American Couple reacts to Michael McDonald "I Keep Forgettin'" | Asia and BJ

[@bob5074]

He’s still out there performing at the highest level. Go see him. Don’t miss out.

[@themurph]

I did. And I cried.

[@IamGenoBlack]

Yea I saw him with the Doobs a few months ago. He played this along with his stuff with them and he hasn't lost a step. As for how soulful he is, it is amazing., but he's been officially black for over 40 years

[@RobertSmith-iw2kb]

Michael.played a few years with the later editions of the doobie bros.youd enjoy that too,😊.

[@tcme11]

Exactly. Just like Paul Carrack love both of them.. Great voices are always relevant.

[@justkim1]

Have seen him many times, never disappoints.

[@wafelhausen]

This song is timeless, 40+ years later and that beat is still fire.

[@gailholmes9099]

Agreed. Crushing on Michael McDonald for years. Great voice

[@jennhurl]

Y'all have no idea how many songs you've heard that Michael is either the lead singer in the band (Doobie Brothers) or in background vocals & collaborations (Steely Dan, Toto, Ambrosia, Christopher Cross, James Ingram, Kenny Loggins)... on & on. One of the most recognizable voices in all of music. Doesn't matter what song - the minute he sings its like "Oooo! Yep! That's Michael McDonald!"

[@jacqueline4514]

Teach, Jennifer!

[@jennhurl]

@@jacqueline4514 ❤🎵 Love u, girl!

[@troyperales6873]

Great taste in music Jen.

[@roberttaylor6571]

Yep Steve lukather of toto wrote this guitar part

[@bourgeoisbrats]

Indeed. Michael McDonald's voice, vocal arrangement and songwriting ideas are unique to him. He's one of those songwriters (like Babyface), who is incapable of penning a song that doesn't couple some nice chord progression with an inescapable chorus/hook. Name one of their songs where you aren't singing along before the song is over...even if it's your first time hearing it?

[@JamesAllenJr]

Man's voice is Gold... that's the perfect reaction! For 20 years that man was Midas; Every Song he was involved with was a hit. His Voice and Keyboards were EVERyWHERE.

[@kathyscott9219]

Taking a moment from the crazy world to chill and smile with Asia and BJ is the best part of the day. Well done, both of you.

[@bobbiewallace4008]

On My Own with Patty Label

[@dominic6283]

I’m with you.

[@sallybannister6224]

Oh goodness yes gotta love ❤️ these two fantastic people .. great as individuals, great as a couple ...

[@chris6281]

So so so so so so so so agree❤

[@chris6281]

Love you both

[@lindamathias6230]

Michael McDonald a native Missourian, did us proud. The female vocalist is his sister.

[@LawnDawg007]

Yep, he's from Ferguson. Before my time but he lived one street over from me..

[@doncall394]

St Louis in the house...

[@jgilbertify]

What!!?? no way... His sister? Talent runs in families for sure....................

[@trevorm8415]

Asia's reaction at 2:15 is why I watch these videos. The moment she realizes how undeniably soulful Mike McD's voice is what gives me hope for the generation of cats like Asia and BJ, who ain't afraid to get it. Respect to y'all (and to Mike for writing this banger).

[@AsiaandBJ]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@LarryFinn]

@@AsiaandBJ You guys know Michael was the lead singer for the Doobie Bros. right?

[@stevenagle7293]

lol. He broke her right then.

[@lindapowers8592]

I love Micheal McDonald’s voice and this song 🔥He was the lead singer of the hit making Doobie Brothers before going solo. He is also a keyboardist and producer.

[@kd8199]

He’s also one of the greatest backup singers requested by many top notch singers.

[@Spazzmatazzz]

If you love that beat and bassline and his voice? You MUST listen to Minute by Minute or Takin' it to the Streets by the Doobie Brothers! It's the same kinda groove, and Michael's got the vocal lead.

[@josuemuntanyola1872]

Live version in concert!!!

[@anthonydawson8080]

Bass player from brothers Johnson !

