Takin' It To The Streets - Michael McDonald at Berklee

[@suzannekasztelan430]

This man. Gets up. Speaks calmly. Plays a little piano. Gives us some of that God-given vocal talent. Gets the spirit. Goes INSANE. Loses his natural mind. Preaches MLK. Tears the roof off the sucker. Concludes, and sits back down. Genius.

[@amyl.converse9600]

Well said!! 🥰

[@hlee9446]

You said it!!!

[@donna4047]

One of the most talented men who ever walked on legs

[@donna4047]

@officialmichaelmcdonald009 sweet of the person running this fan page to respond to my post. Thank you very much. It's not difficult to be a fan of Michael's. He is and always has been my favorite voice.

[@GCKelloch]

Yes, but whose legs did he walk on, and how did they feel about it?

[@donna4047]

@@GCKellochsmoking the good stuff ha friend? 🤣

[@cmsfbfan]

Here in 2024 loving Michael McDonald’s soul

[@happymv5350]

Completely. With you.

[@videosurfah]

I'm right next to you

[@Super6Seven]

🤘

[@WayneMorrison-t8j]

Unique 👌

[@SD-it9ne]

Listen...Michael out here playing like he the keyboardist at somebody's Pentecostal Church & I'm here for all of it!

[@PK-tm8qg]

Real churchy!!!

[@mdarrenu]

He originally wrote the song as a gospel tune and wanted a gospel choir - then with the Doobies they needed to make it more of a pop tune. So he was probably pulling out some of his original ideas on the song.

[@Tati4Jesus-gOJesusgO]

All About JESUS … Hes our BROTHER it is …….. gospeL Jesus is Comming Soon no more hands on the clock Tik tok Wake up Get in the arK Its time to ffLyyyyy When the bimbs go up We go uP 🙌💖

[@stevekozera6554]

What church you attend

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

@@Tati4Jesus-gOJesusgOJesus is Lord!

[@lynnrose7562]

Listening in 2022. Michael McDonald's voice is instantly recognizable.

[@Ondawuey69]

Never gets old. Written in an era where writers and producers had fresh ideas.

[@essiejames9492]

2024 as a 71 year old black woman i am still loving and listening to Michael McDonald's music 🎶 keep on playing brother God bless you 🙏

[@WendyRoy]

You and me both sista! As a 70 year old white woman, I love him too!! Anything soul, R&B, funk is my favourite!! I also love Al Green, Boz Skaggs, Donald Fagan, Aretha Franklin, Staple Singers, Pointer sisters, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, ONE LOVE!!

[@EverendeverGroup]

He da best!

[@mariadircinhalimadearaujo4605]

Ele não tem idade e nem sua voz, além de ser um talento indiscutível em décadas! É muito difícil não se apaixonar por Michael McDonald! Canta e emociona !!!!!! Muito ❤

[@jeanp5395]

Amen, sister!🙏💜

[@natsmusiconyt2365]

Traveled twice to see them in the past year...1st time torrential rain ...I keep my fingers crossed (oh btw...also a woman of color). I just pray and they keep doing what they do long enough for me to see them...live.

[@lizdawkins4667]

You can't tell me this white man ain't been to church with some black folks. He got so much SOUL in his music.The brotha killin it!!!

[@exploregreer1048]

He was inspired by Ray Charles...

[@exploregreer1048]

2019 speakeasy interview. Awesome!!!

[@b.robins7305]

He's awesome

[@melquaidesskunduglio3830]

McDonald is from Baden (St. Louis county). That neighborhood is currently about 50% African American.

[@thafunktapus]

o stfu already....

[@johnwalls7170]

Who's listening to this masterpiece in 2020?!

[@ront4782]

I am for sure. One of my all time favorite music videos. Brings inspiration to me every time. Hopefully by June, we'll all be able to take it to the STREETS!

[@johnwalls7170]

@@ront4782 thanks for the Post

[@buggiejohnson3203]

Back when we all listened to all music!! From virtuous!!

