To be far, at 6:03 they went on to talk about how Warren G sampled this but they only knew Warren G’s version due to it being a generational thing. He merely misspoke at the beginning.
@@georgehampton25 Steely Dan almost wiped him out on "Peg" from AJA. They had him sing an arpeggio on the chorus recording each note separately for hours until they were happy with it!
When you turned on the rock station in the 1970s and 1980s, you heard Michael McDonald. When you turned on the pop station, you heard Michael McDonald. When you turned on the R&B station, you heard Michael McDonald. Finally, there was no getting away from him. 😂😂
Actually it wasn't their second life it was their second phase for a while. Him being a friend who just came in to help out when Tommy was not in the greatest of shape at the time. You got to remember Mikey was singing on steely Dan stuff before he even hooked up with Pat and the boys.
@@truckerkevthepaidtourist Sting was notorious for "borrowing", I do think that covering someone else's song is different than sampling, think of Joe Cocker's take on the Beatles' A Little Help From My Friends. Sweet little tune in Ringo's hands, concert opus in Cocker's;)
I've met Michael McDonald when I worked at the Radisson Hotel in Orange county. I was a concierge at the time and checked him into his room. Michael gave me an autograph and was totaly chill. The guy was wearing tan shorts and a Hawaiian shirt. He said he was there in Orange County to do a recording featuring Anita Baker. That was one of the coolest moments of my life. I'm a huge fan, and it was awesome meeting him.
you'll be going into a deep rabbit hole because this guy besides his own music sings background vocals for just about every artist out there,plus some duets.
So the crazy story about this song is that Warren g and Michael Mcdonald were actually friends, and a few years after Warren g heard this song he sampled it, showed it to Michael, and Michael loved it. Gave his blessing and everything. Great story and an incredible song lol
Had no idea this song was a sample till I heard an Ai patrick star singing it. Lol, guess sampling and other methods really do help keep songs / ideas alive for much longer
You REALLY need to check out Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle singing "On My Own"! It'll get right there in your heart and get in your feels at the same time!
Warren G met Michael on the streets of NYC and was star struck. They kept in touch and Warren G called Michael and asked if he could sample one of his songs.
Everybody wanted his voice on their album in the 70's and 80's. He was on "Ride Like the Wind" by Christopher Cross, and did a duet with Kenny Soundtrack called "This Is It".
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To be fair, in the 70's & early 80's, everyone was backed by the musicians in Toto. LOL They are absolute legends as studio musicians on top of their success as Toto.
Warren G was only 11 or 12 yrs old when Michael McDonald wrote and sang this song. Chances are if the song was before Hip Hop and Raps time, the Rapper sampled from the classic song. Happens all the time!
Warren G did more than sample. He straight up used the entire melody, bass line and chorus. A bit more than just a sample. Basically it’s like if you were out shopping groceries, and were offered a sample and took the whole platter
Before MM was a member of the Doobie Brothers (and after, for that matter), you would hear that distinctive, soulful voice backing up Eeeeverybody. He was literally everywhere is the late 70s-early 80s. Check out his catalogue. Love your reaction to this timeless music.
I love your chemistry !!! my wife and I been together 23 years recently separated And I can't stop thinking of her when I hear this song.....I keep forgetting
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Warren G song regulators sampled this music and made a iconic hit in the rap culture. I actually bridged the Gap, I remember when this originally came out and when the rap song came out and I love both.
Glad you were able to hear the original. Michael McDonald was EVERYWHERE back in the 1980s. He did some duets... one with Patti LaBelle called "On My Own". Another was a duet with James Ingram called " Yah Mo B There ". One of my favorites is a collaboration with Donald Faga (of Steely Dan), and Boz Scaggs. That grouup is called The Dukes of September.
I’m 45…. So when Warren G and Nate came out with their version I loved it, but I knew right away that it was from Michael McDonald. I am between both worlds. Never thought I’d fall for any modern day music but now I’ve been won over by twenty one pilots. Enjoyed the reaction. I dare anyone not to move to this beat.
