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Takin' It to the Streets is the sixth studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1976. (see 1976 in music). It was the first to feature Michael McDonald on lead vocals. The title track has been used for the Street Talk segment on The Footy Show.
[edit] Track listing
- "Wheels of Fortune" (Simmons, Baxter, Hartman) – 4:54
- "Takin' It to the Streets" (McDonald) – 3:56 (#13 Hot 100)
- "8th Avenue Shuffle" (Simmons) – 4:39
- "Losin' End" (McDonald) – 3:39
- "Rio" (Simmons, Baxter) – 3:49
- "For Someone Special" (Porter) – 5:04
- "It Keeps You Runnin'" (McDonald) – 4:20 (#37 Hot 100)
- "Turn It Loose" (Johnston) – 3:53
- "Carry Me Away" (Simmons, Baxter, McDonald) – 4:09
[edit] Personnel
The Doobie Brothers:
Johnston rejoined the band late in the sessions and thus does not appear on most of the album. He is also missing from the back cover group photo.
Additional Players:
[edit] Production
- Producer: Ted Templeman
- Engineer: Donn Landee
- Conductor: Bobby LaKind
[edit] Charts
Album
| Year |
Chart |
Position |
| 1976 |
Pop Albums |
8 |
Singles
| Year |
Single |
Chart |
Position |
| 1976 |
"Wheels of Fortune" |
Pop Singles |
87 |
