The Doobie Brothers Self Titled Album Songs Ranked

The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band from San Jose, California, known for their flexibility in performing across numerous genres and their vocal harmonies. Active for five decades, with their greatest success in the 1970s, the group’s current lineup consists of founding members Tom Johnston (guitars, vocals) and Patrick Simmons (guitars, vocals), alongside Michael McDonald (keyboards, vocals) and John McFee (guitars, pedal steel, violin, backing vocals), and touring musicians including John Cowan (bass, vocals), Bill Payne (keyboards), Marc Russo (saxophones), Ed Toth (drums), and Marc Quiñones (percussion). Other long-serving members of the band include guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (1972–1979), bassist Tiran Porter (1972–1980, 1987–1992) and drummers John Hartman (1970–1979, 1987–1992), Michael Hossack (1971–1973, 1987–2012), and Keith Knudsen (1973–1982, 1993–2005). Here are all of The Doobie Brothers Self Titled Album songs ranked.

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11. Chicago

“I was absolutely amazed and blown away by this little known debut that I only recently was able to find. Little is said, perhaps because it didn’t yield a radio hit. But it stands up to some of their later releases that DID enjoy radio exposure.”

10. Closer Every Day

“Amazing how their sound has come full circle from this album to the Michael McDonald era and back again. Perhaps a key to much of their original sound and that of today is Tom Johnston in the beginning and his later return. Most definitely worth a listen”

9. Travelin’ Man

“Especially desirable is the tune “Travelin’ Man,” which so aptly unites their classic acoustic style with a wanderlust theme that is just so right. A must have for any Doobie officianado.”

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8. The Beehive State

“Every now and then you can hear, in its infancy, what would soon become the Doobies’ trademark sound. While there’s no particular standout track, the entire album is solid from start to finish. Highly recommended.”

7. It Won’t Be Right

“The last of the Doobie Brothers albums I purchased and a very pleasant surprise. Mostly picked acoustic tunes with the great Doobie harmonies already present. Very little of the heavier sound they would adopt in the next 4 albums. Nice album.”

6. Greenwood Creek

“A very interesting collection of rock and acoustic songs. totally original. A great rockin’ band, live. After hearing this album, I was instantly a Doobie Bros. fan.”

5. Growin’ a Little Each Day

“I was absolutely amazed and blown away by this little known debut that I only recently was able to find. Little is said, perhaps because it didn’t yield a radio hit. But it stands up to some of their later releases that DID enjoy radio exposure.”

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4. Slippery St. Paul

“Being a rather big Doobies fan, I thought there was nothing I hadnt heard, but I was wrong. It was awesome hearing “new” music (to me). I have listened to this repeatedly and love it! One of my favorite Doobies recordings now. I was blown away with how tight they sounded so early in their career.”

3. The Master

“This is actually a really great debut album – You can malign it with the Eagles and the Allman Brothers Band, but its as good as their debuts.”

2. Nobody

“Melodies that climbed into your head and wouldn’t let go; surprisingly sweet harmony vocals, and a pounding rhythm section in the form of Hartman and Shogren were all in ample supply.”

1. Feelin’ Down Farther

“This first try Doobies CD is one of the best by this band. The cuts are Raw & flowing foot stomping rock.The guitar & vocals are some of the best by any band from the 60s/70s rock era. I like other Doobies CDs too, but for me this is by far the best one.”