The Doobie Brothers - Rockin Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert

The Doobie Brothers - Rockin Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert


Starring:Michael Hossack, Keith Knudsen, Patrick Simmons (II), The Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, John McFee, Tom Johnston
Director: Ernie Fritz
Studio: Sony
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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It's a Doobie delight as members of the veteran group's different eras convene for Rockin' Down the Highway, a 20-song concert recorded in '96 mainly in New York. The show features all three of the band's principal singer-writers: guitarist Tom Johnston, who fronted the early, hard-rocking hits like "Listen to the Music," "China Grove," and "Long Train Running" (all performed here, of course, to rapturous audience response); keyboardist Michael McDonald, who replaced Johnston in the mid-'70s and whose superb voice and blue-eyed soul influence resulted in perhaps their finest single hit, "What a Fool Believes" (included here as part of a segment recorded in Nashville); and guitarist Patrick Simmons, who provided a more folkie-acoustic influence (à la "Black Water") and spanned both the Johnston and McDonald eras. The Doobie Brothers' harmony singing is spot-on, the playing is righteous, the band rocks, there's plenty of interview material between songs (and a music-only option for those who prefer to get right to the point)... and to top it off, some of the proceeds of which go the Wildlife Conservation Society. So what's not to like? --Sam Graham
The Doobie Brothers - Rockin Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Simply the Best!
  • Still Rockin'
  • These "old guys" can still rock with the best of them!
  • Great Video! A Winner for any Doobie Fan!
  • great performance
 The Doobie Brothers - Rockin Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert
Starring: Michael Hossack , Keith Knudsen , Patrick Simmons (II) , The Doobie Brothers , and Michael McDonald
Director: Ernie Fritz
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0001MDQ44
Release Date: 2004-03-30

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It's a Doobie delight as members of the veteran group's different eras convene for Rockin' Down the Highway, a 20-song concert recorded in '96 mainly in New York. The show features all three of the band's principal singer-writers: guitarist Tom Johnston, who fronted the early, hard-rocking hits like "Listen to the Music," "China Grove," and "Long Train Running" (all performed here, of course, to rapturous audience response); keyboardist Michael McDonald, who replaced Johnston in the mid-'70s and whose superb voice and blue-eyed soul influence resulted in perhaps their finest single hit, "What a Fool Believes" (included here as part of a segment recorded in Nashville); and guitarist Patrick Simmons, who provided a more folkie-acoustic influence (à la "Black Water") and spanned both the Johnston and McDonald eras. The Doobie Brothers' harmony singing is spot-on, the playing is righteous, the band rocks, there's plenty of interview material between songs (and a music-only option for those who prefer to get right to the point)... and to top it off, some of the proceeds of which go the Wildlife Conservation Society. So what's not to like? --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Simply the Best!.......2006-11-24

This DVD rocks! The performance is excellent as is the audio/video and post production. One area I scrutinize is the post production. I do not put up with the super fast scene changes that some editors feel they must have in their DVD's. This DVD has none of that, thankfully.

I thoroughly enjoy watching the Doobies on this DVD and am glad I purchased it. You won't go wrong making this purchase.

5 out of 5 stars Still Rockin'.......2006-08-21

I've been a big Doobie fan since the Captain and Me and have seen them live twice in 70's. I crossed my fingers when I bought this, knowing full well that these guys are just a few years older than I am! After watching and hearing the performance I would have paid twice the amount and still thought I got a bargain. The only ones missing were Porter, Hartman, and Baxter. Watching the show gave me goose bumps at times as I thought back to those good ol' days when the band was my favorite in the early 70's. The quality of the sound and the choice of songs were excellent. This is a must DVD for any serious Doobie Brothers fan ... especially if you always thought the Doobies were not the Doobies without Tom Johnston

5 out of 5 stars These "old guys" can still rock with the best of them!.......2006-07-18

A fellow "old guy", I've been a fan of the Doobie Brothers since I first played the "The Captain and Me" on an ancient turntable back in college. They sounded great then and they still sound terrific today. What made them wonderful then has helped to keep them enduring today. That quality is their ability to adapt musically. Throughout their evolution as a band the Doobies have shown that they can make any type of music sound great - from rock to jazz to the blues. They certainly get to show off their stuff on this DVD that contains their 1996 performance at the Sony Studios in New York City. The added bonus on this DVD, of course, is the three songs from ex-Doobie Michael McDonald from an earlier gig in Nashville.

The picture, sound quality, and lighting all add together for a great concert. Tommy Johnston is at his rocking best and as always, Pat Simmons balances Johnston's energy with some tight acoustical guitar playing of his own. Add the extremely talented and versatile John McFee, the dynamic drumming duo of Mike Hossack and Keith Knudsen, the soulful Conelius Bumpus (at his best once again on "Jesus is Just Alright"), and the frenetic bass playing of Skylark and you have the ingredients for a memorable concert experience.

Many of the Doobie's hits are present in this 20-song concert including: "Rockin' Down the Highway", South City Midnight Lady", "Black Water", "The Doctor", "Jesus is Just Alright", "Take Me in Your Arms", the Michael McDonald set that features, "Takin' It to the Streets", Minute By Minute", & "What a Fool Believes", and the great culminating trio of songs: "Long Train Runnin'", "China Grove", and "Listen to the Music".

Throw in some lesser played gems like "Without You", "Clear As the Driven Snow", and "Excited" and you have a concert DVD that rocks in Dolby 5.1 surround sound and is one that you will play over and over. Not just for Doobie fans, but for anyone who loves good music (and an eclectic assortment, at that!).

Also highly recommended is the Doobie's great concert from 2004 entitled, "Live at Wolf Trap".

5 out of 5 stars Great Video! A Winner for any Doobie Fan!.......2006-07-07

From a technical standpoint this DVD is a marvel of sound and
style. The band is on their game from the opening intro to "Dangerous"right through to their raucous interpretation of "Listen To The Music". Part time Doobie Michael McDonald appears to do justice to his three biggest contributions to this former bar band turned quality rock band. Pat Simmons fires off some great solos on "Jesus Is Just Alright" and is vocally as clear and defined as in his heydey. Tom Johnson is very enthusuastic thoughout and really gets into "The Doctor", that 1980's reworking of "China Grove" that might actually cook more than "Grove" itself.

Some great surprises musically include "Excited", "Clear As The Driven Snow", "Wild Ride" and "Without You". There is some great behind-thescenes dialogue featuring various band members telling their story. The sound quality of this performance is excellent and the live versions do great homage to the studio tracks we've come to know and love. I would highly recommend this DVD even to the casual Doobies fan. Rockin' down the highway has never been quite this enjoyable! A+

4 out of 5 stars great performance.......2006-06-29

This is one of the better live DVD"s I have seen. Great sound and picture quality. Truly one of the Doobi's best performances. Nice to see Micheal MacDonald doing his song, no-one does it better.

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