This man. Gets up. Speaks calmly. Plays a little piano. Gives us some of that God-given vocal talent. Gets the spirit. Goes INSANE. Loses his natural mind. Preaches MLK. Tears the roof off the sucker. Concludes, and sits back down. Genius.
@officialmichaelmcdonald009 sweet of the person running this fan page to respond to my post. Thank you very much. It's not difficult to be a fan of Michael's. He is and always has been my favorite voice.
You and me both sista! As a 70 year old white woman, I love him too!! Anything soul, R&B, funk is my favourite!! I also love Al Green, Boz Skaggs, Donald Fagan, Aretha Franklin, Staple Singers, Pointer sisters, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, ONE LOVE!!
Ele não tem idade e nem sua voz, além de ser um talento indiscutível em décadas! É muito difícil não se apaixonar por Michael McDonald! Canta e emociona !!!!!! Muito ❤
Traveled twice to see them in the past year...1st time torrential rain ...I keep my fingers crossed (oh btw...also a woman of color). I just pray and they keep doing what they do long enough for me to see them...live.
I'd be honored if some Michael McDonald fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES and WE'RE ALL ALONE by Boz Scaggs on my YT channel in tribute to the masters of late 70s/early 80s groove. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.
Michael McDonald is a baaad man!! I have followed him his whole career, going way back to his Doobies and Steely Dan days, to his current solo career!! Love him! Soulful to the bone and one of the best and most unique, distinct voices ever!!
He originally wrote the song as a gospel tune and wanted a gospel choir - then with the Doobies they needed to make it more of a pop tune. So he was probably pulling out some of his original ideas on the song.
All About JESUS … Hes our BROTHER it is …….. gospeL Jesus is Comming Soon no more hands on the clock Tik tok Wake up Get in the arK Its time to ffLyyyyy When the bimbs go up We go uP 🙌💖
I am for sure. One of my all time favorite music videos. Brings inspiration to me every time. Hopefully by June, we'll all be able to take it to the STREETS!
Absolutely. Michael is beyond incredible on the piano and keyboards The man will absolutely wear those keys out LOL.. . I also saw him play guitar at another concert I attended in Florida. He is an extremely talented musician, to go along with his unbelievable singing vocals and songwriting prowess!! He is AWESOME!! LEGEND#####
In August of 2023, one of the greatest live performances of all time. Every musician and vocalist was on point. Perfect. The sax player was fantastic. The B3 organ was great. The bass player was in the pocket. There were 3 drummers on stage!!!! I looked like 30 times!!! Everyone was fantastic!!!! Wonderful!!! Thank you Michael. You're a great dude. Love you man.
amen sir....amen....i was given a little window, once, back in the late 70s to sing with him...Tom Johnston's sis was a friend of mine and I got to meet him and the Doobies up here in Seattle.... he is a gem among GEMS....he is one of the most honest, kindest, sweet men...i have EVER met... my DAD WAS THE BEST and Mike is a close second.... GRIN....
I was there. He saved the life of a fan! I worked the bar at the Agganis Arena for Berklee Commencement for 6 years in the private Burke Club Room. Before the show is a meet and greet. A woman was waiting to meet him. He came in. She collapsed. We called the EMTs. He did mouth to mouth right away right there. She was revived. Maybe it was the Kiss of Life! I wondered if she faked it. Haha! Great guy. Great artist. All the best. Thanks.
BigBewtieHoles First and foremost, how can he demonstrate racism when he has sang with people of colour for example he sang with Patti Labelle (On My Own song)
Alex Keys well said, that's why this man is my idol... I'd be honored if some Michael McDonald fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES and HEART TO HEART (both co-written by Michael with Kenny Loggins) on my channel in tribute to the masters of late 70s/early 80s groove. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.
he has a beautiful manner of delivering his words, Deep and rich tones of calmness. Then he breaks out with the most unexpected vocal range, with rifts and the whole nine. Melting the air around you. re; Michael McDonald
I'm convinced that Michael McDonald can never play any gig without full-on kicking major arse. After all these years, he just keeps killin' it in every way! God bless, M.M., who has blessed us all with such a great catalog of his music and performances.