[@johnwalls7170]

@@buggiejohnson3203 hell right 🔥

[@jackieoliver9696]

It truly is a masterpiece....especially in these challenging times.

[@Kentake73]

i am 87 years old and still love Michael McDonald!!!!!

[@amyl.converse9600]

God Bless you!! 🥰🙏

[@marilyncrutchfield1873]

2023 and still listening ❤

[@manueldiggs9525]

Michael McDonald is the man!! Anyone else still listening in 2019?

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some Michael McDonald fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES and WE'RE ALL ALONE by Boz Scaggs on my YT channel in tribute to the masters of late 70s/early 80s groove. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@jeromesmith6563]

Michael McDonald is a baaad man!! I have followed him his whole career, going way back to his Doobies and Steely Dan days, to his current solo career!! Love him! Soulful to the bone and one of the best and most unique, distinct voices ever!!

[@manueldiggs9525]

@@jeromesmith6563 I 100% agree!!

[@pelelupapele1325]

yep

[@cindipossidento5688]

Can’t and won’t stop listening!!!!!!

[@hayesmz]

I was there. He saved the life of a fan! I worked the bar at the Agganis Arena for Berklee Commencement for 6 years in the private Burke Club Room. Before the show is a meet and greet. A woman was waiting to meet him. He came in. She collapsed. We called the EMTs. He did mouth to mouth right away right there. She was revived. Maybe it was the Kiss of Life! I wondered if she faked it. Haha! Great guy. Great artist. All the best. Thanks.

[@jalexalaine3201]

We always talk about his singing, but Mikes piano skills are fierce, too.

[@manueldiggs9525]

How right you are!

[@jeromesmith6563]

Absolutely. Michael is beyond incredible on the piano and keyboards The man will absolutely wear those keys out LOL.. . I also saw him play guitar at another concert I attended in Florida. He is an extremely talented musician, to go along with his unbelievable singing vocals and songwriting prowess!! He is AWESOME!! LEGEND#####

[@manueldiggs9525]

Very true!

[@borgullet3376]

Check that Smokin' intro to The Doobies "Here to Love You"

[@dennisrichardson9291]

you got that right my friend~

[@TheLastOilMan]

We old uns were privileged to live through the greatest era of music . Love you Micheal

[@wallymarcel1]

mike .D Amen to that. He made my ‘80’s.

[@sharonmontano4924]

We won the lottery

[@zdrumdude]

Rock on

[@joenicastro281]

2022jan 4

[@Colt-ii4qn]

The man’s voice is an all time treasure, overwhelming talent 🥹🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rickb.9067]

We are all blessed to have the music of Michael McDonald.

[@ladyinohio351]

amen sir....amen....i was given a little window, once, back in the late 70s to sing with him...Tom Johnston's sis was a friend of mine and I got to meet him and the Doobies up here in Seattle.... he is a gem among GEMS....he is one of the most honest, kindest, sweet men...i have EVER met... my DAD WAS THE BEST and Mike is a close second.... GRIN....

[@michelebenedosso3899]

He is truly a National Treasure who needs to be protected and pampered at all costs (!). 🥰

[@DanielGonzalez-nl8rh]

Yes sir

[@Freedomtospeak1]

He’s one of a kind. Here 2023.

[@ronshawver6880]

In August of 2023, one of the greatest live performances of all time. Every musician and vocalist was on point. Perfect. The sax player was fantastic. The B3 organ was great. The bass player was in the pocket. There were 3 drummers on stage!!!! I looked like 30 times!!! Everyone was fantastic!!!! Wonderful!!! Thank you Michael. You're a great dude. Love you man.

[@galdessa1]

Just a pity about the camera work.

[@garrythompson745]

Had the pleasure of taking him surfing a few years back, a true humble genius

[@tbells1]

They exposed this song for the full throated gospel romp that it has always wanted to be. Bravo Michael. Bravo cast of thousands.

[@michellelyons2434]

65 years old and I am so grateful and proud of the artists and music I grew up to, including this blue-eyed warrior singing now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tonycanaris1778]

Doobies were blessed to have him again in concert.

