That lead voice is the incomparable and great Michael McDonald. I was 14 years old in 1979 and a high School Freshman when this bombshell song came out. Doobie Brothers were special!
I love The Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald! I saw The Doobie Brothers perform live on the sitcom WHAT'S HAPPENING back in the day. I fell in love! ❤😊❤
One of the best groups of the 70's. There catalog of music spans from the early 70's to the early 80's. They are in the rockin roll hall of fame. This song and album won Grammys in 1979. One of my favorite groups of all time. I grew up listening to them from grade school to when I was a Marine in the USMC.
I love this song, it's my favorite from the Doobie Brothers. Michael McDonald is singing lead and he had a great solo career too. Check out his mega-hit, "I Keep Forgetting" and his duet with Patti Labelle, "On My Own"! His voice is so beautiful and distinctive!💖💖
The simple fact that Michael McDonald can hold his own with a powerhouse like Patti Labelle gives testament to him as a vocalist. "On My Own" is one of the best duets of all time to my ears
" NO WISE MAN HAS THE POWER, TO REASON AWAY..." When you're so deep like this man is, you can't reason yourself out of it, see the reality thst it 'aint gonna happen with this woman.
I find it interesting that it can work either way. 'No' wise man can reason with a fool. & 'The' wise man can reason away what the fool can't. Basically saying that same thing.
There's also an innocence about this song, like a teenage Summer relationship that one partner thinks is a 30 year love affair, family and kids, other partner is all "I like you and all, this is just a Summer fling, babe" ... but the fool knows the same , wanting to set themselves up for the heartbreak, friends just let it happen
Written by Michael Macdonald + Kenny Loggins. They won the Grammy for Song of the Year 1979. This is late Doobie Brothers. Michael Macdonald era was more soul + pop. Michael Macdonald on lead vocal + piano. Produced by Ted Templeman. Same man who later produced the first 5 Van Halen albums. Similar song: Steal Away sung by Robbie Dupree. Michael McDonald sang with Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Toto, the late James Ingram, Patti Labelle, Wang Chung. McDonald also wrote I'll Wait with Van Halen. Suggested videos: 1 Michael Macdonald sings I Keep Forgettin. 2 Van Halen performs I'll Wait live in 1984 in Montreal 3 Christopher Cross and Michael McDonald sing Run Like the Wind 4 Toto and Michael McDonald perform I'll Be Over You.
I'm 48, when I was 5 I used to sing this song around the house. I used to get in trouble because I thought Michael Mcdonald said something else when he said the wise man has the power lol
This song has such powerfull lyrics. "What a fool believes he sees, no wise man has the power to reason away What seems to be Is always better than nothing nothing at all..." Isn't this spiritual poetry??
@@mikewilliams1559 Nope, many years ago I' looked up the lyrics (just did it again) and it says 'No wise man...' And if you think about it for a second: How can a wise man have the power to reason away what a fool believes? He can't!
Michael McDonald is a legend. Check out his background vocals on This Is It with Kenny Loggins, Run Like The Wind with Christopher Cross, and his duets on Ever Changing Times with Aretha Franklin, Ya Moh Be There with James Ingram and I Just Can't Let Go with David Pack(Ambrosia) and James Ingram!
I’ve seen Michael twice solo and then with the Doobie Brothers. That velvet voice and excellent musicianship and songwriting. Doesn’t get any better than that. Michael is always invited to the cookout!
Glad to see your reaction to the Doobies. Its looks like you forgot that you reacted to Michael Mcdonald on his solo song "I keep forgettin", and you loved it
The song is about self-delusion. The answer to delusion is rational thought. Truth is not found with emotion-clouded thinking. You have to step outside yourself periodically to look at things in a more detached third-person perspective. ("As she rises to her apology, anybody else would surely know...")
The lead singer Michael McDonald has a very unique voice and went on to do solo work. A very gifted singer by any standard. I have some of his Christmas stuff. Just incredible. Great reaction.
It seems like for a long time these artists from the 70s were un cool and under appreciated it’s great that people are blown away with the quality of this music the musicians from this era were top top class👍
this is like the 10th reaction vid for this song i've watched today and it NEVER GETS OLD seeing people get to that first "be-LIEEEEEEEEEEEEVES" 😂 Top. Tier. Harmonies.