Michael McDonald is an awesome singer, songwriter, and extremely talented musician!! He took them to church with this for sure!! I have followed his entire career, from Steely Dan, The Doobies, to his extremely successful solo career. I absolutely love him!! What a soulful man he is!! He is a true R&B legend for sure!!
I saw him in NY ROCK AND SOUL REVIEW. He is a warm presence, handsome and very masculine!! He has these amazing blue eyes. But when he sings, it comes from someplace deep inside him. I felt like he showed us his heart and we felt his soul!!
Michael McDonald was so overcome with the idea that he was playing for that group that his voice was cracking with emotion and his piano playing was 150%. You could just feel the moment in that Michael McDonald performance.
This is 2020 ! "McDonald has been singing about the blatant injustices for years."You keep 'tellin' me the things you gonna do for me. I aint blind, but I don't like what I think I see! Takin' it to the streets ..." YESSSS!!!!! Straight up MASTER of the game.
he isnt into him self or his accompaniments he is in to the future what a professional and he sets the standards as a person the world needs more of him as a musician he is very grateful to where he is, TY MM
It is joyously amazing to watch his fingers effortlessly dance across the keys like a piano dancer. WOW! He is a master, truly! Thanks, Michael, for incredible music for so many years. You have given your heart and soul to share your gift and give us joy!
"I ain't blind, and I don't like what I think I see" In honor of Mr. Michael McDonald.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Berkeley College still knowns how to celebrate a graduation.
No doubt. A college that employs staff that openly promotes and. Champions assault and battery on republicans via twitter and refuses to acknowledge it. They just say "I know nothing about this so I can't comment".
How can anyone hit the thumbs down to this production, you must not understand music and what it does for our souls, this is a extremely wonderful production of this song.
Anyone who knows me knows that I literally sing this song everyday. It rents a room inside my head!! I love this song, and this performance brought me to tears!! 01/23
GD!!! He left it all on the freaking floor. How inspiring is that for a graduate? The ultimate commencement address. It doesn't matter your age, you can deee liver like everyone's life depended on it. MM is a treasure to music and the world.
It's 2021 y'all: im here for Mr. Michael Mcdonald & him only. im so musically in love with this man. I feel tingles in my body when i hear him yell or sing-yell or anything!!! Love him💜💜💜💜
Amen, Brother Michael! Weird to me that the audience wasn't all up on their feet during that. He just tore it up. Plus, it was very generous of him to be on that stage in the first place with those graduates. So, break free the uptight academia attitude and show the man some of the love he's showing you! At a Baptist Church, the building would have been shakin'!
He’s on a mission from God!, It’s106 miles to Chicago, we have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses....Hit it!!!
True story, from MMcD's new memoir: the first person to ever record him in 1968 was Steve Cropper (yeah, THAT Steve Cropper) who was in the Blues Brothers band, and in the movie.
What a joy to see all those talented young people, so full of rhythm and joy that they can' t help but dance as they sing. Such a wonderful song. McDonald is a genius.
![Michael McDonald with The Doobie Brothers - I Keep Forgettin' [Live 1982]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/O5cd8nT-tDM/mqdefault.jpg)
This man. Gets up. Speaks calmly. Plays a little piano. Gives us some of that God-given vocal talent. Gets the spirit. Goes INSANE. Loses his natural mind. Preaches MLK. Tears the roof off the sucker. Concludes, and sits back down. Genius.
Well said!! 🥰
You said it!!!
One of the most talented men who ever walked on legs
@officialmichaelmcdonald009 sweet of the person running this fan page to respond to my post. Thank you very much. It's not difficult to be a fan of Michael's. He is and always has been my favorite voice.
Yes, but whose legs did he walk on, and how did they feel about it?
@@GCKellochsmoking the good stuff ha friend? 🤣
Listening in 2022. Michael McDonald's voice is instantly recognizable.
