The Doobie Brothers discography

The Doobie Brothers discography
The Doobie Brothers discography
Studio albums	15
Live albums	6
Compilation albums	9
Singles	36

The following is a comprehensive discography of the Doobie Brothers, an American rock band. Ten of their albums were certified gold or platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Their first greatest hits album, released in 1976, "Best of The Doobies," achieved diamond status. Two of the Doobie Brothers' singles hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100: "Black Water" in 1974 and "What A Fool Believes" in 1979. That song was ranked number 19 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1979.

Albums

Studio albums

Year	Album	Peak chart positions							Certifications
Year	Album	US ^[1]	AUS ^[2]	CAN ^[3]	NLD ^[4]	NZ ^[5]	SWE ^[6]	UK ^[7]	Certifications
1971	The Doobie Brothers Released: April 30, 1971 Label: Warner Bros. Format: Vinyl, 8-Track, CS, CD, Digital	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1972	Toulouse Street Released: July 1, 1972 Label: Warner Bros. Format: Vinyl, 8-Track, CS, CD, Digital	21	57	24	—	30	—	—	US: Platinum^[8] AUS: Gold^[9]
1973	The Captain and Me Released: March 2, 1973 Label: Warner Bros. Format: LP, Quad	7	—	10	—	12	—	—	US: 2× Platinum^[10] AUS: Gold^[9]
1974	What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits Released: February 1, 1974 Label: Warner Bros. Format: LP, Quad	4	24	13	—	17	—	19	US: 2× Platinum^[11] AUS: Gold^[9] UK: Silver^[12]
1975	Stampede Released: April 25, 1975 Label: Warner Bros. Format: LP, Quad, CD	4	6	5	11	5	—	14	US: Gold^[13] AUS: Gold^[14] UK: Silver^[12]
1976	Takin' It to the Streets Released: March 19, 1976 Label: Warner Bros. Format: LP, cassette, CD	8	7	18	11	7	—	42	US: Platinum^[15] UK: Silver^[12]
1977	Livin' on the Fault Line Released: August 19, 1977 Label: Warner Bros. Format: LP, cassette, CD	10	16	12	—	14	40	25	US: Gold^[16]
1978	Minute by Minute Released: December 1, 1978 Label: Warner Bros. Format: LP, cassette, CD	1	6	1	72	6	46	—	US: 3× Platinum^[17] CAN: Platinum^[18]
1980	One Step Closer Released: September 17, 1980 Label: Warner Bros. Format: LP, cassette, CD	3	18	18	42	22	—	53	US: Platinum^[19]
1989	Cycles Released: May 17, 1989 Label: Capitol Format: CD, cassette, LP	17	44	8	69	32	—	—	US: Gold^[20] CAN: Platinum^[18]
1991	Brotherhood Released: April 15, 1991 Label: Capitol Format: CD, cassette, LP	82	—	18	85	—	—	—
2000	Sibling Rivalry Released: October 3, 2000 Label: Pyramid / Rhino Format: CD, LP	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2010	World Gone Crazy Released: September 28, 2010 Label: DooBro Entertainment / HOR Format: CD, LP, download	39	—	—	—	—	—	—
2014	Southbound Released: November 4, 2014 Label: Arista Nashville Format: CD, LP, download	16	—	—	—	—	—	—
2021	Liberté Released: October 29, 2021 Label: DB Entertainment / Island Format: CD, LP, download	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Live albums

Year	Album	Chart positions		Certifications
Year	Album	US ^[1]	CAN ^[3]	Certifications
1983	Farewell Tour Released: June 1983 Label: Rhino Encore Format: LP, Cassette, CD	79	87
1996	Rockin' down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert Released: July 25, 1996 Label: Sony Music Distribution Format: CD, cassette, LP	—	—
1999	Best of The Doobie Brothers Live Released: June 1, 1999 Label: Sony Format: CD, LP	—	—
2004	Live at Wolf Trap Released: October 26, 2004 Label: Sanctuary Format: CD, DVD, download	—	—	AUS: Gold (DVD)^[21]
2011	Live at the Greek Theater 1982 Released: June 28, 2011 Label: Eagle Format: CD, DVD, download	—	—
2019	Live from the Beacon Theatre Released: June 28, 2019 Label: Rhino Format: CD, DVD, Blu-ray, download	—	—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Compilation albums