This song is about two lovers from long ago meeting again. One of them, the man, is still hoping there is some flame in the relationship, but the other, the woman, doesn't even remember him and is only meeting up to be nice. In the meeting, he thinks there is still something there, but she just indulges him with a meeting and leaves, forever. Kenny Loggins co-wrote this song with Michael McDonald. Loggins' version actually came out first, but he decided to let The Doobie Brothers to release their slicker version as the official single. “What a Fool Believes” was certified gold by the RIAA on April 14, 1979. It was won the Grammy for Song of the Year 1979 by a duo or group. Here's the lyrics below: He came from somewhere back in her long ago The sentimental fool don't see Tryin' hard to recreate What had yet to be created once in her life She musters a smile For his nostalgic tale Never coming near what he wanted to say Only to realize It never really was She had a place in his life He never made her think twice As he rises to her apology Anybody else would surely know He's watching her go But what a fool believes he sees No wise man has the power to reason away What seems to be Is always better than nothing And nothing at all keeps sending him... Somewhere back in her long ago Where he can still believe there's a place in her life Someday, somewhere, she will return She had a place in his life He never made her think twice As he rises to her apology Anybody else would surely know He's watching her go But what a fool believes he sees No wise man has the power to reason away What seems to be Is always better than nothing There's nothing at all But what a fool believes he sees...
Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. The best-known version was recorded by the Doobie Brothers (with McDonald singing lead vocals) for their 1978 album Minute by Minute. Debuting at number 73 on January 20, 1979, the single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 14, 1979, for one week.[6] The song received Grammy Awards in 1980 for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year. In 2024, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
I’m not even sure there was ever a relationship. I think he thought there was but I’m not sure there was. That’s Michael MacDonald singing lead. One of the best in the biz🙏🙏
This is the seminal song in a sub genre that would later be known as yacht rock. One major thing in a lot of songs is this sub genre deals with foolish men, probably because of this song.
I graduated high school in 1979, this song was brand new that year! I'm telling y'all, we grew up listening to the absolute BEST music of all time! There were so many iconic bands in the 70s. There hasn't been a decade since that can compare to the artists of those days...PERIOD! Fantastic reaction, darling! Your reactions are a breath of fresh air!
They never had a relationship - it never was. It was his imagination of what he wanted it to be. Hence, "What A fool believe - he sees". All in his mind! I attached the lyrics for you.
This react should of been the first Michael McDonald / Doobie Bros. reaction video. Incredible stuff all the way around: Lyrics, vocals, arrangement, video, impact.❤🔥🎤
I'm sorry, I could never react to the lyrics because I could never stop the song when I'm listening to it.... it is just TOOOO good, really, I think this HAS to be one of the top 10 songs I've ever heard (yes, including Beatles songs).
He was trying to respark the love they had in the past. She never had love for him in the past. No logical explanation will ever convince him of that because he knows what he sees.
This song, this band, and Mr. Michael McDonald is legendary. This younger generation doesn't really have the ear for great music. Cute little bop indeed!!
He came from somewhere back in her long ago The sentimental fool don't see Tryin' hard to recreate What had yet to be created once in her life She musters a smile for his nostalgic tale Never coming near what he wanted to say Only to realize it never really was She had a place in his life He never made her think twice As he rises to her apology Anybody else would surely know He's watching her go But what a fool believes he sees No wise man has the power to reason away What seems to be Is always better than nothing And nothing at all keeps sending him... Somewhere back in her long ago Where he can still believe there's a place in her life Someday, somewhere, she will return She had a place in his life He never made her think twice As he rises to her apology Anybody else would surely know He's watching her go But what a fool believes he sees No wise man has the power to reason away What seems to be Is always better than nothing There's nothing at all But what a fool believes he sees...
To better understand the feeling of hearing songs from the 1950s-1970s, I recommend you listen to the studio recording version. This way you are hearing the song the way is was initially heard on the radio, at sock hops and basement parties during those eras.
