Comment from songoku
Time: July 6, 2010, 2:15 am

Brilliant! After 40 years this song still sounds fresh as the day I first heard it all those years ago. Brings back a lot of great memories.

Comment from Richard
Time: July 6, 2010, 3:40 am

Wow – this will be great. Been waiting for this for some time.
When are the boys heading “down under” again. many fans in Australia and NZ would love to see them again. Keep up the great music guys!

Comment from Angela “RoadAngel” Moraglia
Time: July 6, 2010, 5:19 am

Looking forward to seeing you at Jones Beach this Saturday, July 10th. Can’t wait for the new CD. You guys never disappoint. Ever since “Long Train Runnin” I have been hooked. Hope Skylark is doing better because his energy on stage is missed. Thanks for all the years of great music. Lots of Love, Angela “RoadAngel” xoxox

Comment from Bill
Time: July 6, 2010, 5:45 am

Terrific, waiting for this cd for a long time. Best part is that the cd is releasing the week of my birthday, so my wife knows what to get me!!!!! Can’t wait to see you guys at Jones Beach this Saturday, know you guys will rock as always!!!!

Comment from DANNY MYERS
Time: July 6, 2010, 6:28 am

Whooooo Hoooooo……..YEA BABY!!!! The masters are back and sound GREAT!!! We will ROCK St. Louis late July!!!!!

Comment from filthyrich
Time: July 6, 2010, 6:34 am

Nobody never sounded better. I’ll be in Hawaii that week [ Kaua'i ] on a mission to find this release on the Garden Isle. If not, then I will have a Mai Tai or two on the 28th and celebrate this long awaited release. CONGRADULATIONS.

Comment from marco
Time: July 6, 2010, 8:41 am

It sounds great!!!
The Doobies are one of the best American bands EVER!!!

Comment from Scooter
Time: July 6, 2010, 11:40 am

Love the Mix!! Can’t beat quality work at the sound board!!!

Comment from chap
Time: July 6, 2010, 2:49 pm

still waiting in the uk for a visit!!

Comment from Perry
Time: July 6, 2010, 3:01 pm

One of the harder songs to remember the lyrics for. But as beautiful as the first time I heard it.
Great vocals and harmonies.

Comment from Bill C. in NJ
Time: July 6, 2010, 3:43 pm

At last !!!! New Doobies… what could be better!!

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Comment from Rich Ayres
Time: July 6, 2010, 4:49 pm

Now that, sounds like the Doobie Brothers! That mix sounds fantastic, Ross Hogarth kicks ass. It’s nice to finally hear “big Mike” on this tune, long overdue..

Comment from Ken Laurion
Time: July 6, 2010, 5:21 pm

Awesome. We’ll be catching you in St Louis on the 21st of July. 3rd show this year (Mizzou and U of I Springfield). Thanks for keeping this Long Train Running all these years. God Bless!

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Comment from Todd
Time: July 6, 2010, 7:05 pm

Always loved this song and it sounds as fresh as ever. Hope to purchase an autographed VINYL copy of “World Gone Crazy” real soon!

Comment from Steve Adams, Winston Salem, NC
Time: July 6, 2010, 7:13 pm

If “Nobody” is any indication of what the rest of the new record will sound like, then wait ’til the world his this!!

Comment from EmeraldCityLady
Time: July 6, 2010, 8:33 pm

Way to go Doobers!! Am so excited for the new release. Looking forward to seeing you at Marrymoor Park (Seattle) the end of August – finally managed to get front row seats – woohoo!!!!

Comment from Doug Grimes
Time: July 6, 2010, 8:40 pm

I love the little cajun intro twist on the song–am really looking forward to the Marymore Park concert August 26th in Redmond, Washington–(welcome back home Pat–San Jose may try to claim ya but your auntie and Aberdeen know you’re a local boy!) keep rockin.; Doug in Kent, Wa

Comment from ultimate fan
Time: July 6, 2010, 8:56 pm

Will we be able to purchase the new music and DVD on this website? Advance orders?

Comment from admin
Time: July 6, 2010, 10:49 pm

As far as ordering info goes, all of the wheels are being set in motion right now. The album will be for sale online as well as in stores, it’s just a question of where/when/how, etc., and you guys will all be the first to know (especially if you make sure to sign up for the email list over on the right navigation area.)