Year	Album	Chart positions					Certifications
Year	Album	US ^[1]	AUS ^[2]	CAN ^[3]	NZ ^[5]	UK ^[7]	Certifications
1976	Best of The Doobies Released: October 29, 1976 Label: Warner Bros. Format: LP, cassette, CD (later)	5	42	3	13	—	AUS: 3× Platinum^[22] US: Diamond (10× Platinum)^[23] CAN: 2× Platinum^[18] UK: Silver^[12]
1981	Best of The Doobies Volume II Released: November 1981 Label: Warner Bros. Format: LP, cassette, CD	39	46	—	—	—	AUS: Gold^[24] US: Gold^[25]
1993	Listen to the Music: The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers Released: May 24, 1993 Label: WEA Format: CD, cassette, LP	—	10	41	19	—	AUS: 2× Platinum^[26] CAN: Gold^[18] NZ: 2× Platinum^[27] UK: Gold^[12]
1999	Long Train Runnin': 1970–2000 Released: September 14, 1999 Label: Rhino Format: CD	—	—	—	—	—
2001	Greatest Hits Released: September 4, 2001 Label: Rhino Format: CD	142	—	—	—	45	UK: Silver^[12]
2002	Doobie's Choice Released: February 19, 2002 Label: Rhino Format: CD, LP	—	—	—	—	—
2003	Divided Highway Released: February 25, 2003 Label: Simply the Best Format: CD	—	—	—	—	—
2007	The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers Released: March 13, 2007 Label: Rhino/WEA Format: CD	—	—	—	—	—	UK: Silver^[12]
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Unauthorized releases

There have been several unauthorized collections taken from the same set of 13 early demos, including On Our Way Up.

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions							Certifications	Album
Year	Single	US Hot ^[28]	US AC ^[29]	US MR ^[30]	AUS ^[31]	CAN ^[32]	NLD ^[4]	UK ^[7]	Certifications	Album
1971	"Nobody"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		The Doobie Brothers
1972	"Listen to the Music"	11	—	—	50	3	7	29	BPI: Gold^[12]	Toulouse Street
1972	"Jesus Is Just Alright"	35	—	—	—	33	17	—		Toulouse Street
1973	"Long Train Runnin'"	8	—	—	58	8	10	7	BPI: Gold^[12]	The Captain and Me
1973	"China Grove"	15	—	—	61	9	21	—		The Captain and Me
1974	"Another Park, Another Sunday"	32	—	—	—	—	—	—		What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
	"Eyes of Silver"	52	—	—	—	—	—	—		What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
	"Nobody" (reissue)	58	—	—	—	—	—	—		The Doobie Brothers
	"Black Water"	1	38	—	22	9	—	—		What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits
1975	"Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me)"	11	—	—	34	11	—	29		Stampede
	"Sweet Maxine"	40	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"I Cheat the Hangman"	60	—	—	—	—	—	—
1976	"Takin' It to the Streets"	13	—	—	94	7	—	—		Takin' It to the Streets
	"Wheels of Fortune"	87	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"It Keeps You Runnin'"	37	—	—	—	39	—	—
1977	"Little Darling (I Need You)"	48	—	—	55	—	—	—		Livin' on the Fault Line
	"Echoes of Love"	66	—	—	—	—	—	—
	"Nothin' But a Heartache"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
1979	"What a Fool Believes"	1	22	—	12	1	10	31	BPI: Silver^[12]	Minute by Minute
	"Minute by Minute"	14	13	—	—	17	—	47
	"Dependin' on You"	25	37	—	—	35	—	—
1980	"Real Love"	5	10	—	53	12	—	—		One Step Closer
	"One Step Closer"	24	21	—	—	—	—	—		One Step Closer
	"Wynken, Blynken & Nod"	76	31	—	—	—	—	—		In Harmony: A Sesame Street Record
1981	"Keep This Train A-Rollin'"	62	—	—	—	—	—	—		One Step Closer
1981	"Can't Let It Get Away"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Can't Let It Get Away (Japan-only compilation)^[33]
1982	"Here to Love You"	65	—	—	—	—	—	—		Best of The Doobies Volume II (Minute by Minute)
1983	"You Belong to Me" (live)	79	—	—	—	—	—	—		Farewell Tour
1989	"The Doctor"	9	31	1	32	14	37	73		Cycles
	"Need a Little Taste of Love"	45	27	3	—	—	63	—
	"South of the Border"	—	—	30	—	—	—	—
1991	"Dangerous"	—	—	2	171	—	—	—		Brotherhood
1991	"Rollin' On"	—	—	12	—	—	—	—		Brotherhood
2001	"Ordinary Man"	—	29	—	—	—	—	—		Sibling Rivalry
2010	"Nobody"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		World Gone Crazy
2011	"World Gone Crazy"	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		World Gone Crazy
2022	"Easy"^[34]	—	18	—	—	—	—	—		Liberté
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Other appearances

