Doobie Brothers
The Producer’s Guidelines
- Only songs performed by the Doobie Brothers (not solo acts)
- No duplicate songs
- Include the song title in your introduction text so others can see it
- One song per person (on Day 1)
- To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please paste the URL as part of your last line (not a new line) – (I do not mind unembedding, so no apologies are necessary)
Note: Return on Day 2 to submit more songs without limits. (My typical signal is posting a song for all attendees.)
“Listen to the Music”
Next Concert: Unknown because of upcoming Blog Break
Past Concerts (Category): Beatles, Ex-Beatles, Moody Blues, Queen, Neil Diamond, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Elton John, Billy Joel, Crosby Stills Nash & Young (the group)
A Frank Angle 
I knew it! No way in hell Frank will NOT use “Listen to the Music”!
I will admit I thought I knew nothing about the Doobie Brothers until I landed on YouTube…
So, I know this is an obvious choice (but then, so was yours) so I’m going to have to go with “Black Water” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km4-eKvv3EM
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That was my first choice and I thought I had a good chance of it still being available because I didn’t think it an obvious choice. I have been wrong about more important things.
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Which was your first choice? Frank’s or mine’s? 😉
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Your’s. Black Water is a song that is guaranteed to get me to sing along.
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It is a fun one, I have to admit 🙂
Let’s sing!
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I’m in. Spin it!
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woot! Let ‘er rip!
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I never heard this one before – nice choice, laid back and full of summer!
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I’m surprised!
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Wow … a different surprise for the day.
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Dale,
Glad I was able to throw you for a loop with the opener. An unknown factoid – I saw the Doobie Brothers in concert just as they released the third album – Captain and Me – which means the first big one (their second album – Toulouse Street – was out. Meanwhile, Black Water was quite the surprise went it came on the scene – Great song! …. and who doesn’t love the ending.
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I was all cued up, waiting for 1:05 and poof! There you are with my selection! Haha…
Glad you like my second choice 😉
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Now that’s funny!
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😁
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Ah ha ha…. from a very very narrow list, these were the two I’d choose, Frank and Dale…. 😱😬
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Too funny
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So, if I get in quick enough I can have ‘What a Fool Believes’ which might be the only Doobies I know……. 🙂 https://youtu.be/qKYQNtF11eg
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Great choice! I came thisclose to using that one myself 😉
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Thanks Dale. I’m going to pop back later to listen to the rest of the offerings, I might find another one I like 🙂
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You know Frank will give you one 😉
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Pauline,
A definite hit – but one from the second rendition of the DB. For whatever reason, the lead singer left, and Mike MacDonald was the replacement – and he changed the sound – but was successful.
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Mike MacDonald definitely changed the sound to one very distinct
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MMacD was unique … but definitely a change from the original sound, which was my preference.
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I didn’t know any of that Frank – the Doobie’s clearly haven’t had a big impact on my musical life…… who knew I was so deprived!
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Definitely deprived. Interesting how different the two renditions of DB actually were … and that’s OK. Glad this concert was able to introduce what you missed. 🙂
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All my boyfriends in high school loved the doobie brothers. I know most of the songs by heart, accordingly.
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And? Where is your selection, young lady?
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Cindy,
All your boyfriends? I’m impressed … how many? (I couldn’t resist). 😉 … Here’s a song for you … the title cut of a popular album … Captain and Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcmUg9UjK3U
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Haha! I was gonna say that but refrained ..
Told ya he’d give you a song! And a good one at that
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This takes me back to an open air concert at the Oakland Coliseum: “China Grove” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTCyO9MpGUM
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Love this one, Philip. And it’s funny, I thought I was really unfamiliar with the Doobs… ‘parently not as unfamiliar as I thought!
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Nope, didn’t know this one either……..
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Phillip,
Great song – and one worthy enough to survive as an opener! Glad you got to see them in concert.
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Time for, or so I say, for a Motown flavoured that could be sung to a doobie. Take Me In Your Arms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCJHHoYm5zE.
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Oh my! Love it! And the hair… oy!
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Oh so 70’s rock hair – long and blown dry (styled as we would have said then).
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No kidding!
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I never heard hair that long.
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Did you not see the movie (Hair)?
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Buahahaha!
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and the lip hair….. double oy!!
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hahaha! No kidding!
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How ’bout some old Doobies this morning? I always enjoyed listening to them especially on long road trips. From the 1973 album The Captain and Me, this tune was written by band member Tom Johnston, lead vocalist and harmonica solo performer. Originally the cut was an untitled (and mostly ad-libbed jam) the Doobies played onstage years before it was finally recorded after the group’s record producer convinced Johnston to write lyrics to the tune. Here ya go: Long Train Running. https://youtu.be/m4tJSn0QtME
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Excellent choice, Monika. I almost went with that one myself.
