Kenny Loggins wrote this song, along with Michael, for his dad. Kenny's dad was fighting cancer, and Kenny wrote this to tell him to not give up, keep fighting. I used it as my theme song while I went through 4 years of fighting cancer. Now, I'm so far still cancer free.
@davids43854 жыл бұрын
Me too Donald Walker. "This is it" was always my favorite tune but didn't know the story behind it till just after I started my fight two years ago. Isn't it funny how after 40 years a song can connect on another level?
@deltaqueen57043 жыл бұрын
I saw Kenny Logins in concert a few years back. As he introduced this song, he said so many inquire about the story behind it. He went on to say he was visiting his father in the hospital and Michael McDonald met up with him there. Logins went on to say that the Final Four was going on and it was time for the guy to make the winning shot. They said, "Come on. This is it." Thus the song was brought to life. Like I said, he told the audience this as he introduced the song. Both narratives work though.
@funklover243 жыл бұрын
I had no idea about the story behind this phantastic song. Thanks for sharing.
@eileencloonan91173 жыл бұрын
@@deltaqueen5704 THANK YOU! From the BOTTOM of my buddy.
@Suri-A_2 жыл бұрын
I've always liked the song But never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine its pertaining to cancer But by the grace of god you have such an awesome testimony on how god healed you and you won in the process , it doesn't work as well for everybody we assume that if god did it for one he could do it for all. it just wasn't your time last year my sister fought the battle but loss the pain was beyond excruciating when we loss her.
@marylee-anderson87933 жыл бұрын
Kenny and Michael together = magic 💕
@Christophercross-bx2mz Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your continuous love and support mary lee anderson❤️❤️
@Christophercross-bx2mz Жыл бұрын
How long have you been a fan of mine mary lee anderson??
@mc7610 ай бұрын
This song was the tag for promos for the 1980 NCAA Tournament. I can never hear this song without picturing Darrell Griffith slam-dunking a basketball.
@rebeccagroves10962 ай бұрын
Same here CARDS
@abovemoon3 жыл бұрын
Dang. How did I forget Kenny Loggins had such a nice voice.
@damonsmith65662 жыл бұрын
Kenny loggins the jon b. Of that era
@craigsmith64162 жыл бұрын
RIGHT!!
@birgitjanczik34554 ай бұрын
2 of the most outstanding male singers in a duet is pure magic. I had almost forgotten about these songs as sadly they are not played so often. It s more than amazing !
@needahandle3 жыл бұрын
Love Kenny's voice, his tone. And of course the smooth soul Michael adds to this great song
@patpat4466 жыл бұрын
Grammy Award in 1981 for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male!
@tinamarie4535 жыл бұрын
2 of the greatest soul singers of all time,,no color barriers on my part!!!!,Still love both their music in 2019. Timeless!!!
@BlaydeAlabama Жыл бұрын
We call it blue eyed soul and ADDGeorge Michael!!
@sylviamaua745 Жыл бұрын
@@BlaydeAlabama add to that Darryl Hall and John Oates
@stephenplatt69302 жыл бұрын
Every time I’m at the Santa Barbara airport I meet Kenny loggins and he always spends a down to earth moment saying hello
@misharosas96147 жыл бұрын
They are still so awesome. They don't make them like they use to.
@DC12524 жыл бұрын
If I could have "liked" this a million times I would have. Love it!
@sw98797 жыл бұрын
We know MM is a powerhouse but don't sleep on Kenny. He can sing!
@dwtslvr12 жыл бұрын
Not many male singers can perform duets & both song awesome. Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald are awesome together. No one "takes" the performance away from the other.
@eileencloonan82615 жыл бұрын
Oh My God! Love these Lovely Men! Please Keep them ALIVE! I love them!
@mikemullen14134 ай бұрын
One of my all time favorites. I am healed in Jesus Name!
