Best of the Doobies Volume II, The Doobie Brothers

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$110.00
Artist - The Doobie Brothers
Format - 12" Album
Genre - Rock and Classic Rock
Year - 1981
Country - Australia
Grading (record) - Mint
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Mint Vintage Record

The Doobie Brothers – Best of the Doobies Volume II

Artist: The Doobie Brothers

Title: Best of the Doobies Volume II

Album Type: Compilation / Greatest Hits

Original Release Date: November 1981

Label: Warner Bros. Records

Genre: Soft Rock / Yacht Rock / Pop Rock / Soul

ackground & Production Released five years after the diamond-certified Best of the Doobies, Volume II serves as the definitive document of the band’s second act. Produced by the legendary Ted Templeman, this compilation focuses on the era following Michael McDonald’s entry into the band. It covers material from three pivotal studio albums: Livin' on the Fault Line (1977), Minute by Minute (1978), and One Step Closer (1980). The album peaked at #39 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA, capturing the band at their commercial and critical peak before their first "farewell" tour in 1982.

Musical Composition & Style This collection highlights the band's transition from the guitar-driven boogie rock of the early 70s to a more sophisticated, "Yacht Rock" sound.

  • The McDonald Influence: The tracklist is dominated by Michael McDonald’s distinctive soulful vocals and Wurlitzer electric piano. Tracks like "What a Fool Believes" (a Grammy Award-winning #1 hit) and "Minute by Minute" define the lush, rhythmically complex pop-soul hybrid that became the band's hallmark during this period.

  • Technical Proficiency: The musicianship remains world-class, featuring tight percussion work from Keith Knudsen and Chet McCracken, and the smooth, jazz-inflected guitar solos of Patrick Simmons and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter.

  • Classic Covers & Collaborations: The inclusion of "Little Darling (I Need You)" (a Holland-Dozier-Holland cover) and "You Belong to Me" (co-written by McDonald and Carly Simon) showcases the band’s ability to blend R&B sensibilities with mainstream rock production.

Legacy & Performance While Volume I is often cited for its rock radio staples, Volume II is highly prized by collectors of the West Coast sound and audiophiles. It gathers the band's most polished and successful late-70s singles into a single cohesive listening experience, documenting one of the most successful sonic transformations in rock history.

  • Keywords: The Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, Best of the Doobies Volume 2, Yacht Rock, Soft Rock, Warner Bros Records, Ted Templeman, What a Fool Believes, Vinyl Compilation.

  • Collection Ideas: Yacht Rock Essentials, Best-Selling Greatest Hits, Late 70s Soft Rock, Warner Bros. Classics.

  • Related Artists: Steely Dan, Michael McDonald (Solo), Kenny Loggins, Toto, Hall & Oates.
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MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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