The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes (Official Music Video)

[@DemianZadorin-e3s]

I think people lose sight of the genius and wisdom in the lyrics, because this man has such a soulful voice.

[@willjones8801]

this guy has so much soul it's unbelievable

[@Naoexitenome]

Michael McDonald vocal performance in this live is crazy good, you can sense the quality and the power of his range. One of the best male voices of all time in my opinion.

[@dewimatthews]

His harmonies on Steely Dan’s Peg are gorgeous.

[@davecoalwood9487]

​@officialmichaelmcdonald009❤

[@scottlemurianboxer]

Mr.McDonald, thank you for linguistic art you gave us in this song! 🙏🏻 many people don't realize in this video, how much work you're doing here! 😂 like he's hitting every note, while flawlessly going to town on that keyboard! Great song! Bravo sir! 😂👏👏 (This is coming from someone born decades after this performance)

[@annewilliamson4831]

Agreed

[@bobcat8439]

We from Little Italy I love what a fool believes

[@sinkingisland7769]

It brings tears to my eyes to see genuine LIVE music that's mind-blowingly great. This no longer exists and likely never will again. Thank you, Doobies and Michael.

[@suez3075]

"If love can come and love can go, then why can’t love return once more” - powerful lyrics

[@diane9363]

It took me years to figure out that line! I love this song so!

[@Care960]

Yes WHY

[@artbunny7]

Facts!

[@kelbatt7729]

i reckon once the universe knows you love someone, it will ultimately connect you if it is meant to be

[@candlelightmoodromeocasano4550]

These hoes don’t love anyone. They gravitate toward and monkey branch where the best deal is

[@OmarGonzalez-b4s]

The Doobie bros and Michael Mcdonald totally killed it with this one.AWESOME!!!

[@catboi1188]

What a voice my god 😮so epic

[@NicCageForPresident2024]

People don't understand the level of this dude to be playing that double keyboard and also being able to sing like this he is a master of the master of the master of his craft

[@lowellcalavera6045]

Bullshit

[@esperanzamartin9128]

Sin duda ninguna...

[@btchhopperou812]

When something comes quite naturally to an individual, this is what can happen... just have to find what comes to each of us

[@bobcat8439]

My neighbor dave kogler was called nickname cowboy he was a Vietnam vet

[@NicCageForPresident2024]

@Bobcat 843 that's awesome when I was in the Army my nickname was rooster because of that song from Alice in Chains and I was from Seattle and it's about a Vietnam vet.

[@PeterAnthonyG]

My 12 year old daughter heard me listening to this before work this morning. I come home from work today and hear her listening to it through her closed bedroom door. Immediately I do a fist pump YES!!! There is still hope in our youth!

[@trkrla5113]

@PeterAnthonyG...Thank you for sharing such a wonderful memory although it was just a few hours ago.🥲

[@cq9882]

Brilliant

[@jeremylacy96]

Hell yeah!!

[@raqueldeazevedomachado8696]

Trabalho concluído com sucesso.

[@jennhurl]

Michael is one of the GOATs. He has one of the most recognizable voices in music. Lead singer for the Doobie Brothers but his solo career, collaborations, & background vocals are equally as legendary. "I Keep Forgettin" is right up your alley. You'll know the melody in a heartbeart.

[@garymeacham7353]

Great that you appreciate his phenomenal talents.

[@latonyamontoya7950]

He is definitely a remarkable person!!❤💯

[@danikitttie]

Oh gosh, I love watching the music video from Toto's I'll Be Over You. I remember as a kid loving hearing McDonald's voice and didn't realize he was in the song, and then I saw the mv and was like 😱!!!!

[@jjay6764]

These are some cold lyrics. He thinks he’s going to rekindle their past relationship and she’s signaling there’s no hope but he’s a fool that believes he still has a chance. Great songwriters can really capture things like this. “He never made her think twice.” Whew! 👍👍

[@ShadrackRoberts]

💯🎯

[@justlina2769]

That's just the surface. Because in her mind there was no relationship to begin with!

[@richardmiller1261]

At 70 years of age, I continue to be amazed by this song. In my opinion, it's one of the most stunning songs ever written or performed. I can't imagine how this song was ever even conceived. Masterpiece. My hat's off to the Doobie Brothers. How fitting that this song should be the 500th Number One Rock single since Bill Haley and the Comets performed the first number one Rock single, "Rock Around the Clock," in 1955.

[@trevorgreen125]

Maybe he wrote this about a personal experience he went through himself??

[@stevecourchaine8457]

I’m with you on that. This song keeps me a young 72 year old.

[@marydt8981]

Masterpiece of masterpieces

[@martaspeerli1307]

@@marydt8981 a mi también coincido gracias pero yo con 67 años un beso Marta Argentina

[@ElizabethFinn-kt7ye]

Can you believe we are this age? Romberg when we thought people who were thirty were old? eating some crow here at seventy one🤧

[@Ronald-ks2iy]

This isn’t an easy song to sing! Michael’s voice is simply beautiful !!!