I just found your channel. Precious. Michael McDonald has sang background in more songs than any other artist ever, it’s a fact. He is the most incredible man. I’ve seen him multiple times including with the Doobie Brothers for their 50th anniversary. I’m 58 years old. I’m from New Orleans. And he is a God. Also, he started with Steely Dan then the Doobies and then solo ❤️
Awesome song , Michael McDonald is touring with the Doobie brothers for their 50 year celebration this year, my son is going to see them in September ,I would go but we’ll be in Alaskan during that time ,I’m bummed to miss it.❤️🙏🤗 awesome reaction as always❤ love y’all
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This is the most popular song Michael McDonald performed as a solo singer. Written by him, Ed Sanford, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Michael McDonald is best known for giving The Doobie Brothers a 2nd life. (They started as a country rock band that often played at San Jose State University. I, a San Francisco native 🌁, was too young to see them in those days! ) MM sang backing vocals with many singers and groups. He sang with Christopher Cross, Steely Dan , Nicole Larson, Kenny Loggins, Patti Labelle, the late James Ingram, RIP, and Toto. MM even wrote ✍ a song with Van Halen! 🤯 Here, MM sang with Greg Philinganes (who often played with Lionel Richie), Louis Johnson (of The Brothers Johnson), Toto members lead guitarist Steve Lukather and the late drummer Jeff Porcaro, RIP. (Those 2 had a busy 1982, playing with Toto, Chicago and the late Michael Jackson in their bestselling albums! 🤯🤯) Suggested videos 📹: 1 Christopher Cross and MM sing Run Like the Wind, 2 Toto and MM perform I'll Be Over You, 3 Doobie Brothers perform What a Fool Believes and 4 Van Halen performs I'll Wait live in Montreal in 1984 (or 1985).
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Respect and love for iconic drummer, Jeff Porcaro who was the drummer on this killer track. In addition to being a founding member and original drummer of Toto, Jeff Porcaro was a legendary studio drummer who arguably was the most recorded drummer in the seventies and eighties playing on hundreds and hundreds of songs. He played on numerous tracks for Steely Dan, Michael Jackson (4 out of the 9 tracks, including "Beat it" on the bestselling album of all time, "Thriller"), Michael McDonald ("I keep forgetting"), Boz Scaggs (all of "Silk Degrees"), Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Lionel Richie, Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, the list goes on and on. Jeff Porcaro always played every song with impeccable timing and feel defining Toto's sound (also co-wrote "Africa"). The entire band where outstanding in their own right, but Jeff Porcaro's drumming was the heart and soul of Toto's sound. When you listen to a Toto song recorded in the seventies and eighties listen closely to the drums to really appreciate how great Toto is. Jeff/Mike Porcaro RIP.
Considering its lyrical content, "Regulate" is shockingly smooth. Performed by Warren G and featuring Nate Dogg, "Regulate" is a hip-hop song built on the unlikeliest of foundations: a sample of a No. 4 hit from 1982 called "I Keep Forgettin'" by Michael McDonald.
Great song. This was more Pop or R&B. The other genre you were talking about is really called Soft Rock or Easy Listening. Yacht Rock is a name that someone made up because they didn`t know it was called Soft Rock. :) It`s like hearing Led Zeppelin and not knowing it`s Rock Music, so I think I will call it, hmmm, "Loud Guitar & Drum Music". :)
@@annother3350 Old Timers call it that because that`s what it was called. Soft Rock or Easy Listening. Yacht Rock is just dumb. That`s what "Young Timers" that think they invented everything call it. 🙂
@@E.Kim_Style But even the word 'soft' isnt cool. Nobody wants to be soft, it has connotations with weakness or flacidness! - Yachting - - now thats a bit more aspirational!!
@@annother3350 Yachting sounds inspirational? So, let`s call it Yacht Rock? Yacht Rock is ridiculous. Hey, Mountain Climbing sounds inspirational, so let`s call R&B music Mountain Climbing. Let`s call Rock Music...Hiking! :)
I'm definitely conflicted by sampling. So many great composers, musicians and bands have had their creative work appropriated and offered to new generations who assume it is original to the sampler. Easier of course to stand on the shoulders of previous musicians but those who do so have the ethical obligation to make it CRYSTAL clear to their fans "what's going on";)
I would never have found so many rare gems if not for hip hop, I even got in to hip hop production myself, started buying old records and loving the songs I heard (I was also raised by my mom and auntie's who always played the classics in a lot of different genres). I think a lot of people come to appreciate the originals through sampling, and the songs have somewhat of a resurgence (plus the original artists at least make money from being sampled).