[@otisyoung7061]

@@josuemuntanyola1872 the outdoors version with the organ solo

[@mariejustme]

Ooh, now you’ve done it. I have always loved this song. I saw the Doobie Brothers last tour in Atlanta. Michael’s voice melts me.

[@tracismith708]

My jam back in the day and still to this day! Sounds brand new every time I hear it! Loved seeing you two enjoy it as much as us older generations!!! Thank you for passing it on! Classics don’t age or die!🎶🔥

[@beeseewill2407]

A voice of silky smooth solid gold.Soooooo Flavorful.Like the perfect cup of mellow smooth coffee. Whether leading, playing keyboard, or bringing up the background,Michael McDonald stands out. Check out his background singing on Steely Dan's "Peg" and Christopher Cross's "Ride like the Wind"He still sounds great.

[@Instrument_of_Peace]

I was 20 when this came out and have played Michael continually til this day!!! He's my favorite vocalist...sexist, soulful, just magical! Girl, I saw you receive Michael's magic around 2 minutes!! It was a thrill! He's in the hall of fame twice and won a ton of grammys R&B... He's my man, very humble!! I just about fainted at his concert!! Lol

[@jakeenan]

Timeless. What a voice. And MASTER musicians behind him. Louis Johnson on Bass (Billie Jean, Don't stop til you get enough, Thriller....to name a few) The great Jeff Porcaro (Toto) on drum, Greg Phillinganes on Clavinet (Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Quincey Jones, Eric Clapton....to name a few). Michael McDonald is a mean keyboard player too. His Sister is on backing vox.

[@romulus_]

Steve Lukather from Toto on guitar. Played on Thriller and tons of other albums.

[@kellylaflash1016]

Have y'all done any Christopher Cross yet? "Sailing" is his signature song, but another good one of his is "Ride Like The Wind" - and Michael McDonald sings backup vocals on that one.

[@jog8483]

Sang back up on This Is It by Kenny Loggins too!

[@visiblepixels4632]

That's Michael McDonald's sister Maureen singing backing vocals on the hook!

[@E.Kim_Style]

The song with Patti Labelle was "On My Own". He definitely has that voice that you instantly recognize. Also, Michael Bolton has that slight raspy voice that you might like...try "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You". Also, Rod Stewart has that instantly recognizable raspy voice. And, Paul Young-"Every Time You Go Away" great song written by Hall & Oates.

[@Eric4471066]

This song was Michael McDonald's first Top 40 hit as a solo artist after he left the Doobie Brothers in 1980. The song peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the summer of 1982. Fun fact about this song is that Michael's sister, Maureen, singing backup vocals.

[@terriweatherford6430]

He has such an amazing voice...such range!!!

[@allenbazar2707]

Love Michael McDonald’s voice. Never heard a voice that sounded close to his.

[@leslie8743]

He gives me goosebumps. ❤ Date night dancing song. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. And we're 64 and 62 yrs old. Never too old... lol

[@LeVonngaKiara]

The first song I heard from him as a child and instantly fell in luv with his voice OMG truly unique and mesmerizing 💙💙🎤🔥

[@maryellenshock]

Remember him from the Doobie Brothers!

[@tobinthomas8401]

Hands down one of the best Drum tracks EVER laid down. Mr. Jeff Porcaro! Story is, they did two takes and kept the first. The first!!! Dude was a freakin' MONSTER musician. Oh, and dig this, he broke a stick during the take.....true story y'all.

[@aquablushgirl]

I think he is probably my all time favourite male singer. When he comes on the radio I stop what I am doing and just sway along and always think to myself "God, I LOVE this man's voice!".

[@ammaleslie509]

sometimes I just shake my head and cry out "Michael!" Can't believe how good he is!!!

[@deannharris2424]

His voice is so smooth.

[@johnyvico]

One of the best things to come out of the pandemic is these younger kids doing reactions to great music It’s great when they hear this and realize Nate dog sampled this which Michael loved

[@MARKB3946]

He and Patti sang "On My Own" ... this is a great song.