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Hurrah! One I recognise – I was getting worried…..
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LOL…I had forgotten this one
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Monika,
Long Train Runnin’ is another one of their high-energy hits. Love it! Johnston was a great vocalist – and I preferred him over the Michael MacDonald era … but he’s back now (well, when they perform).
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I was a huge fan of the group when Johnston headed it and wasn’t sure if I’d like Michael MacDonald as much. Eventually I came to enjoy him but they were certainly a different group with him.
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See the link in my reply to Marc a few comments below.
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Cincy,
The Doobie Brothers was an interesting concert choice. They had several iterations, and each one unique to the period of time they lived in. And unlike some bands, they actually produced all time classics with each lineup.
I went with a song that got finger synced in perpetuity. China Grove https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udSHItTjWyQ
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I was about to warn you, then saw your own comment below…(was a good choice, though)
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I love China Grove, but then, there are a lot of songs I actually dig from this group.
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I didn’t realise how many songs I dig from them. I thought I knew none of their tunes. Duh.
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Yeah I know! They were sneaky prolific in that there are tunes so many people strum in air guitars and sing on the way to work.
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Exactly! Sneaky prolific is the perfect way to describe them. I was in the dahk…
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Those Doobie Brothers . . . 😉
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That one’s not playable in my country, sadly.
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China Grove? Can you click on Philip’s link above?
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Yes – that one works – I didn’t recognise the title (head slap)
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He he he… I would have been surprised that you not recognise it (If it’s any consolation, I knew not the title either.)
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China Grove? Ugh, that is no bueno. I love that song, as it brings me all the way back to the time it was happening inside of.
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Marc,
Fortunately, I was taken most of the day. Returning to the production studio, I notice The Producer was going crazy. Even ate part of the wall – but I see you redeemed yourself.
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Ate a part of the wall huh? I hope it was built by Willy Wonka, 😉
I kick saved my flub though.
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The Producer an interesting character to say the least.
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What you said. 🙂
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Crap! I checked your comments and there it was.
Sooooo. Here’s Michael McDonald instead. Because those pipes are funk station. You can ditch my China Grove and Imma double down with Taking it to the Streets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzBBBrKfjIQ
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Quick correction on your part, Bud! His pipes are totally unique and they really come out in this one. Excellent switch!
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And I love that video. Before Michael went all white hair!
Gracias lovely. 😉
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Not his fault, yanno!! LOL!
De nada, amigo 😉
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Of course not. And like Richard Gere, he made both sides of it work.
🙂
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There is that…
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😉
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Ahh, that was my choice! I’m very late to the concert today.
Well, it’s Caribana in Toronto starting today. I’m at the end of the parade route, and there is one massive party right outside my door.
It’s hard to think about anything else. The costumes are amazing!
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Can’t be late to this party 😉
Mind you I was first and Frank took mine.
Fun stuff! Of course you would be looking at the costumes over anything else!
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It started at 10, then boomed forth at noon.
I’m completely out of it at this point. Life IS Caribana!
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I should try to be there one day…
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Cool!
I am here, living at the end of the parade route, at the beginning of the party.
I like not actually having to go anywhere, to be somewhere. I must be a sorceress!!! ⚡️💥 I was actually going to insert the thunder effect, then came to my senselessnesses.
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So very cool. And yes! You are a sorceress of the highest order! 🧞🌟
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Sounds like the event will bring out your party animal side!
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…..aaandd the animal is tuckered out from yesterday!
The party is by my place once every 3 years.
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Ressssaaaa!
Great minds think alike, no? 🙂
And it sounds like you had a blast!
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Yeah, we think alike! Too bad fools seldom differ! 😀 😀
It was a fab day! Caribana has moved to the competitions phase. There will be a King and Queen! The costumes are fantastic!
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You ain’t kidding, 🙂
Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday!
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😀 😀 😀
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🎉🎉🎊🎊
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Marc,
In the words of Doc Emrick speaking about Tuukka Rask, “Great Save.” Taking it to the Streets was another hit for Doobies version 2.0. (I preferred 1.0) … You may appreciate this little sidebar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeCD4bIkQwg
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Hah! That was fun!
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Marc will love it.
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Buahahaha! That’s funny, I was just thinking hockey as well! Kick save and a beauty!
1.0 was more hippie mellow, and I agree with your opinion because me too.