Your Doobie Brothers "Minute by Minute" era line-up ~ Patrick Simmons Lead Guitar & Vocals , Michael McDonald Keyboards & Vocals , Tiran Porter Bass & Vocals , Jeff "Skunk" Baxter Lead Guitar & Vocals , John Hartman - Drums , Keith Knudsen Drums & Vocals , Bob LaKind Percussion & Vocals . Tom Johnston who was "on hiatus" from the band during this period of the band is the primary Lead singer & guitarist on many of the bands hits . He's been back with the band since it reformed in the late 80's after being broken up for a few years .
Great reaction. Michael Mcdonald is the truth. I suggest you check out "I Keep Forgettin'" or his duet with Patty LaBelle, "On My Own" for starters. There are so many other songs.
Awesome. Lead singer being the one and only Michael McDonald!! I love everything by this phenomenal band. His solo career is amazing also. You’ve reacted to Keep Forgetting by him
Michael McDonald, the lead singer here, does a duet with Patti LaBelle called "On My Own" that you might know, and will probably like if you haven't heard it. It was all over the radio some time ago.
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That lead voice is the incomparable and great Michael McDonald. I was 14 years old in 1979 and a high School Freshman when this bombshell song came out. Doobie Brothers were special!
His voice is smooth as butter. I was born in '93 and I listen to this song all the time!
Micheal McDonald is lead. He has plenty of hits, and an awesome song writer and composer.
Micheal McDonald one of the kings of blue eye soul. One of the best in the biz.❤
I love The Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald!
I saw The Doobie Brothers perform live on the sitcom WHAT'S HAPPENING back in the day.
I fell in love!
❤😊❤
Yes, it was a 2-parter! Good episodes! I saw them live and they were awesome!
One of the best groups of the 70's. There catalog of music spans from the early 70's to the early 80's. They are in the rockin roll hall of fame. This song and album won Grammys in 1979. One of my favorite groups of all time. I grew up listening to them from grade school to when I was a Marine in the USMC.
The Doobie Bros harmonies were nearly the best in the biz.
Blue eyed soul...love the Doobie Brothers and the story of the song.
Subscribed! thank you for looking at the BEST decade Ma'am...
I love this song, it's my favorite from the Doobie Brothers. Michael McDonald is singing lead and he had a great solo career too. Check out his mega-hit, "I Keep Forgetting" and his duet with Patti Labelle, "On My Own"! His voice is so beautiful and distinctive!💖💖
She did the one with Patti, I don't think she put it together yet
The simple fact that Michael McDonald can hold his own with a powerhouse like Patti Labelle gives testament to him as a vocalist. "On My Own" is one of the best duets of all time to my ears
Yay. You are the only one ever to pay attention to the lyrics. Good for you lady!!!!
The wise man has the power to see what this "fool" don't see...she ain't interested.
" NO WISE MAN HAS THE POWER, TO REASON AWAY..." When you're so deep like this man is, you can't reason yourself out of it, see the reality thst it 'aint gonna happen with this woman.
I find it interesting that it can work either way. 'No' wise man can reason with a fool. & 'The' wise man can reason away what the fool can't. Basically saying that same thing.
The Doobie Brothers pre and post Michael McDonald were awesome. Michael McDonald also had a super solo career.
I Keep Forgetting by Michael McDonald ❤😊 He is the lead singer of the Doobie Brothers
The fool built up this relationship in his mind, which the girl had no idea of, she barely noticed him.
This is the meaning of this song
I remember being 15 when this song came out……. I was going thru this bad…..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I've always loved this song since I was a kid. Great reaction!
There's also an innocence about this song, like a teenage Summer relationship that one partner thinks is a 30 year love affair, family and kids, other partner is all "I like you and all, this is just a Summer fling, babe" ... but the fool knows the same , wanting to set themselves up for the heartbreak, friends just let it happen
Love the Doobie Brothers! Check out Long Train Runnin' and Black Water. Always great harmonies, lyrics and grooves!
Written by Michael Macdonald + Kenny Loggins. They won the Grammy for Song of the Year 1979.
