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Track Listings
| 1. Listen To The Music (Single Version) |
| 2. Jesus Is Just Alright (Single Version) |
| 3. Rockin' Down The Highway |
| 4. Long Train Runnin' |
| 5. Without You |
| 6. China Grove |
| 7. Nobody (Single Version) |
| 8. Black Water |
| 9. Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me) |
| 10. It Keeps You Runnin' (Single Version) |
| 11. Takin' It To The Streets |
| 12. You Belong To Me |
| 13. Echoes Of Love |
| 14. What A Fool Believes |
| 15. Minute By Minute |
| 16. Dependin' On You (Single Version) |
| 17. One Step Closer |
| 18. Real Love |
| 19. The Doctor |
| 20. Dangerous |
Editorial Reviews
Listen to the music! The first truly complete single-disc retrospective covering the Doobies' extended career. Twenty hits released between 1971 and 1991, including "Jesus Is Just Alright," "China Grove," and "What A Fool Believes."
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73 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When Rhino/Warner Brothers released the 1999 box set, Long Train Running 1970-2000, it was the most comprehensive Doobie compilation ever. But, the long-time fans wanted more rarities and the first-time listeners wanted a single disc of their hits. The Best Of The Doobies Vol.1-2 wasn't enough. So, in 2001, Rhino made another Doobies collection. Greatest Hits is a valued compilation of 20 of their best hits. It sums up their best years from 1970-2000. They are all here, starting with their 1972 hit, Listen To The Music. Some of my favorites are What A Fool Believes, Minute By Minute, Real Love, You Belong To Me, and Takin' It To The Streets. The booklet has a lot of rare photographs and other great information. Buy this with Doobies Choice, which includes album cuts and rarities, before you get any of their albums. If you think you're ready for the box set, Long Train Running 1970-2000, go for it because that's a great one too.
53 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
While I am not a particularly big fan of the music of the 1970's one group that stood head and shoulders above the rest was the Doobie Brothers. Led by vocalist Tom Johnston, this group successfully combined elements of rock 'n roll and R&B and made some of the most memorable music of the decade. And despite a rash of personnel changes along the way the group continued to make great music throughout the 1970's.
It did not take long for the group to make its mark on the American music scene. Formed in San Jose, Ca. in 1970, the Doobies found themselves riding high on the Billboard Top Pop Singles Chart when in the fall of 1972 their debut release "Listen To The Music" leaped all the way to #11. Quite an accomplishment! Over the next few years the hits just kept on comin' with memorable songs like "Long Train Runnin'", "Black Water" and "China Grove". What I particularly enjoyed about the Doobie Brothers was that no two songs seemed to sound alike. This was a very innovative group that featured tight harmonies and superior musicianship.
As I mentioned earlier the group was plagued by constant personnel changes which made the fact that their music was so consistantly good all the more remarkable. In 1975, Michael McDonald came aboard to replace Tom Johnston and lent his considerable talents to the group. But the group had a lot of trouble coming up with another big hit. "Takin' It To The Streets" and "It Keeps You Runnin'" were great records but it seemed the public had lost some interest. In late 1978 the group released the album "Minute By Minute". This record was greeted with wild enthusiasm by the public. Not only did it reach #1 on the Billboard Albums chart, but it stayed there for five weeks. "Minute By Minute" also spawned the #1 single "What A Fool Believes" which in my opinion could well be the best single release of the decade. The group continued to have varying amounts of success until they finally disbanded in 1983. The group re-formed briefly with Tom Johnston at the helm and released the great Top 10 single "The Doctor" which thankfully Rhino has chosen to include on this disc.
Featuring a total of 20 tracks, "Doobie Brothers Greatest Hits" is really an excellent collection. I found just about everything I was looking for on this disc. Rhino has also provided an excellent 16 page booklet which details all of the twists and turns that took place in the life of this marvelous group. Highly recommended.