@@EricEustace Actually, I like the idea of finding "rare gems" and introducing them to new generations. Michael McDonald is not a rare gem however, any more than is Steely Dan or Marvin Gaye. Gems of course, but hugely successful and widely known;)
And he did a duet with Patty Labelle. And he was featured on hits with many other artists, like Toto on their hit song, "I'll Be Over You". Michael McDonald is a music legend, and one of the ultimate Blue-Eyed Soul artists.
Michael was ahead of his time and (besides Steve Perry) the most unique and instantly-recognizable voice in music history. Saw him in concert with Hall & Oates years back and he was excellent.
The man has a beautiful voice and incredible song-writing skills. Thanks for sharing! Suggestion...If you haven't listened to the live version of "I'm Not in Love" by 10CC (2011?), please give it a try. I appreciate what you two do...
Here are some songs you guys can check out: Michael McDonald when with the Doobie Brothers, their best album IMO 1977 was "Living on the Fault Line". The songs that were song by MM: "You Made it That Way", (This song was a remake of Marvin Gaye/"Little Darling (I Need You)") (the best song on the album/"You Belong to Me"), "Nothin but a Heartache", "There's a Light" Here is another song by MM its a very soulful song, 2008: "Only God Can Help Me Now"
I grew up with both. When I heard Warren G, I knew it was from “I keep forgettin”. I am 50, so we got a good dose of the 70s and definitely lived in the 90s when rap was good.
Just discovered your channel today. I watched your video on Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark and now this one, Love it, wonderful stuff ❤ Keep up the good work 👍🏽
Love Miceal Mc Donald. Most under-rated singer/producer ... He needs more love from the music community. If he is good enough to sample, give him his ups!
![Michael McDonald with The Doobie Brothers - I Keep Forgettin' [Live 1982]](/img/n.gif)
Fun fact: His sister Maureen McDonald is doing the backup vocals on this track.
No way
@@babyjesuslovesme1219 True. Malcolm McDonalds father was a musician and an accomplished vocalist too.
This was not sampled from Warren G. This was sampled by Warren G.
You got that right.. This is the original. 🙂
To be far, at 6:03 they went on to talk about how Warren G sampled this but they only knew Warren G’s version due to it being a generational thing. He merely misspoke at the beginning.
Yes, they mentioned that at the end of the video.
This song by Michael McDonald was made in the early 1980's!✌️
@@jeffbartholomew1152 yes sir. He merely misspoke as you said. 😊
Michael McDonald has one of the most signature voices in the industry. He's the very definition of "blue-eyed soul".
He could be part of a 3-part harmony on a Steely Dan song and still stand out.
@@georgehampton25 Steely Dan almost wiped him out on "Peg" from AJA. They had him sing an arpeggio on the chorus recording each note separately for hours until they were happy with it!
Outstanding description of the legend that is M. McDonald. Best always!
He has got too be a Soul Bother ! Got too have some Black deep down in his DNA ! I love me some Dooby Brothers !
yes he is
When you turned on the rock station in the 1970s and 1980s, you heard Michael McDonald. When you turned on the pop station, you heard Michael McDonald. When you turned on the R&B station, you heard Michael McDonald. Finally, there was no getting away from him. 😂😂
Michael McDonald, the man that gave The Doobie Brothers their second life, so many hits!
Actually it wasn't their second life it was their second phase for a while.
Him being a friend who just came in to help out when Tommy was not in the greatest of shape at the time.
You got to remember Mikey was singing on steely Dan stuff before he even hooked up with Pat and the boys.
This was sampled by Warren G and Nate Dogg.✌️
I would prefer artists to come up with their original work...of course I was spoiled by the many great song writers and musicians of the time;)
@@johngriswold2213 I agree.
