The “Minute By Minute” voice…
With his husky, soulful baritone, Michael McDonald became one of the most distinctive and popular vocalists to emerge from the laid-back California pop/rock scene of the late ’70s. McDonald found the middle ground between blue-eyed soul and smooth soft rock, a sound that made him a star. He initially essayed his signature style with the Doobie Brothers, ushering in the group’s most popular period with hits like “What a Fool Believes” and “Taking It to the Streets.”
McDonald disbanded the group in 1982 to pursue a solo career, which was initially quite successful, but by the end of the decade his popularity had faded away, since he was reluctant to work regularly and hesitant to update his sound to suit shifting popular tastes.
After singing backup on several Steely Dan albums in the mid-’70s, Michael McDonald joined the Doobie Brothers in 1977. He was largely responsible for moving the group away from boogie rock and toward polished, jazzy blue-eyed soul. Prior to the Doobies’ farewell tour in 1982, he sang harmony on several hit singles, including tracks by Donna Summer, Toto, Kenny Loggins, and Christopher Cross.
As it turned out, McDonald’s solo work was a cross between the Doobie Brothers’ white-bread soul and Cross’ adult contemporary ballads.
McDonald released his solo debut, If That’s What It Takes, in 1982. The record climbed to number six on the strength of the number four single “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near),” which also crossed over into the R&B Top Ten. In 1983, he had another Top 20 pop hit (and a Top Ten R&B hit) with his duet with James Ingram, “Yah Mo B There.” McDonald didn’t deliver his second solo album, No Lookin’ Back, until 1985. The record wasn’t as successful as its predecessor, producing only one moderate hit in its title track.
He bounced back the following year, when his duet with Patti LaBelle, “On My Own,” shot to number one and “Sweet Freedom,” his theme for the Billy Crystal/Gregory Hines comedy Running Scared, climbed into the Top Ten.
Instead of capitalizing on his revitalized success, McDonald didn’t release another album until 1990. The resulting Take It to Heart was a bomb, peaking at number 110. Two years later, his fortunes were revived somewhat when he sang on Aretha Franklin’s minor hit “Ever Changing Times” and toured with Donald Fagen’s New York Rock and Soul Revue.
The following year, he released Blink of an Eye, which was ignored. In 1994, “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” was sampled heavily in Warren G’s smash hit “Regulate.” By 1996, McDonald had returned to the Doobie Brothers, touring the oldies circuit with the reunited group.
The following year, McDonald released Blue Obsession, his first album of new material in three years.
He released a Christmas album (In the Spirit: A Christmas Album) in 2001, and began a series of recordings devoted to the Motown catalog with 2003’s Motown, Motown Two and Soul Speak followed in 2004 and 2008 respectively.
Discography:
Season Of Peace
Chonin Records 2018
Tracks: That's What Christmas Means To Me, White Christmas/Winter Wonderland, Children Go Where I Send Thee, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Wexford Carol, Christmas On The Bayou, To Make A Miracle, Peace, Through The Many Winters, Every Time Christmas Comes Around, On Christmas Morning, World Out Of A Dream, O Holy Night, Winter Wonderland & Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.
Musicians on the Season Of Peace album: Michael McDonald, Jonny Lang, Twinkie Clark, Amy Holland, Jake Shimabukuro and others.
Live On Soundstage
BMG Records 2017
Tracks: It Keeps You Runnin´, Sweet Freedom, I Keep Forgettin´, Find It In Your Heart, If You Wanted To Hurt Me, Minute By Minute/Honest Emotion, I Can Let Go Now, What A Fool Believes, Beautiful Child, Takin´It To The Streets, You Belong To Me (Bonus Track), What´s Going On (Bonus Tracks) & I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Bonus Tracks).
Musicians on the Live On Soundstage album: Michael McDonald and others.
Wide Open
ADA Records 2017
Tracks: Hail Mary, Just Strong Enough, Find It In Your Heart, Half True, Ain´t No Good, Honest Emotions, Blessing In Disguise, Dark Side, If You Wanted To Hurt Me, Beautiful Child, Too Short & Free A Man.
Musicians on the Wide Open album: Michael McDonald and others.
Unfinished Business
Chonin Records 2013
Tracks: La Marea Humana, Judgement Day, Perfect Illusion & Long Haul.
Musicians on the Unfinished Business EP: Michael McDonald, Robben Ford and others.