@timdavis43323 жыл бұрын
Just can't have a bad duet with Michael! 💪🏻😆👍🏻🎶🎶🎶🎶
@allisonsirico27227 жыл бұрын
Great writers and collaborators. Love to see them sing together.❤️❤️🍾🍾👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
@AnnetteKirk0017 жыл бұрын
You can't mess with real music, this will never get too old to listen to! Sang Kenny and Michael!! Yasssss....
@rafaelfleo2220 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!! 👌
@Christophercross-bx2mz Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your continuous love and support carolyna kirk❤️❤️
@Christophercross-bx2mz Жыл бұрын
How long have you been a fan of mine carolyna kirk??
@derrickjackson67374 ай бұрын
Damm Right real music ❤
@JoAnn-he7ws2 ай бұрын
It’s absolutely perfect❤️❤️❤️
@nanzeez70233 жыл бұрын
I don't know why these two never made a group. They are so good together.
@donnaformica8708 Жыл бұрын
I have just endured extensive chemotherapy treatments in my life ! I keep this song written and performed by Kenny Logging and Michael MacDonald , on repeat ! I’m Not giving up, I Am Not Ready To Leave This Journey called Life ! December 2022 to January 2023 ! “This Is It ! “
@lou5501 Жыл бұрын
Donna - just saw your post here. The medical profession is working miracles these days - something that nobody thought could be possible, until fairly recently. But now it's actually true!!! You're not "giving up", you say and good for you, because in this day and age, there's no reason to do so. This song is pretty inspirational, I agree - so continue to keep it on "repeat". xxxx
@Sbannmarie4 ай бұрын
Donna! Stay we all need you.
@kerryjoysutherland16178 жыл бұрын
I have loved Michael McDonald ever since I heard that voice. Swoon...
@lisabeatty11984 жыл бұрын
Two excellent singers. The soul just ooozes out of them both. Both handsome and very talented. Love hearing them singing together! Lisa Beatty
@persevere44 жыл бұрын
@@lisabeatty1198 I agree, love raw live duet, the trade-offs, shared chorus and solos, favorite live version.
@cherylhurst70933 жыл бұрын
His eyes are incredible.
@cessaly1003 жыл бұрын
I’m marrying him! Oh! He already is?!!! :)
@samonewortham63453 жыл бұрын
Yes Michael McDonald can sing I love to here. Him sing
@PatrickStPaul-sw9op2 жыл бұрын
I never knew kenny Loggins, Michael MacDonald or this song till I was in the hospital with a spinal cord injury.my brother had mentioned the name Kenny Loggins to me and I was listening to this song (and many others) during my almost three years in the hospital. I'm out now in an assisted living setting and my brother just passed in May of this year.diagnosed with lung cancer and he was in three months. Truly no one knows what the future holds--except God. We are all born, we all die hence we are born to die. We are dead before we are born.
@lou5501 Жыл бұрын
God Bless, Mr. Patrick.
@anneoboyle8447Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your Journey through life thus far with us. 💞🙏💐🍀
@angelahagerman56936 жыл бұрын
MIchael and his white hair....love it...
@Kelly-nm4kw2 жыл бұрын
Hello Angela, How are you doing?
@flytommy16 жыл бұрын
I am in heaven....Micheal and Kenny together...this is my kind of music...Love, love........
@Kelly-nm4kw2 жыл бұрын
Hello Patricia, How are you doing?
@thetuxedotesla11493 жыл бұрын
Have mercy just look at that rhythm section. 😳 Not just an all star line up but literally possibly one of the best rhythm sections you could get nowadays. 🙌🏼
@funklover24 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Steve Gadd on drums. ❤
@RhymesWithCarbon Жыл бұрын
@@funklover24 yes! Alex Acuña on percussion and Nathan East on bass
@funklover24 Жыл бұрын
@@RhymesWithCarbon Dreamteam! ♥️
@JustGod76 жыл бұрын
Damn I was born in 1980 but those are two voices you never forget growing up, Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins.
