On Our Way Up

On Our Way Up
Studio album by The Doobie Brothers
Released	May 22, 2001
Recorded	1970
Genre	Rock
Length	???
Label	Delta (music label)

On Our Way Up is one of several unauthorized releases of an early Doobie Brothers demo recorded in 1970. Other unauthorized releases of some or all of the tracks on this recording include Runaround Ways, Introducing The Doobie Brothers, Still Smokin' and Excitement, among other titles. The covers of the releases commonly show pictures of later Doobie Brothers lineups, including members that don't appear on the recording.

Track listing

1. "By Yourself" (Simmons) – 2:48
2. "Make It Easy" (Johnston) – 2:54
3. "Quicksilver Princess" (Johnston) – 2:18
4. "Blue Jay" (Johnston) – 4:42
5. "Coke Can Changes" (Johnston) – 3:24
6. "Runaround Ways" (Simmons) – 2:45
7. "Pauper's Diary" (Johnston) – 3:24
8. "I'll Keep on Givin'" (Johnston) – 3:27
9. "Excitement" (Johnston) – 4:00
10. "Another Way" (Johnston) – 2:29
11. "Song to J.C." (Johnston) – 2:54
12. "On Our Way Up" (Johnston, Simmons) – 3:39
13. "Tilted Park Crud Hunchery" (Johnston, Simmons) – 7:57

A later recording of "Blue Jay" (in a modified version) appears on the 1999 box set Long Train Runnin'. The melody & chord changes for "I'll Keep On Givin'" were later reworked on "Another Park, Another Sunday" (from What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits). None of the remaining songs on this collection appear on any official Doobie Brothers release in any form. "Tilted Park Crud Hunchery" is unique in that it includes a short lead vocal by bassist Dave Shogren.

Personnel

• Tom Johnston - guitar, vocals
• Pat Simmons - guitar, vocals
• Dave Shogren - bass, vocals
• John Hartman - drums

The Doobie Brothers
Tom Johnston John McFee Patrick Simmons John Hartman Dave Shogren Tiran Porter Michael Hossack Keith Knudsen Jeff "Skunk" Baxter Michael McDonald Bobby LaKind Cornelius Bumpus Chet McCracken Willie Weeks
Additional personnel	Bill Payne John Cowan Tony Pia Marc Russo Ed Toth Richard Bryant Bernie Chiaravalle Rem Smiers Jimi Fox M. B. Gordy Danny Hull Dale Ockerman Guy Allison Skylark
Studio albums	The Doobie Brothers Toulouse Street The Captain and Me What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits Stampede Takin' It to the Streets Livin' on the Fault Line Minute by Minute One Step Closer Cycles Brotherhood Sibling Rivalry World Gone Crazy Southbound
Live albums	Farewell Tour Rockin' down the Highway: The Wildlife Concert Best of The Doobie Brothers Live Live at Wolf Trap Live at the Greek Theater 1982
Compilations	Best of The Doobies Best of The Doobies Volume II Listen to the Music: The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers Long Train Runnin': 1970–2000 Greatest Hits Doobie's Choice Divided Highway The Very Best of The Doobie Brothers
Singles	"Nobody" "Listen to the Music" "Jesus Is Just Alright" "Long Train Runnin'" "China Grove" "Another Park, Another Sunday" "Eyes of Silver" "Nobody" (re-issue) "Black Water" "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)" "Sweet Maxine" "I Cheat the Hangman" "Takin' It to the Streets" "Wheels of Fortune" "It Keeps You Runnin'" "Little Darlin' (I Need You)" "Echoes of Love" "What a Fool Believes" "Minute by Minute" "Dependin' on You" "Real Love" "One Step Closer" "Wynken, Blynken & Nod" "Keep This Train A-Rollin'" "Here to Love You" "You Belong to Me" (live) "The Doctor" "Need a Little Taste of Love" "South of the Border" "Dangerous" "Rollin' On" "Long Train Runnin'" (re-issue) "Ordinary Man" "Nobody" (re-recording)
Related articles	Discography
Book:The Doobie Brothers