"Listen to the Music" is a song recorded by the Doobie Brothers on their second album Toulouse Street. The song was the Doobie Brothers' first big hit in 1972. It was written by Tom Johnston. Song[edit]Writer Tom Johnston described the motivation for the song as a call for world peace:
The studio recording used both a banjo and a prominent flanging effect, audible from the bridge until the fadeout. When released as a single by Warner Bros. Records, the song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1972.[2] The commercial success of "Listen to the Music" helped the album Toulouse Street rise on the charts. The song remains a staple of adult contemporary and classic rock radio. The band also uses it as an encore song during live shows. Patrick Simmons, the second guitarist and vocalist in the group, sings the bridge of the song. Ultimate Classic Rock critic Michael Gallucci rated "Listen to the Music" as the Doobie Brothers 4th greatest song, praising the smooth, "soft, shuffling rhythm" and Johnston's vocal performance.[3] The staff of Billboard rated it even higher, considering it the Doobie Brothers' best song, saying that it "ranks high in the pantheon of rock n’ roll feel-good hits" and should "get your foot tapping and bring a bit of a smile to your face."[4] In June 2020, four members of the band released an acoustic version of the song on YouTube,[5] with each performing from their home during the COVID-19 pandemic; the recording included a more prominent banjo part, but no lead electric guitar or drums. At the end of the recording, lead singer Tom Johnston noted that it was a benefit performance, of sorts, for Feeding America and gave the organization's URL, encouraging fans to donate. Personnel[edit]The Doobie Brothers:
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Chart performance[edit]Remix[edit]The song received a remix by Steve Rodway a.k.a. Motiv8 in 1994, which eventually peaked at #37 UK.[14] Cover versions[edit]"Listen to the Music" was covered by Sonny & Cher on their 1973 LP Mama Was a Rock and Roll Singer, Papa Used to Write All Her Songs, and by The Isley Brothers on their 1973 LP 3 + 3. References[edit]
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Who wrote the song listen to the music?Tom JohnstonListen to the Music / Composernull
What year did listen to the music by Doobie Brothers come out?1972
Who is the lead singer of the Doobie Brothers?The Doobie Brothers were one of the most popular bands in America when Michael McDonald joined their ranks in 1975. Frontman Tom Johnston had just departed due to medical issues and they wanted someone to contribute to the harmonies and add keyboards into the mix.
Who is the richest Doobie Brother?He first began to gain recognition performing with the band he co-founded called, Pud. Pud eventually added new members, and became known as The Doobie Brothers.
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