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The Doobie Brothers' version of "Jesus Is Just Alright" was first released on their second album, Toulouse Street, in 1972. [6] It was subsequently released in November 1972 as the second single from the album (b/w " Rockin' Down the Highway ") and went on to become a U.S. hit, peaking at No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February 1973.
"Rockin' Down the Highway" is a song written by Tom Johnston that was first released by the American rock band the Doobie Brothers on their second studio album Toulouse Street (1972). It was also released as the B-side to the album's second single "Jesus Is Just Alright" on November 15, 1972.
Toulouse Street is the second studio album by American rock band the Doobie Brothers.It was released in July 1972, by Warner Bros. Records.It was the band's first album with bassist Tiran Porter and also the first with drummer Michael Hossack to augment existing drummer John Hartman, putting in place their trademark twin-drummer sound.
Writer Tom Johnston described the inspiration for the song as a call for world peace: "The chord structure of it made me think of something positive, so the lyrics that came out of that were based on this utopian idea that if the leaders of the world got together on some grassy hill somewhere and either smoked enough dope or just sat down and just listened to the music and forgot about all ...
The band's second album, Toulouse Street (which contained the hits "Listen to the Music" and "Jesus Is Just Alright"), brought their breakthrough success after its release in July 1972. In collaboration with manager Bruce Cohn, producer Ted Templeman and engineer Donn Landee , the band put forward a more polished and eclectic set of songs.
The Doobie Brothers’ show at Fair Park finished strong with a string of their all-time greatest songs ... Jesus is Just Alright. 14. What a Fool Believes. 15. Long Train Runnin.
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.
Former Doobie Brothers appearing as guests. Michael McDonald - lead vocals and keyboards on "Takin' It to the Streets", "Minute by Minute" and "What a Fool Believes" Cornelius Bumpus - backing vocals, lead vocal on "Jesus Is Just Alright", saxophones, flute, keyboards; Additional personnel. Skylark - backing vocals, bass