Doobie Brothers, The - Best of the Doobies, Vol. 1&2 [2LP]

Double vinyl LP pressing. As durable as American steel, Northern California's four-time Grammy®-winning Doobie Brothers sound has become part of America's musical firmament, sampled on dance records, reinterpreted on American Idol, and a fixture on radio formats from top 40 to classic rock. They continue to write and record new material, tour the world, boasting one of the most loyal fan bases in music, all while breaking new creative ground in the exploration of their musical connection with Nashville.

Beginning with their multi-million-selling sophomore collection Toulouse Street (1972), the Doobies have three multi-platinum, seven platinum and 14 gold albums. Their Best of the Doobies (1976) has sold more than 12 million copies - a rare "diamond record." The Doobies propulsive roots-based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven style has sold over 40 million albums. Their No. 1 singles "Black Water" (1974) and "What a Fool Believes" (1979), both gold, lead a catalog of indelible songs that include "Jesus Is Just All Right," "Rockin' Down the Highway," "Long Train Runnin'," "China Grove," "Take Me in Your Arms," "Takin' it to the Streets", "Minute by Minute," "You Belong to Me," "The Doctor" and more. In all, the Doobies have tallied up five top 10 singles and 16 top 40 hits.

Formed in 1969 by Simmons, singer-songwriter-guitarist Tom Johnston, founding drummer John Hartman, and bassist Dave Shogren, the Doobies made their mark with a run of punchy, melodic hits on Warner Bros. Records. They attained radio and chart ubiquity in the late '70s, when the group's expanded lineup was augmented by Michael McDonald, whose soaring lead vocals pushed the band to new commercial and critical heights.

Best Of The Doobies    

A1        China Grove
A2        Long Train Runnin'
A3        Takin' It To The Streets
A4        Listen To The Music
A5        Black Water
A6        Rockin' Down The Highway

B1        Jesus Is Just Alright
B2        It Keeps You Runnin'
B3        South City Midnight Lady
B4        Take Me In Your Arms
B5        Without You

Best Of The Doobies Volume II

C1        Little Darling (I Need You)
C2        Echoes Of Love
C3        You Belong To Me
C4        One Step Closer
C5        What A Fool Believes

D1        Dependin' On You
D2        Here To Love You
D3        One By One
D4        Real Love
D5        Minute By Minute