DOOBIE BROTHERS WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES REACTION - This is my idea of heaven! Michael Mcdonald WOW!

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Doobie Brothers what a fool believes reaction.I have been waiting for this and it was worth all the anticipation!
A fantastic song with Michael McDonald showing why he is one of the best vocalists the world has ever seen!
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[@user-uh7hv7lj3w]

Michael still has his beautifully wondrous voice........he was given a Gift from God!

[@koibster]

You were bummed that it ended so soon, but in the day, most songs were about that long, and there was so much good music, we didn;t even think about it. We were spoiled, man. From all the reaction videos I've seen, it's clear - we were given some of the greatest music on the planet, and we didn't even know it.

[@rickyconner6782]

I agree with you totally

[@jgriffin282]

Songs back then were pretty short for radio play. 3,4 minutes long.

[@redplanet9162]

Had the honor of working in the studio with Mr Mcdonald. Such a humble sweet guy

[@ammaleslie509]

Wow, now I'm jealous! He was so good at harmonizing with himself that other folks didn't often get a chance to sing with him LOL

[@lorettascurato2692]

It’s a sad song, as it’s about a man’s unrequited love and his endless hope for her.

[@Hobodeluxe960]

this song is about a guy who had it in his head that this girl loved him at one time long ago and she's gonna come back to him. but she never felt that way about him. he's delusional in his thinking remembering something that never was. love the lyrics , so profound. NO Wise man has the power to reason away what seems to be. what a fool believes, he sees.

[@757optim]

According to songfacts dot com: "Michael McDonald's concept for the lyric was a scenario where two people meet in a restaurant - two people who had a passionate relationship long ago. To the man, the affair was the best thing in his life; to the woman, it was fun, but it was time to move on. In the conversation, the man makes a complete fool of himself. When the woman excuses herself to leave, he doesn't get the message, believing he still has a shot and that their affair was much more meaningful than it actually was. Love makes a man a fool, and even a wise one can't reason it away."

[@AnthonyL0401]

I agree with your interpretation, Hobodeluxe! The lyrics compel me!

[@Hobodeluxe960]

@@757optim so what I said then. got it. :)

[@spacecardinal]

Pining for a nostalgia that never was.

[@perfumistaperfumista943]

@@spacecardinal This is the song I wish I'd written. The lyrics are brilliant.

[@CharCanuck14]

42 years and I'm still loving this song. It won 2 Grammys - song of the year and record of the year in 1980.

[@2eleven48]

I'm 73 and I'm still loving this song.....good music never dies, right?

[@kestrelle5345]

From his solo album, "I Keep Forgetting" is another great song about a guy who can't quite take no for an answer.

[@armenflintstone]

The bass THE BASS

[@NathanVeenstra]

@@armenflintstone regulators! 😉

[@7nflgirl]

The Greatest Music Was In The 70's.... People Actually Got Along & "SMILED"....

[@michaelastorga2478]

Michael McDonald forever changed this band to mainstream success. Musical genius

[@happymethehappyone8300]

MICHAEL MCDONALD " I KEEP FORGETTIN'" ..AN ABSOLUTE MUST HEAR.

[@waimunyan7007]

Song of the Year at the 1980 Grammy Awards. Says enough how great it is.

[@katherinebosse5706]

Michael and Patti Labelle did a duet together called “On My Own” which is absolutely beautiful…I feel you would appreciate it!! Great reaction!! Peace ✌️

[@georgeprime2249]

It's an actually must hear.

[@beeseewill2407]

Michael "McDonald I keep Forgettin",is one of my personal favorites.Also his backup vocals really break through on Steely Dan's "Peg". Love him with Christopher Cross on "Ride Like the Wind".

[@robb9395]

Peg and Ride Like the Wind are MUSTS!!!!

[@BOOMNERD51]

Thanks for Steely Dan's "Peg"

[@ghfantexas6848]

Yes, you got there. Also, Taking It To the Streets was by Michael McDonald (Doobies).

[@usafo6546]

What a super great song!

[@tas22222]

takin it to the streets is in my top 10 songs :)

[@danielolson5378]

I was gonna suggest that myself!

[@lindasalvaterra1304]

Yes we were spoiled! We had the greatest music in the 70s!

[@ihatemybosses]

I started a DJ job at a roller skating rink in 1980. I did not realized it then or appreciate the moment in time these were the songs I was choosing from. 70's-80's were just great for me. What a time and within it voices like MM. If I could go back I would in a second.

[@user-fb3vd8yn5i]

Thumbs up.

