Michael McDonald

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Born
12 February 1952 (age 73)
Born In
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Michael McDonald, born February 12, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American R&B and soul singer known for his distinctive husky baritone voice, often described as "blue-eyed soul." During his early years, he played in several local bands while attending McCluer High School in Ferguson, Missouri. After performing with the group Blue, he moved to Los Angeles in 1970. He gained recognition as a backing vocalist and keyboardist for Steely Dan, contributing to their albums until the 1980 release of Gaucho. In April 1975, McDonald joined The Doobie Brothers when lead si… read more
Michael McDonald, born February 12, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American R&B and soul singer known for his distinctive husky baritone voice, often described as "blue-eyed soul." During his early years, he played in several local bands while attending McCluer High School … read more
Michael McDonald, born February 12, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an American R&B and soul singer known for his distinctive husky baritone voice, often described as "blue-eyed soul." During his early years, he played in several local bands while attending McCluer High School in Ferguson, Missouri. After performing with the group Blue, he moved to… read more

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1 Play track If That's What It Takes I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)
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2 Play track If That's What It Takes I Gotta Try
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3 Play track Cuts Sweet Freedom
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4 Play track If That's What It Takes Love Lies
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5 Play track 80er Pop Hits I Keep Forgettin (Every Time You're Near)
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6 Play track Cuts No Lookin' Back
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7 Play track Motown and Motown II (International Version) Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)
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8 Play track If That's What It Takes Playin' by the Rules
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9 Play track Motown Ain't No Mountain High Enough
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10 Play track If That's What It Takes That's Why
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  1. 203,949 listeners

    3 Aug 1982 · 10 tracks

    If That's What It Takes
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  2. 77,497 listeners

    1 Jan 2003 · 14 tracks

    Motown
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  3. 39,587 listeners

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  4. 21,250 listeners

    1 Jan 2005 · 14 tracks

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