Michael McDonald - Sweet Freedom (Radio 2's Piano Room)

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6 жыл бұрын

Michael McDonald visits the Radio 2 Piano Room to perform his hit song Sweet Freedom.
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@qjgm 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. McDonald, what the hell do you have in your vocal chords? Ok, I'll tell you. It's magic. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@anxiousproductions9183 3 жыл бұрын

It’s velvety chocolate poured over crushed diamonds with Smoke infused honey drizzled over the top!

@jdrs4214 3 жыл бұрын

The man’s a poster child for blue-eyed soul. God hard-wired him up for it; a true gift.

@henrydaley1255 Жыл бұрын

Deuteronomy 7:6 “For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.” Michael is a Hebrew Israelite period

@brendakronberg345 11 ай бұрын

I thought that reference was to the Jewish People in the world and no one else.

@life-is-inspiring3953 4 жыл бұрын

What a great rock pianist, not to mention his iconic voice

@javieralba5116 2 жыл бұрын

Golden fingers, Platinum voice...Love it.

@DannyVincent10 6 жыл бұрын

This man should never die.

@waynedexter 4 жыл бұрын

He will. When he does his legacy will live on. Just like all the greats who have died.

@gregtheos9309 Жыл бұрын

Mike has amazing piano chops. His piano playing is as great and unique as his voice. Hell, his keyboard chops were good enough to make it on Steely Dan albums. The electric sound of the original version of this recording didn't age as well as it could have. Had a heavy 80's drum machine, horn, etc. sound, but the composition is top-notch. Amazing chord/key changes, vocal harmonies, etc., etc., etc. Just very unique. Very Michael.

@compound00 3 жыл бұрын

Hes too amazing. Just when I thought he wouldn't dare attempt some of the high notes, he pressed on anyway. Struggled and kept right on going. I dont want anyone but Michael mcdonald singing Michael mcdonald songs. Thank god hes still alive and well and able to still enjoy these gems live.

@Spartanm333 3 жыл бұрын

Mike's always been a live performer his first band at 11, his dad and sisters all singers. Irish stock brought up in the St Louis soul and church belt. However, he is coming up 70 now and time to give these songs up I feel, or like Johnny Mathis, have your iconic songs re-scored - the fans will still want them but then you don't have to strain - Johnny carries on (today) into his 80's

@msjc44 5 жыл бұрын

Michael thanks for making the 70’s 80’s and 90’s a blast ! !

@marthamydear5869 4 жыл бұрын

I love him.

@albobal2 5 жыл бұрын

I used to ride with all the windows down in my first car...blasting this song!! I felt so FREE!! Love it!

@jfs70ss 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of car...??? Don't tell me a Pinto, Maverick or a Gremlin...!! LOL

@shareofmoney 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my Michael McDonald favorite songs. Love the soul coming out of this guy!

@elise6677100 7 ай бұрын

Love his voice ❤

@deepcoolclear Жыл бұрын

35 years on such a beautiful song and amazing artist

@user-yj7iq6um8g Ай бұрын

Michael always does his best , he is the best make vocalist in my opinion, thank you.

@user-pj5me6qg5w 6 жыл бұрын

I have lived this song since it was first released. I still have it in cassette!

@monicanasis2146 5 жыл бұрын

I love love Michael McDonald. He's voice and his music are simply timeless.

@DrummerDanVa 6 жыл бұрын

Does any performer of ANY age put more feeling into a performance as Michael?? Amazing!!

@ChuckTruck78 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! Joe Cocker is another great!

@guusjepoes3662 6 жыл бұрын

I’m 23 and only listen to this kind ofawesome songs from the 70’s & 80’s. God bless Michael McDonald!

@goldenboi778 6 жыл бұрын

What a true legend

@GreenHeartGoddessIX 3 жыл бұрын

I love you Michael!💚 True boss⭐️🎹🎶🎙 Thank you!🌹🌹🌹

@JBM113 2 ай бұрын

The fact that the same guy who wrote Thriller, wrote this. R.i.p Rod Temperton.

@algucci 6 жыл бұрын

The sultry voice of a Legend! 👍🏾

@DannyVincent10 6 жыл бұрын

God brought this man into the world, who gave us the possibility to feel that it was worthwhile to exist on this planet.Absolutely genius.You deserve to be eternal

@billyplayle4124 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic with the Doobie Brothers, but even better as a solo artist. A genuine talent.