No Lookin´ Back
Friday Music 2010
Tracks: No Lookin' Back, Bad Times, (I'll Be Your) Angel, By Heart, Don't Let Me Down, Sweet Freedom, Our Love, (I Hang) On Your Every Word, Any Foolish Thing & Lost In The Parade.
Musicians on the No Lookin´ Back album: Michael McDonald, Jeff Porcaro, George Perilli, Willie Weeks, David Pack, Nathan East, Joe Walsh, Mike Hanna, Chuck Sabatino, Cornelius Bumpus, Chris Pelonis, Staff Fieldhouse, Paulinho Da Costa, Scott Plunkett, Roger, Brian Mann, Scott Plunkett, Robben Ford & Randy Goodrum.
This Christmas
Razor & Tie 2009
Tracks: That's What Christmas Means To Me, This Christmas , White Christmas, Wexford Carol, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Peace, On This Night, Children Go Where I Send Thee, Every Time Christmas Comes Around, O Come O Come Emanuel, I'll Be Home For Christmas & Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.
Musicians on the This Christmas album: Michael McDonald and others.
Soul Speak
Universal Music 2008
Tracks: I Knew You Were Waiting for Me, Living for the City, Love TKO, Walk On By,Still Not You Getting Over Me, For Once in My Life, Into the Mystic, Hallelujah, Enemy Within, (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher, Only God Can Help Me Now, Baby Can I Change My Mind, Redemption Song & You Don't Know Me.
Musicians on the Soul Speak album: Michael McDonald, Toby Baker, Nicky Shaw, Michael Thompson, Doyle Bramhall II, Nathan East, Abraham Laboriel Jr., Stevie Wonder, Tim Lauer, Vinnie Colaiuta, The Kick Horns, Tim Carmen, Michelle John, Rachel Oteh, Sharon White, Drea Rhenee, Calvin Nowell, Out For Souls Choir, Debi Selby, Audrey Martells & Rian Peters.
Through The Many Winters
Hallmark Records 2005
Tracks: Silent Night, O Holy Night, Come, O Come Emanuel/What Month Was Jesus Born, Deck The Halls, Jingle Bells, O Tannenbaum, Wexford Carol, God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, Through The Many Winters, Christmas on the Bayou, Auld Lang Syne/O Tannenbaum (reprise).
Musicians on the Through The Many Winters album: Michael McDonald, Amy Holland McDonald, Tom Hemby, Josh Henson, Pat Coil, Sharron Forrest, Russ Bono, Mark Douthit, Stuart Duncan, Pat Bergenson, Drea Rhenee, Daniel Moore II, Conni Ellisor, Anthony La Marchina and others.
The Ultimate Collection
Warner Bros 2005
Tracks: Ain´t No Mountain High Enough, What A Fool Believes, I Keep Forgettin´(Every Time You´re Near), Yah Mo B There, Takin´It To The Streets, Sweet Freedom, Minute By Minute, On My Own, You Belong To Me, Real Love, I Stand For You, It Keeps You Runnin´, Take It To Heart, No Love To Be Found, I Gotta Try, No Lookin´Back, Blink Of An Eye, Open The Door (Urban Remix) & Lost In The Parade.
Musicians on the The Ultimate Collection album: Michael McDonald and others.
Motown Two/Motown
Universal Music 2004
Tracks: CD1: You're All I Need, Baby I Need Your Lovin', Reach Out, Stop Look Listen, I Was Made To Love Her, Loving You is Sweeter Than Ever, Traks of My Tears, What's Going On, I Second That Emotion, After the Dance, Nowhere to Run, Tuesday Heartbreak, Mercy Mercy Me & Baby I'm For Real. CD2: I Heard It Through The Grapevine, You Are Everything, Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me, Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing, Reflections, How Sweet It Is, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, All Is Fair In Love, I Want You, Distant Lover, I Believe & Since I Lost My Baby.
Musicians on the Motown Two/Motown album: Michael McDonald, Chris Rodriguez, Michael Thompson, Toby Baker, Nicky "Misschief" Shaw, Tommy Sims, Tony Swain, Nathan East, Ricky Lawson, Paul Waller, Mark Douthit, Jennifer Karr, Ann McCrary, Tammi Taylor, Gale M. West, Tracey Ackerman, Alfreda McCrary, Kevin Whalum, Dwayne Starling, Simon Climie, Leon Ware, Audrey Martells, Larry Carlton, Harvey Mason, Bob James, Michael McDonald, Toni Braxton, Stevie Wonder, Tony Swain, Billy Preston, Toby Baker, Nicky "Misschief" Shaw, Abe Labroiel, Jr., Vinnie Colaluita, Abraham Laboriel, Sr., Freddie Vigor, Dan Dugmore, Sharon White, Michelle John, Rachel Oteh, Lawrence Johnson, Darwin Hobbs, Steve Crawford, Yvette Preyer, Drea Rhenee and others.