2023 and still listening ❤
2024 as a 71 year old black woman i am still loving and listening to Michael McDonald's music 🎶 keep on playing brother God bless you 🙏
You and me both sista! As a 70 year old white woman, I love him too!! Anything soul, R&B, funk is my favourite!! I also love Al Green, Boz Skaggs, Donald Fagan, Aretha Franklin, Staple Singers, Pointer sisters, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, ONE LOVE!!
He da best!
Ele não tem idade e nem sua voz, além de ser um talento indiscutível em décadas! É muito difícil não se apaixonar por Michael McDonald! Canta e emociona !!!!!! Muito ❤
Amen, sister!🙏💜
Traveled twice to see them in the past year...1st time torrential rain ...I keep my fingers crossed (oh btw...also a woman of color). I just pray and they keep doing what they do long enough for me to see them...live.
Here in 2024 loving Michael McDonald’s soul
Completely. With you.
I'm right next to you
🤘
Unique 👌
i am 87 years old and still love Michael McDonald!!!!!
God Bless you!! 🥰🙏
Never gets old. Written in an era where writers and producers had fresh ideas.
Michael McDonald is the man!! Anyone else still listening in 2019?
I'd be honored if some Michael McDonald fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES and WE'RE ALL ALONE by Boz Scaggs on my YT channel in tribute to the masters of late 70s/early 80s groove. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.
Michael McDonald is a baaad man!! I have followed him his whole career, going way back to his Doobies and Steely Dan days, to his current solo career!! Love him! Soulful to the bone and one of the best and most unique, distinct voices ever!!
@@jeromesmith6563 I 100% agree!!
yep
Can’t and won’t stop listening!!!!!!
Listen...Michael out here playing like he the keyboardist at somebody's Pentecostal Church & I'm here for all of it!
Real churchy!!!
He originally wrote the song as a gospel tune and wanted a gospel choir - then with the Doobies they needed to make it more of a pop tune. So he was probably pulling out some of his original ideas on the song.
All About JESUS …
Hes our BROTHER
it is …….. gospeL
Jesus is Comming Soon
no more hands on the clock
Tik tok
Wake up
Get in the arK
Its time to ffLyyyyy
When the bimbs go up
We go uP
🙌💖
What church you attend
@@Tati4Jesus-gOJesusgOJesus is Lord!
You can't tell me this white man ain't been to church with some black folks. He got so much SOUL in his music.The brotha killin it!!!
He was inspired by Ray Charles...
2019 speakeasy interview. Awesome!!!
He's awesome
McDonald is from Baden (St. Louis county). That neighborhood is currently about 50% African American.
o stfu already....
Who's listening to this masterpiece in 2020?!
I am for sure. One of my all time favorite music videos. Brings inspiration to me every time. Hopefully by June, we'll all be able to take it to the STREETS!
@@ront4782 thanks for the Post
Back when we all listened to all music!! From virtuous!!
@@buggiejohnson3203 hell right 🔥
It truly is a masterpiece....especially in these challenging times.
He’s one of a kind. Here 2023.
We always talk about his singing, but Mikes piano skills are fierce, too.
How right you are!
Absolutely. Michael is beyond incredible on the piano and keyboards The man will absolutely wear those keys out LOL.. . I also saw him play guitar at another concert I attended in Florida. He is an extremely talented musician, to go along with his unbelievable singing vocals and songwriting prowess!!
He is AWESOME!! LEGEND#####
Very true!
Check that Smokin' intro to The Doobies "Here to Love You"
you got that right my friend~
We old uns were privileged to live through the greatest era of music . Love you Micheal
mike .D Amen to that. He made my ‘80’s.
We won the lottery
Rock on
2022jan 4
Doobies were blessed to have him again in concert.
65 years old and I am so grateful and proud of the artists and music I grew up to, including this blue-eyed warrior singing now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In August of 2023, one of the greatest live performances of all time. Every musician and vocalist was on point. Perfect. The sax player was fantastic. The B3 organ was great. The bass player was in the pocket. There were 3 drummers on stage!!!! I looked like 30 times!!! Everyone was fantastic!!!! Wonderful!!! Thank you Michael. You're a great dude. Love you man.
Just a pity about the camera work.
