Takin’ It to the Streets

The Doobie Brothers

Takin’ It to the Streets

RELEASED: March 19, 1976
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Wheels of Fortune 4:56 2. Takin' It to the Streets 3:59 3. 8th Avenue Shuffle 4:44 4. Losin' End 3:49 5. Rio 3:51 6. For Someone Special 5:05 7. It Keeps You Runnin' 4:20 8. Turn It Loose 3:57 9. Carry Me Away 4:07
Historical Archive
Takin’ It to the Streets is the sixth studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released in 1976. This album marked a significant transition in the band's sound, incorporating more R&B influences, particularly with the addition of lead vocalist Michael McDonald, who contributed to the band's signature sound with his distinctive voice and keyboard work. The album features hit singles such as 'Takin' It to the Streets' and 'It Keeps You Runnin', which helped solidify the band's place in the rock and pop landscape of the 1970s. The album's blend of rock, soul, and pop has earned it a lasting legacy, influencing numerous artists and bands in subsequent generations.