Thank you to the great Interview (someday my dream to hear live mike plowed reality) greetings from Argentina

Michael McDonald has always had the best vocals around. Since the tragic death of Luther Vandross, Michael McDonald is the only living singer that I would truly love to see again. His sound is completely unique.

I'm a 58 yr old female, and I have always loved his VOICE! I remember listened to " What a fool believes". I've been hooked since then!!

Michael is music royalty and what a humble guy he is. Cool interview.

Wow, what a completely humble guy. He's seems so down to earth, despite all his success.

A modest, phenomenally gifted artist. I hope he never slows down.

Mr. McDonald is pure talent, a normal Man, a top musician, simple, confident in his extraordinary talent, but without arrogance and he makes music with absolute passion, he is a unique star in the music sky ....... all congratulations to this wonderful musician and Man

Michael’s stuff with the Doobie Brothers is priceless. He brought something amazing and special to an already amazing and special band. I can understand why Doobie loyalists were critical of his role in the roster. His voice and contributions command attention. He saved the group, no doubt, but he also changed the dynamic dramatically. It wasn’t the same Doobies, but to be fair, no one on earth could have replaced Tom. Donald offered the drive, talent and creative vision to help that outstanding group of musicians continue to make incredible music, at the very least. Tracks like Takin’ It To The Streets, Minute By Minute, and my personal favorite It Keeps You Running, stand tall on their own merits. Not the same Doobies, but still a great, big, fat Doobies. Michael McDonald has certainly earned his place among the great artists in modern music. 👍

His voice aged SO WELL

I could look at and listen to Michael singing and speaking all day

Mr. McDonald is an amazing talent. I hope he records and performs for many years to come.

Humble, great guy!

Michael McDonald is a living legend God Bless you sir for all the great soul music over the years

He is so humble.

My favorite singer of all time ! Love you Michael McDonald .

LOVE YOU MICHAEL McDONALD! WOHOOO!

He still makes me crazy!

Michael is one of the greatest musicians not just singers of all time

he's still handsome!

God bless,truly humble man may he go on playing his music for a long time to come

Michael Mcdonald and Paul Davis - two of the best blue-eyed soul singers ever.

Michael McDonald. A legend.

Such a low ordinary speaking voice but such an amazing higher singing voice!

Love Michael. He's always sounded nothing like his talking voice when he sung.

Wow that voice is incredible.

Since my college times (late 70's) , still in love with you and your music after so many years.

speaking voice and singing voice nowhwere near the same. This man made as has been in duets with so many classics.

Michael McDonald has one of the most soulful voices around. What an incredible talent!!

I've never heard him talk.. only his great singing voice

I love me some Micheal but didn't know this was him! Looking great Mike!

Such a unique unprecedented experience to see AND hear Michael perform and evolve through the decades (thanks to KZfaq). He has written my absolute favorite songs....I think of all the music I've heard since 1962 as a kid, I am sure that What a Fool Believes is my favorite song. [Michael, if you ever read these comments, I want to say that EVERY time you speak of your father, a HUGE SMILE lights up your face.]

Love his voice and his music

Thanks for this, Backstage360! Michael is an awesome guy!

Great interview

The "Tom Cruise" of Blue Eyed Soul... Love You Mike

Hi is one of the greatest singers off all time. But he have a huge respect for Steely Dan. Awesome!

Thanks Michael love your voice.

I love McDonald's music and I'm a Sec of 83 baby. don't get me wrong, I love Cali swag type jam but he has great vibe. my absolute favorite songs are on my own and another song which is hard to hear the words to it but it still has a memorable temple.😍😎

Michael McDonald is a very humble man.....a tremendous talent 🎶🎶

Great interview! So nice to hear Michael talk up close and personally. I love his music, and he seems like such a nice, humble guy, especially for someone of his talent and worldwide reach.

Just saw Mike in Monterey a few nights ago. Good as ever! First saw him at The Forum in Inglewood when he was first w The Doobies, and at least 8 times in my life. Seems like a nice funny genuine man. Thanks for all the music!

I ❤ you Mike . My favorite singer of all time . Thank you for everything .

Thanks so much for this interesting interview. Really enjoyed hearing about how Michael McDonald "made it." Love love love him. He's the biggest reason I listen to the "Yacht Rock" station on Sirius.

Michael was and always will be a great inspiration to music.

Such a talented artist and a real stand up guy. Thanks for posting.

Greatest songs of my time. His voice soothes the soul.

I saw Michael play in Vicar Street, Dublin. He is awesome and his new music is fantastic. Long may he continue 👍

I have a crush on this man.

I still have a huge crush on him, he is so hot! He is truly an icon

Nice guy

his speaking voice very low but sings in the fuckin trees..............................wow

His singer wife, Amy Holland, is well worth a listen. She's kind of inspiring.

He keeps it Goin 💯. I really like his writing songs and his performances he's very talented. We listened to them so much in the 70's.

Enjoyed this immensely...Michael has a calming effect when I listen to him sing OR just chill out and talk to folks...a 'great guy. LOVE all of his music! Thank you for posting!

Much respect to you Michael. We love your work! My favorite artist!

Thanks for the interview, what a nice humble guy , and what a career ,

My wife and I were lucky to be introduced to Michael's talents way back in April 1974, when Steely Dan headlined at the U. of Toledo in northwest Ohio. His vocals that night on the song "Pretzel Logic" were a revelation. Two years later we saw Michael again when The Doobie Brothers brought their Takin' It To the Streets Tour to Bowling Green State U. What a great time to be a fan of live music.