Comment from JimO’ From Valrico
Time: July 7, 2010, 8:10 am

Long Live the Doobie Brothers!!!!!!

Comment from Michael G. SF Bay Area
Time: July 7, 2010, 9:15 am

Love it !!!! I always liked this song “Nobody” …. and this version is the best. I heard it live in Concord, CAlifornia last month … you have to hear it live !!!!!!

Comment from M. Simmons
Time: July 7, 2010, 9:41 am

Can’t wait, well yes I can—cause I’m sure its’ worth the wait. “Nobody” has always been one of my favorites, brings back great memories. Doobies are now making NEW memories!!

Comment from Bruce Peters
Time: July 7, 2010, 1:06 pm

Excellent!! Loved the intro!!! When I first heard you all were re-doing “Nobody”, I thought “why?”, it’s already been done, just use the space to put a new song on the disc…but after hearing it…all I can say is “WOW”!! Kudos to the Doobies FOR re-doing “Nobody”!!!! It sounded excellent!!

Comment from Dave
Time: July 7, 2010, 1:12 pm

What a great release this is going to be! A Doobie Brothers 40 year retrospective DVD along with the CD! My Christmas shopping is all set for this year. Everyone gets the new Doobies! September 28th can’t come fast enough.

Comment from nancy Reed
Time: July 7, 2010, 2:49 pm

Yea!!! Finally been LONG TIME COMING!!! I know every word of every song!!! I saw ya’ll the 1st time in Nash. TN, ya’ll opened for Loggins & Messina & Jim Croce. Have been a fan ever since & gone to every concert in the South!!! Please come back to the south, miss you so much!!

Comment from Tom
Time: July 7, 2010, 4:16 pm

Great Doobies sound.I will be getting my copy.KEEP ON ROCKIN’!

Comment from shoshonna
Time: July 7, 2010, 5:02 pm

I have ALWAYS loved this song and sad it seemed a little overshadowed by the subsequent record with Listen to the Music. Love the acoustic sound from the first album.

Comment from Matthew in Ohio
Time: July 7, 2010, 7:52 pm

Doobies’ distinctive rhythm and harmonies are back, baby!

Comment from Carl Pettersen
Time: July 8, 2010, 2:59 am

If “Nobody” is an indication of the quality of songs to come on this long anticipated album,you have recaptured the sound of The Doobie Brothers that I have enjoyed for the last40 years.I hope the Australian release is not far behind the USA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment from Musiclover
Time: July 8, 2010, 7:19 am

will this album be realeased in europe (germany) as well? *fingers-crossed*

Comment from Uncle Doobie
Time: July 8, 2010, 12:53 pm

Outstanding. Love “Nobody” and can’t wait for the new CD.

Comment from Gorgio Moroder
Time: July 8, 2010, 2:13 pm

Nice re-work, great intro and top production . Here’s one for those who celebrate statistical obscurities.Can anybody answer this:In the history of popular music, how many artists have released their own original composition i.e. the same single, three times?

Comment from Bruce Greene
Time: July 8, 2010, 6:04 pm

The mastering work on “Nobody” is superb. Assuming that the rest of the project is as well done as this remake – then the world is in for the literal resurrection of the Doobie Brothers. If the industry will provide the air play … those of us who have followed and loved the band since it’s original configuration can rejoice as a new generation enjoys and assimilates the magical synergy we know as the Doobie Brothers. It’ll be hard to contain myself until the project is released in September. Looking forward to seeing you in Atlanta.

Comment from Marco from Switzerland
Time: July 8, 2010, 11:25 pm

Nobody’s perfect… …but “Nobody” is perfect! Great Intro. Doobies are back! I go crazy because I can hardly wait to inhale “World Gone Crazy”! Even the Swiss Alps will tremble

Comment from David
Time: July 9, 2010, 1:29 am

Bought my tickets for UK show,family all going.New album new show,what more could one ask for ! See you in october in London

Comment from Ryan McMillan
Time: July 9, 2010, 6:26 pm

Still love the song Nobody. It is one of the bands most underrated songs, in my opinion. Patrick Simmons’ voice is just haunting on the song. I’m seeing them Sept 2, in Visalia. I’m looking forward to seeing my boys back in Tommy’s hometown. Keep Rockin!

