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Michael McDonald
voc, key, *1952 US, St. Louis
Singer / Songwriter / Producer of Rock and Pop
A.k.a. Michael H. McDonald
Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is known for his soulful baritone voice. His early career included singing with Steely Dan. He joined The Doobie Brothers in 1976 and remained an integral member until 1982, after which he released the first of eight solo albums. During his career, he has collaborated with a number of other artists, including Van Halen, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin and Toto. He has also recorded for television and film soundtracks. During his career, McDonald has won five Grammy Awards.
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I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) on If That's What It Takes by Michael McDonald On My Own on Winner In You by Patti LaBelle Wherever I Go (feat. Lawrence & Michael McDonald) on Djesse Vol. 4 by Jacob Collier Sweet Freedom on Running Scared Original Soundtrack by Various Artists I Gotta Try on If That's What It Takes by Michael McDonald Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) on Motown II by Michael McDonald The Weight - Live on Mavis Staples I'll Take You There: An All-Star Concert Celebration by Various Artists Ain't No Mountain High Enough on Motown and Motown II by Michael McDonald I Heard It Through The Grapevine on Motown and Motown II by Michael McDonald Mercy Mercy Me on Motown II by Michael McDonaldTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
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| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season Of Peace | Michael McDonald | 2018 | Album |
| Hail Mary (Mr Jukes Remix) | Michael McDonald | 2018 | Single |
| Show You The Way | Thundercat Feat. Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald | 2017 | Album |
| Live On Soundstage | Michael McDonald | 2017 | Album |
| Wide Open | Michael McDonald | 2017 | Album |
| Live At Lincoln Center - The Dukes Of September | Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs | 2014 | Album |
| Summer Nights In Motown | Michael McDonald | 2012 | Album |
| The Dukes Of September | Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs | 2012 | Album |
| Dukes Of September Rhythm Revue - Performing Their Hits And More | Donald Fagen - Michael McDonald - Boz Scaggs | 2012 | Album |
| A Tribute To Motown Live + Michael McDonald Live | Michael McDonald | 2011 | Album |
| This Christmas - Live In Chicago | Michael McDonald | 2010 | Album |
| This Christmas | Michael McDonald | 2009 | Compil. |
| What A Fool Believes / I Keep Forgettin / Ya Mo B There | The Doobie Brothers / Michael McDonald | 2009 | Album |
| Enemy Within | Michael McDonald | 2008 | Single |
| (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher | Michael McDonald | 2008 | Single |
| Soul Speak | Michael McDonald | 2008 | Album |
| Soul Speak | Michael McDonald | 2007 | Album |
| Smooth Pair | Steely Dan | 2006 | Album |
| Motown - Soundstage | Michael McDonald | 2005 | Album |
| The Best Of Michael McDonald | Michael McDonald | 2005 | Compil. |
| The Ultimate Collection | Michael McDonald | 2005 | Compil. |
| Through The Many Winters: A Christmas Album | Michael McDonald | 2005 | Album |
| Motown Two | Michael McDonald | 2004 | Album |
| Reach Out, I'll Be There | Michael McDonald | 2004 | Single |
| Soundstage | Michael McDonald & The Doobie Brothers featuring Ashford & Simpson | 2004 | Album |
| Baby I Need Your Lovin' | Michael McDonald | 2004 | Single |
| Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart) | Michael McDonald | 2004 | Single |
| Motown Two | Michael McDonald | 2004 | Album |
| It's About Time | Kenny Loggins Guest Vocal Michael McDonald | 2003 | Single |
| Ain't No Mountain High Enough | Michael McDonald | 2003 | Single |
| ...Live In Chicago | Michael McDonald | 2003 | Album |
| Motown | Michael McDonald | 2003 | Album |
| Motown | Michael McDonald | 2003 | Album |
| I Heard It Through The Grapevine | Michael McDonald | 2003 | Single |
| Sweet Freedom | Safri Duo feat. Michael McDonald | 2002 | Single |
| The Very Best Of | Michael McDonald | 2001 | Compil. |
| A Gathering Of Friends | Michael McDonald | 2001 | Album |
| In The Spirit | Michael McDonald | 2001 | Album |
| Blue Obsession | Michael McDonald | 2000 | Album |
| AC/Hot AC Cuts | Michael McDonald | 2000 | Album |
| Jim Ladd Hosts Michael McDonald | Michael McDonald | 2000 | Album |
| Everyday | Darwin Hobbs Featuring Michael McDonald | 2000 | Album |
| The Voice Of Michael McDonald | Michael McDonald | 2000 | Compil. |
| Hey Girl | Michael McDonald | 1995 | Album |
| Hits Sampler | Michael McDonald | 1993 | Album |
| Blink Of An Eye | Michael McDonald | 1993 | Album |
| I Stand For You | Michael McDonald | 1993 | Single |
| Matters Of The Heart | Michael McDonald Duet With Vince Gill | 1993 | Single |
| Hey Girl | Michael McDonald | 1993 | Single |
| Blink Of An Eye - Words & Music | Michael McDonald | 1993 | Album |
| Take It To Heart | Michael McDonald | 1990 | Album |
| Tear It Up | Michael McDonald | 1990 | Single |
| Take It To Heart | Michael McDonald | 1990 | Single |
| All We Got | Michael McDonald | 1990 | Single |
| Take It To Heart | Michael McDonald | 1990 | Single |
| Love Has No Color | The Winans Featuring Michael McDonald | 1987 | Single |
| What's The Colour Of Money / Sweet Freedom | Hollywood Beyond / Michael McDonald | 1986 | Single |
| On My Own | Patti LaBelle And Michael McDonald | 1986 | Single |
| Sweet Freedom | Michael McDonald | 1986 | Single |
| Sweet Freedom (The Best Of Michael McDonald) | Michael McDonald | 1986 | Compil. |
| On My Own / Take A Chance With Me | Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald / B.T.B. | 1986 | Single |
| Dancing In The Street / On My Own | Matt Bianco / Patti LaBelle And Michael McDonald | 1986 | Single |
| I Just Can't Let Go | David Pack With Michael McDonald And James Ingram | 1986 | Single |
| No Lookin' Back | Michael McDonald | 1985 | Single |
| Our Love | Michael McDonald | 1985 | Single |
| No Lookin' Back | Michael McDonald | 1985 | Album |
| Lost In The Parade | Michael McDonald | 1985 | Single |
| Yah Mo B There | James Ingram With Michael McDonald | 1983 | Single |
| Believe In It | Michael McDonald | 1983 | Single |
| If That's What It Takes | Michael McDonald | 1982 | Album |
| Playin By The Rules | Michael McDonald | 1982 | Single |
| I Keep Forgettin' | Michael McDonald | 1982 | Single |
| I Gotta Try | Michael McDonald | 1982 | Single |
| That Was Then, The Early Recordings Of Michael McDonald | Michael McDonald | 1982 | Compil. |
| Interplay / God Knows | Derek And Ray / Michael McDonald | 1978 | Single |
| A Good Old Time Love Song | Michael McDonald | 1973 | Single |
| Where Do I Go From Here | Michael McDonald | 1972 | Single |
| I Think I Love You Again / Dear Me | Michael McDonald | 1972 | Single |
| God Knows / If You Won't,I Will | Michael McDonald | 1971 | Single |
| I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) / I Gotta Try | Michael McDonald | Single | |
| Michael McDonald 1-2 | Michael McDonald | Album |
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