The Doobie Brothers / The Captain and Me

The Captain and Me is the third studio album by American rock band The Doobie Brothers, released on March 2, 1973, by Warner Bros. Records. It is widely considered one of the band's definitive works and has been certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA. The record successfully propelled the group to superstar status by striking an even-keeled balance between gritty, driving rock and mellow, acoustic-driven balladry.