One artist where the speaking voice and the singing voice are polar opposites. It's really sort of incredible.

He touched my heart in so many ways .. I’m in my 60’s..seeing him old and gray is so mind boggling. You think young and look so old. I’m here and trying so hard to accept and think young.. ugh

Way up there all time fav singers,period,period!

Michael...thanks for all your great music!!! I am a distant cousin to Donald..but I had hoped I could sing with you...back in the late 70s I met Tom Johnston's sister (she worked as a sales rep for a medical company up here in Seattle/Bellevue) and she gave me a ticket to see the Doobie Brothers in the late 1970s....I went..you guys were FABULOUS... I also saw you when you did the ZooTunes show in the 1990s in Seattle...I do HAVE pics of that concert...you were fabulous... anyway...thanks for all the GREAT music..ESPECIALLY the harmonies...the fabulous arrangements...you are incredible...and deserved the place in the hall of fame .... I just wish you would come back to Tacoma, WA (you did come back to the casino there...the Emerald Queen...I couldn't come to see you cuz I had some strokes...but..please come back to Tacoma, WA....my secret dream is to sing a little song with you...I have some pipes...I am an alto...people think I am a cross between Karen Carpenter and David Pack...which confuses the hell out of me... all I know...I can sing...and I truly wish I could see you again...please return back...and I am so glad you made such lovely music...and I do, so so hope, you will live a happy life...please take care..and thanks again...OH...and I loved the song you did for Scarlett...it was absolutely beautiful....kuddos to you, Mr. Dad

MM has evolved into such a unique and humble performer. I wish he would be featured for Kennedy honors for many reasons, including absence of scandal.

Thank you Michael...for45 years of great...great music. I invented several of my devices through your inspiration...kept me 'going'... Dr. Joe Resnick...inventor of Stealth. snake was in or spec ops group.

A real treasure.. Beautiful voice!

LOVE MICHAEL MCDONALD'S MUSIC. SO TALENTED!

Kudos to Michael McDonald... loved him from the first time I heard his voice... in my book, definitely will always be a Doobie Brother in my opinio!n

man, Michael made some Dan songs extra special, his solo stuff is great - but there are the Doobies pre Mike and the Doobies with Mike, the first are fine - real good - in that West Coast rock tradition, but with Michael they added a soul groove which in my humble opinion is absolutely unsurpassed, in fact I'd say they are close to the West Coast Dan. Treat yourself and watch Michael play live on Soul Train (with Jeff Pocaro and other now stars). Peace.

Classy Man....I love his solo music and the Doobies!....I never knew he played with Steely Dan.....but I can here it now in the music.Great singer/musician with such a unique voice. I love Him.....thanks for the video

Man your music is priceless thank you thank you . .❤

always have loved Michael McDonald, now seeing his interview, legendary status is real!

Mike is the MAC ! No doubt

That was awesome!

Listen to his version with the piano alone of "All You Need Is Love""..can't get much better than this.

He looks good

Love Michael Mcdonald ❤

I went to Amy's album and listened to "We're all strangers here." It was breathtaking as advertised. I couldn't help noticing that Mike's fingerprints were all over it, from the piano backing to the tone and substance of the lyrics. I'm late to the game when it comes to Amy Holland but she's beautiful. I'd also love to hear Mike's version of "We're all strangers here."

I just this man...what a talent

MICHAEL love your music,GREAT interview .THANK YOU

Great interview! You turned me on to Amy's song "Bridge of Sighs" ~ totally radio-ready tune!

Great interview guys. Thanks so much.

..... the other song I enjoyed of Mr McDonald's is Sweet Freedom 😘#yasss

Thank you! Love this guy!!

Thanks for a great interview

I love you brother

Thank you Michael …always the best …much love from the UK ….great interview ❤️🌹🌹🌹

He is still fine in 2019.

I just found this little gem, working from home during the COVID Issue and enjoying this with a coffee! One of the most soulful voices in the music industry, a true classic & gentlemen! so humble and down to earth, great interview Thank You! sending out hugs to whoever may need one! TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER! Peace from V.A.

I love Michael McDonald😍😍😍

He's telling the Truth St Louis and Missouri in general has a lot of great musicians and great music I love living in Missouri.

Great interview and Michael is awesome!

Fab Interview xx

Shout Sweet Freedom!!!!!!

Beautiful instrumental at the beginning of this video! Absolutely beautiful! 🙏💕🎶💯

Man this dude is so cool, ❤️ all your music Michael thank you 🙏

Great singer and pilot. -Krell Krell Krell Krell

Great Interview Tony 👍🏽👍🏽 I’ve never seen you on video. 🤩 I missed your face 🤟🏽 You just came across my feed

Talentoso voz de negro. Una voz exquisita, un lujo escucharlo. Lujo, alta clase, otro nivel. De otro planeta en estos tiempos.

Such a laid back tranquil talking voice...I wonder if he sings like that😎

Never actually heard him speak before, I don't think I've ever heard such a different speaking and singing voice. I absolutely can't hear any similarities. Weird how so many singers have fairly low pitched speaking voices, yet they never sing down there. I enjoy listening to some lower notes once in a while. Seems like there are quite some singers that I assume are tenors who really aren't, they just have a lot of range.

Nice interview