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Artist · from St. Louis · born 1952

Michael McDonald

R&B & soul singer

  • soul

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Michael McDonald
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The story

Michael Hanley McDonald 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. 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.

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Records

Singles 45

All 45 singles

Records from MusicBrainz, completed with the release lists of Deezer and Apple. Sleeves from the Cover Art Archive and the same lists.

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Bands and projects

The bands Michael McDonald played in, each with its own records. From MusicBrainz and Discogs.

If you like Michael McDonald

Where the listeners of ListenBrainz, Last.fm and Deezer agree, with the circle of Michael McDonald’s own bands. A source that names other people with the same name is left out.

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