Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin'

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Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin'
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[@1tommymulligan]

Michael and Patti Labelle "On my own" is a must watch. Two stunning voices and a duet. The two performers were in separate cities when they recorded their individual parts, which were then "married" during mixing. Phenomenal recording it will blow you away.

[@rhondaharmon724]

Both sound phenomenal

[@aliciahager2961]

Yacht rock! That's funny, something I think Miami Vice would be a part of! His voice is unique, nobody else sings like him. This came put in the early 80s, I think judging by his hair style and clothing, and her hair style. Good tune, great artist.

[@nancy1242]

Need to listen to the 1986 video. The sound quality and their voices are much stronger.

[@Rosiepooh75]

Absolutely!

[@chantellecline6945]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@reneerocha1796]

He has written SOOOOOOO many songs for others! He is a phenomenal songwriter and musician. One of the most recognizable voices ever….😊

[@TahoeNevada]

I love Michael McDonald, but he kinda sings like a Muppet.

[@eriklarson9137]

Not to mention Toto backing him up. They played on a few tracks here and there.

[@pcraig1383]

Talent doesn't discriminate, people do.

[@lilpoohbear653]

all of the race crap has gotten old...just love each other and get along for God's sake!! Talent knows no color, race or creed

[@kimprice7211]

You are so right! Nice to hear logic!😊

[@beverlywest7627]

Michael McDonald is one of THE BEST vocalist of that generation of music, The Doobie Bros were Fire and always on my "record player" and "CD" player. I think you'll be impressed with his voice and style of music. So great BP that you are checking out all of this older great music, because great music is timeless.

[@donnacolosimo3294]

Listen to his Motown remake

[@firecracker8071]

He is in my top 2

[@TexasMagnolia]

History lesson…Go back in time to the 70’s and start with The Doobie Brothers. When lead singer Tom Johnson suffered health issues, Michael took over. You’ll love this music.

[@karensilvera6694]

Doobie Brothers 'Black Water' is a completely different style. I love that song.

[@hackermusic3355]

Michael McDonald wasn't with the Doobie Brothers yet when they recorded Black Water.

[@karensilvera6694]

@@hackermusic3355 yes, I'm aware. Patrick Simmons wrote and sang Blackwater in 74. It was during Tom Johnston's lead singer/guitarist 7 yrs time at the beginning of the group. It's a completely different sound. Michael McDonald came on board when Tom's ulcer caused him to be admitted to the hospital. I just thought it was easier to give a quick recommendation instead of a long explanation.

[@hackermusic3355]

@@karensilvera6694 Most of the time when somebody comments under a Michael McDonald song that they like Black Water they don't know.

[@cindylawrence1200]

Black Water was and Is Fire!!!!

[@fayesouthall6604]

The sample was used because Warren G met Michael before and they got on well. When he contacted him about using the sample he said let me listen to it and he loved it.

[@djewjazz]

Waren G also sampled Bob James "Sign of the Times" on Regulate. If you have not done so yet, you need to check out how many hip hop songs sample Bob James.

[@Grizzlox]

Warren G was always respectful with his samples

[@johnpressey5900]

He was 30 years old. Born in 1952; this song was released in 1982. Michael H. McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is an American singer, keyboardist and songwriter known for his distinctive, soulful voice and as a member of Steely Dan (1973-1974), and the Doobie Brothers (1975-1982, 1987, 2019-present). McDonald wrote and sang several hit singles with the Doobie Brothers, including "What a Fool Believes", "Minute by Minute", and "Takin' It to the Streets." McDonald has also performed as a prominent backing vocalist on numerous recordings by artists including Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, and Kenny Loggins. McDonald's solo career consists of nine studio albums and a number of singles, including the 1982 hit "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)". During his career, McDonald has collaborated with a number of other artists, including James Ingram, David Cassidy, Van Halen, Patti LaBelle, Lee Ritenour, The Winans, Aretha Franklin, Toto,[2] Grizzly Bear,[3] Joni Mitchell, and Thundercat. He has also recorded for television and film soundtracks. McDonald is the recipient of five Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Doobie Brothers in 2020.

[@kens32052]

Michael did a lot of the backup vocals for many artists including Steely Dan (Peg) and Christopher Cross (Ride Like the Wind).

