Michael McDonald

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Born
12 February 1952 (age 74)
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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 1,304 listeners
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 80er Pop Hits I Keep Forgettin (Every Time You're Near)
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5 Play track If That's What It Takes Playin' by the Rules
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6 Play track If That's What It Takes Love Lies
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7 Play track If That's What It Takes I Can Let Go Now
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8 Play track If That's What It Takes If That's What It Takes
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9 Play track If That's What It Takes No Such Luck
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10 Play track Motown Ain't No Mountain High Enough
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  1. 254,301 listeners

    3 Aug 1982 · 10 tracks

    If That's What It Takes
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  2. 78,907 listeners

    1 Jan 2003 · 14 tracks

    Motown
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  3. 39,669 listeners

    19 tracks

    Cuts
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  4. 21,685 listeners

    1 Jan 2005 · 14 tracks

    Soul Speak
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