First Time Reaction to Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin'

[@NunyaDammeBiznis]

This was not sampled from Warren G. This was sampled by Warren G.

[@MrBrowninsauce]

You got that right.. This is the original. 🙂

[@jeffbartholomew1152]

To be far, at 6:03 they went on to talk about how Warren G sampled this but they only knew Warren G’s version due to it being a generational thing. He merely misspoke at the beginning.

[@scgreek1114]

Yes, they mentioned that at the end of the video.

[@brenthowell8883]

This song by Michael McDonald was made in the early 1980's!✌️

[@MrBrowninsauce]

@@jeffbartholomew1152 yes sir. He merely misspoke as you said. 😊

[@scgreek1114]

For more of his excellent voice, check out "What a Fool Believes," a monster hit by the Doobie Brothers from 1979.

[@shawnjefferson3761]

"It keeps you runnin'" is another amazing song.

[@basherman69]

@@shawnjefferson3761 And "Takin' It to the Streets".

[@deathninja16]

oir the classic "what a fool will eat(nachos)"-cover

[@joshuadelongchamp3859]

So the crazy story about this song is that Warren g and Michael Mcdonald were actually friends, and a few years after Warren g heard this song he sampled it, showed it to Michael, and Michael loved it. Gave his blessing and everything. Great story and an incredible song lol

[@lee399]

🧢

[@RaincloudmusicTFS6]

Michael is one of the most humble guys in the business.

[@Colonelguuber]

Had no idea this song was a sample till I heard an Ai patrick star singing it. Lol, guess sampling and other methods really do help keep songs / ideas alive for much longer

[@PettyBundy]

Gtfoh stop the 🧢 typewriter

[@Spazzmatazzz]

You REALLY need to check out Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle singing "On My Own"! It'll get right there in your heart and get in your feels at the same time!

[@teetime4me]

good choice!!

[@robertworkman1419]

Great Jam!!! 🤘🏻🤙🏼

[@samsungwell4319]

🎶So many times…..

[@gagaa64]

My favorite duet ever ..............

[@karyn354]

Yes!!

[@smithjones3548]

There were a lot of white artists in the 70's and 80's I would have sworn were black, Michael McDonald is just one of many.

[@stangman1268]

you'll be going into a deep rabbit hole because this guy besides his own music sings background vocals for just about every artist out there,plus some duets.

[@coryorr8475]

Background Singer was his Sister. Just a fun fact.

[@chrisoakley5830]

Thanks for that, I always wondered who she was.

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Thank you. I never knew that.

[@TheDivayenta]

I saw him say it was both of his sisters. 😮

[@TheDivayenta]

one of the greatest singers, songwriters , pianists ever!!!!!!!❤ On this recording he’s backed by Toto musicians among others. 😊

[@jasonbattle6146]

Louis Johnson(Brothers Johnson)on bass guitar

[@Easy_Skanking]

To be fair, in the 70's & early 80's, everyone was backed by the musicians in Toto. LOL They are absolute legends as studio musicians on top of their success as Toto.

[@robertm7117]

Warren G met Michael on the streets of NYC and was star struck. They kept in touch and Warren G called Michael and asked if he could sample one of his songs.

[@albertjimenez7896]

When you turned on the rock station in the 1970s and 1980s, you heard Michael McDonald. When you turned on the pop station, you heard Michael McDonald. When you turned on the R&B station, you heard Michael McDonald. Finally, there was no getting away from him. 😂😂

[@robindick2802]

He's a legend. ❤

[@jasonrichardson1208]

Michael McDonald has one of the most signature voices in the industry. He's the very definition of "blue-eyed soul".

[@waterdonkey]

He could be part of a 3-part harmony on a Steely Dan song and still stand out.

[@robertmcgowan4149]

@@waterdonkey Steely Dan almost wiped him out on "Peg" from AJA. They had him sing an arpeggio on the chorus recording each note separately for hours until they were happy with it!

[@robertmcgowan4149]

Outstanding description of the legend that is M. McDonald. Best always!

[@RosiePowell-r5u]

He has got too be a Soul Bother ! Got too have some Black deep down in his DNA ! I love me some Dooby Brothers !