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Comment from Don Crisafulli
Time: July 10, 2010, 11:09 am

Aside from the slide work throughout the tune (nice touch), I’m mildly surprised that the band didn’t take a little more creative license with the song after all of these (too many) years. I found this rendition to be amazingly faithful to the original presentation right down to Tom J.’s resurrection of the guitar solo. Loved the recording quality (aren’t modern technology and techniques wonderful when in the right hands and not abused?) and the beefier background vocals as compared to those on the original track. Doobs are back(!!!); can’t wait till September when the album is released.

Comment from Mark
Time: July 10, 2010, 10:03 pm

Hmmmm, as someone that, (when a member of the yahoo DB fan club), suggested that the band go back to one of their older songs & try a new approach to it, this version of “Nobody” is interesting. The opening instrumental intro does meander a bit, adding nothing to the song proper, though it is pleasant enough.

Once the song does actually begin, it’s a bit of a letdown to hear basically a note for note rendition of the original arrangement, (right down to the guitar solo!), first released in 1971. There is of course more instrumentation than the original version had, offering a few more musical flourishes & colorations here & there, just not that much more overall. Tommy seems in good voice, if sounding a bit detached in his singing in places. Background vocals & harmonies are nice, but again extremely similar to the original.

I’d give the new version a 6 on a scale of 0-10, as it is a nice interpretation of the song, even if the Doobies seem to be playing it safe by hewing too close to the original version & it doesn’t offer enough of a new look at the song for me. However, I can say that this one remake is itself far better than the entire album “Sibling Rivalry” was. so my hopes for the entire new album are very high!

A positive first impression of the upcoming release.

Comment from ralph
Time: July 11, 2010, 7:57 am

great new,s, waited a long time for this, and i have tickets for bristol. uk.

Comment from Steve Gator – Boulder, CO
Time: July 11, 2010, 8:54 am

Wow, 40 years of Rockin’ Down That Highway….and let’s all be honest here on a few items -

- why the Doobs have not been inducted into the R&R Hall defines the word “travesty”…I challenge anyone to name another band that can cover so many genres of music (from country rock, to cajun, to bluegrass pickin to the hotest rock shows I’ve had the pleasure to witness (Red Rocks late 80′s and 90′s, smokin). They make the Eagles look average at this point and their harmonies and guitar mixes are more true today than the 70′s.

-The remixed “Nobody” was and will become a classic as it contains timeless riffs, solid beat and of course harmonies that blend wonderfully

- Can the Band or Fan Club resurrect a weekend of concerts and band hellos sometime in the near future?
I was fortunate enough to attend a long weekend in CA some 12-15 years ago at the Winery and it was one of the BEST experiences of my life. Where can I sign up?

So, I anticipate the release of this long overdue “album” and need to let the band know that my life would have been incomplete without the ability to “listen to your music” . I’ll even admit I lost my virginity to South City M. L., so thanks guys, you Rock more than you will ever know – my best, Steve in Boulder, CO

Comment from Steve Gator – Boulder, CO
Time: July 11, 2010, 8:58 am

Oh yea, forgot to mention my kids, now 18 and 20 still have their guitar pics in their rooms and are still big fans, their first true R&R Show was the Doobs in Denver…front row and when that Harley cranked up and Tommy hit the first few notes of Rockin Down the Highway, I think their eyeballs came out of their heads, a priceless moment in my life as a dad…thxxx

Comment from Jeanne in Los Gatos
Time: July 11, 2010, 2:45 pm

Wow TJ and Patrick! this takes me right back to the basement on 12th street eatin’ my granola and yogurt outta half a cantaloupe just watchin and listen’ while you guys created music all day. It’s so awesome to hear this one again. I agree with others, it sorta got overshadowed once you guys made it big with Listen to the Music. I’ll never forget when y’all returned with your first album release and we placed our stereos out the windows throughout the neighborhood. Janeen did a count-down and we dropped the needles on the albums then danced in the street. I’m feelin’ it all over again and it makes me so happy that you still have the sound, rhythm and drive. I love you guys. Always will!

Comment from songoku
Time: July 12, 2010, 12:40 am

I am responding to Mark’s earlier comments and that of several others about their mild disappointment to the lack of difference between the new version of Nobody and the orignal 1970 recording.

