Michael McDonald Sweet freedom @ Night of the Proms

[@TheLionInWinter07]

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

[@davenight]

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.

[@waynebarber7061]

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 !

[@drummercook60]

Man, I totally agree. Graduated in 84, the music brings it all back and takes you there. A great tune, along with soo many!! 80's ROCK!

[@BatesMaster515]

Mother of god. That was amazing

[@davenight]

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

[@allexisberry7367]

He is just an amazing vocalist.

[@lsamoni4143]

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

[@1928zxcv]

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.

[@providentgraceenterprisesl7080]

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

[@ray6342]

YEAH !

[@NimNum]

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

[@1027sue]

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

[@ShantiForever]

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

[@Aleckael]

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

[@jerbojones]

This song never gets old!

[@RichardFriedlaender]

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

[@hollywoodp3581]

One of my favorite movies from childhood!

[@johnhogan9547]

He nailed it

[@jackmchugh5597]

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! !

[@jaypee2185]

Drummer and bass player are kicking major ass.

[@seriousbe]

Damn, miss the eighties soooo much!Amazing performance!

[@asadmohammed1057]

You and me both.

[@weston407]

he does a great job hitting the high notes

[@taz9572]

When I first went to see him in concert. He sang this song and it just sounded like the original recording. Love this record...

[@JimProng]

I saw him in the Royal Albert Hall a few years ago. Fantastic artist.

[@brujero13]

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.

[@drummercook60]

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

[@ericoxner4210]

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.

[@damonmusic1]

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

[@trblmkr]

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

[@Theweeze100]

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!

[@samarkin399]

Amazing perfomance

[@marysman1960]

Awe-inspiring! The man still has it!

[@alesillaserrot]

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

[@ny6u]

Long live Michael McDonald !

[@ja2646]

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

[@davenight]

Who are the backing singers? They are incredible!

[@TexasRho83]

He's still got it :)

[@SongsofHope1]

His voice, God bless him.

[@barbaralynch3015]

OMG - that was AWESOME! WOW!!

[@gamedad1984]

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

[@Darkauron79]

Excellent song!!! From motion picture running scared

[@gosertje1]

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!!!

[@Theweeze100]

Yep, it's a gift. Must have felt like trying to slow down a team of Clydesdale's with that big of a band!!! We all speed when we get excited! 2 cents from a Bass player.

[@WMB6022]

i just peeped that, good ear!

[@unionjack515]

Trevor Murrell. Stud.

[@drummercook60]

I dig it man. I'm a drummer, wonder who was drumming, didn't get a good look.

[@Theweeze100]

Thank God for Great Drummers! Where would the band be be without them...falling behind...or racing ahead!!!

[@clairegiles1821]

Amazing!

[@clavdig]

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

[@cocdamia]

bellissimo.grande michael

[@markyw7954]

TUNE!! bassist is on fire

[@hankmoody9041]

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

[@nantebuensalido6516]

you're the man Michael !

[@beezies2613]

INSTANT CLASSIC

[@chrisderrick57]

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

[@ohh338]

Shine sweet freedom

[@beckyvaudt703]

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

[@drummercook60]

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!?

[@michelebaxter]

WOW. Thanks for posting. Another huge fan here!

[@renatoleal8948]

Voz incrível!!!

[@13joeyyeo]

BEST PERFORMANCE HE HAS EVER DONE

[@seale1234]

gotta' love this song...

[@donpkra]

wowwwwwwwwwww this is SOOO GOOD

[@rickyshaw4224]

class act

[@eldercurt53]

WOW!!!

[@dickbuelow8968]

Great!!

[@taz9572]

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

[@TcSunde33]

Great artist and what a voice!. :)

[@jw200]

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

[@Lisatheecreator]

Everything about this performance was a yaas for me

[@gilbertdelpino2262]

Shine On Awesome

[@Raymond1953kla]

Kraftvoller, überzeugender Auftritt!

[@taz9572]

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

[@clairegiles1821]

Taz 69 mine too!

[@tomwms]

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

[@MrAnders1976]

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

[@Maulinator69]

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

[@boabm29]

Won't get a better singer truth

[@cetera06]

excellent!!

[@JoeGomez1]

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

[@vincenzomirante2760]

meraviglia

[@overdrivenrockband]

JEANS AND JACKET THE MCDONALD LOOK

[@taz9572]

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

[@thewoodstarr9223]

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? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWrSnZR_ntRmopo .... Happy Days..

[@alejandrogama7956]

♡

[@daveheel]

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

[@imalrockme]

It´s the Proms.

[@daveheel]

what are the Proms?

[@imalrockme]

Night of The Proms: Classic meets Pop. It´s supposed to sound grandious.