What makes The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers by The Doobie Brothers notable?

The album highlights The Doobie Brothers' impact on the soft rock and blue-eyed soul genres, featuring chart-topping singles that defined a generation. It achieved significant commercial success, reaching high positions on various music charts, which solidified their status as one of America's quintessential rock bands. Critics praised the collection for its cohesive representation of the band's diverse musical styles and enduring appeal. Released in 2007, 'The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers' serves as a comprehensive anthology celebrating over three decades of the band's evolution. By this time, the Doobies had solidified their legacy in classic rock, following their peak success during the 1970s and early 1980s with hits like 'Listen to the Music' and 'What a Fool Believes'. This compilation marked an important retrospective for both longtime fans and new listeners discovering their sound.

Who is The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers for?

The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sing-alongs, laid-back afternoon vibes and infectious melodies for gatherings.

How many songs are on The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers?

The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers has 15 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers · 2007

55 min · 15 tracks · soft rock · blue-eyed soul

A vibrant blend of rock and soul, echoing the laid-back California spirit with infectious melodies.

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The album highlights The Doobie Brothers' impact on the soft rock and blue-eyed soul genres, featuring chart-topping singles that defined a generation. It achieved significant commercial success, reaching high positions on various music charts, which solidified their status as one of America's quintessential rock bands. Critics praised the collection for its cohesive representation of the band's diverse musical styles and enduring appeal.

Best for: steady mid-tempo sing-alongs laid-back afternoon vibes infectious melodies for gatherings
Context: Released in 2007, 'The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers' serves as a comprehensive anthology celebrating over three decades of the band's evolution. By this time, the Doobies had solidified their legacy in classic rock, following their peak success during the 1970s and early 1980s with hits like 'Listen to the Music' and 'What a Fool Believes'. This compilation marked an important retrospective for both longtime fans and new listeners discovering their sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Prince· Alanis Morissette· Ricky Martin· Christina Aguilera· No Doubt· Madonna· Harry Nilsson· Cher

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Listen to the Music Standout 3:26
2 China Grove 3:15
3 What a Fool Believes Standout 3:44
4 Takin’ It to the Streets 3:50
5 Minute by Minute 3:28
6 Long Train Runnin’ Standout 3:28
7 Black Water 4:15
8 You Belong to Me 3:07
9 Rockin’ Down the Highway 3:21
10 Jesus Is Just Alright 3:51
11 It Keeps You Runnin’ 4:16
12 Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me) 3:39
13 One Step Closer 4:13
14 Real Love 4:20
15 Little Darling (I Need You) 3:27

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