Michael McDonald
R&B / Soul · US · Active since 1952

Michael McDonald

Velvety baritone vocals over impeccably polished Rhodes piano. The definitive sound of high-fidelity 80s soul and sophisticated West Coast pop.

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Michael McDonald is an American singer, keyboardist, and songwriter recognized for his soulful vocal style. His career includes significant tenures as a lead vocalist for the Doobie Brothers and as a backing singer for Steely Dan. McDonald has also maintained a successful solo career with nine studio albums. Throughout his professional life, he has collaborated with diverse artists such as Toto, Kenny Loggins, and James Ingram across soul, pop, and soft rock genres.

Our Catalog13 Albums · 1982 · 2017
Wide Open
Wide Open
2017
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The Last Day
2016
Felt Piano
Felt Piano
2015
Soul Speak
Soul Speak
2008
Through the Many Winters: A Christmas Album
Through the Many Winters: A Christmas Album
2005
Motown Two
Motown Two
2004
Motown
Motown
2003
In the Spirit: A Christmas Album
In the Spirit: A Christmas Album
2001
Blue Obsession
Blue Obsession
1997
Blink of an Eye
Blink of an Eye
1993
Take It to Heart
Take It to Heart
1990
No Lookin’ Back
No Lookin’ Back
1985
If That's What It Takes
If That's What It Takes
1982
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Laith Al-Deen

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