@BlaydeAlabama Жыл бұрын
Dec 79 here me too
@bh21554 жыл бұрын
This is one gorgeous song, the lyrics, the instrumentals is simply the best. I have to say it's one of the greatest songs ever. Over the years KL and MMcD have had different versions that are nice. I have to say this versions is one of the best. Loggins sound great here and the background singers knocked it out of the park with their vocals especially at the end.
@miguelito612011 ай бұрын
Tienes toda la razón.
@ohheybih6 ай бұрын
Kenny voice gives me chills. Michael is no slouch either. 😊
@annalexander95654 жыл бұрын
Whoa...can't believe I just found this....love both of them...
@Kelly-nm4kw2 жыл бұрын
Hello Ann, How are you doing?
@gmoney85853 жыл бұрын
2 of the absolute best soul singers ever
@brianamato10788 жыл бұрын
But does everyone know why they wrote the song? Kenny's father was in the hospital dying. Kenny asked Michael to help him write a song to his father. In other words "ok dad...this is it. You say it's over...only if you want it to be. You're waiting for a sign? a miracle?" Go back and listen to it again and imagine the words he's saying to his dad. It all makes perfect sense then.
@brucemoeller8 жыл бұрын
yes. I heard Kenny talk about it. his dad was saying goodbye to everyone and Kenny was saying to stand up and fight...don't give up. Kenny was pissed.
@jacqulynwebster65917 жыл бұрын
Brian Amato Oh my God I had no idea of this. That just blew me away.
@deannerose45326 жыл бұрын
I just attended a concert with Kenny and Michael and they expressed it was for the football finals
@flytommy16 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful story. I had no idea. What a lasting tribute to Kenny's Dad. RIP
@donmulligan55126 жыл бұрын
Brian Amato correct
@johnfowler71282 жыл бұрын
Man they don’t write great songs like these anymore
@anitamrohs97002 жыл бұрын
Brilliant together 🎼🎸🎤I like that 👌❤⭐❤⭐❤🇺🇸
@lindaweller53514 жыл бұрын
These 2 guys were my biggest crushes in the late 70s,Loved their music &their voices too!! What happened to good songs like this??
@jackyelliott18132 жыл бұрын
I love these men!!!
@ginafarr75312 жыл бұрын
I think he is not only have musical talent but also very good looking as well.... 😘😘😘😘
@anitabreakone10 жыл бұрын
I love Kenny Loggins and he is an excellent singer and performer. I think he has always been very under rated.
@CarbonatedTurtle5 жыл бұрын
I don't think he's underrated, he's just not as popular as he was 30 years ago.
@Farzee495 жыл бұрын
He's not underrated at all. One of the best singers of recorded music.
@stephaniehicks1973 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more!!!❤
@albouryxhol47753 жыл бұрын
Michael McDonald Wow!!! Awesome Can't beat A VOICE LIKE HIS
@anitabreakone3 жыл бұрын
@@albouryxhol4775 ? Yes he is also a great singer but I was referring to Kenny Loggins v
@reneefairley37655 ай бұрын
Damn that's beautiful!! Didn't realize how much meaning this song has! This is it 02-24
@leonayhap85418 жыл бұрын
Michael Mc donald so handsome with that grey hair
@mikeanglada7425 жыл бұрын
He's wore a Davy Crockett Pelt for several decades now!! :D
@mimikinmiracle835 жыл бұрын
Very sexy and distinguished!
@theonewhereisay0h0h0h4 жыл бұрын
Michael McDonald has always been my fantasy husband.
@noelladiaz94444 жыл бұрын
Two absolutely gorgeous men
@noelladiaz94444 жыл бұрын
Lol both are handsome so many choices
@timdavis95666 жыл бұрын
Love it when two powerhouses come together to make a masterpiece.💖💖💖💖 🎤🎶🎤🎶🎤👂👂👂👂👂👂👂👂👂👂👂💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
@lyric5207 жыл бұрын
This should have way over 2mill hits....two over the Best Blue eyed Soul Singers ever!!
