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PR Doobie Brothers: Live at the Greek Theatre 1982 on CD and DVD Jun 28

Eagle Rock Entertainment

The rafters of Berkeley, California's famed Greek Theater shook with rock'n'roll fervor as the final date of the final tour of hometown heroes The Doobie Brothers brought many in the crowd that night to tears. Billed as their "Farewell Tour," the band, guitarist/vocalist Pat Simmons, keyboardist/vocalist Michael McDonald, drummer Keith Knudson, guitarist/violinist/harmonica player John McFee, saxophonist/keyboardist/flautist Cornelius Bumpus, drummer/percussionist Chet McCracken, bassist Willie Weeks, and conga player Bob LaKind, pulled out all the stops on a set that revisited their every era.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EAGLE TO RELEASE Doobie Brothers: Live at the Greek Theatre 1982 ON CD & DVD JUNE 28

New York, NY (June 8, 2011)—On June 28, Doobie Brothers: Live at the Greek Theatre 1982 will be released on CD and DVD through Eagle Rock Entertainment. [Pre-book order date June 3, MSRP $14.98 for DVD, $13.98 for CD].

The rafters of Berkeley, California's famed Greek Theater shook with rock'n'roll fervor as the final date of the final tour of hometown heroes The Doobie Brothers brought many in the crowd that night to tears. Billed as their "Farewell Tour," the band, guitarist/vocalist Pat Simmons, keyboardist/vocalist Michael McDonald, drummer Keith Knudson, guitarist/violinist/harmonica player John McFee, saxophonist/keyboardist/flautist Cornelius Bumpus, drummer/percussionist Chet McCracken, bassist Willie Weeks, and conga player Bob LaKind, pulled out all the stops on a set that revisited their every era.

This incredible night included the surprise return of band co-founder Tom Johnston for the final two numbers. On their biggest hit, "Listen To The Music," original member John Hartman also joined the band as did former members Tiran Porter and Michael Hossack. It would prove to be the last onstage Doobie Brothers music for five years.

The two-hour 21-track DVD includes five bonus songs cut from the original film of the event: "Little Darlin' (I Need You)," "One Step Closer," "Dependin' On You," "Real Love" and ""No Stoppin' Us Now" as well as interviews with the band and its manager.

Since their self-titled debut in 1971, The Doobie Brothers have released thirteen studio albums, as well as several live albums and "Best Of" compilations. Doobie Brothers: Live at the Greek Theatre 1982 is a welcome addition to their stunning musical repertoire, that captures an unforgettable celebration of their career.

Eagle Rock Entertainment is an international media production and distribution company operating across audiovisual entertainment programming. Eagle Rock Entertainment works directly alongside talent to produce the highest quality programming output covering film, general entertainment and musical performance. Eagle Rock Entertainment has offices based in London, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Hamburg, & Paris.

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CD Track Listing:

1) Listen To The Music
2) Sweet Maxine
3) Rockin' Down The Highway
4) You Belong To Me
5) Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me)
6) Long Train Runnin'
7) Black Water
8) Minute By Minute
9) Slat Key Soquel Rag
10) Out On The Streets
11) What A Fool Believes
12) Jesus Is Just Alright
13) Takin' It To The Streets
14) China Grove
15) Listen To The Music

BONUS TRACKS:

16) Little Darling (I Need You)
17) One Step Closer
18) Dependin' On You
19) Real Love

DVD Track Listing:

1) Listen To The Music
2) Sweet Maxine
3) Rockin' Down The Highway
4) You Belong To Me
5) Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me)
6) Long Train Runnin'
7) Black Water
8) Minute By Minute
9) Slat Key Soquel Rag
10) I Keep Forgettin'
11) Out On The Streets
12) What A Fool Believes
13) Jesus Is Just Alright
14) Takin' It To The Streets
15) China Grove
16) Listen To The Music

Eagle Rock Entertainment

Posted by: News Editor - June 9, 2011, 8:48 am - PR
Keywords: music

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