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The Doobie Brothers' Long Train Is Still Runnin'

Bob Ruggiero, Houston Press, 6 June 2017

RELEASED AS A single in the summer of 1973, 'China Grove' became one of the biggest and most recognizable hits for the Doobie Brothers. The tune about the "sleepy little town down around San Antone" with its preacher and teacher and gossipy locals eventually hit No. 15 on the Billboard singles chart.

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