[@PatricizGriebenow]

What a sexy guy!

[@henrymurphychronicles2488]

Beautiful is an understatement. He is one of the greatest voices to me!

[@MindRiot395th]

...and while playing this awesome keyboard line!

[@annzwarych3577]

One of my all time favourite songs! Never gets old. What a voice ! What a band ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@bryan2523]

I agree, so true.

[@Kedbuka]

Yep, his voice is amazing. Huge talent

[@BenDover4Mee]

Whgt a voice, you can't understand half the words he's singing!!!!

[@myrtlegordon5161]

Velveteen voice is what it's called

[@karenpresdorf1685]

I'm going to see them in concert this June. Can't wait. The music of my young adulthood.

[@billyalarie929]

The key change into the chorus is absolutely immaculate

[@iancockburn9918]

Brilliant.

[@Calvin1991yadigg]

Feel my body levitating honestly when i hear that part

[@leonperry7452]

Seamless

[@guscox9651]

It's filthy but great, I'm listening to this on repeat rn

[@twenteetoo]

This comment is absolutely immaculate

[@mmm-uw1ep]

How many bands are this deep in talent? The level of musicianship, the quality of the vocals, how tight they are, absolutely amazing!

[@nbrown4205]

I never even knew what a Doobie was! Then I wised up.

[@kishascape]

I have a Michael McDonald fetish :3

[@garymeacham7353]

none at all for decades

[@Guitcad1]

And I'm pretty sure this is the same recording that they released, which means it was a live recording with no layering or any of those other studio tricks.

[@Peter-pb8jg]

nope... vocal is different. @@Guitcad1

[@normmac953]

Absolute classic!! When life was less complicated.

[@cq9882]

Ditto

[@M4rt_FX]

What a masterpiece. I remember hearing this as a very young child, the melody, McDonald's vocals, it's divine.

[@englishwithmonica]

totally agreed...had the same exact experience - must've been around 9!! I was blown away :)

[@MTJAZZ-ic6bb]

Wow that does sound divine

[@belphegor9165]

Listening to this while sexually harassing by a Ronald Mcdonald

[@techguy3373]

You aren’t kidding brother. My God! Never even listened to them before and this just blew my mind.

[@lindapearce5699]

Yes!!!

[@kelinmemphis]

SUCH A DAM GOOD PERFORMANCE!!! He’s playing the DOUBLE KEYBOARDS and SINGING LIVE LIKE A CHAMP!! Who’s doing this nowadays? You gotta love him!!

[@pommiebears]

No one! It’s sad.

[@CherylSmith-j3r]

❤What. A. Great Song. Brings. Back Some. Good Memories

[@supermonkeycollider]

John Legend, Alicia Keys, Norah Jones...

[@garymeacham7353]

so so impressive

[@Reeceline]

@@supermonkeycollider All very talented but with a double synth, playing lead chords and counter melodies with their eyes closed...?

[@stringsversatile6294]

How is this song so perfect, and a live performance at that?! The bands of the 70s were the coolest. Musicality is amazingly soulful. 😊😊❤️

[@genelewis2481]

@@stringsversatile6294 and they didn’t have auto pitch. You could either sing it or not…

[@assetmindz4958]

What a masterpiece!!! The way they orchestrated the parts of that song is phenomenal. And then Michael McDonald singing is icing on the cake. What a timeless hit!!!

[@ralphlazio505]

It’s 1981 and I am seven years old. My father is driving me in his 1974 stepside Dodge pick up truck and he’s taking me to his favorite fishing grounds in Los Angeles right outside the Marina del Rey jetties just next-door to Venice. This beautiful melody comes on the radio, and I can see my dad following along singing softly as he is shifting the three speed lever on the column of the truck while he’s holding a beer in his hand 😅 My father has been long gone after that but every time I hear this beautiful melody. I am taking back straight to that beautiful afternoon driving in my dad’s truck as the sunsets. Things are not too bad.. but I do miss my father.

[@pamelanaylor7761]

It warms my heart to read your wonderful warm thoughts about your father and his voice singing. I am 81, never had any parental love but survived because of the care of others. This one of my favourite songs. Cheers from OZ 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@ralphlazio505]

@pamelanaylor - We have that same connection then 🎼. Music 🎶. I’m glad you are here ❤️ I’ve always heard New Zealand 🇳🇿 is a beautiful place.

[@pamelanaylor7761]

@@ralphlazio505 Yes, New Zealand is beautiful, However, I live in Toronto, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, North of Sydney. Similar flag because we are part of the Commonwealth but Australia has stars representing the Southern Cross. 🇦🇺🤗

[@TawanaGillis]

Love Michael Mcdonald forever❤

[@kansaspeach7727]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

Michael has perhaps the most unique voice in popular music. You know it's him from the first note he sings. He also sounds great.

