Best of The Doobies

by The Doobie Brothers

Best of The Doobies cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 29 October 1976
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 44:52
  • Community rating: 4/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Ted Templeman

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Spanning their Tom Johnston-led biker-rock origins and hinting at their incoming Michael McDonald-steered pop transition, this incredibly successful release is a cornerstone of FM rock formatting. The flawless vocal harmonies and highly polished guitar interplay established it as a diamond-certified staple of the era's music industry.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, accessible, infectious, rhythmic, radio

Tracklist

  1. China Grove (3:14)
  2. Long Train Runnin' (3:26)
  3. Takin' It to the Streets (3:39)
  4. Listen to the Music (3:47)
  5. Black Water - Single Version (4:18)
  6. Rockin' Down the Highway (3:20)
  7. Jesus Is Just Alright with Me (4:34)
  8. It Keeps You Runnin' (4:20)
  9. South City Midnight Lady (5:29)
  10. Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While) (3:40)
  11. Without You (5:00)

Credits

  • The Doobie Brothers - primary artist, written-by
  • Tom Johnston - written-by
  • Michael McDonald - written-by
  • Patrick Simmons - written-by
  • Arthur Reynolds - written-by
  • Holland-Dozier-Holland - written-by

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