Greatest Hits

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UK retrospective from the California rockers. In the '70s, The Doobie Brothers combined Southern Rock, Pop, Country and Soul into a unique sound that was seldom copied but never duplicated. Led by guitarist and songwriter Tom Johnston, the Doobs managed a very respectable run of hit singles and hot selling albums. When they brought in session musician Michael McDonald on keyboards and vocals at the height of their popularity, the band were untouchable. Taking in all the band's biggest hits such as 'Takin' It to the Streets', 'What a Fool Believes', 'Long Train Running' and 'Listen to the Music', this is an excellent overview of the band's musical output. The album also includes single versions of the biggest hits (including 'Jesus Is Just Alright' and 'It Keeps You Runnin'). 20 tracks. Warner. .co.uk ------ The Doobie Brothers' career can best be divided into two parts. The band started out as a good-time party band, as their name implies, churning out a string of rock hits such as "Jesus Is Just Alright", "Take Me in Your Arms" and "Black Water". The guitar intro to "China Grove" is a rock classic, lending itself to every bar band in the world. There was something infectious about the early hits--strong melodies, great harmonies and a genre-bending beat lifted the songs above the ordinary. That rollicking, rocking edge was all but abandoned when Michael McDonald joined. McDonald brought an urban, white-funk feel to the band, as best exemplified by "It Keeps You Runnin'" and "Takin' It to the Streets". Best of the Doobies draws more heavily upon the hits before his arrival, which, to many, should make the collection almost perfect. --Steve Gdula