We are all blessed to have the music of Michael McDonald.
amen sir....amen....i was given a little window, once, back in the late 70s to sing with him...Tom Johnston's sis was a friend of mine and I got to meet him and the Doobies up here in Seattle.... he is a gem among GEMS....he is one of the most honest, kindest, sweet men...i have EVER met... my DAD WAS THE BEST and Mike is a close second.... GRIN....
He is truly a National Treasure who needs to be protected and pampered at all costs (!). 🥰
Yes sir
The man’s voice is an all time treasure, overwhelming talent 🥹🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
They exposed this song for the full throated gospel romp that it has always wanted to be. Bravo Michael. Bravo cast of thousands.
This rendition JUMPED!
What did I just watch !!! OMG, soul, blues, gospel it's all alive when this man throws down !!!!
I was there. He saved the life of a fan! I worked the bar at the Agganis Arena for Berklee Commencement for 6 years in the private Burke Club Room. Before the show is a meet and greet. A woman was waiting to meet him. He came in. She collapsed. We called the EMTs. He did mouth to mouth right away right there. She was revived. Maybe it was the Kiss of Life! I wondered if she faked it. Haha! Great guy. Great artist. All the best. Thanks.
had the privilege of playing bass for him in a Phoenix az charity event he is a true gentleman humble a a brother in christ
Thanks to share bro , be blessed
HES RACIST AND SO ARE YOU IF U ARE DOWN WIT HIM!
BigBewtieHoles First and foremost, how can he demonstrate racism when he has sang with people of colour for example he sang with Patti Labelle (On My Own song)
Harpazo Time....GREAT artist, didn't realize he was a christian....wonderful.
@@todaystrends494 According to leftist imbeciles everyone who is white is racist. A result of marxist indoctrination.
One million of Like for the magical Michael McDonald!
The sax player nailed it !
He sure did!!!
I love how he sounds mild mannered and normal when speaking, and then that FIRE starts coming out his mouth 🔥 SO MUCH SOUL 🔥
Alex Keys well said, that's why this man is my idol... I'd be honored if some Michael McDonald fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES and HEART TO HEART (both co-written by Michael with Kenny Loggins) on my channel in tribute to the masters of late 70s/early 80s groove. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.
he has a beautiful manner of delivering his words, Deep and rich tones of calmness. Then he breaks out with the most unexpected vocal range, with rifts and the whole nine. Melting the air around you. re; Michael McDonald
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. I'm about to pass out🥰😂🤣☺️😁
I had never heard him speak before, so when he started talking, I was like: "Wait, what?"
His speaking voice isn't anything like his singing voice.
Michael McDonald is a special person...his gift to humanity through his music!
Love you, Michael McDonald! The Doobie Brothers music was a staple in our house back in the day. My mother was a huge fan. This is my favorite.
What an incredible voice!
It was a staple in my house too & my daughter was young then and now she’s hooked too as an adult lol❣️✨
He should run for president. He would definitely get the black vote! For REAL!!!
I'm convinced that Michael McDonald can never play any gig without full-on kicking major arse. After all these years, he just keeps killin' it in every way! God bless, M.M., who has blessed us all with such a great catalog of his music and performances.
Im shedding tears before he started singing. That intro summons the Holy Ghost.
Michael McDonald is an awesome singer, songwriter, and extremely talented musician!! He took them to church with this for sure!! I have followed his entire career, from Steely Dan, The Doobies, to his extremely successful solo career. I absolutely love him!! What a soulful man he is!! He is a true R&B legend for sure!!
I saw him in NY ROCK AND SOUL REVIEW. He is a warm presence, handsome and very masculine!! He has these amazing blue eyes. But when he sings, it comes from someplace deep inside him. I felt like he showed us his heart and we felt his soul!!
Steely Dan ? ...I didn't have a clue, wow !
I didn't know he was in Steely Dan! When was that? Was he on any of their albums?
@@RaoulDukeSr He was all over the 70s, singing background, writing and playing on everyone's projects. He is magical.
I am 76 and will never get tired of listening to him.❤
One of best soul voices in history
Saw him do this live and the hair stood up on the back of my neck. Pure gospel soul. This conductor gets that energy cookin!