@brendadawless3595 2 жыл бұрын

For me, the Doobie Brothers were a stepping stone for Michael, and when he left, it was the best thing ever. As you buy each album, he improves as a true soul singer, not just an R & B singer but a true soul singer from the heart. The man can really sing, there is so much heart in his songs, and he is an excellent songwriter. So Michael, keep singing and keep playing; we need you, the world needs you.

@johnjeffery6638 2 жыл бұрын

You left out STEELY-

@johnjeffery6638 2 жыл бұрын

@@brendadawless3595 ON STEELYS PEG?!

@brendadawless3595 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnjeffery6638 That is true but he was never the lead singer on Steely Dan he was always the backup singer Whereas on The Doobie Brothers he was the lead singer.

@movingtodefcon2 5 жыл бұрын

What a great rock pianist. Generating a whole percussive and rhythm sound with the piano (this effect would be created by bass guitar, drums and synths in the original). His pinnacle for me was the collaboration with Ingram ya mo be there (RIP james Ingram this month)

@DannyKavka 3 жыл бұрын

movingtodefcon2 It’s also great to hear how nice his touch sounds on the acoustic given that he usually plays digital keyboards these days. Like hearing Elton John before he switched to the MIDI Yamaha in 1993.

@movingtodefcon2 3 жыл бұрын

Danny Kavka agree, (I’m not sure I’ve ever come to terms with the use of the term acoustic for a piano!!). It’s much harder to get a consistent full sustained sound on a standard piano vs a digital one - he does a great job.

@DisobedientSpaceWhale 3 жыл бұрын

That song is relevant!

@stephenrobertson3810 3 жыл бұрын

Never heard this version before its fantastic, great album track but this is so funky

@josephdredd1702 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, as fresh as in 80's

@user-lt3bt7nj8j 2 жыл бұрын

Michael, you're the magic!

@Dragon240264074 9 ай бұрын

Definatly the Voice off all times 😊

@streborsemaj2173 2 жыл бұрын

This is so great. Certain points you can hear his age, but it works

@stud105 Жыл бұрын

Love this track.

@niptodstan 5 жыл бұрын

The first white man to win a black music award.

@larontaylor4975 5 жыл бұрын

For real?

@wallaceisking 3 жыл бұрын

Word ?

@Spartanm333 3 жыл бұрын

He received the approval and friendship of Ray Charles - if you know that man, thats all there is to be said. Awards mean jack.

@wallaceisking 3 жыл бұрын

You better sing sir !!! 🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@jillblaske825 6 жыл бұрын

This song is pure happiness😎🌞😉😍

@confiancaautopecas1683 Жыл бұрын

GRANDE MICHAEL MCDONALD !!! VOZ EMBLEMÁTICA E EXCELENTE PIANISTA !!! MINHA GERAÇÃO AGRADECE !!! LONGA VIDA ESSE GRANDE ARTISTA !!!

@johnjeffery6638 2 жыл бұрын

Just goosebumps!

@NinoAuricchio 4 ай бұрын

I only found out today that Rod Temperton wrote this. I enjoy it all the more now!

@jackferris5363 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I never considered this a gospel number!?! Things I've learnt tonight: 1. Mike is a better pianist than I ever imagined 2. He really looks like Ron Perlman 3. Rod Temperton could make any song sound like thriller I can't believe anyone who plays a song with this much passion didn't have a major hand in the writing process. So how is Temperton credited as sole songwriter??

@mason3307 3 жыл бұрын

Michael McDonald could stub his toe on the coffee table and scream. I'd still be listening like, amazing.

@GabrielFlores-vh4le 4 жыл бұрын

A legend .great song

@bernadettegarcia6837 6 жыл бұрын

Great song!great singer!...love you Michael McDonald 💓

@randommishaps 6 ай бұрын

I heard this song from Running Scared when I was about 8 (I’m 30), love Mr McDonald

@thomasmurdock 29 күн бұрын

Amazing

@belloservicevorgebirge1962 3 ай бұрын

Einfach nur: großartig. Just great. Thumbs up!!! I love this song since it exists. Sweet freedom...

@saltystar7 6 жыл бұрын

I love it!!

@quickdrawmcgraw4110 2 жыл бұрын

Just wow.

@strauqq1 5 жыл бұрын

Love this song!!!

@martinhache1111 3 ай бұрын

Me traslada y fascina al pasado. Eterno.