This is late Doobie Brothers. Michael Macdonald era was more soul + pop. Michael Macdonald on lead vocal + piano. Produced by Ted Templeman. Same man who later produced the first 5 Van Halen albums. Similar song: Steal Away sung by Robbie Dupree.
Michael McDonald sang with Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Toto, the late James Ingram, Patti Labelle, Wang Chung. McDonald also wrote I'll Wait with Van Halen.
Suggested videos: 1 Michael Macdonald sings
I Keep Forgettin. 2 Van Halen performs I'll Wait live in 1984 in Montreal 3 Christopher Cross and Michael McDonald sing Run Like the Wind 4 Toto and Michael McDonald perform I'll Be Over You.
"What a fool believes, no wise man has the power to reason away!"
The lyric is "No Wise man has the power..." When you're in as deep as he is, nobody can get out....
@@parsrus Thanks for giving the correct quote.
Michael Mcdonald is the lead, you reacted to him with his duet with Patti Labelle on their collab on my own.
I'm 48, when I was 5 I used to sing this song around the house. I used to get in trouble because I thought Michael Mcdonald said something else when he said the wise man has the power lol
@onmysquare3536…I am 48 also and I sung 90% of the song lyrics wrong😅
This song has such powerfull lyrics.
"What a fool believes he sees,
no wise man has the power to reason away
What seems to be
Is always better than nothing nothing at all..."
Isn't this spiritual poetry??
The wise man
@@mikewilliams1559
Nope, many years ago I' looked up the lyrics (just did it again) and it says 'No wise man...' And if you think about it for a second: How can a wise man have the power to reason away what a fool believes? He can't!
Michael McDonald is a legend. Check out his background vocals on This Is It with Kenny Loggins, Run Like The Wind with Christopher Cross, and his duets on Ever Changing Times with Aretha Franklin, Ya Moh Be There with James Ingram and I Just Can't Let Go with David Pack(Ambrosia) and James Ingram!
Absolutely Ashley!❤
The absolutely warmest voice ever...Michael McDonald.......
Micheal worked with Steely Dan and I believe the Steve Miller Band, Christopher Cross, James Ingram and more.
Don't forget Kenny Loggins.
Don't forget TOTO
Michael McDonald has worked with many people to include the group ambrosia, Kenny Loggins, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin and the list goes on
Yes! I remember, the boy was bad!
Basically, he worked with everyone.
The lead singer is Michael McDonald
I’ve seen Michael twice solo and then with the Doobie Brothers. That velvet voice and excellent musicianship and songwriting. Doesn’t get any better than that. Michael is always invited to the cookout!
Glad to see your reaction to the Doobies. Its looks like you forgot that you reacted to Michael Mcdonald on his solo song "I keep forgettin", and you loved it
The song is about self-delusion. The answer to delusion is rational thought. Truth is not found with emotion-clouded thinking. You have to step outside yourself periodically to look at things in a more detached third-person perspective. ("As she rises to her apology, anybody else would surely know...")
The lead singer Michael McDonald has a very unique voice and went on to do solo work. A very gifted singer by any standard. I have some of his Christmas stuff. Just incredible. Great reaction.
Michael McDonald was that White boy with soul.
Dont forget the Righteous Brothers
It seems like for a long time these artists from the 70s were un cool and under appreciated it’s great that people are blown away with the quality of this music the musicians from this era were top top class👍
You get an A+ for just picking this
That's My boy Michael McDonald singing them vocals from St Louis Missouri
The Doobie Bros sound as good live as their studio recordings. "Too much" talent for just one band.😁
this is like the 10th reaction vid for this song i've watched today and it NEVER GETS OLD seeing people get to that first "be-LIEEEEEEEEEEEEVES" 😂 Top. Tier. Harmonies.
He went on to sing "I keep forgetting we're not in love".
Yep. Don’t forget “Feedom”.!
The great Michael McDonald is the lead singer!! Great guy & the rest of the band!!! Fantastic!!!!!!!
Song of the year 1979!
