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Livin' on the Fault Line

by The Doobie Brothers

Released: August 19, 1977

Pop rock, soft rock, R&B

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Livin' on the Fault Line" is the seventh studio album by the American rock band the Doobie Brothers, released on August 19, 1977, by Warner Bros. He wrote and recorded five songs for the album, but they were ultimately not included in the release. During the recording of this album, guitarist and vocalist Tom Johnston left the band early in the sessions.

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Although he is listed as a member of…

Although he is listed as a member of the band and appears in the inside group photo, Johnston contributed little to the final album.

One notable track on the album is "Little…

One notable track on the album is "Little Darling (I Need You)," a remake of Marvin Gaye's 1966 hit.

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Essential Tracks

Little Darling (I Need You)

One notable track on the album is "Little Darling (I Need You)," a remake of Marvin Gaye's 1966 hit.

You Belong to Me

Unlike many of their other 1970s releases, this album did not produce any Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, though "You Belong to Me," a song co-written by the band, became a hit for Carly Simon.

Livin' on the Fault Line

"Livin' on the Fault Line" is the seventh studio album by the American rock band the Doobie Brothers, released on August 19, 1977, by Warner Bros.

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Reception

Unlike many of their other 1970s releases, this album did not produce any Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, though "You Belong to Me," a song co-written by the band, became a hit for Carly Simon. Despite this, the album received modest critical acclaim.

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"Livin' on the Fault Line" is the seventh studio album by the American rock band the Doobie Brothers, released on August 19, 1977, by Warner Bros. Records. Unlike many of their other 1970s releases, this album did not produce any Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, though "You Belong to Me," a song co-written by the band, became a hit for Carly Simon. Despite this, the album received modest critical acclaim.

During the recording of this album, guitarist and vocalist Tom Johnston left the band early in the sessions. Although he is listed as a member of the band and appears in the inside group photo, Johnston contributed little to the final album. He wrote and recorded five songs for the album, but they were ultimately not included in the release. One notable track on the album is "Little Darling (I Need You)," a remake of Marvin Gaye's 1966 hit.