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Michael H. McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is an American singer, keyboardist and songwriter known for his distinctive, soulful voice and as a member of Steely Dan (1973–1974), and the Doobie Brothers (1975–1982, 1987, 2019–present).
A sweeping and evocative memoir from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Award–winning, platinum selling singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, written with his friend, Emmy Award–nominated actor, comedian, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Paul Reiser.
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- You Belong to Me (with the Doobie Brothers) Doobie Brothers - You Belong To Me (1982) This song was co-written by Michael with Carly Simon. The Doobie Brothers first released it 1977.
- This Is It (with Kenny Loggins) Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald-This is it. The ultimate beard off! Michael co-wrote and provided backing vocals to this Grammy-winning track.
- I Can Let Go Now. This is where Michael shows just how perfect his voice is for an emotional ballad, taken from his debut album. The song looks back on a doomed love affair with a sombre feeling of hope.
- Minute by Minute (with the Doobie Brothers) The Doobie Brothers - Minute By Minute (Official Music Video) This was one of the tracks that transformed The Doobie Brothers from a folk-rock band to a more lighter radio-friendly sound.
May 25, 2024 · Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.) is an American singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and keyboardist for the rock band the Doobie Brothers. McDonald became a fixture on rock radio with his rich and soulful vocals.
- 'What a Fool Believes' From: 'Minute by Minute' (1978) The perfect marriage of McDonald's tightly produced vision and the Doobie Brothers' naturally loose approach, 'What a Fool Believes' was such a monster hit during its initial release that it's become one of those songs people hardly think about, even while it's playing -- perhaps partly because the impressively wordy lyrics are muffled by McDonald's soulful vocal delivery.
- 'Minute by Minute' From: 'Minute by Minute' (1978) The McDonald-era Doobies were arguably never more effortlessly smooth than on the title track to 'Minute by Minute' -- from the song's burbling intro to the stacked harmonies on the chorus, it fits comfortably into the 'Yacht Rock' stereotype that's dogged McD for the duration of his career.
- 'Here to Love You' From: 'Minute by Minute' (1978) The Doobie Brothers admitted to Ultimate Classic Rock that neither they nor their label were overly confident in their 'Minute by Minute' album, but it ended up becoming their biggest hit -- and it also contains a trifecta of classics that close out our list of the Top 1 Michael McDonald Songs, starting with the infectious boogie of LP opener 'Here to Love You.'
- 'Takin' It to the Streets' From: 'Takin' It to the Streets' (1976) Called in to help shore up the Doobies in the growing absence of co-founder Tom Johnston, McDonald delivered immediately, bringing the band what would become the title track to their sixth studio effort.
Michael H. McDonald is an American singer, keyboardist and songwriter known for his distinctive, soulful voice and as a member of Steely Dan, and the Doobie Brothers.
2 days ago · After his voice was heard on countless hits throughout the 1970s and early '80s, it was high time that Michael McDonald stepped into the spotlight. He did it in 1982 with a killer track called "I ...
