Name: Toulouse Street
Brand: Warner Music
SKU: 322308
Price: 26.55 USD
Availability: InStock

Performer Notes

The Doobie Brothers: Tiran Porter (bass instrument); John Hartman , Michael Hossack, Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston.
Personnel: Dave Shogren (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston (vocals, guitar); Tiran Porter (vocals); Jerry Jumonville (saxophone); Joe Lane Davis , Jon Smith , Sherman Marshall Cyr (horns); Bill Payne (piano, organ, keyboards); John Hartman (drums, percussion); Michael Hossack (drums); Ted Templeman (percussion).
Additional personnel: Dave Shogren (bass instrument); Bill Payne.
Audio Remasterer: Lee Herschberg.
Recording information: Wally Heider Studio, San Francisco, CA; Wally Heider Studios, San Francisco, CA; Warner Bros. Recording Studios, North Hollywood, CA; Warner Bros. Studios, N. Hollywood, CA.
Photographers: Michael Maggid; Jim Maggid; Jill Maggid.
The Doobie Brothers shuffled personnel a bit after their debut album, changing bass players and adding a second drummer. For whatever reason, this sophomore effort was the one that kicked off their long streak as one of the most popular bands in America. The basic sound of TOULOUSE STREET isn't really all that different from the Doobies' previous effort. There's a similar mix of acoustic guitars, gospel harmonies, and overall post-hippie mellowness.
This time out, however, the songs have hooks as well as grooves. TOULOUSE STREET produced the chugging and eminently infectious "Listen to the Music," the Doobies' breakthrough hit single. Other highpoints include the anthemic "Rockin' Down the Highway," which quickly became a radio staple; a considerably juiced-up version of the Byrds' "Jesus is Just Alright;" the lovely, CSNY-inspired title song; and a nice cover--with horns--of Sonny Boy Williamson's blues classic "Don't Start Me Talkin'." Producer Ted Templeman gave the band a cleaner, harder-edged sound, and helped bring the band's unique mix of roots rock, gospel, country, jazz, bluegrass, R&B, swamp boogie, and pop hooks into perfect focus.

Album: Toulouse Street
#	Song Title	Time
1)	Listen to the Music
2)	Rockin' Down the Highway
3)	Mamaloi
4)	Toulouse Street
5)	Cotton Mouth
6)	Don't Start Me to Talkin'
7)	Jesus Is Just Alright
8)	White Sun
9)	Disciple
10)	Snake Man

Album: Toulouse Street
#	Song Title	Time
1)	Listen to the Music
2)	Rockin' Down the Highway
3)	Mamaloi
4)	Toulouse Street
5)	Cotton Mouth
6)	Don't Start Me to Talkin'
7)	Jesus Is Just Alright
8)	White Sun
9)	Disciple
10)	Snake Man