[@Rob-Benny-Hill]

Once played this song 27 times in a row to help me with an issue I was having with my wife. I felt so alone, and unhappy. This song helped me to cry and let it out instead of bottling it up. Such a soulful song that `brings forth emotions from deep in my soul. Its a song of yesterday and easier times. A master piece to live through the ages.

[@jimanderson2518]

Hoping you resolved your issue😊

[@waco1210able]

Prayers my friend

[@Rob-Benny-Hill]

🫶@@waco1210able

[@Rob-Benny-Hill]

Yes. Life's a long road. We all reach the end in one way or another. Smooth road now, but who know what tomorrow brings. Thanks for your kind words. @@jimanderson2518

[@autumnleaves8553]

It's got to be done!

[@trentdukes5620]

Michael Mcdonald is one of the most memorable artist of all time.

[@elizabethoconnorflynn3710]

Legend!

[@flaviocalichmansp-brasil6958]

Absolutely! So glad that he's here with us!!!

[@juliemason4902]

Dont know what song means

[@bernicesmith1173]

👍🏾👌🏾💯%!!!❤😊

[@8-Bit-Babes]

I completely agreeeee hee, ooo whoa, woo whoooa hey yeah

[@rmbjr60]

Michael McDonald's voice is nothing less than a gift from whoever created this universe. I could listen to him sing Gregorian chant, nursery rhymes, Tuva throat singing, or a complete reading of the New York City registry of deeds ... it doesn't matter what he's saying or singing. All that matters is the *sound* of his voice that has been so special. Nobody has ever had a voice like his. Although, if I were forced to find a similar voice, I might suggest Mel Torme. They both had/have voices that are supremely velvety.

[@charleselstubsongs]

This tale of a sad guy meeting up with his old flame and failing to see that she is no longer interested in him came out when I was 19 and it has been with me all those years. I am only now waking up to how intelligent and beautifully constructed the lyrics are: "She had a place in his life, He never made her think twice, As he rises to her apology, Anybody else would surely know, He's watching her go". Poetry! Thank you Micheal and Kenny

[@justlina2769]

She was only an old flame in his head. That's the whole point of it.

[@sebuteo]

One of the greatest songs ever written. Just amazing.

[@twicemymind]

Wholeheartedly agree with you

[@andrecureton6862]

Amen in total agreement 🙏🏿

[@wtmcgowin]

I used to think it was cheesy as hell. Then I really started to listen to the lyrics. It's an amazing song.

[@Corekidbeenybunny]

@@wtmcgowindamn right!!! Understanding the lyrics gives the song a whole mother level of awesome because we all have been in the shoes of the man in the lyrics

[@kishascape]

I have a Michael McDonald fetish :3

[@RobertKing-f5i]

REALLY LOVE THIS SONG, SUMS UP MY SITUATION, LIVING IN HOPE OF SEEING THAT SPECIAL ONE AGAIN, ONLY A FOOL BELIEVES.

[@lesliesmith2653]

Still an amazing song 43 years later. I've grown up listening to this song and I'll listen to it till the day I die. An absolute classic

[@BlaydeAlabama]

I'm a Dec 1979 baby....I love this since a toddler. Me standing up dancing in my mom's car!!!🤣 pre carseat yrs. She said I liked the hey 19 song too!

[@juliefawcett556]

Yes! I agree! ❤

[@donbuckner9913]

I was born in 1953 and I love the Doobies

[@TexasMom68]

I was 11 years old and fell in love with this song and music. Still a favorite now at 54 . What a classic ❤!!!

[@bettomed3]

me too dear friend...🤩 greatings from Colombia

[@znaz1999]

Me too... At 54😅

[@kishascape]

I have a Michael McDonald fetish :3

[@angelamarshall6567]

Exactly 4 years behind me.... still love it..xxx

[@joeSmashman]

That’s Awesome Brother 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@txdrmr]

Being a drummer, I have got to give it up for him. He plays exactly what this song calls for....straight ahead, let the vocals, keys and organ shine. Put 10 drummers in the studio on this one and you'd have 10 totally different grooves and I can almost guarantee half would over play. If I sat down to play this, I would definitely have been much busier but this is absolute perfection for groove. Simple, straight ahead and no fluff. The level of talent in the Doobie's is off the charts, always has been and each of the players are masters at their craft, playing exactly what the song calls for, nothing more and that's why I think it's perfect.

[@davidladd8821]

txdrummer5150 What I find incredible about the Doobies is that they always had two drummers playing on their concerts. You can see them both here (Keith Knudsen and John Hartman) plus Bobby LaKind on congas, all playing in remarkable sync. Always loved the dual drummer rhythm section.