Motown Two
Motown Records 2004
Tracks: You're All I Need, Baby I Need Your Lovin', Reach Out, Stop Look Listen, I Was Made To Love Her, Loving You is Sweeter Than Ever, Traks of My Tears, What's Going On, I Second That Emotion, After the Dance, Nowhere to Run, Tuesday Heartbreak, Mercy Mercy Me & Baby I'm For Real.
Musicians on the Motown Two album: Michael McDonald, Toni Braxton, Stevie Wonder, Tony Swain, Billy Preston, Toby Baker, Nathan East, Michael Thompson, Simon Climie, Nicky "Misschief" Shaw, Abe Labroiel, Jr., Vinnie Colaluita, Abraham Laboriel, Sr., Freddie Vigor, Dan Dugmore, Sharon White, Michelle John, Rachel Oteh, Lawrence Johnson, Darwin Hobbs, Steve Crawford, Yvette Preyer, Drea Rhenee and others.
The Christmas Collection
MCA Records 2003
Tracks: You're Angels We Have Heard On High, To Make A Miracle, Children Go Where I Send Thee, Every Time Christmas Comes Around, Peace, White Christmas/Winter Wonderland, One Gift, On This Night, House Full Of Love, On Christmas Morning & World Out Of A Dream.
Musicians on the The Christmas Collection album: Michael McDonald, Mark Harris, Andrew Ramsey, Amy Holland McDonald, Scarlett McDonald, Tommy Sims, Rick Jordan, Crystal Tailerfero, David Hoffner, Conni Ellisor, John Catchings, Elbertina "Twinkie" Clark, Dan Needham, Barry Green, Sam Levine, Mike Haynes, Jim Horn, The Delegration Choir, Eric Struthers, James Ingram, Bernie Chiaravalle, Charles Fritchel, Chris Farren, John Lang, Gale M. West, Ann McCrary, Alfreda Ann McCrary, Jovauin Woods and others.
Live In Chicago
Universal Records 2003
Tracks: White Christmas/Winter Wonderland, Peace, It Keeps You Runnin´, You Belong To Me & Takin´It To The Streets.
Musicians on the Live In Chicago album: Michael McDonald, Bernie Chiaravalle, Vince Denham, Pat Coil, Charles Frichtel, Yvette Preyer, Yvonne Gage & Simbryt Whittington.
Motown
Universal Records 2003
Tracks: I Heard It Through The Grapevine, You Are Everything, Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me, Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing, Reflections, How Sweet It Is, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, All Is Fair In Love, I Want You, Distant Lover, I Believe & Since I Lost My Baby.
Musicians on the Motown album: Michael McDonald, Chris Rodriguez, Michael Thompson, Toby Baker, Nicky "Misschief" Shaw, Tommy Sims, Tony Swain, Nathan East, Ricky Lawson, Paul Waller, Mark Douthit, Jennifer Karr, Ann McCrary, Tammi Taylor, Gale M. West, Tracey Ackerman, Alfreda McCrary, Kevin Whalum, Dwayne Starling, Simon Climie, Leon Ware, Audrey Martells, Larry Carlton, Harvey Mason & Bob James.
Motown
Universal Records 2003
Tracks: I Heard It Through The Grapevine, You Are Everything, Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me, Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing, Reflections, How Sweet It Is, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, All Is Fair In Love, I Want You, Distant Lover, I Believe & Since I Lost My Baby.
Musicians on the Motown album: Michael McDonald, Chris Rodriguez, Michael Thompson, Toby Baker, Nicky "Misschief" Shaw, Tommy Sims, Tony Swain, Nathan East, Ricky Lawson, Paul Waller, Mark Douthit, Jennifer Karr, Ann McCrary, Tammi Taylor, Gale M. West, Tracey Ackerman, Alfreda McCrary, Kevin Whalum, Dwayne Starling, Simon Climie, Leon Ware, Audrey Martells, Larry Carlton, Harvey Mason & Bob James.
Motown
Universal Records 2003
Tracks: I Heard It Through The Grapevine, You Are Everything, Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me, Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing, Reflections, How Sweet It Is, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, All Is Fair In Love, I Want You, Distant Lover, I Believe, Since I Lost My Baby & Too High (With Fourplay) (Bonus Track).