And I love that video! J Fallon is so clevah.
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I had a hunch you would enjoy the Fallon bit. Had you seen it before?
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LOL, No I had not. I am pretty lousy when it comes to watching late night shows anymore. Not to date myself, but I haven’t tuned in regularly since Letterman was still at NBC. But Fallon always has a classic skit going.
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Glad to know it surprised you!
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You’re sneaky, mister.
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Keeping you on your toes with surprises is quite the challenge.
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Well, you make it look easy.
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My high point was the first story of The Painted Lady … created on the spot and met the challenge.
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Correction. You set the bar for all future challenges. You hit it out of the park AND the zip code too.
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Now that there is the truth. I must concur with Marco!
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And let the record state . . Ms Dale was not using any sarcasm. Which happens to be legal in Canada.
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Nope. Not one iota of sarcasm was used in this particular comment. And yes, it absolutely is.
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Okay, the use of iota should be tested for sarcasm. Just as a precaution mind you. Me and Frank are not saying it will come back positive. But us Muricans have to be mindful of contraband . . .
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Test away, my friend. I understand your reticence in simply trusting that my use of such a word was simply to point out a small portion.
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Understand, this is strictly precautionary. We must do our due diligence in matters concerning even the remote possibility of sarcasm. We trust our Canadian friends, but we must verify.
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Oh yes. We Canadians are used to having our words verified…
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That is probably on account of the American/Canadian War of 1956.
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Buahaha!
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Some peeps don’t remember that one. It must be the Mandela Effect.
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Uh huh. Right.
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Umm . . that statement came back positive. We’re going to have to turn this over to NSA. Expect a phone call from the Sarcasm Department Chief, David Letterman.
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Ah hell…
I shall await the phone call.
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Michael J. Fox (The American) will be your contact person.
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Ahem.
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And haw.
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Not only it is legal in Canada, DNA studies show that it came to Canada from France settler who was a descendent of little known 14th Century French poet Maurice Sacarcier.
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Haha! Love the Sarcarcier… And, get this… My mother’s last name is Maurice.
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Ah ha … a possible genetic link for you!
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‘twould appear… 😉
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Careful Frank. We don’t want to create an international incident. With the way things are going in Washington, nobody would notice!
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Now, now, everyone step back… 😉
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Uh oh . . .
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No, no… no worries. I am a sweet as they can be. Don’t never look for a fight…
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Me and Frank were just talking baseball . . .
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Oh, my bad. Do let me leave you to it as I am zero qualified to interact on this particular subject.
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🧐
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I know what you mean – especially with the Nats unable to get on a roll to contest the Braves.
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Meanwhile, the Astros have enough Cy Young candidates to fill a wing of the Hall of Fame . . .
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No kidding … Favs to win it all.
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I read an interesting piece about how great rotations haven’t translated to WS titles over the years. It’s my only hope as a Yankees fan, LOL.
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Anything can happen in a short series.
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Truthfully, I’ve nothing against the Astros. As long as the Red Sox aren’t in the postseason, I’m good. And if someone could knock out the Dodgers too? All the better.
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Dodgers are the cream of the NL … then again – in a short series, anything goes. Atlanta is surprisingly tough – NL Central top 3 can’t see to find the handle.
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Agreed, the Braves are sneaky. As in, they could surprise everyone, unless you’ve happened to watch them play at all. In which case, you wouldn’t be surprised if they made a run.
And hey! This IS the 50th anniversary of the Miracle Mets of Seaver, Koosman and Agee. And the team from Queens is making some noise right now, with a rotation that is as good as anyone’s when they’re kicking it . . .
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Reds just took a series over the Braves … actually have won multiple series in a row. Still 7.5 out … but closer to the Brewers who are sinking. … Miracles Mets were pretty darn good.
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The Miracle is that the Mets had to come from behind.
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I still remember your line … (something like) … You just wrote it – just now – in 5-10 minutes.
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Yep. 🙂
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Taking it to…The Producer. Bam! Nice choice, Marco.
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What your tongue!
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😇
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How about South City Midnight Lady https://youtu.be/QxfKYhvgDPI
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Nice one, John. I didn’t know it at all.
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Thank you, Dale.
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New for me too.
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😁
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John,
Way to change things up with a softer tune. Always enjoyed this song!
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One of my favorites, too!
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😊
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It’s a pretty good song. I only knew 3 Doobie Brothers songs until I discovered a whole bunch more this weekend. This is one I discovered. Good choice!
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Thank you, Resa.
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Okay, I like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipDCb6Ug93k Nobody.