[@FC-di4wz]

❤ well said

[@kennetharntson5912]

Wow, the memories that this song brought back to a 78 year old retired American living in Thailand. It was 50 years ago that this song brought joy to me as I listened to it on my battery powered Sony cassette player in my portacamp room in New Guinea after a 12 hour day of welding pipelines in the rain and mud of the jungle. Dreaming of my monthly 2 weeks off in Bangkok as a single 28 year old man. "THOSE WERE THE DAYS".

[@tryingndoing]

Those certainly were the days, my friend... And this music keeps these days happier....

[@nickbesserer]

2 weeks on, 2 weeks off? Not too bad man. I bet there was a lot of fun to be had in Bangkok too. Those do sound like "the days".

[@vickic2163]

@@kennetharntson5912 oh yeah those were the days! You really hit me when you said battery powered Sony cassette player. I’m 76 and was a crazy extreme skier. I played The Doobie Brothers on a Sony Walkman while flying down the bumps on an almost vertical ski slope. Thanks so much for those crazy memories of when I was a crazy girl on skis 🥰🥰😂😂😂🤪🤪😳😳😀😀

[@ODGreenZa]

His vocal range astounds me

[@NibsNiven]

He has a strong falsetto.

[@janetwilliams1811]

Amazing

[@melgor5785]

he's really just an incredible singer,and this genre of music is not really my cup of tea,but there's no denying the incredible talent of the entire band.I cannot stand hippyish type stuff,but I love everyone in the Doobie Brothers,especially MM and Patrick Simmons.Patrick Simmons is the only hippie I've ever been in love with. ADORE him.

[@dewimatthews]

Check his backing-vocal harmonies on Steely Dan’s “Peg”.

[@tarekwayne9193]

​@@NibsNivenbest in the business for sure

[@mrqs1549]

I remember listening to this song, I was a teen, and didn’t know much English, but I remember how happy this song used to make me feel. Still love it, and now I know the lyrics!!

[@mauricemay9798]

Michael Mcdonald. What a monster ! What a voice ! Like a thousand people trampling on my grave .Churns up every emotion,every memory. So good

[@hollywood4834]

Yo wtf

[@mauricemay9798]

Great band great singer

[@TheDisqualifiedPreacher]

The greatest "It's really over" song of all time!!! Michael also sang the 2nd greatest, "I Keep Forgetting."

[@jd-gw2te]

personally i think petula clark's song, kiss my goodby, gives this a run for that title.

[@carolannwilson-westbrook6411]

I want this played at my funeral.....my late husband, Richard, and I listened to it on every trip we ever took! Miss him so much,,,,,,

[@RichAliceOlga]

🥰

[@cazpaton3671]

Hugs lady... and just know he is never far away from you x

[@carolannwilson-westbrook6411]

@@cazpaton3671 Thank you so much! I received it today.....the second anniversary of Richard's death. I sure hope there is an afterlife. Love, Carol Ann

[@TurboBMRProjectLove]

@@carolannwilson-westbrook6411this life is temporary, we are immortal Divine Souls made of Divine Love (God). This is just a dream made so we can learn.

[@gageadams8662]

​@@TurboBMRProjectLovethis isn't the dream. But good for you. ❤

[@annoyingbstard9407]

There’s not many songs that the very first time you hear it you fall in love with it. For me this was one.

[@commonsense2680]

Me too! Even thought I was too young to even understand the lyrics, I could tell the melody and harmonics and MM's voice really hit my heart and never left. It is so difficult to name a "favorite" song there have been so many awesome rock songs in my life, but this one ... never fails to make me fall to pieces, takes me back to when I was so young but still remember that weird feeling in my heart the first time I heard this. If I had to name the best song ever (other than classical) it would be this one. I am not even sure why.

[@nancyqueyrel8589]

😊​@@commonsense2680

[@illuminoid22]

Incredible! The harmony is so good - these men knew what they were doing - wow

[@elizabethoquendo7918]

Love this song

[@roddogg914]

Great song...Michael has one of those iconic voices

[@madelinej.gorman4910]

I watched the doobies last nite on PBS and all the memories flooded back. One of the best bands from the 70s. Especially out cruising on my bike.

[@Jmm147]

I caught it flipping through the channels last night. I was shocked at how good they still sound. It was an awesome set.

[@elias01]

The concert from Greek teacher?

[@daleval2182]

Kenny Loggins wrote this one

[@boatfaceslim9005]

The lyric alone manages to be a masterpiece of situational imagery :"she musters a smile for his nostalgic tale" as well as being profound commentary on human behaviour: "never coming near to what he wanted to say" "What seems to be - is always better than nothing" never mind the tune, the lead vocal, the harmonies the groove!

[@mjmsongs]

Absolutely perfect comment - you totally nailed it. Nice to know now & then someone 'hears' things exactly the same way you do. Cheers, mate!