Year	Song	Album
1994	"What a Fool Believes" (live version)	Grammy's Greatest Moments Volume II^[35]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "The Doobie Brothers Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
^ ^a ^b Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 92. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
^ ^a ^b ^c "RPM Search Engine" (PHP). Library and Archives Canada. March 31, 2004.
^ ^a ^b "The Doobie Brothers" (ASP). Dutch Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
^ ^a ^b "The Doobie Brothers" (ASP). New Zealand Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
^ "The Doobie Brothers" (ASP). Swedish Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Artist Chart History: Doobie Brothers". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
^ "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Toulouse Street". Recording Industry Association of America.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Was It Any of These Men?" (PDF). Cash Box. February 28, 1974. p. 51. Retrieved November 15, 2021 – via World Radio History.
^ "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – The Captain and Me". Recording Industry Association of America.
^ "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits". Recording Industry Association of America.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j "British certifications – Doobie Brothers". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 14, 2024. Type Doobie Brothers in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
^ "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Stampede". Recording Industry Association of America.
^ "The Doobie Brothers Cover the Globe" (PDF). Cash Box. March 11, 1978. p. 26. Retrieved November 15, 2021 – via World Radio History.
^ "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Takin' It to the Streets". Recording Industry Association of America.
^ "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Livin' on the Fault Line". Recording Industry Association of America.
^ "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Minute by Minute". Recording Industry Association of America.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Canadian album certifications – Doobie Brothers". Music Canada.
^ "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – One Step Closer". Recording Industry Association of America.
^ "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Cycles". Recording Industry Association of America.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2010 DVDs" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1996 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
^ "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Best of the Doobies". Recording Industry Association of America.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2000 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
^ "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Best of the Doobies Vol. II". Recording Industry Association of America.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2002 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
^ "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand.
^ "The Doobie Brothers Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
^ "The Doobie Brothers Chart History: Adult Contemporary". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
^ "The Doobie Brothers Chart History: Mainstream Rock". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
^ "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing May 20, 1991". Retrieved June 21, 2022.
^ Lwin, Nanda (1999). Top 40 hits: The Essential Chart Guide. Mississauga, Ont.: Music Data Canada. ISBN 1-896594-13-1.
^ Discogs entry for compilation.
^ "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on May 2, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
^ "Grammy's Greatest Moments Vol. 2: Various Artists". Amazon. 1994. Retrieved November 25, 2011.

External links

The Doobie Brothers discography at Discogs

[BBA-1] "The Doobie Brothers Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2021.

[AU-2] Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 92. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.

[RPM-3] "RPM Search Engine" (PHP). Library and Archives Canada. March 31, 2004.

