May 1973 – a song popular in this month – Long Train Runnin by Doobie Brothers
Doobie Brothers guitarist and lead singer Tom Johnston wrote this song, which they played live for three years before recording.
Interesting facts about Long Train Runnin & Doobie Brothers
Always a crowd-pleaser when The Doobies play this live, it starts with a very recognizable guitar riff that Johnston came up with. When he came up with the riff, Johnston didn’t think it was anything out of the ordinary.
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.
McDonald was brought in when Johnston fell ill and could not tour in 1975. He and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter both recorded with Steely Dan.
Before landing on the name The Doobie Brothers, the band originally went by Pud.
This did not originally chart in the UK. However in 1993 it became the Doobie Brothers only British Top 10 hit when a remixed version climbed to #7 on the singles chart.
Girl group Bananarama scored a #30 hit in the UK with their cover version, in which they were backed by The Gypsy Kings.
This information was provided by Songfacts.com
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Wonderful song, thanks for sharing mate. 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed it and thank you – have a happy day! 🙂
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That’s a nice way to start my Sunday – thank you, Terry!
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You are welcome Dolly, my pleasure. 🙂
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A classic song, for sure! Happy Sunday Terry!
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Yes indeed it is Kathryn – thanks for stopping by – Happy Sunday to you as well. 🙂
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Amazing Terry 🙂 and very interesting! I always look forward to Sunday evenings here and your music posts. I hope your day was good my friend. Enjoy your day further. 🙂 x
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So glad you look forward to these music posts. Thank you Lynne, my day is going well, a little tired – I usually am a few days after chemo. Have a beautiful evening. 🙂
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Thanks for the memories. I haven’t thought of the Doobie Brothers for years, but always liked their music.
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I like them a lot, especially when Michael McDonald joined them. Thanks Peggy for stopping by, I appreciate you. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing!
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You are welcome, thank you for visiting Lynn. 🙂
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Super post! Loved Dobbins, said it before and I’ll say it again , all the good music came in the seventies
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Yes, I agree – the music of the seventies is the best Thanks David, hope you are doing well my friend. 🙂
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Darn auto correct! Doobies!
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No Problem! Happy Day! 🙂
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