@jeffreyspatzspatz38632 жыл бұрын
Great song about spirit never giving up it can give everybody a lift if they listen
@lindathomas65063 жыл бұрын
Still listening to this in 2021! Good music never dies!
@septemberquest63934 жыл бұрын
Two legends..one great song...nuff said.♥️
@mariavelasquez15283 жыл бұрын
WOW! THIS BROUGHT BACK THE ECCELLENCE OF MUSICAL ARTISTS .... These lyrics ring sooo true even today! I never heard these two masters together before! Such beautiful, awesome, power in this blend! Thanks for sharing!
@jeffroy3547 Жыл бұрын
Time less wow the Memories ☯️❤️ 2023
@frederickallegri39933 жыл бұрын
WOW----Kenny Loggins REALLY blew me away with his Voice. EXCELLENT!!!
@funklover248 жыл бұрын
Two extraordinary singers performing on top supported by the one and only Steve Gadd on drums. Great to see the friendship between Michael and Kenny. ❤
@angeliquep51872 жыл бұрын
Here from the Netherlands: amazing sound, amazing voices, amazing characters.
@mrsplanetmaster96 ай бұрын
Excellent galore, I went to Woodstock at age 15 and and from there This Is It ...white guys with soul ...this music is priceless❤💛💚
@conniealdridge89204 жыл бұрын
LOVE this!!!!! My 2 fave men singing together!
@reneefairley37657 ай бұрын
I'm watching them sing this over & over, such a beautiful thing to see 2 very good friends perform together u can tell they love each other. I do too❤❤❤❤
@shaunaragland89053 жыл бұрын
What a classic tune....been a fan of both of these guys.....
@jeanmcphee9542 Жыл бұрын
I could listen to these to all day long! 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
@jeanmcphee9542 Жыл бұрын
I mean two 😂😂
@lou5501 Жыл бұрын
Me, too!!!
@annieelkins8746 Жыл бұрын
The GREATS never get old. TIMELESS❤️
@venusjo27493 жыл бұрын
They jammin' hard...LOVE it....SO Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing.
@anthonymiller4197 Жыл бұрын
This song will always have a place in my heart.1986 university of Louisville battle cry for run to the schools first basketball national championship!!!
@karenholliday270310 ай бұрын
Two of my favorite voices in my entire life. Incredible tal6
@edgarenriqueabril7289 Жыл бұрын
Such a great duet!! We are blessed to live this kind of songs 💯🙏🏽
@topsui10 жыл бұрын
I love Kenny Loggins voice!
@coltzgurl03198 жыл бұрын
I have this DVD and have watched it more times than I can count. Extraordinary musicians throughout. Michael and Kenny are two of my favorites for as long as I can remember. It truly doesn't get much better than this. This is it!!
@werearethedreamteam37248 жыл бұрын
+Victoria you got good taste...
@coltzgurl03198 жыл бұрын
+hector vega Thank u :)
@bluemanchicago94218 жыл бұрын
+Victoria You truly do have great taste........
@coltzgurl03198 жыл бұрын
Blueman Chicago You as well. :) They really are fantastic!!
@TheCarlatt7 жыл бұрын
Victoria
@beeblaak16495 жыл бұрын
Kenny Loggins, so amazingly clear, crisp, golden voice. And he knows the song lyrics! Love this guy. Forever! ♥️♥️♥️
@lucha516710 ай бұрын
Two amazing voices so different but together make perfection.
@Stignatz9 жыл бұрын
This song is so tight I bet the entire group's hearts are beating at the same time. Yow.
@Zizzyyzz9 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@JohnnyNatrium9 жыл бұрын
Peter W What irony. I was just thinking that this is the worst-performing soul band I've ever heard, mainly because of the issues they have with rhythm and tempo. Such a waste of the great vocal performance.
@kevinmauch56227 жыл бұрын
Nathan East and Steve Gadd having issues with rhythm and tempo?...i don't know what you were listening to, but it sure wasn't this performance...
@williepearl14127 жыл бұрын
Johnny Natrium for shame!
