DVD Reviews

The Doobie Brothers: Live At The Greek 1982

The Doobie's 1982  farewell concert has finally found it's way on to DVD. This would be one of the last times the band would play together with all the original members.
 
All the hits are here and of course Michael McDonald's writing and  unmistakable vocals are what really made the band the success they became during his era. This was also recorded at  around the same  time that McDonald  and Patrick Simmons  solo careers were starting to launch which  gave them  the opportunity to play some of their  own "new"  songs. 
 
The video source seems to be from  tape, but some effort was put into making it in widescreen format. There is some blurring in the wide shots, but it beats the quality of the original VHS release. The original stereo audio mixes have been enhanced into DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 giving a little more definition to the sound.
 
There are also a handful of extras including interviews and bonus tracks, and founding member Tom Johnston joins the band on stage for a cameo appearance.
 

Review By Harley Solomon