Musicians on the Motown album: Michael McDonald, Chris Rodriguez, Michael Thompson, Toby Baker, Nicky "Misschief" Shaw, Tommy Sims, Tony Swain, Nathan East, Ricky Lawson, Paul Waller, Mark Douthit, Jennifer Karr, Ann McCrary, Tammi Taylor, Gale M. West, Tracey Ackerman, Alfreda McCrary, Kevin Whalum, Dwayne Starling, Simon Climie, Leon Ware, Audrey Martells, Larry Carlton, Harvey Mason & Bob James.
In The Spirit
MCA Records 2001
Tracks: Angels We Have Heard On High, To Make A Miracle, Children Go Where I Send Thee, Every Time Christmas Comes Around, Peace, White Christmas/Winter Wonderland, One Gift, On This Night, House Full Of Love, On Christmas Morning & World Out Of A Dream.
Musicians on the In The Spirit album: Michael McDonald, Mark Harris, Andrew Ramsey, Amy Holland McDonald, Scarlett McDonald, Tommy Sims, Rick Jordan, Crystal Tailerfero, David Hoffner, Conni Ellisor, John Catchings, Elbertina "Twinkie" Clark, Dan Needham, Barry Green, Sam Levine, Mike Haynes, Jim Horn, The Delegration Choir, Eric Struthers, James Ingram, Bernie Chiaravalle, Charles Fritchel, Chris Farren, John Lang, Gale M. West, Ann McCrary, Alfreda Ann McCrary, Jovauin Woods and others.
In The Spirit (CD Advance)
MCA Records 2001
Tracks: Angels We Have Heard On High, To Make A Miracle, Children Go Where I Send Thee, Every Time Christmas Comes Around, Peace, White Christmas/Winter Wonderland, One Gift, On This Night, House Full Of Love, On Christmas Morning & World Out Of A Dream.
Musicians on the In The Spirit (CD Advance) album: Michael McDonald, Mark Harris, Andrew Ramsey, Amy Holland McDonald, Scarlett McDonald, Tommy Sims, Rick Jordan, Crystal Tailerfero, David Hoffner, Conni Ellisor, John Catchings, Elbertina "Twinkie" Clark, Dan Needham, Barry Green, Sam Levine, Mike Haynes, Jim Horn, The Delegration Choir, Eric Struthers, James Ingram, Bernie Chiaravalle, Charles Fritchel, Chris Farren, John Lang, Gale M. West, Ann McCrary, Alfreda Ann McCrary, Jovauin Woods and others.
The Very Best of Michael McDonald
Warner Archives 2001
Tracks: No Lookin´ Back, I Keep Forgettin´(Every Time You´re Near), I Gotta Try, Our Love, Yah Mo B There, On My Own, By Heart, Bad Times, Matters Of The Heart, Sweet Freedom, Get The Word Started, Any Foolish Thing, Take It To Heart, Higher Ground (previously unissued), Lost In The Parade & Blink Of An Eye.
Musicians on the The Very Best of Michael McDonald album: Michael McDonald, Jeff Porcaro, Willie Weeks, David Pack, George Perilli, Greg Phillinganes, Steve Lukather, Louis Johnson, Michael Boddicker, Steve Gadd, Ted Templeman, Paulhino Da Costa, Kenny Loggins, Brian Mann, Abraham Laboriel, Bobby LaKind, James Ingram, Patti LaBelle, David Foster, Burt Bacharach, Dann Huff, Neil Stubenhaus, Scott Plunkett, Chris Pelonis,Staff Fieldhouse, Michael Hanna, Joe Walsh, Nathan East, Dean Parks, Lenny Castro, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Anthony Palter, Larry Williams, Wells Christy, Chuck Findley, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, William Reichenbach, Dave Boruff, Ernie Watts, Paul Jackson, Jr., Siedah Garrett, Bernie Chiaravalle, Charles Fritchel, Vince Denham, Deborah Dobkin, Sweet Pea Atkison, Sir Harry Bowens, David Lasley, Chuck Sabatino, Cornelius Bumpus, Michael Mason, Don Was, John Tesh, Robben Ford, Benmont Tech, Randy Jacobs, Brandon Fields, Lee Thornberg, Albert Wing, David Frank and others
The Voice of Michael McDonald
Warner Archives 2000
Tracks: Taken´ It To The Streets, It Keeps You Runnin´, You Belong To Me, What A Fool Believes, I Keep Forgettin´(Every Time You´re Near), No Lookin´ Back, I Gotta Try, Yah Mo B There, On My Own, By Heart, Sweet Freedom, I Just Can´t Let Go, Take It To Heart, Ever Changing Times, Minute By Minute, Higher Ground (previously unissued), Blink Of An Eye & Tell It Like It Is (previously unissued).