But of course some people have used Beethoven and borrowed his fifth for many times 🤣🤣
@@truckerkevthepaidtourist Sting was notorious for "borrowing", I do think that covering someone else's song is different than sampling, think of Joe Cocker's take on the Beatles' A Little Help From My Friends. Sweet little tune in Ringo's hands, concert opus in Cocker's;)
I've met Michael McDonald when I worked at the Radisson Hotel in Orange county. I was a concierge at the time and checked him into his room. Michael gave me an autograph and was totaly chill. The guy was wearing tan shorts and a Hawaiian shirt. He said he was there in Orange County to do a recording featuring Anita Baker. That was one of the coolest moments of my life. I'm a huge fan, and it was awesome meeting him.
SOOOO jealous, but happy for you, at the same time 😍
you'll be going into a deep rabbit hole because this guy besides his own music sings background vocals for just about every artist out there,plus some duets.
So the crazy story about this song is that Warren g and Michael Mcdonald were actually friends, and a few years after Warren g heard this song he sampled it, showed it to Michael, and Michael loved it. Gave his blessing and everything. Great story and an incredible song lol
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Michael is one of the most humble guys in the business.
Had no idea this song was a sample till I heard an Ai patrick star singing it. Lol, guess sampling and other methods really do help keep songs / ideas alive for much longer
Gtfoh stop the 🧢 typewriter
You REALLY need to check out Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle singing "On My Own"!
It'll get right there in your heart and get in your feels at the same time!
good choice!!
Great Jam!!! 🤘🏻🤙🏼
🎶So many times…..
My favorite duet ever ..............
Yes!!
For more of his excellent voice, check out "What a Fool Believes," a monster hit by the Doobie Brothers from 1979.
"It keeps you runnin'" is another amazing song.
@@shawnjefferson3761 And "Takin' It to the Streets".
oir the classic "what a fool will eat(nachos)"-cover
Warren G met Michael on the streets of NYC and was star struck. They kept in touch and Warren G called Michael and asked if he could sample one of his songs.
There were a lot of white artists in the 70's and 80's I would have sworn were black, Michael McDonald is just one of many.
Everybody wanted his voice on their album in the 70's and 80's. He was on "Ride Like the Wind" by Christopher Cross, and did a duet with Kenny Soundtrack called "This Is It".
Also on many Steely Dan songs and Totos I'll be over you
And Toto...I'll be over you..James ingram yah mo be there..he is amazing
@@sharonroseman5918and aritha frenklin in Ever changing times
Kenny Soundtrack? LOL!🤣
One of master voices of the 70's and 80's!Perfection
James Ingram and Michael did a song called "Yah Mo Be There". Great groove on that one too.
OMG. I LOOOOVE THAT SONG!
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I love that song!
He's a legend. ❤
one of the greatest singers, songwriters , pianists ever!!!!!!!❤
On this recording he’s backed by Toto musicians among others. 😊
Louis Johnson(Brothers Johnson)on bass guitar
To be fair, in the 70's & early 80's, everyone was backed by the musicians in Toto. LOL
They are absolute legends as studio musicians on top of their success as Toto.
Background Singer was his Sister. Just a fun fact.
Thanks for that, I always wondered who she was.
Thank you. I never knew that.
I saw him say it was both of his sisters. 😮
Micheal McDonald did a whole album of Motown covers which are interesting also
Warren G was only 11 or 12 yrs old when Michael McDonald wrote and sang this song. Chances are if the song was before Hip Hop and Raps time, the Rapper sampled from the classic song. Happens all the time!
Yeah, we actually mentioned that in the video…
Warren G did more than sample. He straight up used the entire melody, bass line and chorus. A bit more than just a sample. Basically it’s like if you were out shopping groceries, and were offered a sample and took the whole platter
This song was first played on the radio in 1982.
Are you guys just learning MM? He's R and B gold
Before MM was a member of the Doobie Brothers (and after, for that matter), you would hear that distinctive, soulful voice backing up Eeeeverybody. He was literally everywhere is the late 70s-early 80s. Check out his catalogue. Love your reaction to this timeless music.
This is the original. Michael is an awesome singer.
I love your chemistry !!! my wife and I been together 23 years recently separated And I can't stop thinking of her when I hear this song.....I keep forgetting
You also hear Michael's voice singing backup in many R&B songs. Enjoy him singing with James Ingram and David Pack!
I believe Michael also helped David Lee Roth with the lyrics to the song “I’ll Wait” for Van Halen’s 1984 album.
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Mike has such a phenomenal voice. As smooth and soulful as it gets.