Love him as much today as all the yesterday’s!!
I to saw him live in concert, WOW what a concert, simply greatest
May 2024: just watched the Jimmy Fallon clip, came here on my way down a deep and joyous rabbit hole. I think my head truly exploded. ❤❤
Michael McDonald was so overcome with the idea that he was playing for that group that his voice was cracking with emotion and his piano playing was 150%. You could just feel the moment in that Michael McDonald performance.
So powerful...his voice and the message! You feel his soul in every note!
🗣This man's voice still takes it to my SOUL❣ YES SIRRR💢
He's great!!
Michael has been and always will be one of the best we have ever seen
No one wants to talk about what this song is really about, which is REVOLUTION...I love this song!
For all the composers of music out there, I say God bless you!
I am jamming right along with everyone else. This man is a musical genius!! I love his music!!!
Thank you Nick
You and me both Yvonne Major!
You got that right Yvonne Major! Can't keep my seat on this one! Greetings from a 61 year old white man from the Motor City.
Been listening to this for 40 years
Same here!
Me, too❤❤
Also me Great
That man sang that from his soul ...powerful!
Michael's voice .... is so unique, so yearning I will always love his voice
Hi Marilyn
@@jamesbarriere7625 hello there, how you doing.
He's so humble, he has no idea how good he is
His voice is magic
Love this guy ❤❤❤
Wonderful performance. The delight on everyone’s face on stage enjoying the moment. And off course the brilliant Mr. Michael Macdonald…
Yesss!
Micheal Took Us To Church!!😊😎
Respect for the saxophonist!!! 🎶🎷🎶
Hello there,how are you doing,how is weather over there?
Next Generation. Carrying the groove FORWARD. Son, you re GREAT on this one.
Had the pleasure of taking him surfing a few years back, a true humble genius
This is 2020 ! "McDonald has been singing about the blatant injustices for years."You keep 'tellin' me the things you gonna do for me. I aint blind, but I don't like what I think I see! Takin' it to the streets ..." YESSSS!!!!! Straight up MASTER of the game.
Hello there,how are you doing,how is weather over there?
My God. I wish I could’ve sang or played with Michael McDonald for my for my college graduation. I would be a hot mess crying while playing this song.
he isnt into him self or his accompaniments he is in to the future what a professional and he sets the standards as a person the world needs more of him as a musician he is very grateful to where he is, TY MM
Me, I love them. I'm 81 and I have been hearing them for a long time
MICHAEL TOOK IT TO CHURCH!!! 🙏👏👏👏👏❤❤😊
EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING!!!3/10/19
Just an amazing, extraordinary musician and person. We are all fortunate to witness this talent, really unlike anyone else, ever.
He was the truth period, this man can sanggggg!!!
Mr. Michael McDonald is the Giant of the great SOUL R&B FUNKY FEELING !!!! THX for the great Inspiration!!!
Grande Michael...uno de los tesoros vivientes de los EEUU.-
It is joyously amazing to watch his fingers effortlessly dance across the keys like a piano dancer. WOW! He is a master, truly! Thanks, Michael, for incredible music for so many years. You have given your heart and soul to share your gift and give us joy!
This should be the new anthem for the USA!
His music touches my soul. The beat the meaning is spectacular.
Right ✅ on
Michael est le meilleur chanteur noir de couleur blanche de toute l'amérique !
Michaels opening piano, sweet as sugar.
Dominick Borgese..Awesome Gospel Intro..Amen
@@petergeorgemusic Yes. Great intro... taken from the school of Ray Charles IMO
LEGENDARY ❤
Could you just imagine him at a southern Baptist church, on a Sunday playing with the quire
U mean CHOIR??
Jeffrey Bilkanich ,
Sorry about that, damn spell check......lol
hahaha....Sang Quire!!!
Choir
You mean choir, don't you brother ? Take care cheers Bryan
A gift 💝 from Jesus for sure ! Never heard anyone that can sing like him exquisite
I'm so glad he is a Christian.
As opposed to?