[@bruin4937]

I'm convinced that Michael McDonald can never play any gig without full-on kicking major arse. After all these years, he just keeps killin' it in every way! God bless, M.M., who has blessed us all with such a great catalog of his music and performances.

[@TheGuitarrmann]

He should run for president. He would definitely get the black vote! For REAL!!!

[@jamesboyd5305]

Michael McDonald is a special person...his gift to humanity through his music!

[@valc5594]

May 2024: just watched the Jimmy Fallon clip, came here on my way down a deep and joyous rabbit hole. I think my head truly exploded. ❤❤

[@Cuffski]

What did I just watch !!! OMG, soul, blues, gospel it's all alive when this man throws down !!!!

[@ironmandave3000]

The sax player nailed it !

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

He sure did!!!

[@ChristopherBix]

Saw him do this live and the hair stood up on the back of my neck. Pure gospel soul. This conductor gets that energy cookin!

[@lildrab2888]

Love him as much today as all the yesterday’s!!

[@judytaylor5712]

I to saw him live in concert, WOW what a concert, simply greatest

[@doshinall]

Love you, Michael McDonald! The Doobie Brothers music was a staple in our house back in the day. My mother was a huge fan. This is my favorite.

[@manueldiggs9525]

What an incredible voice!

[@thesooffle7217]

It was a staple in my house too & my daughter was young then and now she’s hooked too as an adult lol❣️✨

[@harpazotime2143]

had the privilege of playing bass for him in a Phoenix az charity event he is a true gentleman humble a a brother in christ

[@patricktraore2576]

Thanks to share bro , be blessed

[@BigBewtieHoles]

HES RACIST AND SO ARE YOU IF U ARE DOWN WIT HIM!

[@todaystrends494]

BigBewtieHoles First and foremost, how can he demonstrate racism when he has sang with people of colour for example he sang with Patti Labelle (On My Own song)

[@jcglock40]

Harpazo Time....GREAT artist, didn't realize he was a christian....wonderful.

[@luckyvet]

@@todaystrends494 According to leftist imbeciles everyone who is white is racist. A result of marxist indoctrination.

[@AlessandroHurgens]

One million of Like for the magical Michael McDonald!

[@bobbywilliams1276]

Could you just imagine him at a southern Baptist church, on a Sunday playing with the quire

[@jeffreybilkanich2886]

U mean CHOIR??

[@bobbywilliams1276]

Jeffrey Bilkanich , Sorry about that, damn spell check......lol

[@macdabluepanther]

hahaha....Sang Quire!!!

[@juliemullen3380]

Choir

[@bryanglover7257]

You mean choir, don't you brother ? Take care cheers Bryan

[@tothelighthouse9843]

This rendition JUMPED!

[@JAK3080]

I love how he sounds mild mannered and normal when speaking, and then that FIRE starts coming out his mouth 🔥 SO MUCH SOUL 🔥

[@willritter4076]

Alex Keys well said, that's why this man is my idol... I'd be honored if some Michael McDonald fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES and HEART TO HEART (both co-written by Michael with Kenny Loggins) on my channel in tribute to the masters of late 70s/early 80s groove. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@denisecrew879]

he has a beautiful manner of delivering his words, Deep and rich tones of calmness. Then he breaks out with the most unexpected vocal range, with rifts and the whole nine. Melting the air around you. re; Michael McDonald

[@b.robins7305]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. I'm about to pass out🥰😂🤣☺️😁

[@DoctorDispatch]

I had never heard him speak before, so when he started talking, I was like: "Wait, what?"

[@pinesiskin59]

His speaking voice isn't anything like his singing voice.

[@ldolphin34]

Michael McDonald was so overcome with the idea that he was playing for that group that his voice was cracking with emotion and his piano playing was 150%. You could just feel the moment in that Michael McDonald performance.

[@thinkaboutit6902]

So powerful...his voice and the message! You feel his soul in every note!