Warren who? Lol - I am old! What a great track - love the reaction. Back in the day this guy was everywhere, singing with everyone. What a voice.
I don't know what they're talking about, either. Should probably be thankful. Our music was so much better back in the day!
Warren G song regulators sampled this music and made a iconic hit in the rap culture. I actually bridged the Gap, I remember when this originally came out and when the rap song came out and I love both.
@@rmathis268Same!!
@Jamie @Chris lookup Warren G Regulator and after listening post your opinion here about what you thought.
@@california862 Not my style, but not bad.
Michael McDonald is the best back up singer in the industry
One of the best lead singers to.
He's one of the best front up singers too!
burnnnn
Bit like saying that Jimi Hendrix was a good back up guitarist!
Michael McDonald got so much soul, they're not allowed to talk about him in Florida.
Lol. You really said that this was sampled FROM Warren G? Priceless 😂
I've been blessed to see him live twice. First time in 1998. Last time was in 2019. He's still got it.
Michael McDonald also did some backup vocals for Christopher Cross. The song "Ride like the Wind" comes to mind first.
Michael McDonald is at the heart of my love affair with music. One of my very favorite artists!!
Yes. Several songs from my era were sampled and preformed by other great artists as well. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.
Yes great music we had growing up !
His writing and front singing for the legendary "Doobie Brothers" needs to be checked out. Classic. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.
Glad you were able to hear the original. Michael McDonald was EVERYWHERE back in the 1980s. He did some duets... one with Patti LaBelle called "On My Own". Another was a duet with James Ingram called " Yah Mo B There ". One of my favorites is a collaboration with Donald Faga (of Steely Dan), and Boz Scaggs. That grouup is called The Dukes of September.
This was wayyyyy before Warren G
Tasha you looking beautiful today. Just a compliment T. nothing more. Hugs to you both!
Toto's Jeff Porcaro on Drums. WARREN G sampled It FROM Michael McDonald. It was written by Michael .
This was Michael McDonald from the doobie brothers ❤
I’m 45…. So when Warren G and Nate came out with their version I loved it, but I knew right away that it was from Michael McDonald. I am between both worlds. Never thought I’d fall for any modern day music but now I’ve been won over by twenty one pilots. Enjoyed the reaction. I dare anyone not to move to this beat.
You guys need to check out Duke’s of September live performances by Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan and Michael McDonald. You’ll love it!
Saw the Duke's live in St. Augustine -- was a blast!!
Love Boss Scagg's "Love look what you've done to me" Soundtrack Urban Cowboy!!
I just found your channel. Precious. Michael McDonald has sang background in more songs than any other artist ever, it’s a fact. He is the most incredible man. I’ve seen him multiple times including with the Doobie Brothers for their 50th anniversary. I’m 58 years old. I’m from New Orleans. And he is a God. Also, he started with Steely Dan then the Doobies and then solo ❤️
Awesome song , Michael McDonald is touring with the Doobie brothers for their 50 year celebration this year, my son is going to see them in September ,I would go but we’ll be in Alaskan during that time ,I’m bummed to miss it.❤️🙏🤗 awesome reaction as always❤ love y’all
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Michael McDonald Sweet Freedom
And Ya Mo B There with James Ingram. Damn those Rod Temperton tunes are great!
That's Michaels sister on background female vocals, btw.
Absolutely wonderful
You feel you could just fall into it.🥰
Oh Michael
One of the best male singer to ever ❣️❣️❣️
Pure Talent 🔥🔥🔥
This is the most popular song Michael McDonald performed as a solo singer. Written by him, Ed Sanford, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.
Michael McDonald is best known for giving The Doobie Brothers a 2nd life. (They started as a country rock band that often played at San Jose State University. I, a San Francisco native 🌁, was too young to see them in those days! )
MM sang backing vocals with many singers and groups. He sang with Christopher Cross, Steely Dan , Nicole Larson, Kenny Loggins, Patti Labelle, the late James Ingram, RIP, and Toto. MM even wrote ✍ a song with Van Halen! 🤯
Here, MM sang with Greg Philinganes (who often played with Lionel Richie), Louis Johnson (of The Brothers Johnson), Toto members lead guitarist Steve Lukather and the late drummer Jeff Porcaro, RIP. (Those 2 had a busy 1982, playing with Toto, Chicago and the late Michael Jackson in their bestselling albums! 🤯🤯)
Suggested videos 📹: 1 Christopher Cross and MM sing Run Like the Wind, 2 Toto and MM perform I'll Be Over You, 3 Doobie Brothers perform What a Fool Believes and 4 Van Halen performs I'll Wait live in Montreal in 1984 (or 1985).
