Southern Pacific was an American country rock band that was active from 1983 to 1991. The band included former members of the Doobie Brothers, Keith Knudsen and John McFee, and played a fusion of country and rock music. They achieved significant success on the US country charts in the late 1980s, with hits like "New Shade of Blue" and "Any Way the Wind Blows." Despite their relatively short career, Southern Pacific made a significant impact in the country rock genre and contributed to its mainstream popularity.