[@confucius12012]

My god if you people don’t know 70s and 80s music, you are truly missing out.

[@deanwrigleyuk]

An absolute no brainer! Fantastic song

[@nandofigueira2005]

Magical song!!

[@bobsatuloff1621]

This won Grammys for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year.

[@petalduncan9845]

That line in the chorus is spot on "What a fool believes he sees, the wise man has the power to reason away "

[@rogeriocardosobulhoes4513]

1979 song of the year.

[@aden2957]

Harri you must hear... Only God Can Help Me Now.... Michael McDonald... So fantastic!!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

"The chorus, the chorus" IKR? I used to have this on a 45rpm and would play it over and over. Gorgeous. EDIT: It's true. Doobie is USA slang for a spliff, joint, reefer!

[@willardwooten9582]

Must be a senior in order to understand what a 45 is and it's not a gun as all mine are from the 60s.

[@natecorning]

I Keep Forgetting - Michael McDonald. Personally thats my favorite vocal performance from Michael

[@laurencehastings7473]

Thank you. You did actually get most of it right, surprisingly. Nearly all of those doing first reactions to this song didn't even listen to the lyrics or got it completely wrong. I danced to this in 1979. Yes I'm old now but it's still great. Fantastic lyrics, harmonies, melody, beat. It really has everything a good song should have but then on top of that we hear Michael's velvet vocals. I've watched videos of The DB's performing this live on stage and it's just as good as the record. I can't help asking myself how many contemporary groups or artists could actually do that today.

[@craigwhip]

This song was co-written by Kenny Loggins and it won Grammy's for Song of the Year and Record of the Year.

[@robb9395]

Can't help but smile.

[@raye402]

His voice is like smooth caramel 👍

[@lisaharrod8386]

Michael MacDonald didn't join the Doobies until later on. He was not a member of the original iteration of the band. This tune has a high flying vocals and a mighty, mighty hook! The keyboards give the tune such a distinctive lilt, and lightness...matches MM's soaring vocals. One of my favs! Thank you!😀

[@patrickvecchio8138]

“The wise man has the power”…..Knowledge is power.

[@ammaleslie509]

What a fool believes he sees, NO wise man has the power to reason away

[@sallysharp3845]

This is the ultimate unrequited love song. Another Doobie song with Michael is "Minute By Minute".

[@roymoore3156]

Loved these guys in high school then afterwards in 73’ saw them first time. Early 74’ next time. Time has been very good to the Doobies, thank God !!! For the band members who’ve passed on, thank you and thank God for you! Keep rockin!

[@Joe-Flow]

Love me some Michael McDonald. Steely Dan stoped touring so he needed a new gig. Luckily Skunk Baxter remembered him and made him a Doobie.

[@mattwhite2328]

McDonald’s done backup vocals for some of my favorite bands. He’s so amazing because he’s this superstar who’s willing to support & uplift other people’s music. Check out “Ride Like the Wind” by Christopher Cross and “The Best of Me” by Toad the Wet Sprocket.

[@agnetamalmqvist9075]

I just love it!!!!

[@jamesyoung8360]

Best reaction to a legendary tune

[@kenrich4312]

He is still touring today and sounds as good! He sometimes plays with the Doobs and other times with Kenny Loggins. Kenny and Michael wrote What a Fool Believes together and when they sing it together it is still one of the best songs anyone will ever hear!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Harri, the original lead singer, Tom Johnston, was gone. Your boy Michael was his replacement. (Although Tom did return some years later, so they did share time together in the band.) I think the best McDonald-era Doobies' track is, "Takin' It To The Streets", so I recommend that one next. As always, start with the studio version. Then, in a separate reaction down the road (or the next day), react to the song live. There are at least two killer live performances, one from '77, and one from '82...you can't go wrong with either of them. But again, studio first.

[@Fizbin1701]

I thought i heard once that Tom Johnston was hospitalized for something and McDonald was brought in to finish the tour.

[@saturnnet1627]

Yeah! The studio version gives you all the bells and whistles that very hard to reproduce in a live setting.

[@beckmn1]

@@Fizbin1701 Years of touring played it's toll on Tom Johnston, whose health suffered leading to emergency hospitalization for a bleeding ulcer. Fellow Doobie, Skunk Baxter, having known Michael McDonald from the Steely Dan side, brought in Michael to fill Tom's absence.

[@Fizbin1701]

There ya go. That's the story.

[@2olvets443]

@@Fizbin1701 You are correct. McDonald was brought in as temporary, initially to just finish the tour. But with Tom taking a long time for his vocal chords to heal McDonald then stuck around. Tom was never "gone" as the poster states. He was on medical for bleeding ulcer as well.