Let’s not overlook the excellent female backing vocals by Michael McDonald’s sister Maureen McDonald Ferguson ! - obviously talent ran in the family 😊
@@imweakfordeaky Thanks for the add! 😊
So good to see young folks enjoying music from my generation.
7:37 - Check out Michael McDonald's 'Ya Mo Be There.' You'v probably hrat it before and didn't know who was singing.
I started listening to Mr. McDonald when I saw the Doobie Brothers on "What's Happening" back in 79.
Yacht Rock anthem. 😁❤️. Another great is “Ride Like The Wind” by Christopher Cross with Michael McDonald on backing vocals. Superb excellence.
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The same year this came out he had another single featuring Patti LaBelle that hit number one. "On My Own"
My boyfriend does the best Michael McDonald impression. It cracks me up. 😆
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Respect and love for iconic drummer, Jeff Porcaro who was the drummer on this killer track. In addition to being a founding member and original drummer of Toto, Jeff Porcaro was a legendary studio drummer who arguably was the most recorded drummer in the seventies and eighties playing on hundreds and hundreds of songs. He played on numerous tracks for Steely Dan, Michael Jackson (4 out of the 9 tracks, including "Beat it" on the bestselling album of all time, "Thriller"), Michael McDonald ("I keep forgetting"), Boz Scaggs (all of "Silk Degrees"), Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Lionel Richie, Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, the list goes on and on. Jeff Porcaro always played every song with impeccable timing and feel defining Toto's sound (also co-wrote "Africa"). The entire band where outstanding in their own right, but Jeff Porcaro's drumming was the heart and soul of Toto's sound. When you listen to a Toto song recorded in the seventies and eighties listen closely to the drums to really appreciate how great Toto is. Jeff/Mike Porcaro RIP.
This song will stay in your head for days
I've loved Regulate for nearly 30 years now. until a month or 2 ago I had no idea the sample was taken from this song. now i love this song too.
This is the original OG...never forget it.😉
I keep forgetting how damn good the Doob's were with his voice in there.
Considering its lyrical content, "Regulate" is shockingly smooth. Performed by Warren G and featuring Nate Dogg, "Regulate" is a hip-hop song built on the unlikeliest of foundations: a sample of a No. 4 hit from 1982 called "I Keep Forgettin'" by Michael McDonald.
Blue eyed soul!❤️🤘🏻
Great song. This was more Pop or R&B. The other genre you were talking about is really called Soft Rock or Easy Listening. Yacht Rock is a name that someone made up because they didn`t know it was called Soft Rock. :) It`s like hearing Led Zeppelin and not knowing it`s Rock Music, so I think I will call it, hmmm, "Loud Guitar & Drum Music". :)
No, Soft Rock is what old timers call it!! 😉
@@annother3350 Old Timers call it that because that`s what it was called. Soft Rock or Easy Listening. Yacht Rock is just dumb. That`s what "Young Timers" that think they invented everything call it. 🙂
@@E.Kim_Style But even the word 'soft' isnt cool. Nobody wants to be soft, it has connotations with weakness or flacidness! - Yachting - - now thats a bit more aspirational!!
@@annother3350 Yachting sounds inspirational? So, let`s call it Yacht Rock? Yacht Rock is ridiculous. Hey, Mountain Climbing sounds inspirational, so let`s call R&B music Mountain Climbing. Let`s call Rock Music...Hiking! :)
@@E.Kim_Style ok, grandpa
Warren couldn't hold Mike's jock strap!