[@Emilie-one]

Yes! I totally forgot about him singing with Christopher Cross!! ride like the wind is a great song! In fact when this reactions over, I’m going to go listen to that

[@marianclough8577]

That's why Michael's unique voice is easy to hear in the songs where he did backups.

[@emdusha5590]

Guys, there’s a huge difference between sampling and doing a cover. At least when you’re doing a cover you’re actually playing your own instruments and singing your own vocals. I guess we had generations of people who had musical talent. When we stopped teaching real music, music theory, in schools we lost the ability for people to create their own music. Now we have “sampling”.

[@lisalovemc717]

Well said!!!

[@Stewardess777]

Best singer ever Michael McDonald and best group The Doobie Brothers 👍🏼

[@Eric4471066]

This song was Michael McDonald's very first Top 10 hit as a solo artist after he left the Doobie Brothers. The song peaked at the #4 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the fall of 1982. The female backup vocalist on this song is Michael McDonald's sister, Maureen McDonald. He and Christopher Cross are considered the kings of Yacht Rock. An absolute banger indeed!!!

[@teriwilkinson7816]

Michael McDonald with Patti Labelle on my own is a must hear @ Black Pegasus

[@xoxxobob61]

Yes! Please do "On My Own" with Patti Labelle & Michael !

[@lilpoohbear653]

Yes!!

[@gregorybrown3272]

The thing is, once you hear "The Voice" you can never unhear it, you will hear it everywhere.

[@SeaMark782]

Before everything, the drummer who plays on this tune, 19 yo Jeff Porcaro, just hired to play with Steely Dan, recommend his friend Mike Mcdonald to B&F of Steely Dan. The rest is history. Jeff Porcaro just kills, he was my high school mate in Van Nuys, CA with his brothers, Luke, Paich-Toto!

[@user-yn1sf9mq3z]

i got to see michael mcdonald open for steely dan back in 2006, and he came back out to sing lead on a couple tracks with the dan. i know do it again was one of the songs he sang lead, but don't ask me to remember the rest because i met a group of dudes that kept passing me joints and blunts all night long. it was the highest i've ever been in my life.

[@normaedietrich9410]

Awesome story.

[@thatdamelana]

This is pure R&B, blue-eyed soul....with a touch of yacht rock. lol!

[@LibraAllWoman]

Yes. This is NOT "Yacht Rock."

[@eriklarson9137]

@@LibraAllWoman Yes, it IS Yacht rock. Lol at thinking it isn't. It's in the top 10 of every yacht rock chart. lol.

[@Grizzlox]

​@eriklarson9137 this song perfectly shows that a song can fit in multiple genres if it exhibits features of those genres perfectly.

[@lindamorrison9755]

Michael is 73 years old now and the song was in 1982 so you were really close he was 30 years old, boy, those years flew by. It seems like yeaterday.

[@lydmarl.475]

And he still tours!!!

[@chelseahaley8350]

Finally!!! Lol I don't even know how many times I've requested this in your comments!! After I had u check out Bruce Hornsby and the Range, this was next on my list of songs that were sampled by rappers!! This song dropped in 1982, and he was 30 years old in this video!

[@allenruss2976]

He was so "old" then. I remember this dropping

[@KatrinaMarie614]

I had to Google it, I didn’t see your comment at first lol

[@katrinakent1684]

Can’t wait for this one! I wonder if he’ll recognise which rapper sampled it in the 90s 😁

[@susanbeckmolloy9536]

Michael was 30 when he dropped this. His sister sang the backup vocals. He was in the group Steely Dan and Dooby Brothers. I was in love with him, LOL ✌️❤️😎

[@KatrinaMarie614]

@@susanbeckmolloy9536 ooooh!! He was in Steely Dan too?! That makes complete sense but I didn’t know until now! BP needs to check out Steely Dan too 🫶🏼

[@gailw415]

Btw. The girl who sung the hook is Michael McDonalds little sister. FYI. Check out. “This is it” by Kenny Loggins ( more blue eyed soul) Michael McDonald is a feature in this song since they wrote it together. He’s written a lot of good songs with Loggins

[@bkm2797]

Sorry, don't agree that Kenny's tune is Blue eyed soul, This Is It, nice tune but not that.