[@ogfuriousstyles7713]

No one wants to talk about what this song is really about, which is REVOLUTION...I love this song!

[@michaelscott7462]

Im shedding tears before he started singing. That intro summons the Holy Ghost.

[@erwinhouser7704]

I PLAYED THIS MUSIC BEFORE EVERY BASEBALL GAME MY SENIOR YEAR IN COLLEGE TO GET READY FOR THE GAMES.

[@letitiagibbs6095]

Been listening to this for 40 years

[@manueldiggs9525]

Same here!

[@carolschneider7830]

Me, too❤❤

[@DanielGonzalez-nl8rh]

Also me Great

[@bbushism]

He's so humble, he has no idea how good he is

[@yvonnemajor6704]

I am jamming right along with everyone else. This man is a musical genius!! I love his music!!!

[@yvonnemajor6704]

Thank you Nick

[@manueldiggs9525]

You and me both Yvonne Major!

[@tombeyer375]

You got that right Yvonne Major! Can't keep my seat on this one! Greetings from a 61 year old white man from the Motor City.

[@joanbear4785]

Me, I love them. I'm 81 and I have been hearing them for a long time

[@marquettejackson8270]

🗣This man's voice still takes it to my SOUL❣ YES SIRRR💢

[@conniebanks2436]

He's great!!

[@kenwell3498]

I'm pushing 60 and this guys voice has been around my whole life. not like you confuse it with someone else when you hear it.

[@mikelons3944]

he isnt into him self or his accompaniments he is in to the future what a professional and he sets the standards as a person the world needs more of him as a musician he is very grateful to where he is, TY MM

[@marilynnp3980]

Michael's voice .... is so unique, so yearning I will always love his voice

[@jamesbarriere7625]

Hi Marilyn

[@marilynnp3980]

@@jamesbarriere7625 hello there, how you doing.

[@vickilewis9190]

This is 2020 ! "McDonald has been singing about the blatant injustices for years."You keep 'tellin' me the things you gonna do for me. I aint blind, but I don't like what I think I see! Takin' it to the streets ..." YESSSS!!!!! Straight up MASTER of the game.

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello there,how are you doing,how is weather over there?

[@marsharice7442]

One of best soul voices in history

[@jeromesmith6563]

Michael McDonald is an awesome singer, songwriter, and extremely talented musician!! He took them to church with this for sure!! I have followed his entire career, from Steely Dan, The Doobies, to his extremely successful solo career. I absolutely love him!! What a soulful man he is!! He is a true R&B legend for sure!!

[@jeanmarielieb9127]

I saw him in NY ROCK AND SOUL REVIEW. He is a warm presence, handsome and very masculine!! He has these amazing blue eyes. But when he sings, it comes from someplace deep inside him. I felt like he showed us his heart and we felt his soul!!

[@RaoulDukeSr]

Steely Dan ? ...I didn't have a clue, wow !

[@pinesiskin59]

I didn't know he was in Steely Dan! When was that? Was he on any of their albums?

[@shaywynn4966]

@@RaoulDukeSr He was all over the 70s, singing background, writing and playing on everyone's projects. He is magical.

[@teresawright5194]

I am 76 and will never get tired of listening to him.❤

[@woody-th7hv]

Wonderful performance. The delight on everyone’s face on stage enjoying the moment. And off course the brilliant Mr. Michael Macdonald…

[@jeffrixon9164]

Michael has been and always will be one of the best we have ever seen

[@fabricioemmanuelli1115]

For all the composers of music out there, I say God bless you!

[@satmedown]

My God. I wish I could’ve sang or played with Michael McDonald for my for my college graduation. I would be a hot mess crying while playing this song.

[@dominickborgese5767]

Michaels opening piano, sweet as sugar.

[@petergeorgemusic]

Dominick Borgese..Awesome Gospel Intro..Amen

[@doubteverything]

@@petergeorgemusic Yes. Great intro... taken from the school of Ray Charles IMO

[@chachaoum6779]

That man sang that from his soul ...powerful!