This song is about two lovers from long ago meeting again. One of them, the man, is still hoping there is some flame in the relationship, but the other, the woman, doesn't even remember him and is only meeting up to be nice. In the meeting, he thinks there is still something there, but she just indulges him with a meeting and leaves, forever. Kenny Loggins co-wrote this song with Michael McDonald. Loggins' version actually came out first, but he decided to let The Doobie Brothers to release their slicker version as the official single. “What a Fool Believes” was certified gold by the RIAA on April 14, 1979. It was won the Grammy for Song of the Year 1979 by a duo or group. Here's the lyrics below:
He came from somewhere back in her long ago
The sentimental fool don't see
Tryin' hard to recreate
What had yet to be created once in her life
She musters a smile
For his nostalgic tale
Never coming near what he wanted to say
Only to realize
It never really was
She had a place in his life
He never made her think twice
As he rises to her apology
Anybody else would surely know
He's watching her go
But what a fool believes he sees
No wise man has the power to reason away
What seems to be
Is always better than nothing
And nothing at all keeps sending him...
Somewhere back in her long ago
Where he can still believe there's a place in her life
Someday, somewhere, she will return
She had a place in his life
He never made her think twice
As he rises to her apology
Anybody else would surely know
He's watching her go
But what a fool believes he sees
No wise man has the power to reason away
What seems to be
Is always better than nothing
There's nothing at all
But what a fool believes he sees...
They were never lovers. It was all in his mind.
Michael McDonald is singing lead. BTW, this song won Grammys for Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1980.
A friend once told me "Never chase after busses or women, 'cause they just leave you standing there."
Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. The best-known version was recorded by the Doobie Brothers (with McDonald singing lead vocals) for their 1978 album Minute by Minute. Debuting at number 73 on January 20, 1979, the single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 14, 1979, for one week.[6] The song received Grammy Awards in 1980 for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year. In 2024, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Great reaction, Ashley. Not many people catch the drift of this song on first listen. Kudos.
You are such a kick to watch and listen to! 😁👍
I’m not even sure there was ever a relationship. I think he thought there was but I’m not sure there was. That’s Michael MacDonald singing lead. One of the best in the biz🙏🙏
That's always been my take on the song too.
Michael McDonald, vocal icon!!!!!
Dem boys can sang!!!
This is the seminal song in a sub genre that would later be known as yacht rock. One major thing in a lot of songs is this sub genre deals with foolish men, probably because of this song.
What a great song!
They never had a love connection all along! He was thinking that they did!
One of my favorite tunes and have been listening to it since the ‘70s but had no clue what it was about. A great translation. Thanks
Michael McDonald is a gift from God 😅 more please - ya Mo B There / On My Own - he duets with James Ingram and Patti Labelle ❤
I graduated high school in 1979, this song was brand new that year! I'm telling y'all, we grew up listening to the absolute BEST music of all time! There were so many iconic bands in the 70s. There hasn't been a decade since that can compare to the artists of those days...PERIOD!
Fantastic reaction, darling! Your reactions are a breath of fresh air!
They never had a relationship - it never was. It was his imagination of what he wanted it to be. Hence, "What A fool believe - he sees". All in his mind! I attached the lyrics for you.
Wow! You are beautiful! Great song too. The Doobie Brothers are a talented band.
This react should of been the first Michael McDonald / Doobie Bros. reaction video. Incredible stuff all the way around: Lyrics, vocals, arrangement, video, impact.❤🔥🎤
One of a kind, once you hear his voice, you always know it
This is gonna be good!
A+... you keep topping yourself!😂
Definitely one of the songs we called blue soul even though i believe they were a country band
Looks like you're diving into the blue eyed soul genre!
Michael McDonald is the singer
You can always tell when a song is being sung by Michael McDonald's Wonderfully Unique voice.😊
For harmonies, try Crosby Stills Nash & Young - Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Teach Your Children, or anything else by them
Michael McDonald was the lead
Just listen to that beat and flow... amazing
I'm sorry, I could never react to the lyrics because I could never stop the song when I'm listening to it.... it is just TOOOO good, really, I think this HAS to be one of the top 10 songs I've ever heard (yes, including Beatles songs).
Such a great singer.
