Has to be one of the top five greatest male vocalists of all time, just an astonishing voice.

He is just an amazing vocalist.

Mother of god. That was amazing

Wow, the bridge at 2.33, those backing vocals, MM's vocals, chord changes with strings. Incredible piece of music. Let's not forget Rod Temperton, a Yorkshire man, who lit up the world with Off The Wall, Thriller, Patti Austin, and more. RIP Mr Temperton. What a legacy

This man voice will make you cry in person, saw him last Saturday !!

what an epic performance, this is what live music is all about

this song makes me sad. time that has passed and never to return. RIP mr hines

I'm 37 now, I was probably around maybe 6 years old when this song got heavy play on the radio and it's always stuck in my head since. 30 years later, and a musician, whole new appreciation for this and a lot of 80's tunes.

I first heard this song I was in bed.I was going through a bad time in my life.It seems every thing was falling apart.This this song got me up.It was the muscic video mr kristal andmr hines.This lifted me up and I have never forgotten it.Much love to all who made this song.Michael McDonald if I ever meet him I would shake his hand.I lokk back at the 80 and think.Those years had some of the best movies and music.

From the movie Running Scared with Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal.

Wow, he sounds great live! Usually the live version is not so good. This is great! 💖

Absolutely a great live performance. The look on Michael McDonalds face when he first appears on stage and looks at this Huge Orchestra and crowd is like he's thinking "Oh Shit" what did I get myself into? I better be good! !

I can never seem to get enough, of the magic of Michael's voice.

He nailed it

This song never gets old!

he does a great job hitting the high notes

Sends a chill up my spine. I think it could be the theme song for the working middle class in America! Think about it.

Drummer and bass player are kicking major ass.

Every note still spot on ! the 80s was the best part of my life, you never realise how very special something is....until its gone i would give anything to go back there & do it all again, this song brings it all back...fantastic !

Man how could eleven not love this? The energy is incredible, the whole thing makes you wanna groove!

I can't believe this live version it is just phenomenal ! 2.13 the vocals oh god, what an artist and voice. Massive respect to Rod Temperton who wrote and produced it. Dave.

wonderful singer, I was in shock the fist time I heard him 😀

One Word...............SUPERB

I just love Michael. Great talent, and a great guy. Love you Michael.

Mike ... You keep singing this - it has inspired a generation and we are blessed for it.

OMG - that was AWESOME! WOW!!

For the musicians amongst us....Notice how the tempo started way to fast and when the drummer starts he profesionally takes the groove down to a much nicer Tempo!!!

What an upbeat song.

I've carried this song in my head for 30 years now since I heard it on that movie Running Scared, I was a pre teen then just a kid. Great song.

What a great 80's hit thanks for sharing this live performance

Who are the backing singers? They are incredible!

Amazing perfomance

He's still got it :)

What an awesome wall of sound! Love this song :)

His voice, God bless him.

Micheal Mcdonald with another inspiring performance. He never gives a minumum wage effort. What a rush to hear all those horns hit those accents! It's got to be blast to play with such a huge, talented band!

Awe-inspiring! The man still has it!

Damn, miss the eighties soooo much!Amazing performance!

Amazing!

Excellent song!!! From motion picture running scared

Michael McDonald is also one mysterious guy who shows himself rarely. Like Michael Cretu.

Long live Michael McDonald !

TUNE!! bassist is on fire

INSTANT CLASSIC

wowwwwwwwwwww this is SOOO GOOD

Legend............

@Aleckael Glad you like it. Love Mr. Mcdonald. Sweet Freedom is my all time favourite song and this version is amazing.

Everything about this performance was a yaas for me

Kick ass. I'm trying to get a ITunes download. This is such an uplifting song, with great, instruments. The movie was great, and you can't get an ITunes download? Man!?

Shine sweet freedom

WOW. Thanks for posting. Another huge fan here!

bellissimo.grande michael

I was a 1 and a half when this came out. It was as good then as it is now.

gotta' love this song...

BEST PERFORMANCE HE HAS EVER DONE

GET DOWN ON IN MIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW!!!

Voz incrível!!!

Great artist and what a voice!. :)

class act

Shine On Awesome

Great!!

you're the man Michael !

I envy his tenor ablities but he posess a deep timbre that make it sound depper and more husky...

Chills... 😍 also... 8 people apparently have no soul

I can just imagine the size of the Board to handle all of this

@marysman1960 He is a great talent. Waiting for him to come over to the UK. Soon I hope. But no dates are set yet. :-)

Won't get a better singer truth

JEANS AND JACKET THE MCDONALD LOOK

Kraftvoller, überzeugender Auftritt!

excellent!!

Fantastic in all ways. Especially great back-up singers. Who are they?

meraviglia

@Raymond1953kla Yeah it's a great Live One of him. Voice is perfect.

I used to play this, full blast on my Walkman, when walking home from School. It was a Sony 2 Battery! ...Long time ago....Remember this? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oZ-fn8R6ztWXnGw.html .... Happy Days..

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he sounded great. didn't need the huge orchestra. a small band would have been better.