Firstly, there is no doubt that the artists have retained most of the elements of the orignal performance, and now added a few nuances. Perhaps the reasoning for this is explained in the AOL interview Tom gave about this song, where he explains that Ted Templeman was never satisfied with the orignal recording, and perhaps the new album gave him the opportinuity to take care of some unfinished business. See http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/07/06/the-doobie-brothers-nobody-new-song/

Picking up on this same point, I have read past critical reviews of the original album commenting on the poor recording production standards. I am not an expert in production recording acoustics so I’ll accept ths verdict. However, I have always found this album has a certain charm due to its “rawness”. I guess this is to be expected as this was the group’s first recording attempt as an ensemble.

Oh yes, I don’t agree entirely with Mark’s comments about Sibling Rivalry. Yes there are some weak tracks, but there are also some very strong performances that never got the airplay they deserved. How can you not turn up the volume on “Rockin’ Horse”, it’s infectious music.

Lastly, the new release of Nobody has perhaps brought about a rivival to critically revisit the Doobie’s earlier work. There are some great tracks on this album which never got the recognition I think they deserved. My personal favourite is Pat’s haunting rendition of “Closer Every Day”.

Comment from derek
Time: July 12, 2010, 8:12 am

TO CHAP – they are playing two gigs in the UK at the end of October!

Comment from Stuart
Time: July 12, 2010, 5:53 pm

I really miss seeing you guys in Glenn Allen this summer(Snagajob Pavillion, Innsbrook). It has been a regular part of my Summer for many years now. Looking forward to the new album. Keep on rocking.

Comment from andy ulrich
Time: July 12, 2010, 5:57 pm

one of my favorite old d/b songs, now if we could only find my way back to greenwood creek. get well skylark, and keep on rockin

Comment from Mark
Time: July 12, 2010, 8:15 pm

On songoku’s comments regarding the original version of “Nobody” & the Doobie’s first album; yeah, in the mixing of it, somebody at Warner Brothers really dropped the ball, as the entire album has a murky & muddy sound to it, both on vinyl & digitally, so it has to be in the original mix, or less likely in the mastering. Listening to the single edit of “Nobody” originally released in 1974, & remixed at that time, (available on the “LTR” box set), is a revelation. The sound is much clearer, (the bass being especially prominent in the mix), & the song jumps out of the speakers. I agree that the botched mixing job on the original album is a part of why it tanked sales wise, though the fact that Lenny Waronker pushed for more of an acoustic sound, (against the band’s wishes according to the liner notes in the box set), coupled with Tommy not quite having the knack/formula for dashing off the breezy hits that he soon mastered didn’t help sales either. Don’t get me wrong, I love the first album & agree that there’s a lot of unheard great music on it, but it does pale in compariosn musically to what soon followed by the band. “Toulouse Street” is light years ahead of the first album in every respect, & things only improved from there.

As to “Sibling Rivalry”, I had to go back & check what song “Rocking Horse” was, it’s been so long since I’ve listened to the album. For me overall, out of 13 songs on the album, there were 4 I’d rank as average to very good for the Doobies & their sound, & 9 songs that were mediocre at best, “Rocking Horse” being 1 of those 9. It, like “45th Floor” is 1 of the 2 rockers on the album, & both sound fairly stiff to me, without the easy swing & fluid groove of songs like “China Grove”, “Without You”, “Down In The Track”, “South Of The Border”, “Long Train Running” etc.

I personally find much of “Sibling Rivalry” uninspired & uninspiring, though my feelings for it have softened a bit with time. Those 4 songs I referred to I can listen to, as for the rest, well 3 of those I can tolerate occasionally, (including “Rocking Horse”), & the other 6 will never make any playlist of mine.

Comment from railarson
Time: July 13, 2010, 12:59 am

Wow, Doobs! The new version of Nobody really sounds great. That first album is one of my all-time favorites, especially that song and Slippery St. Paul, “one for the swamp freaks!” Looking forward to the new rekkid.

Comment from Dave
Time: July 14, 2010, 2:11 pm

Mark and songoku. Log onto Wolfgangs Vault, a.k.a. Concert Vault and check out the 1971 Filmore West Doobies concert. Nobody has an instrumental intro that has a similar feel and sound to the new recording, at least to me. It gives me an idea about where the band was coming from and where they wanted to go with the updated Nobody. We know the Doobies like to take studio versions and do interesting things to them for live performances. They kind of close the loop here, maybe taking Nobody full circle with a studio version that reflects the early live version. By the way, this 1971 live recording is fascinating! Check out the earliest Long Train Runnin. Pre Captain and Me. Enjoy!