Excellent review. Thank You
Absolute class song ❤
Michael McDonald and the Eagles are an all-time great Blue eyed soul singer artist and group🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I haven't heard this song in forever. So glad you reacted to it! I'm gonna have to go put their songs on my Spotify now 😃
He was trying to respark the love they had in the past. She never had love for him in the past. No logical explanation will ever convince him of that because he knows what he sees.
This song, this band, and Mr. Michael McDonald is legendary. This younger generation doesn't really have the ear for great music. Cute little bop indeed!!
If you read the lyrics along with the song it takes on a WAY deeper meaning. Good job Sis!
Micheal McDonald and Patti Labelle "On my own.
THE LYRICS WERE….YEARS AGO….THE WISE MAN HAS THE POWER….TO REASON AWAY….WHAT WE BELIEVE WE SEE…
He came from somewhere back in her long ago
The sentimental fool don't see
Tryin' hard to recreate
What had yet to be created once in her life
She musters a smile for his nostalgic tale
Never coming near what he wanted to say
Only to realize it never really was
She had a place in his life
He never made her think twice
As he rises to her apology
Anybody else would surely know
He's watching her go
But what a fool believes he sees
No wise man has the power to reason away
What seems to be
Is always better than nothing
And nothing at all keeps sending him...
Somewhere back in her long ago
Where he can still believe there's a place in her life
Someday, somewhere, she will return
She had a place in his life
He never made her think twice
As he rises to her apology
Anybody else would surely know
He's watching her go
But what a fool believes he sees
No wise man has the power to reason away
What seems to be
Is always better than nothing
There's nothing at all
But what a fool believes he sees...
To better understand the feeling of hearing songs from the 1950s-1970s, I recommend you listen to the studio recording version. This way you are hearing the song the way is was initially heard on the radio, at sock hops and basement parties during those eras.
🎉🎉🎉v😂😂 i litt sitting like wait till they hit that chorus on you lol. Lead is Michael McDonald 1 of best vocies
She don't be feelin' it with this fool.
Micheal is a musical genius songwriter and performer.. Aretha Franklin also recorded this song he wrote and had a hit with it ..❤🙏🙏❤
Incredible music. And complex ,sad story.
Your Doobie Brothers "Minute by Minute" era line-up ~ Patrick Simmons Lead Guitar & Vocals , Michael McDonald Keyboards & Vocals , Tiran Porter Bass & Vocals , Jeff "Skunk" Baxter Lead Guitar & Vocals , John Hartman - Drums , Keith Knudsen Drums & Vocals , Bob LaKind Percussion & Vocals . Tom Johnston who was "on hiatus" from the band during this period of the band is the primary Lead singer & guitarist on many of the bands hits . He's been back with the band since it reformed in the late 80's after being broken up for a few years .
like your reactions Ash
The satiny dulcet tones of Michael Mc Donald. Really deep song too, if you listen.
Great reaction. Michael Mcdonald is the truth. I suggest you check out "I Keep Forgettin'" or his duet with Patty LaBelle, "On My Own" for starters. There are so many other songs.
Matt Bianco did an excellent cover of this.
Awesome. Lead singer being the one and only Michael McDonald!! I love everything by this phenomenal band. His solo career is amazing also. You’ve reacted to Keep Forgetting by him
Michael McDonald has a very distinctive voice. Check out his duel with Patti La Belle. Beautiful.
Good music never die.
Michael McDonald, the lead singer here, does a duet with Patti LaBelle called "On My Own" that you might know, and will probably like if you haven't heard it. It was all over the radio some time ago.
theyre brothers hence the name their parents came home 1 day n thought they had the radio on to loud and it was them playing a song in their room
You might like his duet with Patti Labelle "On my own"
Yep love this song & reaction ❤
That’s Michael McDonald You have reacted to him before with his song “I keep forgetting” And also a duet with Patti Label. Great singer!
I believe you've reacted to Michael Mcdonald before the duet with Patti Labelle
Ashley, you did Michael McDonald, the lead singer of the Doobie Brother's duet with Patti LaBelle a year ago.
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The lead singer is Michael McDonald two videos of his previously the first one was I keep forgetting 2 on my own with Patti LaBelle