If you are a fan of the great Doobie Brothers. then chances are you have got to be a fan of Patrick Simmons and appreciate his mass influence and talents that have been part of the Doobies greatness. After the Doobies initially broke up in '83, Simmons soon released "Arcade" which reached #52 on the Billboard Pop Album charts and spun a Top 40 single with the peppy "So Wrong". "Arcade" contains 10 songs on which six Simmons wrote or co-wrote. He has incorporated both the Tom Johnston-era as well as the Michael McDonald-era Doobie Brothers style-sound nicely throughout with guests on various tracks that include his 'Brothers', Tom Johnston, John McFee, Willie Weeks, Bobby LaKind, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Cornelius Bumpus and Michael McDonald. Even co-producer of the album, Ted Templeton, plays clavinet on "If You Want A Little Love". The Tower Of Power Horns are included on the Huey Lewis & The News penned "Don't Make Me Do It" as well as "If You Want A Little Love", "Sue Sad" and the wonderful rendition of the Chi-Lites hit, "Have You Seen Her". Singer Chris Thompson is also outstanding throughout with his lead and backing vocals. "Arcade" was never a huge commercial success but to Doobie fans who love Patrick Simmons style and energy, it is a must have. Being a devoted Doobie Brothers fan, I have waited for "Arcade" to be reissued here on CD for many years. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.