[@paintedlady_81]

I love Kenny Loggins

[@ahkiv6127]

40Year old rapper intimidated by a 70's white soul singer

[@pamelav4628]

We never called this Yacht Rock. That is ridiculous. He is Blue-eyed Soul

[@shelleyjackson8793]

His voice is so iconic. Nobody else in the world does sound like him, not even close.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

You gotta react to The Doobie Bros (with Michael MacDonald singing lead), “Taking it to the Streets”. It’s a really unifying protest song. Really fucking cool.

[@sandralybrand9425]

That the one I mentioned! ❤

[@757optim]

You'll definitely recognize his voice on the Doobie's "What A Fool Believes". also, MM's vocals were on a lot of records back in the day.

[@SAM-dg3vd]

Especially the live version!

[@jeremiahcloy7437]

I don’t think Michael McDonald gets the credit he deserves. He has worked with so many artists. I agree with some of the other comments, react to On My Own with Patti Labelle is a must

[@CelticMaidenWarrior]

Michael McDonald is 72 years old now. At the time of this release, he was 31. One of the BEST voices in music. He’s one of a kind.

[@tcme11]

His sister sang the hook. There are not enough flowers for Michael. He's excellent.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

Definitely react to Bobby Caldwell!!!

[@nettiemac]

Bruh, MM is blue-eyed soul personified.

[@b4ucmego]

Michael McDonald is 72 years old now. This is an old video. He was the voice of the Doobie Brothers of the 1970's

[@Jerralyng49]

Since you listened to this, you have to watch Michael Mcdonald with the iconic Patty Labelle "On My Own". You will trip big time. 😊

[@quintondees4501]

Grew up with this...... Micheal McDonald's voice is undeniable, hear it once, never miss it again

[@michaelcooper1079]

That voice! Nobody else sings like him.

[@lori9791]

He's still performing in his seventies and sounds just as good.

[@docdurdin]

Taking it to the Streets, is a banger.

[@BrokenLady67]

We called it groove rock when it came out

[@paulaalbright4566]

Totally agree! Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald on my own!!!!❤

[@sharonchaput9705]

Michael was born in 1952 and this song came out in 1982- he was 30 yrs old. He is still performing and just toured with the Doobie Brothers and he and the band sound fantastic still. Icon.

[@pamelamiller3749]

This was called blue eyed soul. Michael is a phenomenon!

[@mikehansen5356]

I think having an ear for stuff to sample is talent on its own

[@Umptyscope]

Also backup singer for Steely Dan.

[@objectiveobserver4278]

Steely Dan, another seventies rabbit hole of amazing music.

[@elizabethfyffe5377]

Michael has is all that voice and incredibly good looking!

[@barbarakitt5948]

Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle “On My Own “ is 🔥🔥🔥

[@pamelamiller3749]

Michael was 30 when this came out. He grayed young

[@sandralybrand9425]

Love Michael McDonald always loved him with the Doobie Brothers! Takin it to the Streets!❤

[@joelmastrobattisto422]

Seriously you guys should check out Steely Dan “ kid Charlemagne” you will know that sample as well. It’s an absolute fact that Steely Dan was sampled more than any other artist, rap, R&B, and hip-hop.

[@rebeccamead4557]

Some of us Scots or Irish go from shades of auburn to beautiful gray fairly early😊

[@79mib]

Music just keeps going. Everything comes from something else. ❤

[@cathymunroe9738]

I had such a crush on Michael MacDonald in the 1980s. He was such a fine looking man! And his voice, ahhh, so smooth!!!

[@julieford8788]

I forget how young you guys are. These artists have such amazing talent. . Keep gettinI to those 70’s/80’s

[@cspringer333]

came out in 82. He would have been 29/30. Born in 52.

[@DMB088]

I was 12 when this came out and I never saw the video for it. I don't know that my young heart could've handled that voice and those eyes together 😍 And I agree that his voice is so hard to describe. It's so special!

[@sherriandwaynejohnson3185]

Michael McDonald is everything

[@vingable]

First time dude here. Y’all gotta keep it up! Was there when the Cartier boys broke open, and y’all deserve the same respect. 🙏

[@debbers]

I would love to see your Dad on here! I'm glad I always stick around to find out all of the details!