@whoneedssantawhenthereisgr1724 4 ай бұрын

I think he sounded great ! Love Michael.

@stfntobi 2 жыл бұрын

Oh what a Fantastic Song and such an Artist!

@flaviabonfim3846 10 ай бұрын

Superb ❤❤❤

@beanzy66 4 жыл бұрын

Legend. Still very much got it.

@sweetneet100 3 жыл бұрын

His voice is like velvet always loved Michael macdonald

@eraldosabadinideazevedo9351 3 жыл бұрын

Para alguns seres humanos ... a idade não deveria existir... Parabéns Michel.... Você é um belo e maravilhoso ser.... São Paulo - Brazil

@rachaeltaylor815 4 ай бұрын

The epitome of blue-eyed soul

@barryjones2761 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic 🎹😍

@doreenrossi7684 2 жыл бұрын

I love this man❤

@Antares12 3 жыл бұрын

Perfecto!!

@jontymo 5 жыл бұрын

Legendddddddd!!!!!

@joannburkhartt8399 Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@jhn4485 4 жыл бұрын

Show!!!

@lul220 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ctz277 6 жыл бұрын

O céu desceu e tudo ficou maravilhoso. Excelente !

@jackycariocasincera4629 Жыл бұрын

MARAVILHOSO!!🤩🤩

@sonyaroseman4238 Жыл бұрын

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@britturk123 2 ай бұрын

It is a surprise he can sing at all the way he has abused those wonderful Vocal chords with all the screaming but thank god he does scream and take his ability right to the edge because it sounds fantastic even now he still has it .

@DJCaverna 6 жыл бұрын

greeeeeaaaaaatttt music as aways!!!!!

@jarmelo2006 7 ай бұрын

The Best Versionnnnnnnnnnnnn🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

@adrianadesousasantos 5 жыл бұрын

Lindo demais 😍

@ExclusiveDucatiTube 2 жыл бұрын

Grandissimo!

@nataliejones3861 4 жыл бұрын

LEGEND 👑👑👑💓💓💓

@neomaster007 3 жыл бұрын

Living Legend

@galleryteneuesartnouveau9353 5 жыл бұрын

Yay the voice didnt have scar its still flawless wow 💖💖💖🎼🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏👏

@MohammedAljadidi 6 жыл бұрын

very nice song keep it up

@albinahajd4451 4 жыл бұрын

perfect

@The_Davo_Domain 2 жыл бұрын

What a legend

@andresherz5030 4 жыл бұрын

Maravilloso

@flaviocosta9369 5 жыл бұрын

Um fenômeno da música mundial!

@drantilla 2 жыл бұрын

💖

@ObsoleteGamercom 3 ай бұрын

Amazing version!

@polsteambeluga1827 6 жыл бұрын

superbe !

@yosode Жыл бұрын

Grande

@rak8024 3 жыл бұрын

Still got it.

@albinahajd4451 4 жыл бұрын

simply music genius

@iamwhatiam6075 4 жыл бұрын

Michael McDonald clearly settles the highly debated, (Is the piano is a percussion or a string instrument) His songwriting is legendary. Piano is Epic. Vocals are pipes from God!

@jontymo 4 жыл бұрын

No more running down the wrong road............. hero

@FreestyleGGD 6 жыл бұрын

Fucking YES!

@solegbster2097 4 ай бұрын

❤

@jonnybrick7473 4 жыл бұрын

Keep the fire.

@waguinhomusicforever6061 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@paulvox3943 Жыл бұрын

Yes bro 🙌

@Totalavulsion 2 жыл бұрын

It’s funny, this is how I sound when I sing this song in the shower

@Steven-mb8xq 2 ай бұрын

Probably the greatest white male vocalist of all time

@thomasmurdock 29 күн бұрын

Stevie Winwood too 😉

@chamberslesley Жыл бұрын

💃💃💃❤

@mzamroni 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know the guy but this is SUPERB.

@jamespasifull 6 жыл бұрын

mzamroni he's only the voice of the Dooby Brothers!!

@The101950 6 жыл бұрын

He is an American legend, he started out with the doobie brothers then went solo he been around since the seventies. check out some of his older music .

@americanairgunhunter 5 жыл бұрын

linda walker was also a major part of steely dan, and did/does a lot with Kenny Logins (two great voices)

@destinyc123 4 жыл бұрын

That’s so cool. He probably just thinks it’s a random KZfaq person