THE BEAST

Classic Rock Icons + Sunset Strip Swagger = One Wild Ride on the High Seas of Sound

Los Angeles, CA – In what may be the most delightfully unexpected collaboration of the year, hard rock titans from across the decades have joined forces to deliver a swaggering, full-throttle makeover of a yacht rock classic. “Takin’ It to the Streets,” the 1976 Doobie Brothers hit, has been reborn as a glammed-up, groove-soaked monster thanks to the combined power of Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley , Uriah Heep guitar legend Mick Box , and the irrepressible energy of BulletBoys frontman Marq Torien and drummer Fred Aching .

This reimagined version doesn’t just cover the song—it sets it on fire, pours it a drink, and kicks it down the Sunset Strip in a limo filled with smoke and swagger.

Originally written and sung by the Doobie Brothers’ soulful addition Michael McDonald , “Takin’ It to the Streets” hit No. 13 on the Billboard charts and eventually earned its place as one of the group’s all-time greatest tracks. A smooth-sailing anthem of blue-eyed soul and social awareness, it’s been a staple of the yacht rock world for nearly 50 years.

But now? Now it’s yacht metal , baby.

The new rendition—out today on all streaming platforms—blends slick West Coast vibes with the edge and grit of ‘80s Hollywood sleaze. With Daisley’s thunderous low-end, Box’s signature melodic riffage, and Torien’s high-wire vocals, this version manages to both honor the original and punch it up with arena-sized flair. Imagine docking your yacht at the Rainbow Bar & Grill, and you’re halfway there.

Produced in Los Angeles with a sonic cocktail of analog warmth and digital crunch, the track feels tailor-made for everything from muscle car sound systems to late-night jukebox spins. It's also a preview of the forthcoming Yacht Metal compilation—a limited-edition vinyl release packed with similarly wild reinterpretations of soft rock staples, now fully armed for the mosh pit.

If you're wondering whether the world needs more yacht metal, this track answers with a resounding hell yes .

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So slap on your shades, pop a collar, and crank it to eleven—because smooth just got loud.