Musicians on the The Voice of Michael McDonald album: Michael McDonald, The Doobie Brothers, Jesse Butler, Bobby LaKind, Rosemary Butler, Jeff Porcaro, Greg Phillinganes, Steve Lukather, Louis Johnson, Maureen McDonald, David Pack, Willie Weeks, George Perilli, Michael Boddicker, Steve Gadd, Ted Templeman, Paulhino Da Costa, Kenny Loggins, James Ingram, John Robinson, Quincy Jones, Patti LaBelle, Burt Bacharach, David Foster, Peter Wolf, Dann Huff, Neil Stubenhaus, Carlos Vega, Evette Benton, Carla Benson, Barbara Ingram, Clydene Jackson, Maxine Willard Waters, Julia Tillman Waters, Scott Plunkett, Chris Pelonis, Larry Williams, Danny Sembello, Anthony Palter, Wells Christy, Chuck Findley, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft, William Reichenbach, Dave Boruff, Paul Jackson Jr., Siedah Garrett, Ernie Watts, Burleigh Drummond, Michael Hanna, Don Was, John Tesh, Bernie Chiaravalle, Sir Harry Bowens, Sweet Pea Atkinson, David Lasley, Aretha Franklin, Donald Fagen, Boz Scaggs, Phoebe Snow and others.
Blue Obsession
Chicago Records 2000
Tracks: All I Need, No Love To Be Found, Obsession Blues, Where Would I Be Now, Build Upon It, The Meaning Of Love, Open The Door, Kikwit Town, Down By The River, Someday You Will, Ain't That Peculiar & You Can't Make It Love.
Musicians on the Blue Obsession album: Michael McDonald, Bernie Chiaravalle, George Cocchini, Mark Douthit, Dan Dugmore, Tabitha Fair, Barry Green, Armand Grimaldi, Marc Harris, Mike Haynes, Joe Hogue, Gordon Kennedy, Joey Kibble, Mark Kibble, Viktor Krauss, Sam Levine, Billy Livsey, Toby McKeehan, Claude McKnight, Doug Moffet, Wendy Moten, Nashville String Machine, Dan Needham, Johnny Neel, David Pack, George Perilli, Angelo Petrucci, Tom Roady, Chris Rodriguez, Matt Rollins, Tommy Sims, Kevin Max Smith, Nicol Smith, Dennis Solee, Michael Tait, Bobby G. Taylor, Chester Thompson, Kirk Whalum, Chris Willis.
Among The Missing
BNA Records 1999
Tracks: Among The Missing & Have You Seen Me.
Musicians on the Among The Missing single: Michael McDonald, Kathy Matthea, Jenny Randall and others.
Blue Obsession (CD Advance)
Reprise Records 1997
Tracks: Ain't That Peculiar, Give It Up, No Love To Be Found, Open The Door, Tell It Like It Is, Obsession Blues, The Meaning Of Love, All I Need, Kikwit Town, Take It From The Top, You Can't Make It Love & Someday You Will.
Musicians on the Blue Obsession (CD Advance) album: Michael McDonald and others.
Blink Of An Eye
Reprise Records 1993
Tracks: I Stand For You, East Of Eden, More To Us Than That, I Want You, No More Prayin', Matters Of The Heart, Hey Girl, What Makes A Man Hold On, Blink Of An Eye, Everlasting & For A Child.
Musicians on the Blink Of An Eye album: Michael McDonald, Jeff Bova, Jimmy Bralower, Manu Katche, Pino Palladino, David Williams, Bernie Chiaravalle, David Frank, Jenni Muldaur, Arnold McCuller, Sweet Pea Atkinson, Harry Bowen, Mona Lisa Young, Clydene Edwards, Brandon Fields, Albert Wing, Lee Thornberg, Bruce Fowler, Nathan East, Mike Campbell, John Robinson, Randy Jacobs, Lenny Castro, Kirk Whalum, Marcus Miller, Amy Holland, Paul Buchanan, Robert Bell, Doug Scott, Benmont Tench, Freddie Washington, Fred Tackett, Dean Parks, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Randy Kerber, Robben Ford, Paul Jackson Jr, Chuck Sabatino, George Perilli, Warren Haynes, Greg Phillinganes, Wallace Roney & Chuck Findley.