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So do I. And I didn’t know it!
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Yay!!
I’m drowning in Caribana music, volume is at 12 out of 10. Sounds like a very catchy ⚡️💥
I love it, in a bizarre way!
Doobie’s couldn’t be further away. It was insanity listening to both at the same time.
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You are cray-cray, that’s all I can say!
Enjoy Caribaña and play with us later, you crazy Canuck!
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I can’t stop moving in rhythm to the drums!
I’ll come back tomorrow!
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So fun! Enjoy!
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Resa,
Not only a wonderful song, but you found an acoustic version – excellent!
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YAY!!!
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This is one of my favorite mellow Doobie’s songs: White Sun https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_kdiHSdDqKY
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Wow. Never heard this one, Eilene!
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One of those “deep tracks” I guess.
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I actually have limited knowledge about the Doobies…
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I was a big fan “back in the day”
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🙂
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That a way!
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Eilene,
Another excellent choice … They did mellow well!!!!! … and that was the first DB album I owned.
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I recall seeing them in concert way back. I should say waaaaaay back.
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I saw them so long ago, Captain and Me had just been released.
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My other mellow favorite is South City Midnight Lady
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Yep – and I hope you listened to it here as John provided it.
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Where the hell is Frank?
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You’ll understand this – it’s Member-Member weekend at the club, plus the pro shop is two people down today. …. and with a blog break on the near horizon, the concert had to go on. Thanks for your help.
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Oh, I do indeed.
Yes, you mentioned another blog break…
And it is my pleasure to help!
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which also means a long shift tomorrow.
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I’m pulling a double tomorrow. Like I do every Sunday… Sigh
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Yuk! … I’ll probably open Day 2 before your shift starts.
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Double yuck. Both Sunday and Thursday, I worked 11am till 11pm
I am too old for this shit…
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Now that’s horrible!
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It truly is. Thankfully I’m going to a friend’s cottage next Friday to Sunday… They said they’re gonna take care of me!
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Hmmmmm ….
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Just a sweet song! “Wynken, Blynken and Nod.” I’m late to the party so I chose something not quite as well known. I love the Doobie Brothers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W0-XpVK0GE
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That was lovely!!
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Debra,
Now there’s an interesting choice …. as well as one that I don’t know. Obviously from the Michael MacDonald era. Make sure you see the link I left for Sorryless (Marc) above somewhere.
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Sorry to all that I was away from the concert so much today. An important event at the golf club today, and we were two short on staffing for the day. Therefore, I will start Day 2 of the concert a little early … and will a song worthy of being an opener … Rockin’ Down the Highway .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuyR6SZGEqs
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Good one! I’ll wait till the real tomorrow… If I can!
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Did you just notice I started Day 2?
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Yes. That’s why I said I’ll wait until the real tomorrow… Or, maybe not!
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Frank, adore your choice. It’s one of the 3 Doobie Brothers songs I knew.
Have a fab Blog Break!!
Bug in your ear: The Guess Who
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Resa,
Hopefully you learned more songs with this concert. Surprisingly, there are still hits available. Regarding future concerts, no decisions yet – but Guess Who is a possibility – then again, time will tell. I should use part of the blog break to make some decisions! Thanks for the suggestion.
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Have a great break!!
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I’m still on duty … But announcing break soon.
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Late to the party and a tough one too! 😉 So there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6qbws7AFRA How Do The Fools Survive, I’ve often wondered that too! 😉 Happy Sunday Frank and friends! 🙂 Yamas! 🙂 🙂
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Marina,
Ah ha … the upbeat jazzy feel of the Michael MacDonald era. … and yes … the title is interesting in itself. Hope you had a good weekend … and cheers to your week ahead. Yamas!
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I think it was the title that drew my attention! 😉 Hadn’t heard it before! Cheers and a wonderful week to you too, Frank! 🙂 Yamas!!!!
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Cool choice! Didn’t know this one (then again, I don’t know that many Doobie Brothers’ tunes…)
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Ditto! […didn’t know this one either! 😉 ]
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Hah!
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You’ve heard enough here to realize the v1.0 were rockers will some ballads … v2.0 had a softer pop sound.
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True nuff!
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To Dale – You engage with the people so well – and with me at work, you graciously (and unknowingly) carried the load. Thank you … and this song title is fitting for my tribute to you … Without You … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heFYYmrd620
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Why thank you, Frank! I am here to help 🙂
Much appreciate the nod!
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To everyone – Another Park, Another Sunday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpm2dSpkClI
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Wonderful choice.
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