[@favstarr01]

If you can't feel this music you have to be dead

[@luckyvet]

Pretty much sums up 96% of Berklee faculty / students in 2018. Braindead communist zombies.

[@veronicablair3627]

Right

[@denisecrew879]

I agree 100% I am swept up like a strong yet gentle gust of wind by meaningful music. I sing along and do my chair dance.

[@barfyspitz]

No doubt. A college that employs staff that openly promotes and. Champions assault and battery on republicans via twitter and refuses to acknowledge it. They just say "I know nothing about this so I can't comment".

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

We can and do that's why we are here.

[@jaylaannrose2303]

Respect for the saxophonist!!! 🎶🎷🎶

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello there,how are you doing,how is weather over there?

[@Dee-x9f]

Next Generation. Carrying the groove FORWARD. Son, you re GREAT on this one.

[@mlysupermom]

Just magical …… so great to see these young kids playing this iconic music …. MM unbelievable

[@Stclairm1]

I thought I was in church when Mc started playing piano.....wow.

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

Me too! I was tapping my feet and clapping my hands!

[@SuperJikster]

Amen my brother 🙏

[@hot88s23]

You WERE

[@stedebassett1523]

The pass the plate music

[@eparreira65]

I’m about to wrap up a 40 year broadcast career here in a few years, and I’ve met a lot of really good artists, but without a doubt, my all time favorite was meeting Michael McDonald back in the spring of 1987. He was touring for vets with the Doobie Brothers, and Huey Lewis was his opening act. When I met him in the meet and greet line, my program director could see how much I enjoyed meeting him. He got us back to where the artists and crew were eating lunch. When I saw McDonald sitting and eating with his wife, my PD noticed and asked if I wanted to sit with them. I didn’t want to interrupt his time with his wife, but my PD was a bit braver than I was and asked if we could join them. He was very gracious and invited us to sit down. Both he and his wife were such kind people, sitting and talking with them both felt like just shooting the breeze with friends. Years later and the memories are fading, but I can guarantee that memory never will.

[@samuelsessions2817]

Just an amazing, extraordinary musician and person. We are all fortunate to witness this talent, really unlike anyone else, ever.

[@klaviergeschichten]

Mr. Michael McDonald is the Giant of the great SOUL R&B FUNKY FEELING !!!! THX for the great Inspiration!!!

[@tattoogypsy1970]

How can anyone hit the thumbs down to this production, you must not understand music and what it does for our souls, this is a extremely wonderful production of this song.

[@carolynzaremba5469]

+I'm 76 and still jumping for Michael McDonald and all these great young people!

[@rochellecampbell6635]

Anyone who knows me knows that I literally sing this song everyday. It rents a room inside my head!! I love this song, and this performance brought me to tears!! 01/23

[@rochellecampbell6635]

@Boz Scaggs ♪ California

[@lynngeosits7138]

It is joyously amazing to watch his fingers effortlessly dance across the keys like a piano dancer. WOW! He is a master, truly! Thanks, Michael, for incredible music for so many years. You have given your heart and soul to share your gift and give us joy!

[@serpentinecreature]

Still love you Michael ! Always, Thanks to Nick Petrillo for sharing this gold.

[@douglasgordon6204]

A big Micheal McDonald fan, and have been for a long time.

[@lorettariley7420]

MICHAEL TOOK IT TO CHURCH!!! 🙏👏👏👏👏❤❤😊

[@phyllispetras2181]

EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING!!!3/10/19

[@aeronicajones7459]

His music touches my soul. The beat the meaning is spectacular.

[@samandwillamandjackandlivi4038]

Right ✅ on

[@judysmith-randle1558]

Well...Daaaamn!! I grew up on this music!! Superb!!! These students need to be up on their feet!

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello there,how are you doing,how is weather over there?

[@lorenzojones6484]

My goal is to leave this world in a little bit better position than it was when I was here🙏🏽❤️🙌🏽

[@exploregreer1048]

"I ain't blind, and I don't like what I think I see" In honor of Mr. Michael McDonald.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Berkeley College still knowns how to celebrate a graduation.