[@joea7293]

Michael is a consummate artist. His vocals range from soul to blues and rock. His version of Stop Look and Listen is something you need to check out. He did that song with Toni Braxton, it is the cover of an old Marven Gay song. Thanks for the reaction guys and as always stay safe and Love you both!

[@joea7293]

@@qthat-is-the-question5824 Thank you lol when the fingers start to type sometimes they take over the brain.

[@timpafundi6321]

His voice is like a warm cozy blanket

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Iconic Mr Michael McDonald

[@JDogg1971]

Michael McDonald’s voice made every song that he sang on stand out. Solo, Doobie Brothers, etc…Another amazing voice to react to might be Kenny Loggins. So many hits and an undeniable voice! Check out Return to Pooh Corner. Great reaction, yall!!

[@donnabruhn6907]

This song is bringing chills, I love this song, his voices, and the memories from the 80's

[@juliansuarez8809]

Not only does Michael Mc Donald has an amazing voice, but he also sings with passion and emotion which makes his vocals outstanding!!

[@waltermartinez5372]

Michael McDonald also listen to sweet freedom (1986) and Ya Mo B There (1983) with James Ingram

[@twofarg0ne763]

One of the greatest voices in rock.

[@berniec7134]

Michael McDonald is Also a great song writer. His wife was doing background for different groups. Once you hear his voice you know its him. He is memorable. Great voice! 😊

[@RuinDweller]

Videos like this give me hope. If everybody could just stop arguing for a minute, and just listen to a jam... we could get to the real deal.

[@shaharadegan9993]

One of my favorite artist. Thanks for reminding me why I love him so much.

[@catenystrom6506]

I think this may have been the first time I smiled today, thanks guys, great reaction.

[@marlenabenson]

It says a lot about how amazing this track is when it gets sampled in "Regulate" and becomes a massive hit! Love Michael McDonald's voice so so much, and I also love what Nate Dogg and Warren G did with it, their voices were so smooth too!

[@markwandy]

My favourite version of regulate is the jammin remix with Michaels' vocals on it. Amazing tune.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Love him! And he sings back up for so many greats too- the minute you hear 1-2 words.. you’re like “that’s Michael McDonald!” Jamel got is voice down to a t!! 🤣. 💖💙👍✌️

[@mattvsmetaverse]

You nailed it with the "Regulate" recognition! Can never go wrong with some Michael McDonald/the Doobies! Classssic. He did a song with Aretha Franklin that, like "On My Own", is another great duet. It's called "Ever Changing Times". Gets stuck in my head every time I hear it. I think y'all would dig it. Edit: Removed a line that I can't confirm about the sample usage, and since I can't confirm it either way, better I just remove it. The source wasn't entirely reliable, so better off. Worth noting I'm a huge fan of both tracks, I heard Warren G way before Michael, and they're both fans of one another, and that there was no bad blood about this song. But record companies love their money, so it wasn't out of the realm of possibility for me that they would jump at the chance to cash in on the royalties. Believable tale. So, hey, happy to be wrong/corrected on this one.

[@mattvsmetaverse]

@TJ Happy to be wrong on this one! I made some edits to the comment. Never said he didn't like the song though. Record companies be crazy, so it was a believable story for me. Appreciate the correction! ✊

[@vegasbaby3669]

The song he did “On our Own it is with Patti LaBelle, not Aretha Franklin

[@mattvsmetaverse]

@@vegasbaby3669 "Ever Changing Times" was with Aretha Franklin. I think you read my comment wrong.

[@wandaminter9421]

@@mattvsmetaverse Yep. I did read the comment wrong at first as well.

[@jgfunk]

On My Own is with Patti LaBelle not Aretha Franklin

[@RedSinter]

Not only has he the Golden Voice, but that Backing Band was beyond kill'n it...Bass, Drums, Guitar, the Backup Singers....So... Sweet.

[@shonk3317]

I’m 50. My mom was a teen when I was born. Michael McDonald, Hall and Oates, Tina Marie were the Blue eyed soul played in her house.

