Listen to the Music
The Doobie Brothers
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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 Whoa listen to the music Whoa listen to the music Whoa listen to the music All the time
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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.
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Release & ReceptionReleased 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.
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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.
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Live Performances & CoversThe 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.
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Music Video & Other MediaThere'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.
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Behind-the-scenesThe 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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