[@mralexforbes]

For me this song perfectly describes Limerence...

[@andrewarmstrong6592]

Agree totally , there songs...and then there are SONGS

[@LeeDavis-qx4yo]

You nailed it

[@vogsphere2719]

What a fool believes, a wise man has the power to reason away. Fantastic line. Excellent life advice.

[@gabberpietor]

no wise man has the power not a wise man has the power

[@sharonmontano4924]

No wise man has the power….to see what’s not there😂

[@gabberpietor]

@@sharonmontano4924 wrong. "no wise man has the power, to reason away. what seems to be is always better than nothing" if you dont know the lyrics dont go correcting people in the youtube comment section woman

[@bjhaw5989]

Pure soul. Brings me back to my childhood listening to great music like this.

[@parody_bear_mike]

Earth was formed somewhere back in Time long ago, The Mk ultra fools don't see, Tryin' hard to Procreate, What had yet to be created, all of this life, did i muster a smile, For my biblical tale, Never coming near what I wanted to say, Only to realize, Globe never really was, God should a place in your life, the bible, never made you think twice, jesus rises from deaths doorstep, Anybody else would surely know, He's watching you sin, But what a fool believes, he Reads, No science man has the power, to reason away, What seems, to be, Is always better than Big Bangs, And nothing at all? keep believeing him... Somewhere back in Time long ago, Where you can still believe there's a God who made life, Someday, somewhere, Jesus will return, God should a place in your life, the bible never made you think twice,, jesus rises from deaths doorstep, Anybody else would surely know, He's watching you sin, But what a fool believes he reads, No NASA man has the power, to reason away, What seems, to be, Is always better than Big Bangs, There's nothing at all? But what a fool believes, he Reads...

[@武富香世]

20代に聴いてた大好きな曲❤️ あの頃を思い出し、胸が熱くなる！

[@olgapierre9784]

This song came out wayyyyy before I was born (I’m a 90’s kid) and it’s one of my favorites! The harmony alone gives me chills❤

[@earroyo13]

Me too to all you say!

[@PowerRangerfan]

One my most favorite songs in GTA V

[@SG-qk1li]

Smmfh very well said so True.!🎶👍

[@joedeming8878]

You have great taste Olga!

[@commonsense2680]

At least you have good taste even though born in the 90s. Actually the grunge music from the 90s was also awesome, the groups were amazing, but all that sort of music is gone ... replaced with the garbage pop music of today. Once in a rare while I will hear a song as soulful this that, but never as amazing as What a Fool Believes. Thank you Mike McDonald.

[@TheRoyceHallExperience]

Whew!!!!! Still in rotation!!! This song is timeless!!!

[@sudanbewaobdedebo]

What a song and an amazing singer. Take me back to the 70's PLEASE 🙏

[@jackiejohnson1252]

I was too eager to grow up, didn't know what I wanted! I do now.....the 70's! What an era to be alive! I just want to go back. Simples! 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@williamnicholls4059]

Michael's voice makes this great song something special....pure class

[@romanabutina6420]

What a masterpiece... MMcD is so fantastic.... 2023 and stil listening. Thank you for the music ❤️❤️

[@romanabutina6420]

@MichaelMcDonald- I'm flattered for your answer....It would be great if you come to Croatia (if not a concert, for holidays at least :-)

[@robynsegg]

My Mom LOVED Michael McDonald & The Doobie Brothers... especially this song while driving when I was a kid.... I know my Mom is in heaven with my dad driving a fancy car, withn the top down listening to The Doobie Brothers. I love you Mommy and Daddy... keep driving on Heaven's Road. I love you, both.

[@michaelmcdonald1247]

Hello Robynsegg! 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. My heartfelt Condolences

[@priequaye7480]

this song just completely elevates you.

[@herbiesnerd]

My 20 y/o daughter is seeing the Doobies play in Vancouver next month, and my 24 y/o son is seeing Skunk Baxter next Wednesday. There is hope folks. Some of our youth knows what good music is.

[@michaelbacchiocchi8111]

How’d she like it?

[@HopeLanzasdgrrll]

Praise The Lord

[@hendriksaldua8208]

I'm a believer!!!!