[@yolandamondragon341]

MM is the voice and the man! Glad you've finally reacted to this gem of gems!

[@DEBIJOT45]

OMG love his voice (and he ''s easy on the eyes too)

[@usarmyveteran177]

I saw him live at a small county fair venue playing this song. He smiled at me and my wife in our early twenties swinging and grooving to it.

[@markjohnson345]

I still love this song. I first heard it in the early 80s when I was in college.

[@geoffreynewby3270]

His voice is unmistakable

[@TAGautreau]

He was FEELING that song in his soul.

[@roberth2227]

You should watch him play this with his troupe on Soul Train back in 1981

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

The song was "On My Own" with Patti LaBelle. He has a lot of hits with the Doobie Brothers too. ❤️

[@viacrucis2509]

When you talk about generational unique popular music voices, you put Michael in the top 5 out of the last 50 years or so.

[@mikeyrebs8259]

Michael just has one of those voices that is just chilled ...

[@JasonSum1979]

Great reaction i wish more people on KZbin actually do more reactions to Michael McDonald the man is a real deal legend (his work with The Doobie Brothers and solo work simply outstanding (I can’t recommend his album from 12-14yrs ago Motown is hands down one of the absolute best cover albums ever…. It will bring a tear to your eye…. Mr. McDonald doesn’t get nearly enough attention

[@melhall17]

with all the artist from the 80's people have reacted to , i find it hard to believe you have not landed on Teena Marie . that woman had so many hits she was one of the biggest brightest stars of the industry in that era

[@johnnypickens9228]

His duet with Miss Patti is 🔥🔥🔥. It's called On My Own

[@Splitscreen83]

Wow, powerful lyrics, sung beautifully ❤

[@suzie6775]

Plenty of rap artists have ripped Michael macdonalds tune off to rap to. So big up Michael

[@Michael-xj6qt]

Great reaction ,from Asia and BJ, GREAT SONG ,WHAT A VOICE,

[@htbald1]

This Michael McDonald album is actually pretty good, he's definitely one of the better blue eyed soul voices that was out there.

[@MortuusNoctis]

Michael McDonald sings backround vocals on SO many 80’s songs …making those songs so rich-sounding. You may hear him as you react to more and more of that era’s music✨

[@lisaharrod8386]

Blue eyed soul at it's finest! He sang with Doobie Brothers before going solo. Its all good stuff! That honey throated voice is unmistakable, and inimitable... timeless and elegant!

[@jamesrichardson3322]

" Every time I hear I don't want to live a lie and it has gone to far" that part always makes 😥😭. This always breaks 💔 my heart ❤️ everytime.

[@Chihome]

Classic! Love seeing your reactions and keep shining!

[@leroyrs]

Great voice and song. I love that classic jazzy soul sound.- early 80s club sound. You should try "Yah Mo B There" by James Ingram and Michael McDonald.

[@GS-xt8fu]

You guys nailed it patti and mike are life long friends. He is a prolific songwriter outside of being a good singer

[@daddyguerrero]

One of the most distinctive and soulful voices in music history.

[@bg4bama235]

Got tickets to see Michael and the DBs in September

[@TonjaNelson]

I keep going back to this reaction because it is one of my favorites. This is the jam no matter who you are or what generation you come from. You guys keep killin it.

[@clydeb7713]

Michael can straight up SANGGG! You guys should check out his Motown cover song Stevie Wonders,All Is Fair In Love. Nobody today has that masculine soulful voice Michael brings to the table!

[@candilumpkin1196]

He has so many good songs

[@jodiedehart3314]

Another GREAT one is Michael McDonald and James Ingram" Ya' Mo' Be There". Pure fire!! James Ingram was part of We Are The World" collaboration.❤️❤️

[@yankeeladee02]

Yasss ❤️‍🔥❌⭕️❤️‍🔥

[@arnoldsherrill2585]

If you've ever gone through a bad relationship and you've broken up., and you hear this song it hits you like a hammer over and over again. It is both beautiful and painful to listen to

[@wrldchamps04]

Such a gifted voice

[@chickenlampbrent]

He was a member of Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers and appears on so many people's albums because yeah everybody wanted a piece of his voice in their sound back in the day.

