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Best Relationship Advice "Listen to the Music" Doobie Brothers, 1972
by LaDena Kailing Garr, Your Romance Fulfillment Leader, Certified Life Coach since 2011
LaDena Kailing Garr
March 04, 2026
Fun fact, find the answer at the bottom of this email.
What did lead singer, Tom Johnston, say was the inspiration for writing this song?
Feel-Good Relationship Advice from the Greatest Love Songs!
What the people need is a way to make ‘em smile
For those who need a little joy and peace
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Lyrics
Don′t you feel it growing day by day?
People getting ready for the new
Some are happy, some are sad
Whoa, we gotta let the music play
Mm-hm
What the people need is a way to make 'em smile
It ain′t so hard to do if you know how
Gotta get a message, get it on through
Oh, now, mama don’t you ask me why
A love song can be as simple as a hope for joy among all of us, plus a vibe that shows us how.
If you can enjoy this song, blasting through your speakers, on a road trip, windows down, and singing at the top of your lungs, you will discover a unique flavor of joy! All of the elements of this song come together in a moment of bliss.
The staff of Billboard rated “Listen to the music” highly, considering it the Doobie Brothers' best song, saying that it "ranks high in the pantheon of rock n’ roll feel-good hits" and should "get your foot tapping and bring a bit of a smile to your face."
The song 'Listen to the Music' by The Doobie Brothers conveys a message of unity and joy through music, suggesting that music has the power to bring people together and uplift their spirits. The lyrics emphasize the importance of sharing happiness, dancing away sorrows, and letting the music play as a source of comfort and connection in times of both joy and challenges.
Lyrics
Well, I know you know better
Everything I say
Meet me in the country for a day
We′ll be happy and we′ll dance
Oh, we're gonna dance our blues away
And if I′m feeling good to you
And you're feeling good to me
There ain′t nothing we can't do or say
Feeling good, feeling fine
Oh, baby, let the music play
Whoa-oh-whoa, listen to the music
According to Rita Watson MPH in her article in Psychology Today called “Music Enhances Healing and Community Spirit”;
Music plays a role in modern medicine
In modern-day medicine, researchers have focused on how music affects one's brain and mood in at least three ways.
Music releases the key pleasure-related neurotransmitter dopamine.
Listening to music can boost the immune system, reduce stress, improve health outcomes, and, with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, facilitate communication and caregiver relationships,
Community music gatherings, outdoor concerts, and singalongs increase endorphins and positive emotions.
Every morning I start my day with my “hour of power”, quiet time dedicated to getting my heart, mind and spirit on the right track. This process is something my mentor taught me 16 years ago, using my time for deep meditation and sincere prayer. This helps me channel and share energy in the most important areas of my life; romance, friendships, health, creativity, finances, and spiritual growth. In 2022 I learned that our Theta brainwaves create a powerful flow state and can be activated using a sound wave. I’ve been using Genius Wave effectively since then. I have affiliate links that will educate you about the process.
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Perspective is a choice.
A positive attitude is not a switch you can turn off and on. You have to practice it on a daily basis. If you are a praying, or meditation person, there are two important things to focus on everyday. In the morning you pray for strength to face the battles ahead of you. At night, with gratitude in your heart, you pray to be healed so that you are prepared for the next day’s battle.
Lyrics
Like a lazy flowing river
Surrounding castles in the sky
And the crowd is growing bigger
Listenin′ for the happy sounds
And I got to let them fly
If we want spiritual energy flowing through us, we should live in balance.
Think about this…
Do you enjoy feel-good music to put you in a good mood and help you connect better with others?
Do you believe people can come together in a collective moment of peace and joy?
If yes, when was the last time you felt this way?
It’s not always easy to know what to say to generate deeper conversations and intimacy with your sweetheart. That’s why I’ve created 4 conversation starters to strengthen your romance. You can get your free guide, as well as the details to the Remarkable Romance Program available now: remarkable-romance-program.teachable.com/p/remarkable-romance-program
Key Take Aways
Music releases the key pleasure-related neurotransmitter dopamine.
Listening to music can boost the immune system, reduce stress, improve health outcomes, and, with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, and facilitate communication
Community music gatherings, outdoor concerts, and singalongs increase endorphins and positive emotions.
If we want spiritual energy flowing through us, we should live in balance.
Fun Fact Trivia:
What did lead singer, Tom Johnston, say was the inspiration for writing this song?
Answer: The song is a call for world peace.
"The chord structure of it made me think of something positive, so the lyrics that came out of that were based on this utopian idea that if the leaders of the world got together on some grassy hill somewhere and either smoked enough dope or just sat down and just listened to the music and forgot about all this other bullshit, the world would be a much better place. It was very utopian and very unrealistic (laughs). It seemed like a good idea at the time."
Remarkable Romance Program by LaDena Kailing Garr, CLC in partnership with the late Mark Kailing, PsyD
Love is the greatest adventure!
~LaDena, CLC, Your Romance Fulfillment Leader
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