He as the lead singer of the group "The Doobie Brothers" my Dad's favorite band back in the day, I remember listening to them on 8-track
I'm definitely conflicted by sampling. So many great composers, musicians and bands have had their creative work appropriated and offered to new generations who assume it is original to the sampler. Easier of course to stand on the shoulders of previous musicians but those who do so have the ethical obligation to make it CRYSTAL clear to their fans "what's going on";)
I would never have found so many rare gems if not for hip hop, I even got in to hip hop production myself, started buying old records and loving the songs I heard (I was also raised by my mom and auntie's who always played the classics in a lot of different genres). I think a lot of people come to appreciate the originals through sampling, and the songs have somewhat of a resurgence (plus the original artists at least make money from being sampled).
@@EricEustace Actually, I like the idea of finding "rare gems" and introducing them to new generations. Michael McDonald is not a rare gem however, any more than is Steely Dan or Marvin Gaye. Gems of course, but hugely successful and widely known;)
I don't have a problem with sampling as long as the original gets credit on the album.
@@marinamartinez6886hear hear
Michael’s sister sang backup vocals.
And she killed it!
REGULATORSSSSS.
Michael McDonald voice sound like the first hit off a Black N Mild
And he did a duet with Patty Labelle. And he was featured on hits with many other artists, like Toto on their hit song, "I'll Be Over You". Michael McDonald is a music legend, and one of the ultimate Blue-Eyed Soul artists.
I'm one of the generation before you 😁and I'm so happy you like this song! Thanks for reacting! 😃👍
Michael was ahead of his time and (besides Steve Perry) the most unique and instantly-recognizable voice in music history. Saw him in concert with Hall & Oates years back and he was excellent.
The man has a beautiful voice and incredible song-writing skills. Thanks for sharing! Suggestion...If you haven't listened to the live version of "I'm Not in Love" by 10CC (2011?), please give it a try. I appreciate what you two do...
The song is actually titled "I Keep Forgetting"...
love from an aussie respect
Michael McDonald also did some vocals for Steely Dan on the song “Peg.”
Here are some songs you guys can check out:
Michael McDonald when with the Doobie Brothers, their best album IMO 1977 was "Living on the Fault Line".
The songs that were song by MM: "You Made it That Way", (This song was a remake of Marvin Gaye/"Little Darling (I Need You)")
(the best song on the album/"You Belong to Me"), "Nothin but a Heartache", "There's a Light"
Here is another song by MM its a very soulful song, 2008: "Only God Can Help Me Now"
😂 love watching you guys! 55 yr old and you guys are right in my wheelhouse!
And Every time your near...
And every time I see you smile...
When I hear your "Hello!:...
Saying you can only stay awhile...
Michael McDonald is a LEGEND! He did back up on SO many major artists songs that would not have been hits if he hadn't been involved!
Watching all these reaction videos filled with smiles to the songs I grew up with reminds me that I was born at the right time!
So nice to see another generation appreciate the greatness of this classic masterpiece
Girl I love the way you get into it when you’re feeling it!
It’s awesome watching people listen to this song. People can’t help but start moving. Great show.
Ssss-soft smooth velvet VOICE
It’s somewhat amusing to watch younger people discover music that I have listened to my whole life. 😊
Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle duet is fantastic! “On My Own”
Just looking at you two...makes me smile! Then there's the GREAT Louis Johnson layin' down those perfect, unforgettable bass grooves!
I grew up with both. When I heard Warren G, I knew it was from “I keep forgettin”. I am 50, so we got a good dose of the 70s and definitely lived in the 90s when rap was good.
Seriously....you guys are the cutest! Thanks for appreciating "Our" music! That's music intelligence.
That girl at the end of the video. Man! Love the early 80s!
Just discovered your channel today.
I watched your video on Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark and now this one, Love it, wonderful stuff ❤
Keep up the good work 👍🏽
He is one of the greatest voices ever. He was the best, still alive i think. thanks
He's still alive, 72, and still can sing. Check out his interview with Rick Beato.
Love Miceal Mc Donald. Most under-rated singer/producer ... He needs more love from the music community. If he is good enough to sample, give him his ups!
He worked with Toto. I believe the guys from Toto performed on this song.
There's so much great music from back then you have to sit back and enjoy , keeps you in a good mood
Try listening to some 38 Special , they had some good songs also
I'm 57 and never heard Warren G but this was what I grew up on.
McDonald was in the THE DOOBIE BROTHERS.
WENT SOLO...VERY POPULAR!!😎😎😎 HAS SOME GREAT TUNES!!!