@soulpower12476 жыл бұрын
Hahaha Johnny... what a bigheaded statement... Why don`t you just play some tracks of your schoolband to us beating this rhythm-section ???
@reneefairley37657 ай бұрын
This is my favorite singer. I can't believe it. It's just hit after hit ! Even if he only did one song Michael McDonald would still be my favorite singer. I hope he is good on the inside like he looks on the outside.
@LarsDcCase Жыл бұрын
I can relate to these lyrics. I have been fighting cancer since 2015. It is now 2023. Have been cancer free now for coming on 5 years. I hope it stays that way.😌
@paulhector76704 жыл бұрын
This song is soooo good for people who have friends and relatives who have .major or terminal illness It says it all".....
@tonyahockless5883 жыл бұрын
Listening in 2021 and so thankful for KZfaq ❤️
@MissRobbiOKC7 жыл бұрын
I miss this music! Singers today need to take a look to the past.
@Mr61grod5 жыл бұрын
Roberta Henry : they can only look and wish.....
@sueanderson19263 жыл бұрын
Thanks, for explaining, that song, it really, makes it, more woderful
@cesarrgarcia1972 Жыл бұрын
I always love this song growing up as a young kid. But later in my life this song would end up being an anthem for my father. My father’s 6 year cancer fight was filled with so many emotions, heartaches, and many tears. This song played through some of the most precious moments with my father. I love you dad wherever you are, know that I love you and you will always be in my heart ❤️
@Dreamsareareality Жыл бұрын
God bless you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽💜
@Wildlonesome777 ай бұрын
These gentlemen bring such class to the stage. Glad to have grown up with them.
@albertoponce9937 жыл бұрын
classic, smooth, classy. just music.
@2thePtBassTuT7 жыл бұрын
That, my friends , was fantastic!
@michaelwilks62683 ай бұрын
Two extremely great voices. I love the texture of both. I always considered Mike as a white chocolate soulful singer, like Tina Marie(I love her too). And Kenny Logging is a wonderful falsetto in the vein of Smokey and Russell Thompkins JR. And this is in no way a disparaging remark because there have been very great Caucasian singers who I love, like the Three Dog Night, Tommy James, and the Shondells and Frankie Valli until this very day. The 62 year old African American male that I am. But if you close your eyes and were hearing this for the first time. You would swear to God and bet your rent that these were two brothers singing, I love this performance 😅
@lisat-wright995 жыл бұрын
This is my all-time favorite song!!! 👏 👏 And, I love revisiting this particular version. 😍😍😍😍😍
@rmescola7 жыл бұрын
Love me Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins
@bobmuse405 жыл бұрын
Composition, arrangement, production & engineering meet the right voice, consummate musicianship, jazz, rock, Taking a few chances and having a good time
@martymasden273711 ай бұрын
Micheal said it right The Great Kenny Lognes . Thank you hanging in there it’s such a joy to hear and see you on stage. Your Fan , Marty Kozee Masden✌🏻💕😎
@bernieskibinski35937 жыл бұрын
Two gentlemen doing what they love, killer music not the shit these days.
@willritter40765 жыл бұрын
I'd be honored if some Michael McDonald & Kenny Loggins fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES and HEART TO HEART (both co-written by Michael & Kenny) on my channel in tribute to the masters of late 70s/early 80s groove. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.
@Tinoryism5 жыл бұрын
Good music is out there still, you just gotta find it
@lszyman514 жыл бұрын
I couldn't AGREE more! So tired of the same beat, the same way of singing- nothing new at all! Give me th 80's music- so damn good!
@linalee19564 жыл бұрын
lszyman51 g
@selever_6664 жыл бұрын
when what it ? cause it locks to be really soon.
@annettejenkins3837 жыл бұрын
Still say that this song is Everything. Gotten me through Alot of hard times- Pure Gospel. Even my ringtone. Inspired everyone from Micheal, El Debarge, and Kirk Franklin- All music categories. Kennys voice is Sooo versatile. Living Legends!!!