Comment from Mark
Time: July 15, 2010, 6:23 am

Dave, oddly enough when I was writing my comments, especially the second one, I was going to mention that very cobcert & forgot to! It’s been a while since I listened to it, so I’ll have to go back & compare the two versions. You’re right that this is a fascinating document of the band live at a very early period.

Comment from Elisa
Time: July 15, 2010, 3:12 pm

You’re coming to WESTBURY in November! WOWOWOW! We saw you guys and Chicago at Bethel Woods 2 or 3 years ago and we’ve been HOOKED ever since. Now you’ll be on Long Island (and protected from the rain!) and I can’t wait!

NOBODY sounds terrific – another Doobie classic for sure! Congrats on your upcoming CD. We’ll be eagerly awaiting it’s release. See you folks in November!

Al and Elisa from New York (Long Island)

Comment from songoku
Time: July 15, 2010, 8:51 pm

Thanks Dave, Mark for bringing this to my attention. I have listened to this concert before and like Mark I will revisit it again. This is the earliest recorded public performance that I am aware of. (Not sure if this was on the tail end of their Mothers and Brothers tour). It is fasincating to listen to their early performance (unfortunately this concert does not appear to have been recorded in full), nonetheless, you can definitely hear some of the beginnings of the doobie’s sound; those trade mark riffs and licks that would propel the group to greater things in the years to come. I believe the group was in the process of recording Toulouse Street around the same time as this concert, and then followed the personnel changes with Dave Shogren departing and Mike Hossack and Tiran Porter comming on board to complete the new lineup and the remainder of the Touslouse Street albumn.

Comment from John the Dudeman
Time: July 16, 2010, 6:01 pm

Easily one of the greatest rock – southern rock bands
of all time ! I’ve waited a long time for their new release.Come on September !

Comment from Bill
Time: July 17, 2010, 8:53 pm

I like the update. Adding dobro was a nice touch and I think the instruments sound more polished. I always like this song and thought it didn’t get it’s due. So with that, I’m really hoping I can dredge up some tix for the Salt Lake show. Somehow I managed to be asleep at the switch when they went on sale and now it’s a sell-out. It’s a great venue, too – Red Butte Gardens above the Univ. of Utah; one the Doobs have never played here. Can’t wait for that show and can’t wait for 9/28.

Comment from Michael
Time: July 20, 2010, 6:06 pm

Mark the critic. I understand your comments about Nobody, but I think you are way off on Sibling Rivalry. I think there are some real gems on that album with some amazing lyrics, especially songs that highlighted Keith and John. Don’t Be Afraid is a great song and I was lucky enough to hear it live in Stamford CT at the Palace Theater, along with Rocking Horse. Sibling Rivalry is one of those CDs that you leave in your car and just play over and over as it gets you into a dreamy state (at least it got me into one). Everyone is entitled to an opinion so don’t take this as criticism, but I am sure that all of us can find technical issues with most songs. The true test for me is whether the song continues after it ends, that is, does the sound evoke a change of mind set and set you free. For me, that is the essence of this band, an irrevocable, continuous journey of soothing sound that raises my pulse while it quiets my mind. Peace to all.

Comment from Michael & Joan
Time: July 24, 2010, 4:39 pm

My wife and I really enjoyed the show you put on with Chicago (the band) here in St. Louis. Definitely will purchase the new CD when release. You guys really put on a heck of a concert! Curious how you guys travel these days. Do you have a tour bus on do you fly? Can’t wait to see you all again, Tom, John, Marc and Pat you guys really rock! Kudos to the drummer and keyboard player too!
Thanks again for a very enjoyable night!

Comment from Elle
Time: August 5, 2010, 11:00 am

MY FAVORITE BAND ALWAYS – love you all so very much. My own band is a classic rock medley band and we have two medleys of the Doobie Bros. I just wish I could see you again! When you come to Grand Rapids, Michigan, the only place you play is Fredrick Meijer Gardens, and all the people who have memberships there ALWAYS buy all the tickets before they go on sale to the public -so there really is no selling to the public- so sad to miss you every time. PLEASE book at the Van Andel, or come to my house and do a concert My own kids love you too! I have to tell you that there are times I NEED to hear a Doobie song so badly, when I am down, having a hard time, I am always made to feel so much better when I hear you – thank you so much – Laurie (Elle)