[@MrKlemusic]

yes he is

[@johntremmel3949]

Micheal McDonald did a whole album of Motown covers which are interesting also

[@kentharris3878]

Before MM was a member of the Doobie Brothers (and after, for that matter), you would hear that distinctive, soulful voice backing up Eeeeverybody. He was literally everywhere is the late 70s-early 80s. Check out his catalogue. Love your reaction to this timeless music.

[@jamierobson8825]

Warren who? Lol - I am old! What a great track - love the reaction. Back in the day this guy was everywhere, singing with everyone. What a voice.

[@chrisdutton2975]

I don't know what they're talking about, either. Should probably be thankful. Our music was so much better back in the day!

[@rmathis268]

Warren G song regulators sampled this music and made a iconic hit in the rap culture. I actually bridged the Gap, I remember when this originally came out and when the rap song came out and I love both.

[@LisaLisa-mx3hq]

​@@rmathis268Same!!

[@california862]

@Jamie @Chris lookup Warren G Regulator and after listening post your opinion here about what you thought.

[@chrisdutton2975]

@@california862 Not my style, but not bad.

[@terryconnelly484]

I love your chemistry !!! my wife and I been together 23 years recently separated And I can't stop thinking of her when I hear this song.....I keep forgetting

[@txrojas]

I believe Michael also helped David Lee Roth with the lyrics to the song “I’ll Wait” for Van Halen’s 1984 album.

[@michaelmcdonald1247]

Hello! How're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

[@kimbrash2025]

I've been blessed to see him live twice. First time in 1998. Last time was in 2019. He's still got it.

[@SkammLykelee]

Michael McDonald got so much soul, they're not allowed to talk about him in Florida.

[@tarasabin5423]

I just found your channel. Precious. Michael McDonald has sang background in more songs than any other artist ever, it’s a fact. He is the most incredible man. I’ve seen him multiple times including with the Doobie Brothers for their 50th anniversary. I’m 58 years old. I’m from New Orleans. And he is a God. Also, he started with Steely Dan then the Doobies and then solo ❤️

[@mr.scraps1793]

This was wayyyyy before Warren G

[@glassontherocks]

I keep forgetting how damn good the Doob's were with his voice in there.

[@michaelxren6673]

Here are some songs you guys can check out: Michael McDonald when with the Doobie Brothers, their best album IMO 1977 was "Living on the Fault Line". The songs that were song by MM: "You Made it That Way", (This song was a remake of Marvin Gaye/"Little Darling (I Need You)") (the best song on the album/"You Belong to Me"), "Nothin but a Heartache", "There's a Light" Here is another song by MM its a very soulful song, 2008: "Only God Can Help Me Now"

[@MidwestTreasureChest]

Michael was ahead of his time and (besides Steve Perry) the most unique and instantly-recognizable voice in music history. Saw him in concert with Hall & Oates years back and he was excellent.

[@Mel-x7m]

Michael McDonald is a LEGEND! He did back up on SO many major artists songs that would not have been hits if he hadn't been involved!

[@KGCARO24]

It’s awesome watching people listen to this song. People can’t help but start moving. Great show.

[@Djvdzss]

There's a whole lotta soul in that voice!

[@corawheeler9355]

I'm of that generation that doesn't connect this to a 'sampled' song. Just like the day I was scanning radio stations and stopped on what I thought was an old tune from Joe Cocker called Woman To Woman. Turns out someone stole the riff and put it on something called California Love.

[@CatO9lives]

Like the song that Dolly Parton wrote and sang, "I Will Always Love You", that was released in 1974, later to have Whitney Houston to remake it in her version that was released in 1992. Eighteen years after Dolly's original, caused many people to think that the song was a Whitney Houston origional and many never even heard the Dolly version or that she even was the one that wrote the song. The difference in genre, time, ethnic backgrounds, etc. can cause that. The same with, "I keep Forgettin", by Michael McDonald. He released this song in 1982, and Warren G did a remix with Michael McDonalds original with a mix of his own and Michaels orginal lyrics in 1994. Again many may not have ever heard of Michael Mcdonald and wondered who the white man is in the video. Without him, and his permission, Warren G would not even be allowed to use any of the chords or words to the song due to copyrights.

[@chrisoakley5830]

I always liked Dolly"s original version much better.

[@fmdof]

I've loved Regulate for nearly 30 years now. until a month or 2 ago I had no idea the sample was taken from this song. now i love this song too.