@bigrock97207 жыл бұрын
The boys can still belt it out We don't have singers today,Here today gone the next,
@Juliaflo5 жыл бұрын
I umpteenth that. Have a safe President's Day, and God be with you.
@leahmaranto61464 жыл бұрын
So true!🙁
@nancyshorraw96344 жыл бұрын
I'm commenting on the person who said their music is good for white guys it doesn't matter what color ppl are music is good at any color if it's good it's good....period....
@nancyshorraw96344 жыл бұрын
Plz everyone be safe during this pandemic b cautious in everything u do Nancy Washington pa
@ohheybih11 ай бұрын
Kenny Loggins is my second all-time favorite male vocalist. I’ve loved his music since I was a child. There used to be a radio show back in the 80s that would feature one artist’s music for like a two hour show. I was hooked after hearing Kenny’s show. Great song after great song, even the B sides.
@DutchGirl8599 жыл бұрын
Wow I love this!! Two great talents that blend so magnificently..
@lisamarieliddell1123 Жыл бұрын
Triple love ❤️ ❤️❤️ for this song for my Dad when he was dying.. awesome voices of 2 wonder artists.
@suzymorgan43152 жыл бұрын
These two together ..... heaven !
@bohdilama8 жыл бұрын
Real singers, real musicians, what happened to music?
@werearethedreamteam37248 жыл бұрын
+bohdilama the good old days
@Juliaflo8 жыл бұрын
I ask that question every now and then.
@aucifer19707 жыл бұрын
YEAH...WHAT REALLY HAPPENED? I CAN'T TELL...
@werearethedreamteam37247 жыл бұрын
bohdilama magic is almost gone..
@ItzMeOB7 жыл бұрын
class of the gone-by era....70s and 80s Rock!!
@stateofconsciousness91748 жыл бұрын
Wow! Brings back memories hearing this song and even better live!
@sandrarudd45805 жыл бұрын
Love Michael and that sweet voice
@drtabe9 жыл бұрын
They still sound great after all the years they still sing this song with passion. Great song,,70s baby!
@eddiespeller79418 жыл бұрын
Great entertainer. Both as a solo and with te Doobie Brothers.
@melanderson33718 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Steely Dan too.
@msstevie195110 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful old song....♥
@bautzelbaer2 жыл бұрын
unbelievable beautiful, so much harmony, one of the best songs that ever was recorded
@lindaclarke79327 жыл бұрын
40 Plus years I've listened to these wonderful voices. You are both beautifully blessed in voice and 'heart'. Love you guys!
@lisalisa0522 жыл бұрын
Two incredible voices and neither are bad on the eyes either❤️
@pattysalyer382 Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic song !!! ❤🧡💛💚💙
@pattysalyer382 Жыл бұрын
@Michael Mcdonald Merry Christmas Michael Mcdonald. I have a son named Michael who is 34 years old. He has CHARGE syndrome and lives in a home for the handicapped. I LOVE him so !!!
@bengiarraputo93573 жыл бұрын
Love this guy! Thank you Kenny for being such a big part of my life, though I've never met you. I was 12 when this song was brand new. Mr. McDonald you rock!! The studio version is pristine in it's own right, but this version just takes it!! My favorite song ever!
@michaelwong84205 жыл бұрын
A sensational brilliant performances from both of these sensational and gifted musician with a combined tone of voice being singing the same kind of lyrics for this particular song. A master piece once in a lifetime opportunity with Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald.
@sweetangiegirl17 жыл бұрын
Pooh Corner was my formal introduction to Kenny Loggins. This song was when I realized Kenny can SING! Now, if I could just sit on the floor next to Michael McDonald while he sings and plays piano....😍
@RiggiMediaInt Жыл бұрын
Wonderful duo... It doesn't hurt the groove is locked down by Steve Gadd. ;-)
@bernicelewis24687 жыл бұрын
Two men that get finer than wine as they age. How? Love them forever!