[@BB-yh5rd]

Holy shit, the way you guys are kind of groovin' together by instinct is what happens at my parties every time I tell Alexa to play "Yacht Rock Radio" in the background. Life is way funnier than most people make it. You two seriously crack me up.

[@lutherl2350]

There was a point where it seemed every top 10 record had him either singing lead or singing background vocals.

[@katboss4886]

Saw him the last time he played live with the Doobies. Still have a mad crush from college on him. His voice melts me

[@charlierice5756]

He has one of the most amazing voices.

[@danielbenincasa770]

One of the best singers ever....

[@bethrousseau9319]

Michael McDonald was backup vocal in some Steely Dan before he was a lead singer in the Doobie Brothers after the original lead had to step back for a while. He went solo after that with his "blue-eyed soul". The Doobie Brothers just did a 50th Anniversary tour. I saw them last summer, 3rd row. The venue was packed full. You couldn't fit another person. McDonald was there with the band. They were so solid, sounded like off the vinyl! If McDonald hadn't toured with them, I probably wouldn't have gone (Even though seeing them, I would've loved it any way). Top notch!

[@jeannenason6472]

LOVE LOVE LOVE ME SOME MICHAEL MCDONALD!!!!

[@Dollywood623]

Michael with Doobie Brothers “What a Fool Believes” and his duet with Patti LaBelle “On My Own”🔥🔥🔥

[@reshaud81]

He was 30 when this came out in 1982. He started going gray headed on his late teens/early 20s. He's 72 now and still performing to this day. Check out his work with The Doobie Brothers: It Keeps You Runnin What A Fool Believes Minute By Minute Taking It To The Streets Check out his background vocals on Kenny Loggins' This Is It, Christopher Cross' Ride Like The Wind. Check out his duets with Aretha Franklin on Ever Changing Times, Patti LaBelle on On My Own, and lastly with David Pack(Ambrosia), and James Ingram on I Just Can't Let Go!

[@pamelav4628]

Love him! Have seen him solo concert. A great talent!

[@ajruther67]

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter was a guitarist for Steely Dan and left to join the Doobie Brothers. When one of their singers Tom Johnston had health issues and needed to take a leave of absence, Jeff suggested Michael McDonald, also from Steely Dan.

[@fabulousnobody3557]

Mike McDonald’s sister sang the female part. This guy is so talented! Enjoy! ✌🏻🇨🇦✌🏻

[@falcon65drums]

The difference between sampling and playing a cover is that the sample is using the magic created by the original artist. Playing the cover is using your own skills to recreate the same magic. Same as painting a picture with brushes and canvas based on a great painting, as opposed to simply printing a photo of the original painting onto canvas. It’s completely different.

[@justmejoy124]

Here for this one love this one

[@reidawilliams9375]

This is definitely one of my favorite songs. It’s actually his sister singing with him. Please react to Bobby Caldwell What you Won’t do for Love!

[@KatrinaMarie614]

I looked it up, he was 30 when he made this music video 😎

[@SD-it9ne]

Michael McDonald was the lead singer of the Doobie Brothers starting in the mid 70's. He took over when the then lead singer got sick. Michael completely changed their sound to blue-eyed soul. It's a bit of a controversy with some fans not liking the sound Michael brought & others liking it better. You have to check out some live videos. Michael is great on the keys & his voice is iconic! 'The Doobie Brothers - Takin' it to the Streets (1977), "Minute by Minute" & "What a Fool Believes"

[@bedlam1314]

You should also know that Michael McDonald did a feature song with Toto where he sings some backup vocals. The song is "I'll Be Over You."

[@SeaMark782]

He was friends with Jeff Porcaro since 1973.

[@bimini1216]

He was a great writter, player, singer, producer

[@donnacolosimo3294]

I still play it it’s so good

[@Jude_196]

LOVE Michael McDonald's UNIQUE VOCALS!! You can hear him on ANY TRACK he's involved in....whether he's LEAD or BACKUP!! You CANNOT mistake him for ANYONE else... SO GOOD!!! HUGS, YA'LL!!!

[@PatternSeeker...]

I've never heard the term "yacht rock" before! To me, this takes me back to my pre-teen/early teen years. There was a certain sound in the late 70s to early '80s that is distinctive, and this song is a part of it. Thanks for the warm fuzzies, BP.