[@jasonsobol32]

That's the Berklee College of music, in Boston. Great school, spent a couple summers there, I actually got to perform on that same stage in 1997

[@terrence1616]

A gift 💝 from Jesus for sure ! Never heard anyone that can sing like him exquisite

[@davidcowan4705]

I'm so glad he is a Christian.

[@MarkLindell]

As opposed to?

[@MrBmoyer]

I think you have... Mikes huge influence was Ray Charles. Every time I hear Mike sing I hear Ray. I🙂

[@ladonnastrang8208]

Hi Mike. I am going blind and you were the last concert I will ever see live, so to speak. Saw you in Lincoln City, and handed your wife a jade bracelet for you. So glad I did. Love all the parts you played in so many lives. I know who you are...

[@jazandjaxk5051]

Yesss! Micheal Took Us To Church!!😊😎

[@jabehauber]

GD!!! He left it all on the freaking floor. How inspiring is that for a graduate? The ultimate commencement address. It doesn't matter your age, you can deee liver like everyone's life depended on it. MM is a treasure to music and the world.

[@brianthompson2089]

Still nailin it after all these years!

[@TheJDLonline]

I almost got up and gave a praise shout! LOL! Michael McDonald will always be one of my favorite soulful artist of all time.

[@irenebrill3718]

This should be the new anthem for the USA!

[@guitarjonn7103]

Amen, Brother Michael! Weird to me that the audience wasn't all up on their feet during that. He just tore it up. Plus, it was very generous of him to be on that stage in the first place with those graduates. So, break free the uptight academia attitude and show the man some of the love he's showing you! At a Baptist Church, the building would have been shakin'!

[@dondada753]

He was the truth period, this man can sanggggg!!!

[@patrahlf4438]

Here for the 2020 Quarantine, class of '70. keep on rocking!!!!!

[@orlandomilan7298]

that falsetto scream though...!!!yes Michael...yes...!!!

[@e.macdonald8013]

Michael McDonald - what a voice, what a musician! ❤️

[@6Bevilacqua]

I was a student of Ed Uribe, educator at Berklee. God’s peace my friend.

[@robinreality9979]

His voice is magic

[@helenkent7383]

OMG MICHAEL MCDONALD HAS A VOICE THAT NOBODY WILL EVER FORGET NOT EVEN ME..THIS SONG MAKES ME JUMP UP EVERY TIME..LOVE U MICHAEL

[@stevecaranci2463]

Saw him in 1988 and again in 2008 both shows were great.

[@johnbroderick6561]

He's got a great voice

[@CarolynHeady-lx1lh]

Love Michael McDonald’s songs.♥️

[@acooksla]

I have been lucky to see him live many times, he is a master ❤

[@videosurfah]

Born in New Orleans in 1976 been through alot but this guy makes me feel great no matter whst year or where im at from New Orleans to San Antonio

[@frasierjohnmarshall7621]

Oh man....beyond talented....do it,do it,do it!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BigBear843]

I remember this song growing up and it continues to be relevant today. Michael McDonald is full of love and soul.

[@jenniferharrison3876]

This was the first ever song of the doobies that I heard back in the early 80's, never looked back after that. Fan for ever. Now I'm in my 70's and love them still.x.

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello there,how are you doing,how is weather over there?

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

@@jenniferharrison3876 Okay,where are you from?

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

@@jenniferharrison3876 I'm from houston texas(usa)i guess you a music lover?

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

@@jenniferharrison3876 LOL,i'm a music lover too,i will like to know more about you,but this is a public place,can we chat somewhere private if you don't mind?

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

@@jenniferharrison3876 You can give me your whatsapp number tomorrow when you wake up,good night and have a good night rest

[@TG-jv8lf]

Easily one of the most talented and Influential artists of his generation

[@jackieoliver9696]

This brother has it going on. Thanks Michael .... you killed it!

[@Davidmoore-ib8xg]

Hello there,how are you doing,how is weather over there?