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Michael McDonald
Michael H. McDonald is an American singer, songwriter and keyboardist. Known for his distinctive, soulful voice, he was a backing vocalist for Steely Dan from 1975 to 1980 and the lead vocalist of the Doobie Brothers across various stints. McDonald wrote and sang several hit singles with the Doobie Brothers, including "What a Fool Believes", "Minute by Minute", and "Takin' It to the Streets." McDonald has also performed as a prominent backing vocalist on numerous recordings by artists including Steely Dan, Toto, Christopher Cross, and Kenny Loggins. McDonald's solo career consists of nine studio albums and a number of singles, including the 1982 hit "I Keep Forgettin'". During his career, McDonald has collaborated with a number of other artists, including James Ingram, David Cassidy, Van Halen, Patti LaBelle, Twinkie Clark, Lee Ritenour, the Winans, Aretha Franklin, Toto, Grizzly Bear, Joni Mitchell, and Thundercat. He has also recorded for television and film soundtracks. McDonald is the recipient of five Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Doobie Brothers in 2020. From Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_McDonald_(musician)) under Creative Commons Attribution CC-BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode)

Songs

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On My Own (Single Version)
Patti LaBelle
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I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)
Michael McDonald
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Sweet Freedom
Michael McDonald
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I Gotta Try
Michael McDonald
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Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) (feat. Toni Braxton)
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Albums

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Wide Open

Album • 2017
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Motown II

Album • 2004
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Blink of an Eye

Album • 1993
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Unfinished Business

EP • 2013
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Motown

Album • 2003
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Take It To Heart

Album • 1990
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Soul Speak

Album • 2008
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In The Spirit-A Christmas Album

Album • 2001
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Finally

Album • 2007
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Blue Obsession

Album • 1997

Singles

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Crying Time

2025
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Dreams Of The San Joaquin

2021
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Half Truth

2017
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Tears To Come

2022
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Winter Wonderland

2018
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Find it in Your Heart

2017
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You Belong To Me

2022
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Hail Mary

2017
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Until I Met You

2021
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If You Wanted To Hurt Me

2017

Videos

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Michael McDonald - What a Fool Believes on Johnny Carson

Michael McDonald • 96K views
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Michael McDonald - Here To Love You - Live December 2013

Michael McDonald • 211K views

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Nuthin' but a G Thang

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Timeless BBQ Jams

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Game Night

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Take It Easy Rock

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Down Home Louisiana Christmas

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Yacht Rock Classics

Playlist • YouTube Music

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