Michael McDonald (R&B & soul singer)

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Legal name: Michael H. McDonald

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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). 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, 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' (Every Time You're Near)". During his career, McDonald has collaborated with a number of other artists, including James Ingram, David Cassidy, Van Halen, Patti LaBelle, 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.

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Discography

Album

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
1982If That's What It TakesMichael McDonald6
1982That Was Then, the Early Recordings of Michael McDonaldMichael McDonald1
1985No Lookin’ BackMichael McDonald3
1990Take It to HeartMichael McDonald1
1993Blink of an EyeMichael McDonald2
1997Blue ObsessionMichael McDonald2
2001In the Spirit: A Christmas AlbumMichael McDonald52
2003MotownMichael McDonald6
2004Motown TwoMichael McDonald5
2005Through the Many Winters: A Christmas AlbumMichael McDonald1
2008Soul SpeakMichael McDonald3
2009This ChristmasMichael McDonald1
2017Wide OpenMichael McDonald3

Album + Compilation

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
1986Sweet FreedomMichael McDonald1
2000The Voice of Michael McDonaldMichael McDonald1
2001A Gathering of FriendsMichael McDonald1
2001The Very Best of Michael McDonaldMichael McDonald51
2004The Best of Michael McDonald: The Christmas CollectionMichael McDonald1
2005The Ultimate CollectionMichael McDonald1
2016CutsMichael McDonald1
2018Season of Peace: The Christmas CollectionMichael McDonald2

Album + Live

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
2014Live At Lincoln Center - The Dukes Of SeptemberDonald Fagen, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs2
2017Live on SoundstageMichael McDonald2

Single

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
1982I Keep Forgettin’Michael McDonald1
1986On My OwnPatti La Belle & Michael McDonald2
1986Sweet FreedomMichael McDonald1
1991All We Got (It's Not Enough, It's Never Enough)Michael McDonald1
1993I Stand For YouMichael McDonald1
1998One Heart at a TimeGarth Brooks, Billy Dean, Faith Hill, Olivia Newton‐John, Neal McCoy, Michael McDonald, Victoria Shaw, Bryan White1
2000EverydayDarwin Hobbs feat. Michael McDonald1
2002Sweet FreedomSafri Duo feat. Michael McDonald2
2017Show You the WayThundercat feat. Michael McDonald & Kenny Loggins1
2022Tears to ComeMichael McDonald1
2023Wherever I GoJacob Collier feat. Lawrence & Michael McDonald1
Let's Stay TogetherMichael McDonald1

EP

YearTitleArtistRatingReleases
2013Unfinished BusinessMichael McDonald & Robben Ford1

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