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Long Train Runnin': Our Story of the Doobie Brothers

de Pat Simmons

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"For the first time, the incredible true story of the legendary band, The Doobie Brothers, written by founding members Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston. Only a very few rock bands that have had the longevity, success, and drama of The Doobie Brothers. Born out of late 1960s NoCal, they stood alongside their contemporaries The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, and many others as an iconic American rock band. The train was rolling along, hits were flowing like wine, and arenas were packed with fans who wanted to see them live...then Tom Johnston, the band's front man and lead guitarist, almost died. The Doobies' train came to a screeching halt. All of a sudden the band started contemplating the end of the road only seven years into their career, just as things were taking off. This was actually far from the end. A soul-steeped backup singer for Steely Dan named Michael McDonald took a shot at singing some of the Doobies' songs on tour, and all of a sudden a new chapter in the Doobie Brothers' story began. The band changed their sound and had numerous number one hits with their new front man. Tom recovered from his health issues, but the band had moved on. When it came time for a reunion concert in the '80s, Tom got the call and was back in the mix. They've been touring ever since and maintain a massive fan base the world over. Never before have they shared their story, in their own words. In Long Train Runnin' they'll change that"--… (més)
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Long Train Runnin’: Our Story of the Doobie Brothers by Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons is a 2022 St. Martin’s Press publication.

I liked that this rock memoir was a joint effort. Tom and Pat are our main narrative voices, but we hear from many others involved in the band too- Michael McDonald, Tiran Porter, and producer Terry Templeton, for example.

I liked this approach and found it to be refreshing. Because memory can be so subjective at times, it is good to hear different perspectives, but I also found that, despite some differences of opinion here and there, more often than not, they were all in agreement about how events transpired. Unfortunately, this occasionally led to some redundancy. The atmosphere of the book is laid back, and casual, full of interesting history, and nostalgic reminiscing.

The group members walk readers through the band’s history, the albums, songs, and live performances through the seventies, then chronicle the immense changes that took the band in an entirely new direction in the eighties.

For the most part, they stay on topic- making the band the primary subject. Personal lives outside of the band isn’t a big part of the book- with wives, children, and grandchildren coming into play late in the last parts of the book. Naturally, the band was like most other bands in the seventies and eighties- they lived on the road and indulged in the temptations and coping mechanisms of that way of life. This is briefly alluded to, but without too many specifics. Frankly, it was a relief not to have to hear about all the frictions and addictions, crazy antics, and egocentric whining.

Despite the multiple POVs, the book stays on track chronologically, and is organized- despite some stream of consciousness moments- but the format is also kept very plain and simple, avoiding minutia, hitting the higher notes, sharing favorite memories, and poignant milestones in the band’s history. It works, in my opinion. It’s not a juicy, gossipy tell-all- and again, I found this refreshing.

I enjoyed the trip down memory lane, learning about the band’s history, how it transformed over time, and why. The band went on to become Grammy winners and were eventually inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame-

They are still out there, albeit in different incarnations, despite Covid setbacks, etc., and I think they have resumed touring now.

Overall, while this is a low-key memoir, it reminds one of the many musical contributions of The Doobie Brothers over the years. I'm happy to see they are still going strong.

Naturally, fans of the band will want to check this book out- as well as any musical history buff, and pop culture enthusiasts.

3.5 stars ( )
  gpangel | Jun 24, 2022 |
I was thrilled to get the chance to read this book because I've been a fan of the Doobies as long as they have been around. You might say we grew up together. This book is a chronological look at the band from inception to the present. Particularly interesting was the backstory on Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston prior to their Doobie partnership. Primarily, the book is a back-and-forth dialogue between Simmons and Johnston talking about the creation of songs and albums, how the band evolved over the years, and their takes on songs. Both of these men come off as humble and respectful individuals who always placed the good of the band ahead of their own. I really enjoyed that because the world of rock and roll can be so egotistical at times.
Contributions from Michael McDonald, Tiran Porter, Ted Templeman, and others are included in the book which gives it even more depth. A few pictures of the band would have been a nice addition to the book, but none were included. Doobie Brothers' fans will love the book, even though it gets a little repetitive at times with the same stories being told twice or more.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. ( )
  coachtim30 | Jun 14, 2022 |
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"For the first time, the incredible true story of the legendary band, The Doobie Brothers, written by founding members Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston. Only a very few rock bands that have had the longevity, success, and drama of The Doobie Brothers. Born out of late 1960s NoCal, they stood alongside their contemporaries The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, and many others as an iconic American rock band. The train was rolling along, hits were flowing like wine, and arenas were packed with fans who wanted to see them live...then Tom Johnston, the band's front man and lead guitarist, almost died. The Doobies' train came to a screeching halt. All of a sudden the band started contemplating the end of the road only seven years into their career, just as things were taking off. This was actually far from the end. A soul-steeped backup singer for Steely Dan named Michael McDonald took a shot at singing some of the Doobies' songs on tour, and all of a sudden a new chapter in the Doobie Brothers' story began. The band changed their sound and had numerous number one hits with their new front man. Tom recovered from his health issues, but the band had moved on. When it came time for a reunion concert in the '80s, Tom got the call and was back in the mix. They've been touring ever since and maintain a massive fan base the world over. Never before have they shared their story, in their own words. In Long Train Runnin' they'll change that"--

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