this same album you've got the rocker "Without You" and the finger-picking southern-style "South City Midnight Lady." I highly recommend BOTH.
I looked up the credits: Nick DeCaro - string arrangements on "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman", "South City Midnight Lady" and "Evil Woman." This song has always reminded me of B.B. King's classic minor key blues 'The Thrill Is Gone.' Nice strings on that one as well.
Oh yes, this is straightforward blues-rock with a heavy emphasis on the blues. People will be playing this song for a thousand years because it is simply timeless. Some of the tastiest and choicest blues guitar you will ever hear. The Doobies heard BB King's "The Thrill is Gone" and then sat down and wrote this one. It is actually kind of hard to get much info on this song because the Doobies seldom ever talk about it and have a difficult time recapturing this for concerts. Tom Johnston, for some reason, either does not or can not sing the lyrics like he did back then. If they put their minds to it they could easily play the guitar parts to perfection but the lyrical delivery just constantly escapes them. Or they don't think it is is important. But to those of us who love "Dark Eyed Cajun Woman" we are still dying to hear a truly excellent and definitive live concert take of this that equals the album cut. 🎸🎸🎸💖💖💖😎😎😎👌
1st Album i ever bought " Captain & me" 1973... This tune always set me back with eyes closed . Its awesome to listen with you fellas & and relive the magic.. Thanks Man !!!!
By far my favorite reaction from you two. They're all GREAT but this one.... Y'all both with the OMG expressions. You guys nailed it. One bad ass song from one VERY bad ass band. Musical chameleons is PERFECT. Cheers!!!
Yes, they are from San Jose, California. They were a regional group when I first got to San Jose but soon took off Skunk Baxster of Steely Dan fame is also on this track. Great reaction. Take care.
The Doobie Brothers played a number of times in Chico when I was a teen, around the time of this release. They were also a fantastic live band (watch some of the videos). I suppose you could say they were a significant part of the soundtrack of my youth.
Love your channel and reactions. I had the pleasure of seeing these guys in 1975 in Austin, Texas. I was 16-year-old sophomore in high school. Big props reacting to this bluesy gem with Tom Johnston on vocals.
This whole LP is the soundtrack of my sophomore year in college. I could open the door to my dorm room and put this on the turn table. No one ever complained except to say "turn it up". 🥰
In 1973 I was completely infatuated by YES & Zeppelin but when this album came out, I thought it was just wonderful. The entire damn album. No, it wasn't as heavy as I was normally attracted to, but these guys were just in some kind of groove. All the melody you could ask for, the vocal harmonies, the bass was always enough to keep it appealing, a perfect blending of styles & musicianship. Whenever I want to listen to one of the songs on this album, I'll just play the whole thing cuz it's all so great. It was _so_ good, I never thought enough of their subsequent stuff (that I heard on the radio) that inspired to buy another one of their albums. What they were playing on the radio was just too commercial for my tastes, I suppose. *But **_this_** album...*
Dude. They have hundreds of other songs that were never heard on the radio. That's where you find the magical gems. The deep cuts. Every Album ever put out is like that. You've missed So Much Already.
One of the most underrated band musically, especially in their early days!if you like vocals then you should listen to some of Dan Fogelberg’s songs like As The Raven Flies with Joe Walsh on guitar,or Tell Me To My Face which was originally written by The Hollies, or Leader of The Band!
It's been awhile since I heard this song. I remember thinking it sounding like a song BB King would have recorded. It has that The Thrill is Gone feel.
Up there among my favourite classic rock albums. Haven't heard this for a little while, I usually listen to Clear as the Driven Snow, Ukiah and the Captain and Me. Great to hear this again. Thanks for the reaction.
@@AirplayBeats IIRC, The Captain and Me sold 2,000,000,000 copies in 1973 when it came out. A true monster album. I don't know how many it has now sold throughout the 51 years it has been out there.
