The Doctor
The Doobie Brothers
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Well, I'm a man who lives in the city. I'm a man who lives in the street. From F. L. A. up to Frisco bay and ev'rywhere in between. Well, coast to coast there's a question ev'rybody's always askin' me. People wanna know ev'rywhere I go what can the answer be. I tell 'em music is the doctor, makes you feel like you want to. You gotta listen to the doctor just like you ought to. Music is the doctor of my soul. Well, it seems that when I travel and I'm out there on the road, the freedom I need is the freedom I leave in my good time rock and roll. There's a healing in those guitars and a spirit in the song. no matter what condition your rhythm is in the message goes on and on. Music is the doctor makes you feel like you want to. Yo`u gotta listen to the doctor just like you ought to. Music is the doctor of my soul. If you ever wonder just how to shake your blues just follow this prescription and get the cure for what is ailing you. Yeah yeah yeah. Music is the doctor, (music is the doctor) feel like you want to, (feel like you want to) listen to the doctor (listen to the doctor) like ya ought to. (just like ya ought to) Music is the doctor of my soul. Music is the doctor, (music is the doctor) feel like you want to, (feel like you want to) listen to the doctor (listen to the doctor) like ya ought to. (just like ya ought to)
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Written by: Tom Johnston, Charlie Midnight, Eddie Schwartz
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Bluewater Music Corp.
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"The Doctor" is a song by the American rock band called The Doobie Brothers. It is derived from their tenth studio album called "Cycles," which was released in 1989.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a huge success and reached the number one spot on Billboard's mainstream rock chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Doobie Brothers keyboardist/vocalist Tom Johnston along with Charlie Midnight and Eddie Schwartz.
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Comeback Song"The Doctor" represents the band's successful comeback after their reforming in 1987. It was the band's first hit since their initial split in 1982.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics hold significant meaning for the band. They speak to the healing power of music similar to how a doctor can heal the body, indicating their return to the music scene.
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Tom JohnstonIt was Tom Johnston's first number one single as a lead vocalist in the Doobie Brothers since 1979.
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Musical Style"The Doctor" is recognized for its blues-rock sound, which is a characteristic trait of Doobie Brothers' music. It is a blend of rhythm and blues with rock 'n roll music.
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Commercial UseIt was used in the hit television sitcom "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" in the episode "Terry Kitties."
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Doctor" was primarily performance-based and featured the band playing on a stage.
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Live PerformancesIt remains a staple for the band's live performances and is regularly included in their concert setlists.
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