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Michael McDonald
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9.2/10
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🎧 471,110 listeners
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Wikipedia
Michael Hanley McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is an American singer, keyboardist, and songwriter. Known for his distinctive, soulful voice, he was a backing vocalist for Steely Dan from 1973 to 1980 and rose to fame as a lead vocalist of the Doobie Brothers as well as its keyboardist across various stints (1975–1982, 1987, 2019–present). McDonald wrote and sang several hit singles with the Doobie Brothers, including "What a Fool Believes", "Minute by Minute", "Takin' It to the Streets", "Real Love" and "It Keeps You Runnin'". McDonald has also performed as a prominent backing vocalist on numerous recordings by artists including Toto, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, and Kenny Loggins.
McDonald's solo career consists of nine studio albums and a number of singles, including the 1982 hit "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)". During his career, McDonald has collaborated with a number of other artists, including James Ingram, David Cassidy, Van Halen, Carly Simon, Patti LaBelle, Twinkie Clark, Lee Ritenour, the Winans, Aretha Franklin, Grizzly Bear, Joni Mitchell, and Thundercat. He has also recorded for television and film soundtracks. McDonald is the recipient of five Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Doobie Brothers in 2020. McDonald was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2025.
🤝 Collaborations (107)
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Michael McDonald has 107 credited collaborators on IMUDB — 33 featured, 1 producer, 4 bandmates, 10 production & engineering, 24 instrumentalists, 35 other. Active 1952–present.
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🎵 Top Tracks popularity ranked · Genius
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Clone High Theme Song
★ 8.6
feat. Christopher Miller, Donald Faison, Michael McDonald, Joe Flaherty, Will Forte, Nicole Sullivan
⭐ Known For
If That's What It Takes
▶ 1,768,627
Motown
▶ 420,060
Cuts
▶ 105,523
Soul Speak
▶ 149,063
Motown II
▶ 95,300
The Ultimate Collection
▶ 180,583
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Season of Peace: The Christmas Collection
2018
Wide Open
2017
Live on Soundstage
2017
Cuts
2016
Live At Lincoln Center - The Dukes Of September
2014
The IMUDB Guitar Guide
The Complete Guitarist — 20 chapters, beginner to expert. Free PDF, no email required.