I saw this Group play in 1971 when I got home from Vietnam. They were playing at a street fair in San Francisco. It was a good day as I was thankful to be alive. 52 years is a long time. I've learned a lot. Some good, some bad. God Bless America because America needs it.
can hardly believe michael mc donald can still sing this song on its 50th anniversary he still sounds good of course im not expecting a performance that sounds the same as back in their hayday but whats important is stepping on the stage and just sing it the best you can, no frills ,no drama to the delight of your fans god bless you guys
I saw the Doobie Brothers in 1977 when I was 16 and in 8 days I'm gonna see them again in West Palm Beach.. I'm 63 now but I'm very anxious for a night of Classic American Rock Music!
I grew up with this band, saw them 4 times over 50 years and cut my drum chops on Knudsen, Hartman and a few others. This simply is a great American band. RIP Keith and Bobby la K.
@@kennethkobylakiewicz3157 he’s clearly an “under the rock” liver. From 1978-2022 nothings gonna stay or sound the same. Mike’s gonna surely spice things up and add a lil dazzle. They ALL sound fantastic. Just wish the horn wasn’t too pushed in the songs
❤ MM! As a person, humanitarian, song writer, but MOST of all a superior vocalist & musician. Have met him! A sweet humble talented guy that deserves all the recognition of the music world. I wish he had been inducted into the R&R Hall of Hall as an individual not as a member of a group. His talent is multifaceted for he has reached beyond himself and contributed to many noted vocalists! He “made” the Doobies popular❣️ Before COVID I made a point to see him annually. His two cover Motown albums are excellent! 😊
In 1971 I listened to the first song of the Doobies, Listen to the music, their first hit, it was love at first sight, and now 52 years later, they are still here and touring, all Tom, Pat, Michael and John after all those years, band problems and issues in between, amazing !!!
I finally got to have the honor to attend this anniversary tour after three different cancellations through the past years due to covid my high school girlfriend and I attended this concert in 1981/2. 37 years later we're still going strong and, so are the Doobies ! blessed.
Saw them on this tour at Radio City Music Hall September 8, 2022. Absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. Five decades and The Doobie Brothers can still deliver an excellent performance.
Sheeeeesh, man 😮 Didn’t even drop the tune a semitone from the original! Michael McDonald is a straight up legend 🏆 Just found out about this tour, now I just might have to go see it!
I don't know he still sounds pretty good to me. Even professional musicians can have a bad night with the voice. I heard him do a Christmas concert once where he actually had to stand to hit a high note but all credit to him he nailed it when he could have bailed.
Still such great chemistry as a band! We saw them in MI to a almost 3 Hr show sold out to the rafters! I wonder when these guys were starting out in the early 70's what they would have thought of some band from the 1920's being able to do the same thing? LOL!
Basicly, for the last 50 years... teenagers forever green, oh yezzzzzz, great feeling guys, have fun, these are the best Christmas gifts suggestions for your beloved ones, get up & paaaarty guys
They actually sound really good doing that song! Yup. Michael McDonald's voice can still reach those high notes... at his age! Awesome! Unlike Phil Collins or America, which really just do it because people are willing to pay to see them, but simply haven't got it anymore, vocally. 😢
It’s a little weird a half step down but Mike is still killing it. And this is the correct tempo. Most of the other live versions in the past were so frantic.
In what way ?!? They played this in the original key - and he hit ALL the high notes - and even higher - fully strong as when it was first released. If you only knew what you were talking about . . .
Michael Michael McDonald still has a great voice after all these years. The problem is, slurring his words and phrases together. It’s just hard to listen to.
Are people allowed to post concert videos on RU-vid, I posted a video from Barry Manilow from several years ago, and got my account blocked, and had to make a new RU-vid, don't want that to happen again?
It must be hard for Michael to sing from the back of his throat like that at his age now, sounds a bit more muppety than when he was young, but still doing it.
Having seen the Doobies 29 times, including Charlotte in July, expected the same crystal clear guitars and vocals, couldn’t hear anything but McDonalds too loud organ and incessant moaning. They are a GUITAR BAND, not a backup band. Worst show since the 80s