[@todaywatchtv]

❤

[@HappyBear376]

Parenting done right! 😊

[@TheSlayer2099]

PURE TALENT

[@BlackCodeMath]

Fantastic

[@debbiebrown8473]

Yes never get tired of this song 🎵 pure talent

[@TheAbracadabra1988]

This is a timeless classic 🔥🔥

[@colbs237]

What is really special, you guys, is learning how Michael came on with the Doobies. The Doobies have a tremendous rockumentary, called "Let the Music Play", it chronicles their career. The band members talk a ton in it, so it is special. Also, their manager Bruce Cohn talks, and producer Ted Templeman. These men are very special, and have a bearing that is so interesting. What I learned, is that the Doobies were bad ass going in to the late 70's. They were HUGE. And then front man Tommy Johnston got sick. Tommy is such a great guitar player, but also was a super soulful singer kind of like Michael. Tommy and rhythm guitar player/singer Pat Simmons were the heart of the Doobies. I didn't know them back then, I was getting in to the beginnings of 80's British metal & American hair metal, lol. But I learned about this in Let the Music Play, about a year ago. Tommy couldn't sing, they were fucked. They went on a little bit with just Pat singing, but Pat knew that wouldn't last. Just a bit previously, the Doobies added a guitar player, Skunk Baxter, who had gotten fired from Steely Dan. Well, when Tommy went down, Skunk said "Hey, I know this guy who came in to the studio and did backing vocals with Steely Dan - Michael McDonald". Songs like Peg, and maybe another one I think. Well, the guys said "Ok", and Michael flew out for an audition. The guys flipped.Out. Incredible Doobies bass player Tiran Porter took an immediate liking to Michael, and invited him over to his house, where he had a studio in his basement. In the basement, Michael unveiled his keyboard driven pop groove, sang 3 songs that he had written and were in his back pocket, and Tiran, a veteran of several Doobies tours, flipped the fuck out. Tiran recorded a tape, and took it to the guys. They were already very happy with Michael, because he swooped-in and saved their butts by coming out and singing Doobies songs without Tommy, and saved their huge tour. But they had no idea he could write songs. They just met him! At that point, Michael was a hired gun. Maybe one and done? Well......then it came time to introduce Michael to legendary producer Ted Templeman. Pat said "Mike, play one of your songs for Ted". Michael was nervous, and said "Well this song isn't really finished". Pat said "Go ahead". So Michael started, and he played Taking It to the Streets. Bumm.... bummm bumm..."You don't know me but I'm your bROTHHER"..and Ted's eyes popped out of his sockets and his mouth was agape. In front of him, was a young Michael McDonald, who Ted later called "The most talented musician I ever sat with in the studio". And thus....the Michael McDonald era was born :) Magic. History. Beauty. Excellence.

[@adambutterfield2307]

Do you know why skunk was fired from steely Dan? Or do you mean he was just hanging around doing some session work? I adore his solo on how do the fools survive

[@colbs237]

@@adambutterfield2307 Hi Adam. I think I may have gotten it wrong on Skunk being fired. I think he said "fired" in the rockumentary, but that might be want he wanted to say at that point. Since then, he has said he "left". He gave a reason: "I felt that the direction that Steely Dan was headed was much more of a studio and not live-oriented in concept. I think Walter and Donald wanted to carry the studio concept to its “nth” degree. I joined the Doobie Bros because I felt that there was an incredible amount of raw talent and had a bit of a vision of what that band might become. When I asked Michael McDonald to join the Doobie Bros, I felt that vision turn into a reality."

[@adambutterfield2307]

@@colbs237 ahhh that would be classic skunk

[@rafaelyanez5700]

EXTRA EXTRA EXTRAORDINARY ARTICLE. I REALLY THANK YOU FOR WRITING IT!

[@colbs237]

@@rafaelyanez5700 I am so glad you liked it, Rafael! :)

[@agnesfillol8699]

Quelle voix !! Une voix de black chez un White. Voix exceptionnelle et rythmique afro-cubain. I love you Mr Mac Donald ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@angelagardiner2905]

Still such a tune, I adore this man’s voice and I hope to have his positive vibes to follow my feelings 😍❤️

[@davidchinekeokwu4914]

Thank you so much for your love and support. The support of wonderful fans like you keep me going and strong.

[@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009]

thank you so much for your love and support. The support of wonderful fans like you keep me going and strong.

[@carlbrown1599]

Listening in 2024

[@arturoarche4113]

This song always bring me beautiful memories from a 3:18 time where everything was simple and straightforward. A time always close to my heart…

[@BenSoliz]

What do mean from a 3:18 time.? Those numbers extremely special to me

[@eugenebrown7183]

🙏🏽😊... melts my soul... what a amazing band and a voice that's out of this world...

[@saxon4973]

You are so right on!!!

[@pugsymalone6539]

Truth: his voice is a message from beyond. Check out his progress with Dukes of September (?)

[@gregpalermo3861]

Lucky to have been around when it first came out. Nostalgia.

[@eugenebrown7183]

@@gregpalermo3861 I'm 45 so my mom put me on to him back in the days when he did the song with Patti Labelle. That was one of my favorite songs.. but just recently I was watching 40 year old virgin and I just had this song in particular stuck in my head wasn't even playing in the movie.. I did my research and found out how genius this man is and the contribution he gave the music industry I hadn't a clue!