Guys-- The Captain & Me is quite possibly their crowning achievement. And with all the fab music these guys have created,that's saying something! Keep going--you can't lose with this album. Actually-- Toulouse Street, this,What Were Once Vices...and Stampede are chock full of greatness! Their reunion with Tom Johnston..Cycles,was great.too. Rock on, T
I lived in Santa Cruz in the early 70’s, there was a little bar called The Chateau deep in the Santa Cruz mts. It was known as a Hell’s Angles hang out, the Doobies were the house band, also played at the Catalyst bar down town Santa Cruz
Bought this the year it came out, when I was 13, on the advice of my older brother. Still one of my favorite albums. Clear As The Driven Snow, Without You and Ukiah are also standout tracks from the same album worth checking out. Edit…the whole album is really like a greatest hits package, as there isn’t a weak song on it including the title track. The above 3 are special to me because I loved them right away and they didn’t get a lot of airplay on radio stations at the time.
Hey, I decided to look up whether BB had possibly covered this Doobs tune... and couldn't find it. BUT... I couldn't believe I found this mention about the song from Tom Johnston, who is the lead singer on it... "I finally got to do a blues tune on Captain And Me - 'Dark Eyed Cajun Woman', which was kind of my tip of the hat to BB King, if you will.'" The track also featured an additional guitarist, Jeff Baxter of Steely Dan, playing a pedal steel session with The Doobies for the first time. In 1974 he joined the band full-time. That's crazy.... I've always thought that... but never looked it up until you dudes inspired me! That's the beauty of music, my friends!!
Thanks for doing this one! I Love the old Doobies the best! I like them ALL but I graduated high school in 73 and they have been with me ever since! If you can, start at the Very beginning, they will take you places, and those places are all Good !
I can’t think of a BAD Doobie song….they just have such a great sound and vibe….I don’t remember this particular song but glad you played it. Love that a bunch of older folks can share what we had every day at one time in our lives. Thanks for playing it… Cheers
This came out in 1973 my senior year in high school and we smoked Doobie s and played the shit out of this. Hands down my favorite album by The Doobie Brothers.
You can randomly choose any song from this album and be happy. Same with the previous album Toulouse Street, the one after The Captain called What Were Once Vices and the next one entitled Stampede. Flawless albums. My band use to play this song a lot. We sometimes called it Cross eyed Crazy Woman 😆 One of my favorite Doobie Brothers song is Song to See You Through, from the Vices album. That would be a great one for y'all to check out.
You're right on the money about The Doobie Brothers. You don't know what you're getting always great, though. No matter what style these guys rock. I appreciate it God bless.
We're talkin Santana , Tower Of Power , Doobies , Early Terry Kath Chicago , Blood Sweat & Tears (etc.) - ALL goin off at the same time ...mercy , what a time .
I knew you guys would like this one. One of my favs off this LP, which is their best IMO. My parents were big fans and took me to see them live 3X's during this era in the mid 70's when I was just a lad. Still a go-to. Soulful, bluesy number, this one. Keep up the good work guys!
When I was in the Navy '71 to '75 we went on a three month cruise and all I had was this album, Uriah Heep, Sweet Freedom and Seals and Crofts, Hummingbird. Needless to say I know them all very well. Great song.
One of their best, but unknown gems! As folks have said this album spent many, many hours on my B&O turntable. Please check out South City Midnight Lady to hear even another side of their sound.
Using Jana's acct to say that guitar was channelling B.B. King throughout there....definite classic blues and add my vote with dinoamf to hear a "bringing it REAL" love song of "South City Midnight Lady".....
Being a 67 year old Cajun dude myself I just want to let you know how much joy it gives me seeing you two enjoy the music of my generation. I was so blessed to have lived at a time of such great music and glad you get to enjoy it also. Peace!
First time hearing this song and it's a banger no doubt, I love learning the music along with both of y'all ✊🏽 this reminds me of a BB King song I think y'all would LOVE called "Chains and Things", it also has a monster hip hop sample you'll recognize
This is absolutely a great sounding album - the soundstage is incredible. Song wise, it has one huge stinker on it- Evil Woman. That's the only classic era Doobies track I skip. Otherwise, its a perfect record.