It did not take long for the group to make its mark on the American music scene. Formed in San Jose, Ca. in 1970, the Doobies found themselves riding high on the Billboard Top Pop Singles Chart when in the fall of 1972 their debut release "Listen To The Music" leaped all the way to #11. Quite an accomplishment! Over the next few years the hits just kept on comin' with memorable songs like "Long Train Runnin'", "Black Water" and "China Grove". What I particularly enjoyed about the Doobie Brothers was that no two songs seemed to sound alike. This was a very innovative group that featured tight harmonies and superior musicianship.
As I mentioned earlier the group was plagued by constant personnel changes which made the fact that their music was so consistantly good all the more remarkable. In 1975, Michael McDonald came aboard to replace Tom Johnston and lent his considerable talents to the group. But the group had a lot of trouble coming up with another big hit. "Takin' It To The Streets" and "It Keeps You Runnin'" were great records but it seemed the public had lost some interest. In late 1978 the group released the album "Minute By Minute". This record was greeted with wild enthusiasm by the public. Not only did it reach #1 on the Billboard Albums chart, but it stayed there for five weeks. "Minute By Minute" also spawned the #1 single "What A Fool Believes" which in my opinion could well be the best single release of the decade. The group continued to have varying amounts of success until they finally disbanded in 1983. The group re-formed briefly with Tom Johnston at the helm and released the great Top 10 single "The Doctor" which thankfully Rhino has chosen to include on this disc.
Featuring a total of 20 tracks, "Doobie Brothers Greatest Hits" is really an excellent collection. I found just about everything I was looking for on this disc. Rhino has also provided an excellent 16 page booklet which details all of the twists and turns that took place in the life of this marvelous group. Highly recommended.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By "jss3468"
Format:Audio CD
you know, i was listening to this album and I forgot just how talented the Doobies really were. Each song is a different style of music that they tried to reach all audiences with. The classsics, It Keeps you Running, Black Water are timeless pieces of music that you can hit the repeat button again and again. I think that Michael McDonald's voice is one of the most recogizable voices in music. I think he reaches his pinnacle in "Minute by Minute", the range he uses as well as some of the backing vocals he lays down really show that he is a master of melody.
It's OK in this day and age to put this CD in your car with the windows down and crank up the volume and sing along with McDonald, who wouldn't want to "be like Mike"-(Jeff Baxter. Anyway, if you purchase this CD, I believe that you will appreciate a truly under appreciated band!!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
memories
Growing up both of my parents were very much into music and the Doobie Brothers was one of the many bands that I heard throughout my childhood. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love it.
It's a compilation of all of the Doobies best music, not just their greatest hits. It is so easy to listen to.
Published 4 months ago by Dawn Roland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Takes me fondly back to the 70's
This is a fantastic piece of music been enjoying it for hours already. As I said above, it takes me back to some great times in the 70's.
Published 8 months ago by Dy51775
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tom Johnston was the man
The Doobie Brothers were really two bands: The Tom Johnston era and the Michael McDonald era. The two eras sounded so different, one almost wonders why they didn't rename... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Southern Man
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this group
Excellent ablum (CD). I listened to over and over again when I first received it. I really love the song "China Grove". It has a fantastic guitar solo in it. Read more
Published on November 7, 2009 by FrankMD
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid, comprehensive "best of"
Purists may tell you to avoid the "Best Of" type of disc because of the real chance you'll miss a gem. Read more
Published on July 6, 2009 by Paul Beyard
5.0 out of 5 stars
LISTNIN FOR THE HAPPY SOUNDS AND I GOT TO LET THEM FLY
The Doobie Brothers' Greatest Hits is arguably the best greatest hits compilation ever assembled and released by a 1970s rock band. Read more
Published on January 4, 2008 by JON STRICKLAND
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doobie Brothers Greatest Hits
I am 47 years old, was considered a "disco queen" in the 70's and missed out on the GREAT music that was being done outside the "disco" genre. Read more
Published on October 17, 2007 by Patricia A. Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars
20 classic songs:1970-1991
the doobie bothers greatest hits has 20 classic songs including listen to the music,china grove,black water,what a fool believes,minute by minute,one step closer,and the doctor. Read more
Published on July 17, 2007 by Ed Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Listen to all the music.
The Doobie Brothers started out life as a greasy California biker band and took their name after a fondness for getting high. Read more
Published on March 14, 2007 by Tim Brough
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