"Black Water" by The Doobie Brothers.

OK, boys and girls, back to the 70s: The first #1 single for this San Jose, CA band came in 1975 with a Louisiana-swamp roots rock tune penned, played and sung by Patrick Simmons, their lead guitarist. Inspired by Mark Twain's writings about the Mighty Mississippi. KILLER fiddle work and a cappella vocals. Curiously, neither one of the band's two #1 hits in the 70s was written or sung by Tom Johnston, their lead vocalist and main songwriter. Band? Song? For extra credit, name their other #1 hit from the 70s. Answer: "Black Water" by The Doobie Brothers. Other #1 hit: "What a Fool Believes", written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. Great memories from Phi Chi Medical Fraternity in '75 - seems like every stereo in the house was playing "Black Water" simultaneously! When our dear daughter Gina studied at DePaul in Chicago, we used to call her when on our way to visit her and we'd tell her, "we're crossing the Mighty Mississippi". One time we got distracted and forgot to call her - she actually got mad at us! I was never a fan of the Michael McDonald Doobies. I much prefer their original lineup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4oZCtfmh44&list=RDm4oZCtfmh44&start_radio=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKYQNtF11eg&list=RDqKYQNtF11eg&start_radio=1