Listen to the Music

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About Listen to the Music

"Listen to the Music" is a song recorded by the Doobie Brothers on their second album Toulouse Street. This song was the Doobie Brothers' first big hit in 1972. It was written by Tom Johnston.


Year:
2004
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Don't you feel it growing, day by day
People getting ready for the news
Some are happy, some are sad
Oh, we got to let the music play
What the people need
Is a way to make 'em smile
It ain't so hard to do if you know how
Gotta get a message
Get it on through
Oh now mama, don't you ask me why

Whoa listen to the music
Whoa listen to the music
Whoa listen to the music
All the time

Well I know, you know better
Everything I say
Meet me in the country for a day
We'll be happy
And we'll dance
Oh, we're gonna dance our blues away
And if I'm feeling good to you
And you're feeling good to me
There ain't nothing we can't do or say
Feeling good, feeling fine
Oh, baby, let the music play

Whoa listen to the music
Whoa listen to the music
Whoa listen to the music
All the time

Like a lazy flowing river
Surrounding castles in the sky
And the crowd is growing bigger
Listening for the happy sounds
And I got to let them fly

Whoa listen to the music
Whoa listen to the music
Whoa listen to the music
All the time

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The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band. The band has sold over 40 million albums worldwide throughout its career. The group was inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004. more »

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Written by: Tom Johnston

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6 facts about this song

Origin & Artistic Creation
"Listen to the Music" is a song recorded by The Doobie Brothers on their second studio album "Toulouse Street." - The song was written by the band’s lead vocalist Tom Johnston. He drew inspiration from his love of R&B, soul, and gospel music while writing this song.
Release & Reception
Released as a single in 1972, "Listen to the Music" was the first major hit for The Doobie Brothers. - The song was well received, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and making The Doobie Brothers a household name in the music industry.
Legacy & Impact
"Listen to the Music" is widely recognized as one of the greatest songs of the 1970s. It helped to solidify The Doobie Brothers as one of the era’s top rock bands. - The song's uplifting lyrics and catchy melody have made it a staple of classic rock radio even today, illustrating its enduring appeal and popularity.
Live Performances & Covers
The Doobie Brothers have often used "Listen to the Music" as the closer for their concerts, creating a tradition that continues to the present day. - Besides, many other artists and bands have covered "Listen to the Music," demonstrating its widespread influence across different music genres.
Music Video & Other Media
There's a remastered version music video of "Listen to the Music" released in 2019 in High Definition. - "Listen to The Music" has also been used in numerous commercials, television shows, and movies, further enhancing its cultural significance.
Behind-the-scenes
The song was recorded at Warner Bros. Studios in Hollywood, with Ted Templeman as the producer. He would later become instrumental in shaping the band's sound in their subsequent albums. - Interestingly, Johnston has said that he had initially written the song as basically just a lot of choruses, and he had to add the elements to it afterward because he thought it might be too repetitive.

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