[@shirleymongold1201]

You need to react to his "It Keeps You Running" the live version with the Doobie Brothers. My absolute all time favorite. I could just drink this man's voice !!!

[@conniemiller9789]

I first saw/heard Michael McDonald when he joined the group The Doobie Brothers. I had the biggest crush on him. Those sexy blue eyes, that voice, like no other. When Michael 'came out', I was crushed. I just couldn't believe it because a lot of his songs are about women and a lot of his videos have women in them. BUT, I did, and still do, love him and his music. You really need to check out "On My Own" with Patti Labelle. Their voices, together, will blow your mind.

[@kennethcelorio4937]

Born in 1952, Michael was 30 when this song came out.

[@MRKNIGHT]

Bobby Caldwell “Do for Love” is fire! 🔥

[@butterflymama0838]

The Doobie Brother's and Michael McDonald are brilliant artists! This specific song is blue-eyed soul, but he does have a few songs that would be conaidered "Yacht Rock" maybe. The Doobies are classic rock, pop, soft rock, and blue-eyed soul . Michael's voice is so raspy, sexy, soulful, and smooooth. Definitely react to Bobby Caldwell- "What You Won't Do For Love". He's another fantastic blue-eyed soul artist. Try some Michael Bolton or Hall & Oates too for that same genre.

[@OjayCore]

Classic!

[@user-mo6tz6oh9i]

Have you heard Leon Russell? There’s no one to equal him. He’s a singer/ songwriter. He has so many great songs. Lady Blue, Tightrope, I’m Singing this Song for You and many more.

[@sharoncole4868]

And his Hank Wilson album of all Hank Williams songs😅

[@ronaldgines171]

The night you were conceived your dad was listening to this song.... This is definitely baby making music...

[@tube1fn]

No that is an actress for the video. The female singer is his sister Maureen Mcdonald.

[@bryemartin6368]

I close my eyes to this song and see a Ray Carles blasting this out...Macdonald is the MacDaddy of SMOOTH....

[@g.dubyou6263]

Now that you've heard his voice, wait until you see and hear all of the songs hes a part of. Patti LaBelle, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Toto, Steely Dan, etc. Also, in this song, the female backup singer, is his sister. And he was 30 when this song was released. He was born in 1952, and this song was released in 1982.

[@timothyslaughter476]

My second favorite Mcdonald tune after his famous hit with the doobies....what a fool believes.....love the simple drum track by the late jeff porcoro on this song....just hypnotic, simple bass piano...lets mikes voice do the work....then the musicians give it a little gas at the end. Nice simple tune, well orchestrated. Love it.

[@LoloMoonChild]

Micheal McDonald was also part of The Doobie Brothers before he went solo. They are worth looking at. Their music is awesome.

[@drummerseb]

Steve Lukather - guitar (ToTo's guitarist) Greg Phillinganes - clavinet (Now ToTo's keybordist) Louis Johnson - bass guitar (from the Brothers Johnson and bassist on Michael Jackson's Off the wall album) Jeff Porcaro - drums (ToTo's drummer ) Maureen McDonald - backing vocals (his sister) Here are the credits for this song 🤯

[@x0539p]

The back up singers are his sisters. I love Michael McDonald’s voice and his time with The Doobie Brothers. He sings back up on “Ambrosia’s” & with Lead singer David Pack.

[@donnacolosimo3294]

He’s really great singer

[@NotBenCoultry]

McDougals: you watch Coming To America recently?

[@beedeegee9374]

😜😆

[@chickenmuscle1029]

Mike got that RIZZ!!!! Great react. Keepitup

[@melissawest9124]

An eternal jam.

[@katrinaprescott5911]

Yes, ABSOLUTELY, you should bring your dad on for some reactions. I would love to hear his perspective.

[@bernicewallace6027]

I recommend Kenny Loggins too. I had no idea he sang as many songs that I actually knew. I found at least 4 new songs that I now love. Michael McDonald is an underrated singer/songwriter. I haven't heard anyone that has been able to replicate his voice.

[@pubuapubua]

It's like his voice is high, and low, all at the same time.

[@tammystricklin2668]

I’m so glad you guys did this one. I love your reactions to it.