On March 19, 1976, “Warner Bros” label released “Takin’ It to the Streets”, the sixth Doobie Brothers (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Warner Bros Studios” in Hollywood, “Sunset Sound” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Ted Templeman.

Personnel:

• Tom Johnston – lead and backing vocals, electric guitar
• Patrick Simmons – lead and backing vocals, electric guitars
• Jeff “Skunk” Baxter – electric guitars, acoustic guitar
• Michael McDonald – lead and backing vocals, piano, electric piano, clavinet, synthesizers
• Tiran Porter – lead and backing vocals, bass
• John Hartman – drums, percussion
• Keith Knudsen – drums, percussion, backing vocals
• The Memphis Horns
  • Wayne Jackson – trumpet
• • Andrew Love – tenor saxophone
• • James Mitchell – baritone saxophone
• • Lewis Collins – tenor saxophone
  • Jack Hale – trombone

• Novi Novog – viola
• Jesse Butler – organ
• Maria Muldaur – cameo vocal
• Bobby LaKind – congas
• Richie Hayward – drums
• Ted Templeman – additional percussion
• Donn Landee – engineer
• Ed Thrasher – engineer, art direction
• Dan Fong – photography
• Beth Naranjo – production coordinator

Track listing:

1. Wheels of Fortune – Patrick Simmons, Jeff Baxter, John Hartman
2. Takin’ It to the Streets – Michael McDonald
3. 8^th Avenue Shuffle – Patrick Simmons
4. Losin’ End – Michael McDonald
5. Rio – Patrick Simmons, Jeff Baxter
6. For Someone Special – Tiran Porter
7. It Keeps You Runnin’ – Michael McDonald
8. Turn It Loose – Tom Johnston
9. Carry Me Away – Patrick Simmons, Jeff Baxter, Michael McDonald