[@Another_User_Name_]

Taking it to the Street would be my favorite MM Doobie Brothers song.

[@dreamweaver8913]

I love Michael McDonald too, my favorite male singer!

[@baddog4176]

Unbelievable harmonies without auto tune... amazing.

[@primeminister66]

This song is too good.

[@johnrapchuk6485]

Micheal McDonald and Skunk Baxter came over to the Doobie's in 1974 from Steely Dan, Tom Johnson got sick and was in the hospital and the Doobies needed a replacement lead vocal. They got Micheal to join and the rest is history, he really put a new fresh sound for the ban and created some of the best songs the Doobies created.

[@harrison5465]

You're so right. The only problem is that it ended. Love great music. Much thanks for your reaction.

[@melaniesmith2917]

So many Michael McDonald tunes. Great rabbit hole of hits

[@TheCarnivalguy]

Harry…..you’re one of the few reactors among many who gives thoughts not only on the music, but your insight on the lyrics, as well. I’m having a great time going through your archive of reactions. This great song deserved the Grammys that it was rewarded.Cheers

[@dkpet61]

This song won song of the year in 1979 at the grammys. The album, "Minute By Minute" won album of the year.

[@talltulip]

Some of the Doobie songs featuring Michael on lead vocals: Takin' It To the Streets; It Keeps You Runnin' ; You're Made That Way; Little Darling (I Need You); You Belong To Me; Nothin' But a Heartache; There's a Light; Here To Love You; Minute By Minute; Open Your Eyes; How Do the Fools Survive?; Dedicate This Heart; Real Love; One Step Closer; Keep This Train A-Rollin' ; One By One. These weren't all necessarily singles or hits. And some of them may have been album tracks. Also, I don't know if there are KZbin videos of them.

[@DateMike777]

By the way I am a major Doobie Brothers fan now, and I realized I even was back in the days when their hits around the radio. But I was very young being bored in 1970 and now as I hear their music again it brings back great nostalgia

[@hudahekizzy8402]

Those harmonies..... amen.

[@louiseboyd8896]

It is astounding how many different grooves these guys created!

[@djonpow]

I Keep Forgettin'.....how much I enjoy your reactions!

[@gregmcstravick4310]

The wise man has the power to reason away.... incredible song ✌

[@Joe-Flow]

NO wise man has the power...

[@somersetcace1]

Finally got your Michael! And a good choice at that!

[@stevecampbell6294]

One of greatest songs ever recorded!!

[@jasonfive6]

Michael McDonald, the pride of Ferguson, Missouri (a few miles out of St. Louis)

[@moeathmann8617]

MICHAEL MCDONALD " I KEEP FORGETTIN'"

[@wallytverstol8627]

one of their best tunes ever

[@evef2787]

I think you'd love "Matters of the Heart"! My favorite song!

[@louiseboyd8896]

I love vocal harmonies.....❤️

[@smkgarrison3445]

Your face was priceless! Pure joy and sorrow all within 5 minutes. I've just found your channel and the comments seem to have you up to date on all the info. But, I feel that the girl hasn't moved on because there was never anything to move on from. She was a casual acquaintance that he fantasized about and still hasn't let go of that fantasy.

[@juliebaines6705]

Damn we had some iconic songs growing up.🇬🇧

[@whoneedssantawhenthereisgr1724]

Love this song love Michaels voice . A great song that you would enjoy is Cry Like A Rainy Day , he did it in his solo career.

[@heidicheney3485]

Michael McDonald is featured in sooo many songs, featured, guest, etc..Toto, Kenny Loggins, ..so many!

[@heidicheney3485]

Love his voice

[@heidicheney3485]

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[@SweetThing]

React to a duet that Michael did with Patti LaBelle "On My Own"; that is an awesome song. Michael has backed up so many bands, it's ridiculous! And "Ya Mo Be There" with James Ingram. Love Michael! :-)

[@kimberleyphillips6671]

Don't cry sweety u can always replay it ❤️

[@stevenwheat3621]

I figured you'd like the song. This particular song brings back some great memories being a kid and hanging with my mom.

[@masculineguy37]

You are really enjoying this song, flying away ;-) Michael has one of the best male falcetto voices on earth.

[@armenflintstone]

The bass THE BASS

[@andrewwright9378]

When it goes up high it always makes me think of Earth Wind and Fire.

[@monica11760]

Absolutely wonderful to see you enjoy this song so much!