[@michelle172ct]

Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle duet is fantastic! “On My Own”

[@pamagnolia]

Michael sang for the Doobie Brothers too!!

[@cindipossidento5688]

Love Michael ……. Such a smooth voice !!!!!!

[@candicedilembo2060]

I ❤❤❤ Michael McDonald....what a man!!

[@fernandonavarrette4522]

Who's Warren G???

[@marcomanfredsson8960]

I'm one of the generation before you 😁and I'm so happy you like this song! Thanks for reacting! 😃👍

[@lyndelllewis5553]

I started listening to Mr. McDonald when I saw the Doobie Brothers on "What's Happening" back in 79.

[@preid7756]

its just amazing how much great music came from the 60s,70s,80s, that is sampled these days. what a time to be alive back in the day!

[@FrethKindheart]

I think it's a shame that artists that sample songs steal the thunder away from the original song and artist, so much so that people always think of the secondary artists and not the original one.

[@Faltor895]

Yep, the samplers aren't artists, simply no talent thieves.

[@LisaLisa-mx3hq]

That could Never happen with Michael McDonald!😂

[@quincyhartfield707]

At the same time the young generation heard it sampled and now they hear the real ones and white keeps it going

[@EarlT357]

Michael did this in 1982! Warren G. heavily sampled it, in his 1994 version "Regulator!"

[@cptight88]

Many of the sampled songs had come and gone from radio. The samples introduce good music to a new generation and keep it alive. By Warren G, the rappers all had to pay to use.

[@ckwhitehead1]

he has one of my favorite male voices!!!!!

[@ajh180]

He worked with Toto. I believe the guys from Toto performed on this song.

[@nino6664]

Now you got to do Michael Macdonald and Patti Labelle "on my own" if you haven't already

[@poolhall9632]

the rhythm is the bass and the bass is the treble.

[@jennhurl]

6:45 He's simply got THAT voice where no matter how tiny his part is in a song you know in an instant, it's Michael. Now that you've heard him on the Doobie Brothers & solo you'll begin to hear it a lot of background vocals with Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, & Kenny Loggins. He was also highly sought after for duets. Michael with: Patti LaBelle "On My Own" James Ingram "Yo Mo Be There" Carly Simon "You Belong To Me" Kenny Loggins "Ride Like The Wind"

[@michaelmcdonald1247]

Hello Jennifer! How're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

[@lorig-ski]

It's fairly safe to say that any of today's music that has actual instruments (guitar, bass, brass, strings) is sampled from a song back when music was amazing.

[@the-btc-tradingfloor2808]

if you never had your heart broke you will never get this song Rock steady coolass jazz grove

[@baronofgreymatter14]

He also sang background for Steely Dan

[@carlwylie5196]

YOU MUST HEAR. . 🎶 🎵 MINUTE by MINUTE. 🎶 🎵

[@jdram58]

Theres a song he did at the end of a Rick Beto interview that is like wow a very romantic number I never ever heard before like it dropped out of heaven I dont think he recorded it. N Taken it to the streets could be a church worship type song. But his dad was a singer n he grew up around memphis blues country and COGIC n He played with a lot of people

[@keithcoleman756]

Micheal McDonald is singing backup on Kenny Loggins "This is it"

[@kevinhydemusic]

Steve Lukather from Toto playing the tasty muted guitar riffs

[@TinnaN2TheAfterlife]

U should here him when he was with "The Doobie Brothers" that was before he went solo. He is awesome!

[@cjguerrero4388]

Watching from southwest Oklahoma Love you guys.

[@lisafayepranger8561]

if you haven't heard "On My Own" a fabulous duet of Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald it is fabulous

[@musiconly3144]

Don’t forget to watch and listen to On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald. He also was with The Doobie Brothers and does a lot with Steely Dan as well.

[@jgilbertify]

For those who have loved and lost... But... was in the game!

[@SunsetStarship]

Gimme the night - George Benson

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

check the channel its there

[@brianroy3213]

He also collaborated with Thundercat

[@juanitalantang8636]

You're right! I don't know about the sampler, but I do know Michael McDonald.

[@sheryljones856]

I loved Micheal McDonald such a great performer and song writer.