Take It To Heart
Reprise Records 1990
Tracks: All We Got, Get The Word Started, Love Can Break Your Heart, Take It To Heart, Tear It Up, Lonely Talk, Searching For Understanding, Home Boy, No Amount Of Reason, One Step Away & You Show Me.
Musicians on the Take It To Heart album: Michael McDonald, Peter Leinheiser, Chuck Sabatino, Brian McKnight, George Perilli, Charles Frichtel, Bernie Chiaravalle, Debra Dobkin, Michael Hanna, Vince Denham, Sweet Pea Atkinson, Sir Harry Bowens, David Lasley, Kathy Walker, Paul Riser, Jeff Porcaro, Abraham Laboriel, Michael Landau, Kirk Whalum, Amy Holland, Michael Mason, Don Was, John Tesh, Paulinho Da Costa, David Gamson, Gardner Cole, David Pack, Terry McMillan, Maureen McDonald Ferguson & Stan Getz.
Sweet Freedom
Warner Bros 1986
Tracks: Sweet Freedom, Angel (I'll Be Your) Angel, Yah Mo B There, I Gotta Try, I Keep Forgettin', Our Love (remix), On My Own, No Lookin' Back, Any Foolish Thing, That's Why, What A Fool Believes (with the Dobbie Brothers) & I Can Let Go Now.
Musicians on the Sweet Freedom album: Michael McDonald and others.
No Lookin´ Back
Warner Bros 1986
Tracks: No Lookin' Back, Bad Times, (I'll Be Your) Angel, By Heart, Any Foolish Thing, Our Love, (I Hang) On Your Every Word, Lost In The Parade, Don't Let Me Down & Sweet Freedom.
Musicians on the No Lookin´ Back album: Michael McDonald, Jeff Porcaro, George Perilli, Willie Weeks, David Pack, Nathan East, Joe Walsh, Mike Hanna, Chuck Sabatino, Cornelius Bumpus, Chris Pelonis, Staff Fieldhouse, Paulinho Da Costa, Scott Plunkett, Roger, Brian Mann, Scott Plunkett, Robben Ford & Randy Goodrum.
No Lookin´ Back
Warner Bros 1985
Tracks: No Lookin' Back, Bad Times, (I'll Be Your) Angel, By Heart, Any Foolish Thing, Our Love, (I Hang) On Your Every Word, Lost In The Parade & Don't Let Me Down.
Musicians on the No Lookin´ Back album: Michael McDonald, Jeff Porcaro, George Perilli, Willie Weeks, David Pack, Nathan East, Joe Walsh, Mike Hanna, Chuck Sabatino, Cornelius Bumpus, Chris Pelonis, Staff Fieldhouse, Paulinho Da Costa, Scott Plunkett, Roger, Brian Mann, Scott Plunkett, Robben Ford & Randy Goodrum.
If That´s What It Takes
Warner Bros 1982
Tracks: Playin' By The Rules, I Keep Forgettin' ( Every Time You're Near), Love Lies. I Gotta Try, I Can Let Go Now, That's Why, If That's What It Takes, No Such Luck, Losin' End & Believe In It.
Musicians on the If That What It Takes album: Michael McDonald, Steve Gadd, Willie Weeks, Dean Parks, Edgar Winter, Lenny Castro, Greg Phillinganes, Ed Sanford, Jeff Porcaro, Louis Johnson, Maureen McDonald, Paulinho Da Costa, Michael Boddicker, Ted Templeman, Kenny Loggins, Mike Porcaro, Michael Omartian, Tom Scott, Robben Ford, Christopher Cross, Brenda Russell, Kathy Walker & Amy Holland.
That Was Then
Bell Records 1982
Tracks: Drivin' Wheel, Lord I Felt, It Don't Matter Now, When I'm Home, I Think I Love You Again, Melodic, Midnight Rider, Billy, Dear Me, Where Men Don't Care & A Good Old Time Love Song Drivin' Wheel, Lord I Felt, It Don't Matter Now, When I'm Home, I Think I Love You Again, Melodic, Midnight Rider, Billy, Dear Me, Where Men Don't Care & A Good Old Time Love Song.
Musicians on the That Was Then (Early Recordings of Michael McDonald) album: Michael McDonald and others.