Hardtail Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I jammed with a friend of mine today for virtually 4 hours straight. We ended up playing a couple of Doobie Brothers songs that I hadn't played in ages. It was a lot of fun. I forgot how cool this band was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 And also, their music - as on the albums - is not for the faint hearted. G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 The Doobie Bros cook!! The Captain and Me is one of my all time fav's. "Without You" is one of my favorite rockers ever. That whole album rocks. You should have called me up, Hard Tail.....I would have joined you.... Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtail Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 We played "China Grove", "Long Train Runnin'", and a little bit of "Take Me in Your Arms". We didn't do "Without You". That would have been a cool one. Maybe next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 We used to do a Doobie Bros. Medley with me on bass. ("Listen To The Music", "Long Train" and "China Grove".) It was some of the most enjoyable stuff I got to play. Really great songs, great harmonies and fun to play. Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 "China Groove", and "Without You".....rock music just BEGGING for a LP and a cranked Plexi! Who are we to deny that urge??? Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtail Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 I just dug up my old "Best of the Doobies" on "cassette" (I used to have it on 8 track) and am listening to it right now. Very cool stuff; it's especially cool stuff to tighten up your rhythm chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Seems like I've been playing those songs for 30 years... Oh! It's just about been that long. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamburglar Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I went to a doobie brothers show a few months back and it rocked.. a lot better than I expected.. they played all of their hits and sounded great... Eat a Peach for Peace.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtail Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Originally posted by mdrs: You should have called me up, Hard Tail.....I would have joined you.... If you ever make it back to Long Island, bring your gear. I'll jam with the "Dr. Wah"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvar Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 The Doob's are still cooking- They have a couple of DVD's. One from about 10 yrs ago-"The Wildlife Concerts" and one from about 2 yrs ago- "Live at Wolftrap" check them out for a really entertaining concert. "Who's gonna teach the children about Chuck Berry?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kamehameha Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 We're doing "China Grove" at camp. Fun song. Funky bass. I get a solo! Yaaaay! They're just so....GOOD. "My two Fender Basses, I just call them "Lesbos" because of the time they spend together in the closet."-Durockrolly This has been a Maisie production. (Directed in part by Spiderman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Thanks for reminding me how good they are. I just sat down and learned "Without Love" in the past hour. Great jam... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Dog Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Jesus is just alright with me! Yum, Yum! Eat em up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Count me in as a Doobies fan. I dug how they could go from a rock groove to acoustic grooviness without missing a beat. Our acoustic band used to do a killer version of "Black Water". "Toulouse Street" is one of my faves. I learned it a long time ago...and then forgot what I used for a tuning. They had some odd tunings...and it just took some experimentation "Well, you can't play this unless you tune this like so, then..." that kind of thing. For "Black Water" I used DADGBD. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Originally posted by fantasticsound: Seems like I've been playing those songs for 30 years... Oh! It's just about been that long. Yeah Neil,it's as fresh and great as it's always was isn't it! What a great combination of musicians in that group. I'm thinking we have to do MORE DOOBIES! http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtail Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 South City Midnight Lady is another cool tune. Not a lot of guitar but still cool nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 Originally posted by ellwood: Originally posted by fantasticsound: Seems like I've been playing those songs for 30 years... Oh! It's just about been that long. Yeah Neil,it's as fresh and great as it's always was isn't it! What a great combination of musicians in that group. I'm thinking we have to do MORE DOOBIES! Heck yeah! In 1996 my father inlaw bought us tickets to see The Doobies open for Lynyrd Skynrd, 7th or 8th row. The Doobies absolutely rocked. Every song was a classic. What's more, Michael McDonald had recently moved to the Nashville area and agreed to do a set with them, so we heard them do What A Fool Believes, etc. with Michael! The sound level was perfect! Then Skynyrd came on. It was clear as a bell, but damn it must've been 110dB SPL in our seats from the first chord. (Praise the lord and pass the earplugs!) The Doobies portion of the show was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 OT: I HAD a Pic (don't know where it or the neg went too) of yours truly standing next the teh China Grove Town Limit sign holding the neck of my old Ibanez Blazer, wtih the body sitting on the ground. Next trip back to San Antone, i'm gonna have to take another one Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted August 14, 2006 Share Posted August 14, 2006 " It was clear as a bell, but damn it must've been 110dB SPL in our seats from the first chord. (Praise the lord and pass the earplugs!)" http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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