[@terrencezaratesr437]

Reading Michael McDonald's memoir "What a Fool Believes" and specifically the chapter 17 where he explains the creation of this song with Kenny Loggins. Thank you for the background into your creation. I have enjoyed this song along with Minute by Minute throughout my life's journey. Your music has kept me going when times where dark and lighten my days when times were good. Thanks!

[@mikemcf33]

just read that part today poolside. the book is very good. He is so down to earth and humble.

[@OmarGonzalez-b4s]

Pure MASTERPIECE!!! TOTALLY AWESOME and beyond

[@cliffg7459]

Forty-one years on this earth and I've just recently heard of The Doobie Brothers. I can't get enough of this song. I need to hear more.

[@evelynberry8244]

Welcome

[@agayactornamedmichaeldougl6289]

Never heard of Roy Orbison?

[@garymeacham7353]

Ya mo be there -michael McDonald and James Ingram, you will love it.

[@dirkevans3443]

Brother, you need to get out more! 😂

[@cliffg7459]

It wasn't one of the many genre or era of music that I generally listened to. @@dirkevans3443

[@de-smikkelbeer]

2024: this song is 45 years old and still a timeless classic. Brilliant way to start the year.

[@alienuniverse3806]

age 28 and am here with you well and truly what a classic my mum and dad singing in the kitchen when I was younger! 💃 have a wonderful year Sir and may everything you see this year be bright and beautiful 🌍 what a way to start

[@pedrocintrademoraes9185]

​🎵🎼🎵❤🔥❤🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Randilynn66]

He closed his eyes then and he still does. He feels the music.

[@bobbyb.7809]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@Dragonfly_64795]

2024 , I‘m going to be 60 this year and still love listening to classics songs like this 😊

[@troykelso]

Real musicians, with real talent, playing real instruments, making real music that they really wrote.

[@kevinkilduff2064]

This song speaks directly to the Doobies' extraordinary ability to incorporate so many genres of music into their extensive canon of music. Michael's influence on this great band in the mid-70s brought him and them to a level of excellence which has stood the test of time. The Doobies are an American music icon!

[@trinahumbleskipper1510]

Happy holidays to all you brilliant people that recognize micael mcdonald is a strict Christian. He loves his mom dad Jesus and all us

[@trinahumbleskipper1510]

Thank you Jesus christ for blessing this world

[@trinahumbleskipper1510]

Please respect people's worshipping beliefs please

[@kimlayman4742]

One of the best songs ever. Such a classic. This song is ageless.💖💖💖💖

[@monique33469]

Heard this today. Now I can't get it out of my head. Love the Doobie Brothers.

[@niilsaa]

I’ve recently discovered this song. I haven’t stopped listening to it, there’s just more and more to appreciate about it with every replay.

[@bleesedbythebest]

Welcome to the good side of music

[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

I'm sorry darling.

[@cptbeeeeee]

Welcome to Yacht Rock, set sail for the smooth waters

[@aidanbud918]

Same

[@Kurt77777]

The only thing better than this version is the studio version.

[@anitapetrou1925]

That keyboard, his voice - the way it all comes together! Love it 🥰

[@cindyconway355]

Masterpiece ❤️

[@jackdutcher2014]

Yes it is

[@jackdutcher2014]

Hi

[@pfallavollita]

I remember my mom listening to this on her stereo when I was a kid in the late 80s. I came to appreciate it more as I grew up.

[@Sivri_Therapy5882]

A True classic. Timeless and mesmeric ... Michael McDonald on point with the vocals 🎉

[@brandonbrinegar5316]

Brings back memories of my childhood when I hear this song. Great music.

[@staceychutskoff1232]

Yess!

[@rodneyjohnson3817]

Your Welcome

[@WhitemenaresoSexy]

Me too

[@boyb72]

Yup! Me too! Time just flew by so damn quick!

[@louisskulnik7390]

Me too, but from the late 80s. I was born in 1981.

[@jeremylacy96]

The son of two hippies. I have loved the Doobies since I was about 10 (born in 74).

[@euanelliott3613]

He's singing, playing piano and synthesizer all at the same time. That's some feat.

[@kevingovender361]

The man's a musical genius...one of a kind

[@anniee6616]

Lots of practice

[@ermadurbin6394]

That's how it was done back in the day.

[@raymondtovey3722]

Sorry Its Tom He Is The Doobie .Dont Like This Guy ,

[@wildnites558]

Way back in the day, McDonald was a first call studio musician so playing 2 keyboards at the same time would not be much of a problem for him. However, this song is especially difficult for keyboardists to play since the tricky piano riffs with tricky hand positions are constant throughout right to the end. And then he's still able to add in synth/strings keyboard in the left hand while playing the tricky right hand riffs *AND* singing it perfectly. That's some serious talent.

[@psychmatisa]

That’s what I was raised on. It’s why later loved R&B, funk and hip hop. What a contribution we owe from our black musicians 🙏🏻

[@CIMAmotor]

And our white ones.

