The Captain and Me

by The Doobie Brothers

The Captain and Me cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 2 March 1973
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:59
  • Community rating: 3.96/5 from 7 ratings

Artists on this release: John Hartman, Ted Templeman, Michael Hossack, Bill Payne, Nick DeCaro, Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, James Earl Luft, Tiran Porter

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded primarily at Warner Bros. Studios in North Hollywood, the sessions utilized extensive synthesizer experimentation, specifically with the ARP and Moog models. The resulting sound refined their harmony-driven approach and yielded enduring staples like 'Long Train Runnin'' and 'China Grove', solidifying their transition into a polished, groove-oriented rock act.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, guitar-driven, harmonies, breezy, classic

Tracklist

  1. Natural Thing (3:18)
  2. Long Train Runnin' (3:27)
  3. China Grove (3:15)
  4. Dark Eyed Cajun Woman (4:13)
  5. Clear as the Driven Snow (5:18)
  6. Without You (4:58)
  7. South City Midnight Lady (5:29)
  8. Evil Woman (3:20)
  9. Busted Down Around O'Connelly Corners (0:48)
  10. Ukiah (3:01)
  11. The Captain and Me (4:48)

Credits

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