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

Notice the funk and soul in Michael's contribution......not sayin' which one is better, early or late Doobies. We can ALL enjoy both !

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. This won the Grammy Song of the Year for 1979🏆 MM sang with Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Toto, Patti Labelle and late James Ingram, RIP.

[@mundosolucionescaballito6551]

Gracias Dios por enviar a la tierra tus ángeles para hacernos más fácil la vida

[@elainemarsh5170]

Minute by Minute is a terrific Doobie Brothers song featuring Michael McDonald.

[@chopshop5519]

they had so many great hits

[@shotgunblast28]

Ooohhh l love the Doobies. Michael McDonald’s voice is just amazing. I’m not sure if you have heard On My Own from Michael McDonald and Patti Labelle. Beautiful and worth listening to.

[@dennisloveland498]

Michael McDonald also did the backing vocals for Christopher Cross on Ride Like the Wind...check that one out if you haven't already. Great song!!!

[@joelliebler5690]

He also did backup on many Steely Dan songs and at least one Joni Mitchell song!

[@stilllearning9590]

I'm impressed. You got what the song was all about the first time hearing it. It took me four decades and I still had to google it.

[@dd4run]

I just love your reactions to beautiful and great music!

[@marilynk30]

I Keep Forgetting is an amazing song he did when he went solo! Michael McDonald is a legend!

[@joyceknotts9659]

There is another song by the Doobies that Patrick Simmons sings he plays guitar and sings background, it is my favorite. It’s called Southcity midnight Lady. Tom Johnston was lead singer in the beginning left the band M. M. Sang lead for awhile then Tom came back.

[@dixiechatty958]

Don't forget about Pat Simmons. He was the lead singer on Black Water and was the only band member there from the beginning to the end. He is singing backup but continued to sing lead on many other songs. Yes, the story about the band's name is true.

[@grannyrice8983]

Souch fun growing up with this music. ❤️

[@bobk9572]

I see you did a reaction to Steely Dan's Peg - that has Michael McDonald singing back up on it too. Unmistakeable voice!

[@Fizbin1701]

And "Hey Nineteen" and a handful of other Steely tunes.

[@stacysmith7387]

Michael Jackson did the background vocals for this song.

[@chrissiler6075]

The bass and drums make this thing fly. The bass player is playing such a funk

[@slbgraphics2]

Oh yeah!! He has my favorite voice ever. Try "I Keep Forgetting" if you haven't yet! Great reaction.

[@pncombies]

Kenny Loggins co-wrote "What A Fool Believes" with McDonald. Now you have another great artist to react to. Check out Loggins' tunes from a "Outside: Live At The Redwoods to hear Loggins at his best with special guests, including Michael McDonald. Before going solo in the late 70's, he was part of the duo, Loggins and Messina: Notable songs of theirs are "Angry Eyes", "House at Pooh Corner", "Danny's Song", and "Your Momma Don't Dance"

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

Such a unique and distinctive voice! Michael McDonald joined the Doobies later in their career…

[@jerrypetrillo2903]

If you haven't done so already you really need to check out 'Yah Mo Be There ' - Michael and James Ingram together - great track with a great message .

[@christinebaldwin9023]

Nobody has suggested sweet freedom….so I will do it!

[@SanJoseBob]

San Jose’s own, Doobie Brothers. Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons met while attending San José State University. Tom Johnston the original Lead Singer, came down with a Stomach Ailment. He couldn’t continue with the Band and was replaced by Michael McDonald, excellent move! Harri, you have to React to Michael and Patti LaBelle in “On My Own”, this has to be the Ultimate Break-up song! It’s just beautifully done by the Duo…SanJoséBob

[@mikecreger9702]

Here to Love You!! Gotta listen!

[@raimundoaragao9315]

Muito bons

[@BOOMNERD51]

Love your appreciative reaction! ❤

[@onenine73_]

So many great songs he did both solo and with others. If you want to check out all his most famous songs on one album listen to the Sweet Freedom album - it contains this song along with: I Keep Forgettin' On My Own (duet with Patti Labelle) , Yah Mo Be There (duet with James Ingram), Any Foolish Thing, Our Love, No Lookin' Back, Sweet Freedom I Can Let Go Now, which is hardly ever mentioned when discussing his top songs but to me is a haunting masterpiece of pretty much just Michael and his piano and all in under 3 minutes....you should really check it out.

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

I could listen to this over and over .

[@sisuboy]

I Keep Forgettin" is your next Michael tune. You're welcome.

[@sarahjane8146]

I wonder if he knows it already, without realizing.