June 1972 – a song popular in this month – Listen To The Music by The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers’ first hit, this was written by the band’s lead vocalist Tom Johnston, who also played guitar on the track.
Interesting facts about Listen To The Music & The Doobie Brothers
The Doobie Brothers from 1970 to 1975 featured most vocals from Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons. The band was more Rock-oriented and was heard on what is now known on Classic Rock stations. From 1976 to 1982 the band had a new lead singer in Michael McDonald who turned the band more towards Blue-Eyed Soul
The chorus of this song has been used many times for radio jingles.
In a 1986 Los Angeles Times poll, the Doobie Brothers were the band that readers most wanted to reunite, behind Led Zeppelin.
The Doobie Brothers’ self-titled first album was a flop, but Warner Brothers Records stuck with them, never pressuring them to produce a hit, and The Doobies developed into a very successful Rock band.
The song was re-recorded by The Doobie Brothers for the country-tribute album Southbound. The new version features a vocal contribution from Blake Shelton, and Hunter Hayes on guitar.
This information was provided by Songfacts.com
Oh my gosh! I had forgotten about the Doobie brothers! Wow takes me back Terry! Hope Friday went well and you are good today and always. Much love xxx
LikeLiked by 2 people
Glad you enjoyed this Lynn, all is well today. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
So glad
LikeLiked by 1 person
I remember this song…..the line “ain’t so hard to do if you know how” eluded me for years. I just absolutely could not understand what they were saying, so I made up my own line.
Always loved the song, though,
LikeLiked by 2 people
Glad you like this Laurel – there are songs I also did not understand the words and made my own up. Hope everything is good with you today. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good times they were back then…..LOL Memories brought forward…..love it…kat
LikeLiked by 2 people
Lots of good memories – thanks kat! 🙂
LikeLike
Love the Doobie Brothers and always enjoyed The Midnight Special! Have a happy day Terry!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Paula, the Midnight Special was a great show, it brings back many good memories! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Excellent song!
😎
LikeLiked by 2 people
Glad you enjoyed it – and yes I agree – excellent! Happy Sunday my friend! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, my. I used to rage it out to Sepultura, so your username caught my eye!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Terry for this blast from the past! I went to my 40th reunion last weekend and there was a lot of Doobie Brothers being played!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Very fun, I have a couple of more years before my 40th, and certainly the Doobie Brothers will most likely be playing. Glad you enjoyed Lydia, have a great week. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You too, Terry.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow ! this does take me back…. Nice song ! I never understood their name at the time, thought it was weird. But then again, there were amazing songs out there , that were ‘just words’ to me really, I never understood the real meaning. Hope you have a lovely day. It’s Monday here now, so Happy Monday 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yep, I really never thought too much about the name – but agree, there were many amazing songs. Now it is Monday here Lynne, and hoping yours is lovely as well. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
love it!!!! PedroL
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you – and also thank you for following my blog. Hope you have a happy day! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person