[@kevinpolito1529]

The female backing vocals on this track were performed by Mike's sisters Maureen McDonald and Kathy Walker.

[@mordymitrani4187]

So cool you guys are enjoying all of the old classics we all grew up on

[@Biggolfdog]

Before Michael McDonald was with the Doobies, he did a lot of backing vocals for Steely Dan. Also lent his voice to other artists back in the 70's, 80's. He was busy back then and has several other colab's with well known artists from many genres.

[@bobbyscarfo2544]

Michael became the voice of The Doobie Brothers late 70s....check out the Minute By Minute album by the Doobies....the tune Minute By Minute is on point.... you'll both dig it....love the channel....

[@TheAcarch2]

You guys are great man. Music unites us all. Peace.

[@leroystea8069]

I so love the opening title credit and the music & singing voice behind it. Very pretty. Loved this video reaction. Love you both❤

[@zanohoriamazo1]

Michael’s duet with Patti LaBelle was called, On My Own. Ya’ll might recall that this song was sampled by rapper Warren G. Michael’s voice is so distinct that even when he does background you can pick it up instantly: This is It, with Kenny Loggins; Peg, w/ Steely Dan; & Ride Like The Wind, w/ Christopher Cross, to name a few. You might joy a song he did for the movie Running Scared, which starred Billy Crystal & the late great true renaissance man, Gregory Hines. The song is Shine Sweet Freedom, & has an entertaining video with the 2 starts. Nice reaction! 👍🏾

[@dianedollion6126]

I could feel y'all feel that. Splendid! 💖

[@melodymcdonald2140]

The first time I remember hearing Michael McDonald was on The Doobie Brothers' "It Keeps You Running ". I was in my car; I pulled over and parked and just sat there, enraptured. I've been in love now more than 45 years. He has no equal.

[@aspekti2]

You nailed it in the very beginning, "Regulate" indeed samples this very song.. Love your energy, keep on shining!

[@BKLYN_TZU]

Micheal McDonald had a few songs that crossed over unto the urban side of the radio dial when I was a kid in the '80s this song was in heavy rotation

[@dehope6247]

Taking it too the street” live live live … what a voice and what a band The Doobie Brothers!!! A must listen if you read these comments?

[@jbsskid]

His voice ooolala always melted me 😂♥️

[@sherrymillerable]

I just love your reactions! Always makes the song new again! Thank you!

[@leslie8743]

On my own was the song.

[@yankeeladee02]

I love how much you two are into the blue-eyed soul artists. Since you love Michael McDonald, you should also react to Boz Scaggs, Bobby Caldwell. 💕❤️💕

[@janiceking1418]

Song was "on my own " Michael was in the Dobbie Brothers

[@justkim1]

You can hear the heartbreak in his voice. Entirely relatable, who hasn't experienced these emotions after a break up.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Let's not forget the masterful backbeat, keys and guitar. Whole band funks.

[@BrotherMikeBCSF]

" ON MY OWN " !!!!

[@andydilling6352]

The other singer is Maureen McDonald, Michael’s sister. Good pipes run in the family.

[@mikeferris408]

Them great oldies but goldies! He's got a few reeeeeal great ones. 👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤘

[@Chris_Marrero]

Michael McDonald has one of the most amazing voices ever! If you haven't yet, you should do a reaction to the Doobie Brothers when he was with them, doing Taking It To The Streets.

[@jennifer86010]

This is heartbreaking. You wake up after a restless night's sleep and it hits you hard...."Oh, that's right, I keep forgettin' I've been dumped...and my heart is broken, and I feel so empty and I'm all alone"....this is one of the most tragic love songs ever, because it's not dramatic at all. Just honest. I cry every time I hear this. Anyone who's been dumped knows this heartache.