[@carolineattaway2414]

My husband and I fell in love with you guys.....won't ever forget your great voices.....especially Michael. Huge fan and always will be.

[@KevoRetro1]

Yeah I’m black and I grew up to this with my family love these brothers .✊🏾

[@Kingsized_Kevin]

We all did😊

[@ianaldridge4778]

Black n white unite rock n roll ❤

[@heymack0001]

❤❤❤❤ we love you brother ❤❤❤😂😂 seventies 😊😊😊 rock in purvhearts

[@heymack0001]

❤❤❤❤ so kool black u loved them ypur american ❤❤❤❤ live in all hearts brother forever love 😊😊😊😊 kathleen jean spanarkel love one other for her music inspirational 😊😊😊😊😊😊 kath❤keen I spanarkel

[@beckyxx2514]

Love your vibes x

[@liqwidmediaworkztv]

The most beautifully upbeat song about inevitable heartbreak humankind will ever hear. Can’t get enough of it. The song, that is.

[@barbaragrillhofer-lex1932]

Love this man and his voice! Stay healthy Mike!

[@CategoricalImperative]

That synth organ sequence is So unique. Love this song .

[@krislvzep]

Right love it! Its beautiful

[@Mario-xr3jo]

Not very easy to learn to play on a keyboard though... But worth all the effort!

[@arniedainter3997]

A classy tune still. Even in 2024.

[@adamdorgant9454]

Agreed!!!!

[@jayaet]

Especially in . . anytime you care to name.

[@williamjackson8512]

The Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald went HARD AF. I Remember in the Early 80's when this came out. Classic BLUE Eyed SOUL!!!!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@KayOReilly-s4v]

I am, almost 66 years old, love this song, timeless.❤

[@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009]

Thank you so much for your support and encouragement. The support of wonderful fans like you keep me going and strong.

[@delfinturqueza6573]

me too

[@nushooz6731]

He is a true soul brother what a voice

[@emmanuelajulaton3185]

I am still listening and singing this song till now.. I love Doobie Brothers ❤

[@williamellis-xd1rm]

This is so f------ smooth. Nobody makes music like this anymore. Too bad.

[@stephenfrancis567]

I hear dat!

[@ritashaw9660]

" As she rises to her apology, anyone else would surely know, he's watching her go!!" Aww!!

[@renmes5638]

Any body would surely know. We just sit there and watch her go. Wow. The simplicity of the thing.

[@lukep5627]

@Vincent Vermeer the same stuff applies today even more so but most people don't even compute the lyrics, they just like the tune. a very strong message in this song though, it's a great song for many reasons. underrated. so much truth in it and so catchy.

[@Trickysteve666]

One of the greatest voices of our time 👍

[@lisawarr]

I’m 54 and I love this as much as the first time. Beautiful voice ❤️

[@michaelbruns449]

When late nite television was awesome and actually worth waiting up for to see and hear.

[@d.b.4062]

Still loving this 44 years later. The older I get, the more I want to go back in time, to that era of peace and love.

[@John-mx1sd]

I’m hearing you bro

[@highr3w759]

At least you got to witness it. Everyone wants to be younger but I wish I was older, wish I was apart of this era. Peace.

[@redwingblackbirdnell]

in 1980 drove and delivered a pickup Vancouver to a gold outfit in Whitehorse..listened to Minute By Minute all the way..5 days!

[@Jacen13]

I agree! I want to go back too but the peace & love thing .. I think all the crazy stuff was just hidden. Nowadays we have windows into the world, all over the world .. even in homes. We see a lot more, hear a lot more & suffer a lot more for it. 😪

[@ginasmiles5056]

Me too...Reminds me of my Parents driving down the coastline ❤

[@tinac.1632]

Still rocking this in 2022 !! Grew up listening to this... Brings back memories. ♥️

[@robertcolfack26]

Me too I grew up with the Doobie Brothers back in the 70's.....

[@Sp8man00]

Yes indeed

[@andyedinburgh3699]

@top cat enjoy I'm envious 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇺🇸👍

[@andyedinburgh3699]

@top cat going t o see the eagles on Wednesday 22nd June in edinburgh🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁

[@johnludgate4690]

Love it

[@agnesfillol8699]

J'adore. Quelle voix exceptionnelle. Je découvre Michael Mac Donald en 2024. Et je ne me lasse pas de l"ecouter ❤❤❤

[@timothygu3]

2:00 Jeff Baxter sitting in the chair, plucking the guitar has been my mood all of 2020.

[@DavidMartinez-is7gu]

I scrolled down hoping someone would comment on that smile lmaoo

[@cidaloia7399]

Eu Amo esse sorriso ❤

[@cherylsmith1980]

Absolutely one of my fave songs of all time! ❤️