1976 The Doobie Brothers – It Keeps You Runnin’ (US:#37)
“It Keeps You Runnin'” is a song by the American rock band The Doobie Brothers. The song was written by band member Michael McDonald, and served as the third single from their sixth studio album Takin’ It to the Streets. It was also covered and released as a single by Carly Simon.
The Doobie Brothers version was featured in the 1994 Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump, and was included on the film’s multi-platinum selling soundtrack album.
The song was also featured in the soundtrack of the 1978 film FM.
Album
Takin’ It to the Streets is the sixth studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers. The album was released on March 19, 1976, by Warner Bros. Records. It was the first to feature Michael McDonald on lead vocals. Tracks 1 Wheels Of Fortune (Patrick Simmons; Jeff Baxter; John Hartman) 4:57 2 Takin’ It […]
Musicians
| Bass | Tiran Porter |
| Drums | John Hartman |
| Drums | Keith Knudsen |
| Guitar | Tom Johnston |
| Guitar | Patrick Simmons |
| Guitar | Jeff Baxter |
| Keyboards | Michael McDonald |
| Synthesizer | Michael McDonald |
| Background Vocals | Tom Johnston |
| Background Vocals | Patrick Simmons |
| Background Vocals | Tiran Porter |
| Vocals | Michael McDonald |
Produced By
Ted Templeman
Songwriters
Michael McDonald
Charts
US:#37
UK:# –