[NL-4] "The Doobie Brothers" (ASP). Dutch Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2011.

[NZ-5] "The Doobie Brothers" (ASP). New Zealand Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2011.

[6] "The Doobie Brothers" (ASP). Swedish Charts. Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2011.

[UK-7] "Artist Chart History: Doobie Brothers". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 1, 2021.

[8] "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Toulouse Street". Recording Industry Association of America.

[aus76-9] "Was It Any of These Men?" (PDF). Cash Box. February 28, 1974. p. 51. Retrieved November 15, 2021 – via World Radio History.

[10] "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – The Captain and Me". Recording Industry Association of America.

[11] "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits". Recording Industry Association of America.

[BPI-12] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j "British certifications – Doobie Brothers". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 14, 2024. Type Doobie Brothers in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.

[13] "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Stampede". Recording Industry Association of America.

[14] "The Doobie Brothers Cover the Globe" (PDF). Cash Box. March 11, 1978. p. 26. Retrieved November 15, 2021 – via World Radio History.

[15] "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Takin' It to the Streets". Recording Industry Association of America.

[16] "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Livin' on the Fault Line". Recording Industry Association of America.

[17] "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Minute by Minute". Recording Industry Association of America.

[MusCan-18] "Canadian album certifications – Doobie Brothers". Music Canada.

[19] "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – One Step Closer". Recording Industry Association of America.

[20] "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Cycles". Recording Industry Association of America.

[ARIADVDCert2010-21] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2010 DVDs" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 16, 2021.

[ARIACert96-22] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1996 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 28, 2021.

[23] "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Best of the Doobies". Recording Industry Association of America.

[ARIACert00-24] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2000 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 27, 2021.

[25] "American certifications – Doobie Brothers – Best of the Doobies Vol. II". Recording Industry Association of America.

[ARIACert02-26] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2002 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 27, 2021.

[27] "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand.

[BBS-28] "The Doobie Brothers Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2021.

[29] "The Doobie Brothers Chart History: Adult Contemporary". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2021.

[30] "The Doobie Brothers Chart History: Mainstream Rock". Billboard. Retrieved October 1, 2021.

[31] "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing May 20, 1991". Retrieved June 21, 2022.

[32] Lwin, Nanda (1999). Top 40 hits: The Essential Chart Guide. Mississauga, Ont.: Music Data Canada. ISBN 1-896594-13-1.

[33] Discogs entry for compilation.

[34] "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". AllAccess. Archived from the original on May 2, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.

[35] "Grammy's Greatest Moments Vol. 2: Various Artists". Amazon. 1994. Retrieved November 25, 2011.

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v t e The Doobie Brothers
Tom Johnston Patrick Simmons Michael McDonald John McFee John Hartman Dave Shogren Michael Hossack Tiran Porter Keith Knudsen Jeff "Skunk" Baxter Chet McCracken Cornelius Bumpus Bobby LaKind Willie Weeks
Studio albums	The Doobie Brothers Toulouse Street The Captain and Me What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits Stampede Takin' It to the Streets Livin' on the Fault Line Minute by Minute One Step Closer Cycles Brotherhood Sibling Rivalry World Gone Crazy Southbound Liberté
Live albums	Farewell Tour Rockin' Down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert Live at Wolf Trap
Compilations	Best of The Doobies Best of The Doobies Volume II Listen to the Music: The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers Greatest Hits Divided Highway The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers
Singles	"Listen to the Music" "Jesus Is Just Alright" / "Rockin' Down the Highway" "Long Train Runnin'" "China Grove" "Another Park, Another Sunday" / "Black Water" "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)" "Takin' It to the Streets" "Wheels of Fortune" "It Keeps You Runnin'" "Little Darlin' (I Need You)" "Echoes of Love" "What a Fool Believes" "Minute by Minute" "Dependin' on You" "Real Love" "Wynken, Blynken & Nod" "You Belong to Me" (live) "The Doctor" "Dangerous"
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