If the Doobie Brothers had gotten their start today instead of four decades ago, they — like the Eagles — they might very well be considered more country than pop. Their music influenced many of today’s biggest stars in the format, who join the iconic band for the Nov. 4 release of Southbound, a collection of reinterpretations of their biggest hits.
In a video for the Arista Nashville release — an exclusive to Billboard.com — go behind the scenes at some of the sessions for the album, including commentary from Zac Brown and Blake Shelton. Southbound will also mark the first release in almost forty years to feature Doobie leads Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons. Watch a preview of Southbound below:
The Doobie Brothers, Southbound Track List:
“Black Water” with Zac Brown Band
“China Grove” with Chris Young
“Jesus Is Just Alright” with Casey James
“Listen to the Music” with Blake Shelton and Hunter Hayes on guitar
“Long Train Runnin'” with Toby Keith
“Nobody” with Charlie Worsham
“Rockin’ Down the Highway” with Brad Paisley
“South City Midnight Lady” with Jerrod Niemann
“Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)” with Tyler Farr
“Takin’ It to the Streets” with Love and Theft
“What a Fool Believes” with Sara Evans
“You Belong to Me” with Amanda Sudano Ramirez of Johnnyswim, and Vince Gill on guitar