Doobie Brothers - Greatest Hits

Doobie Brothers

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 4, 2001)
• Original Release Date: September 4, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rhino / Wea
• ASIN: B00005NQJJ
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,390 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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. Doctor

20. Dangerous

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

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."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Doobies Collection, December 19, 2003

By	Brandon Ousley (Chicago, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews

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.

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Many of the best and brightest songs of the '70s here, November 20, 2004

By	Paul Tognetti "The real world is so much more... (Cranston, RI USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid gold collection, January 20, 2004

By	Pieter "Toypom" (Johannesburg) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This is by far the best collection of hits by the Doobie Brothers, those prime 1970s purveyors of tuneful California soft rock or boogie pop. Their laid-back radio-friendly grooves never impressed me on the first listen, but had an insidious way of sneaking into one's consciousness so you were soon singing along to addictive songs like China Grove and Listen To The Music. This album is a celebration of timeless tunes, heavenly harmonies and mellow southern California style that is hard to resist.

Their slick but soulful sound has aged gracefully and compares very favorably with today's radio pop. My favorites include the lilting, swaying What A Fool Believes (a massive 1978 hit), Long Train Runnin', Dependin' On You, Black Water and Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me). Their later stuff like 1980's Real Love and the reunion single Doctor from 1989 are also included, making this a comprehensive compilation of their very best work.