The Doobie Brothers

Artist:  The Doobie Brothers
Origin:  San Jose, California, USA
Genre:  Rock, Pop Rock, R&B, Boogie Rock, Soft Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul, Contemporary Pop

Original line-up:

Tom Johnston:  Guitar, Keyboards, Harmonica, Vocals
Patrick Simmons:  Guitar, Banjo, Flute, Vocals
Dave Shogren:  Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals
John Hartman:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Classic line-up:

Patrick Simmons:  Guitar, Vocals
Tom Johnston:  Guitar, Vocals
Tiran Porter:  Bass, Vocals

John Hartman:  Drums
Michael Hossack:  Drums

The Doobie Brothers are an American Rock Band from San Jose, California, formed in 1970.  One of the most popular bands of the 70s, along with a number of radio hits like "Listen To The Music", "Black Water", "China Grove", "Takin' It To The Street" and "Jesus Is Just Alright".  The band has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame in 2004.

Title:  Ultrasonic Studios, West Hempstread, NY 31st May 1973 (2015)
Genre:  Rock, Pop Rock, R&B, Boogie Rock, Soft Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul, Contemporary Pop
Label:  Keyhole
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

 1.  South City Midnight Lady  (5:57)
 2.  Tuning  (1:09)
 3.  Clear As The Driven Snow  (5:19)
 4.  Long Train Running  (4:59)
 5.  Listen To The Music  (4:01)
 6.  China Grove  (3:20)
 7.  Rockin' Down The Highway  (3:15)
 8.  Tuning  (2:03)
 9.  Disciple  (2:53)
10. Jesus Is Just Alright/Disciple  (12:33)
11. Tuning  (1:12)
12. Without You  (7:47)

Personnel:

Tom Johnson:  Guitars, Keyboards, Harmonica, Vocals
Patrick Simmons:  Guitars, Banjo, Flute, Vocals
Tiran Porter:  Bass, Guitar, Vocals
Michael Hossack:  Drums, Percussion
John Hartman:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Ultrasonic Studios, West Hempstread, NY 31st May 1973 is the live album by The Doobie Brothers, was released on March 9, 2015 by Keyhole.  Originally broadcast on WLIR FM 92.7, this superb radio recording captures The Doobie Brothers at their early peak, showcasing a cross-section of classic tracks from their Toulouse Street and The Captain & Me albums.  It is presented heere in excellent sound, complete with background notes and rare images.