The Very Best of Michael McDonald

Always liked the music by the doobie brothers and michael mcdonalds vouce

This is Michael when his voice was strong in top form. He sounds more weathered now a days. After the 2 Motown Albums and his first Christmas Album all of which were perfect. I grew less enthusiastic with his work. It comes down to personal preference. Some like how his voice changed. He began to add a little slur after each note. For me that didn't work. His piano playing is beyond reproach. When he performs live he has 1 annoying habit, he turns his face away from the Mic when he sings. Look for yourself on any YouTube performance. Other than this. I will always be a fan of the early studio recordings and work with the Doobie Brothers.

Love Michel McDonald !

McDonald is very smooth great sound.

Michael McDonald's distinctive voice and strong songwriting abilities helped turn the Doobie Brothers into a hit-making machine. Michael's outstanding vocals helped sustain his success after he left the Doobie Brothers. "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)," taken from his first solo album, made it all the way to #4 in 1982. However, Michael's songwriting seemed to suffer from a certain sameness, as evidenced by his songs "Matters Of The Heart," "By Heart" and "Take It To Heart" on this collection. Michael's solo career is also noteworthy for his duets, particularly with James Ingram on "Yah Mo B There" (#19 in 1984), and with Patti LaBelle on the smash hit "On My Own" (#1 in 1986). The superb song "Sweet Freedom," which peaked at #7 in 1986, outshines most of the other songs on this collection. Michael's version of the Stevie Wonder classic "Higher Ground," which was previously unreleased, is another highlight on this compilation. Michael McDonald would go on to even greater success covering other Stevie Wonder songs on his recent "Motown" album. Too bad this collection was released before that album came out.

all beautiful songs and no clunkers

Glad this item arrived safe. Sometimes, when the CD is packaged in a plastic case, the case cracks during shipping. This one arrived in one piece. Thank you!

LOVE Michael McDonald and his smooth, mellow voice. Could listen to this CD al day. I also love both his Motown CDs, also great listening.

Brings back memories...

Great album and a great voice.

J’adore. Un chanteur à la voix grave et soûl. Un classique pour ceux qui aiment lesUS des ces années là.

このアルバムを購入したのは6曲目の　ON MY OWN が聴きたかったからです。このアルバムの中で、一番のヒット曲です。このアルバムを全部聴いて、思ったのは、マイケル・マクドナルドは、やっぱりロック側の人ではないとゆうことでしょうか。A O R シンガーなのです。ポップシンガーでもない。唯一のロック色のある1曲目は、NO LOOKING BACK　でケニー・ロギンスとの共作でなかなかの曲ではあるが、それも当たり前で、WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES もケニーとの共作である。やっぱり、ドゥービーブラザースのマイケル・マクドナルドがいいです。

C'est vraiment la musique que je recherchais..super