[@michaelmcdonald1247]

Hello Shery! How're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

[@baronofgreymatter14]

If you want to hear Michael with Christopher Cross I Highly recommend RIDE LIKE THE WIND...Itll blow you away

[@Coowallsky]

Song Reaction Drinking Game As you read the comments, you have to take a drink every time one of the the following tired cliches is seen. 1. Auto Tune / No Auto Tune 2. One take 3. "You must...." 4 Underrated 5 "Who is listening/watching in 20XX?" 6 Rabbit Hole 7 Amazing 8 Fun Fact 9 Sublime 10 "Who came here from...?"

[@mcseforsale]

Wanna have a good laugh...watch Jimmy Fallon's impression of Micael. I think he used it during his surprise "audition" on The Voice, as well.

[@qualopec]

He has a duo song with Patty Labelle "On My Own".

[@v.2080]

I read that was his sister on the back-ups.

[@stevencharron3866]

Michael McDonald is a REAL muthaphukkin OG!

[@mikimike]

Just for the record. This is a Michael McDonald song that Warren G.Sampled

[@toddhendricks8239]

His guy was from the band Donee Brothers . Then went on by himself

[@Scotch_N_Drums]

I’m just going to echo what everyone else has been saying. Michael McDonald has a huge catalog, both as a solo artist and with the Doobie Brothers. Whether you do reactions or not, dig in, I promise you won’t be disappointed. 😊

[@lepoetress]

You gotta check out Peg by Steely Dan, where he does backing vocals on that song. My favorite song by them.

[@lisalevin-davidson7666]

Thanks!

[@ArlynMeylan-jo7hq]

We all know this man's voice there only one😊

[@michellehubbard7865]

"ON MY OWN"michael McDonald, Patty labelle

[@beeseewill2407]

Michael McDonald also was back up on Steely Dan's Peg". Great research info.

[@sgj8929]

You're right! I'm the generation before the generation, and I haven't heard the Warren G.!

[@pureheartofflames]

Do "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" you'll love that one too! Oh by Michael Mcdonald.

[@Boomer-Dude]

Michael McDonald released this song in1982 Warren G sampled it in1994.

[@cecilDisharoon]

@theadventuresoftnt there's a remix with both songs on KZbin. This is how I came to appreciate Regul8.

[@charleslewis8085]

Michael McDonald is incredible! Check out some Dobie Brothers tunes. Those guys and write some songs!

[@lissalois1822]

Listen to Herb Alpert’s song, Rise. You will recognize it has been sampled as well!

[@johnramos4419]

I'm mo be there is another classic

[@sandramoore]

Oops! I just double checked. He did NOT just die! Someone maliciously posted that rumor and I fell for it! Willie Nelson has been (falsely) reported dead so often he wrote "Still not dead yet."

[@csphoenix9]

Steely Dan too😊

[@emmahowells8334]

Actually it was warren G who sampled it from Michael as this was before warren G.

[@MountainMan.]

She's right. His voice is smooth...smoother than a baby's backside

[@ricke5381]

Please consider reacting to Boz Scaggs "Low Down" or "JoJo" live from his 2004 show. Both are 70's hits and just great music in my humble opinion.

[@rooster1999]

Released in 1982 Warren G sampled this song

[@JeffTanner-ud9iy]

He dose a great duet with Patty Labelle on my own must try it

[@karengarrow5579]

Jimmy Fallon fooled the judges on the show the voice by singing this on a blind audition they had no clue it was him

[@buddinganarchist]

Sweet Freedom makes this sound like ear lint lol

[@pxlmvr7]

I had to look up who this ‘Warren G’ was LOL!

[@buckshot637]

Check out the duet he did with patti labelle

[@sandramoore]

R.I.P Michael McDonald.

[@kasey006]

You know the papers out there

[@SkammLykelee]

Michael McDonald got so much soul, the cops beat him up.

[@danwesley5826]

YOU 2 ARE THE RESPONDERS ON THE WEB...DO NOT CHANGE...PERIOD.

[@johnwoods6539]

Check out the song he did with Patty Labelle...... On my own...

[@randyupchurch1899]

...Warren who?...Much-love from an old-guy from Southern Illinois...Peace...

[@bridgetclooney4362]

Other way around this is 1979 MM

[@AnthonyCiulla]

I've never heard the Warren G song lol

[@TheAdventuresofTNT]

Lol