I think you have... Mikes huge influence was Ray Charles. Every time I hear Mike sing I hear Ray. I🙂
"I ain't blind, and I don't like what I think I see" In honor of Mr. Michael McDonald.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Berkeley College still knowns how to celebrate a graduation.
That's the Berklee College of music, in Boston. Great school, spent a couple summers there, I actually got to perform on that same stage in 1997
+I'm 76 and still jumping for Michael McDonald and all these great young people!
If you can't feel this music you have to be dead
Pretty much sums up 96% of Berklee faculty / students in 2018. Braindead communist zombies.
Right
I agree 100% I am swept up like a strong yet gentle gust of wind by meaningful music. I sing along and do my chair dance.
No doubt. A college that employs staff that openly promotes and. Champions assault and battery on republicans via twitter and refuses to acknowledge it. They just say "I know nothing about this so I can't comment".
We can and do that's why we are here.
Well...Daaaamn!! I grew up on this music!! Superb!!! These students need to be up on their feet!
Hello there,how are you doing,how is weather over there?
I thought I was in church when Mc started playing piano.....wow.
Me too! I was tapping my feet and clapping my hands!
Amen my brother 🙏
You WERE
The pass the plate music
How can anyone hit the thumbs down to this production, you must not understand music and what it does for our souls, this is a extremely wonderful production of this song.
Michael McDonald - what a voice, what a musician! ❤️
My goal is to leave this world in a little bit better position than it was when I was here🙏🏽❤️🙌🏽
I remember this song growing up and it continues to be relevant today. Michael McDonald is full of love and soul.
Still nailin it after all these years!
Anyone who knows me knows that I literally sing this song everyday. It rents a room inside my head!! I love this song, and this performance brought me to tears!! 01/23
@Boz Scaggs ♪ California
I fall into Michael MacDonald's voice when he sings ❤️
I almost got up and gave a praise shout! LOL! Michael McDonald will always be one of my favorite soulful artist of all time.
Still love you Michael ! Always, Thanks to Nick Petrillo for sharing this gold.
Keyboard harmony, soul riffs, building the fire, then wailing to it, MMac rocks!
Love Michael McDonald’s songs.♥️
OMG MICHAEL MCDONALD HAS A VOICE THAT NOBODY WILL EVER FORGET NOT EVEN ME..THIS SONG MAKES ME JUMP UP EVERY TIME..LOVE U MICHAEL
GD!!! He left it all on the freaking floor. How inspiring is that for a graduate? The ultimate commencement address. It doesn't matter your age, you can deee liver like everyone's life depended on it. MM is a treasure to music and the world.
God bless you Michael Mcdonald, this is the reason why i come to see you whenever you come to the New York area.
It's 2021 y'all: im here for Mr. Michael Mcdonald & him only. im so musically in love with this man. I feel tingles in my body when i hear him yell or sing-yell or anything!!! Love him💜💜💜💜
I have been lucky to see him live many times, he is a master ❤
Amen, Brother Michael! Weird to me that the audience wasn't all up on their feet during that. He just tore it up. Plus, it was very generous of him to be on that stage in the first place with those graduates. So, break free the uptight academia attitude and show the man some of the love he's showing you! At a Baptist Church, the building would have been shakin'!
Not only a great performance
But fun to see everyone having
A great time
That was on fire....Holy Ghost Fire, that is,!
Hello ,how are you doing,how is weather over there?
He’s on a mission from God!, It’s106 miles to Chicago, we have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses....Hit it!!!
Now that is funny...funny good!
True story, from MMcD's new memoir: the first person to ever record him in 1968 was Steve Cropper (yeah, THAT Steve Cropper) who was in the Blues Brothers band, and in the movie.
Guy at 4:50 playing the sax solo of his life and nailing it!
Amazing pianist and singer ! Michael McDonald still the best !
Just magical …… so great to see these young kids playing this iconic music …. MM unbelievable
What a joy to see all those talented young people, so full of rhythm and joy that they can' t help but dance as they sing. Such a wonderful song. McDonald is a genius.
I'm pushing 60 and this guys voice has been around my whole life. not like you confuse it with someone else when you hear it.