“Takin’ It To The Streets” 35th Anniversary Interview
Doobie Brothers Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston, along with Doobies Alumnus Michael McDonald, were interviewed by InTheStudio.net to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Takin’ It To The Streets album. Listen to the interview here and read the press release below:
North American syndicated Rock radio show InTheStudio celebrates the 35th Anniversary of The Doobie Brothers’ platinum- selling crossroads album Takin’ It To The Streets as show producer/host Redbeard speaks with superstar Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston about the new direction the Doobies took for this album that featured a soulful creative force with the introduction of songwriter, keyboardist and singer Michael McDonald. To find out where to hear this show or to listen to it ONLINE, visit: www.inthestudio.net
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Comments
Comment from ultimate fan
Time: February 1, 2011, 10:42 pm
Interesting discussions with Michael, Tom and Pat. The band’s sound did change after the Streets album however, there were true Doobie songs interspersed throughout the remaining albums usually written by Pat, that frankly made you long for that Doobs sound. Thanks to all the Bros. for their great contribution to American made rock ‘n roll.
Comment from Andrew
Time: February 2, 2011, 12:09 pm
Great interview love to hear hows things were back then with in the group.
One can never get enough of the Doob’s!
Andrew
Comment from penny howell
Time: February 3, 2011, 11:58 pm
cannot wait to see u guys at the fest in wilksboro,north carolina…been a fan since the beginning…great band,and always great songs,great performances…
Comment from Dave
Time: February 4, 2011, 1:54 pm
I remember the night I first heard Takin’ It To The Streets as a late night featured album on an FM radio station. With eager anticipation I put on the head phones, kicked back and then thought the DJ cued up the wrong album! No Tom Johnston! Where have my Doobie Brothers gone!!
If the band hadn’t continued on and taken a different musical direction I may have never have been open to musical styles beyond guitar rock. As a teenager you guys made it OK for me to experiment and expand my musical tastes. For the last 35 years I have amassed and enjoyed an amazingly diverse collection of recorded music and have attended hundreds of live performances. Thanks!
Comment from Thomas SJ
Time: February 7, 2011, 7:35 am
Rumor has it the Doobies are working on a new video. YEA!
Comment from Bob Baker
Time: February 8, 2011, 3:38 pm
I remember buying the Doobies Taking it to the Street Album in the 70′s when I had a room in a friends apartment on Fitch Mountain in Healdsburg, CA. What a great time and the album brought out all the best of it. There is something about the doobie Brothers band that helps me “re live” those magical times in the 70′s. They were always singing about something new and everything then seemed new every day. I think the Doobies band is something that will be a part of Eternal Life!
Comment from tony, liverpool england
Time: February 14, 2011, 10:53 am
the doobies have always had a great range of musical styles on all of there albums ,that,s what makes them so special, even with michael mcdonald on board they still remained the best rock and soul band on the planet….thanx guys , the doobies rock and rule!! (shame on the grammys)…….
Comment from brenda miner
Time: February 22, 2011, 10:27 pm
you rockers have been #1 for me since the very 1st doob album at my concert last attended in sturgis oflast august i wore my takin it to the streets t shirt this also makes me proud that was your 1st grammy you go
Comment from Jim B.
Time: March 6, 2011, 7:50 pm
So many AWESOME MEMORIES !!!! THANKS …. KEEP ON ROCKIN !!!!
Comment from Johnny Lobby
Time: February 1, 2011, 10:17 pm
A big thank you to Michael, Tommy & Pat for taking the time to give us (the fans) a wonderful insight into this album & the dynamics within the band during this transitional time. Awesome!