The Skit That Made Michael McDonald Think He Was Having a Mental Breakdown

[@ShawnTewes]

The fact that Michael discovered the skit while high off his what-not is everything! Such a funny story.

[@StrangeDoctor]

I was singing some 70s pop music while I was driving around the other day, when I looked in the rear-view mirror and-I'll be damned if there wasn't Michael McDonald sitting in the backseat, singing harmony! MAN, that guy is everywhere!

[@canadianroot]

The other day, while I was singing in the shower….You’re not gonna believe this….

[@THISmusicGUY]

Rick Beato Interviewing Rick Beato is the collab we needed

[@richj011]

Very similar. Could be brothers

[@RobinDale50]

UNDERRATED comment!

[@marctronixx]

@@richj011 doobie

[@klxaudio]

@@marctronixx doobie

[@robinknudson3663]

These sessions allow us to realize that our musical heroes are just normal, but were extraordinarily driven to their craft. What a gift to be able to hear these artists in their own words.

[@Dan-hg7db]

When I listen to the Sirius 80s channel, it seems I hear Michael’s unmistakable voice on almost every song, either in the lead or background. One of the greatest talents ever.

[@jmachatch6696]

I was in high school then. I didn’t know who he was. But I knew his voice was everywhere!!!

[@omnipop4936]

His voice is even more ubiquitous on Sirius' Yacht Rock channel.

[@SeanRickards]

@@omnipop4936 He's "The KING of Yacht Rock"! There's a documentary on Yacht Rock on HBO that I watched last night, good stuff!

[@urluberlu2777]

He's so humble! His vocals on Peg are absolutely crazy and they still haunt me to this day!

[@keyportproductions]

No Autotune either!

[@TheStuport]

I saw him as a back up singer with The Dan Of Steel in the Spring of 1974 LIVE in COW-lumbus, Ohio before Steely Dan stopped touring for 20 plus years. Jeff "Skunk" Baxter was a part of that tour as well! Great Show doesn't really do justice...but what a Great Show! 😉

[@ceediddy925]

It's hard to believe he is so humble. He doesn't know he is pretty much better than everyone else!

[@sherrybolling4783]

Yasssssss

[@b3bilco]

I met him and his wife and was his keys tech for a CIEL benefit here many years ago, & got his autograph on the inside of the back panel of my B-3. He was the nicest guy, even with everyone pulling on him all day. Then he recognized me at the Summer NAMM show later that year as he and Amy were walking by & said hello. My mates were like "wait, what?!?"

[@jamesbridges9589]

One of my most favorite SCTV skits ever. Michael's story about first seeing it on TV while doobed up is hilarious.😂

[@Forgottenchannels]

My absolute favorite part of that "making of" Aja is Donald playing the isolated tracks of Michael's voice in Peg and apologizing. "Sorry Michael." LOL of all time!!

[@853massey]

One of the greatest male voices ever IMO. Love MM.

[@MrPrice2U]

His speaking voice vs his singing voice still fascinates me to this day.

[@annunacky4463]

Like Gomer Pyle…

[@boxvango9021]

Speaking and singing come from a different place. One from the throat, the other from the diaphragm. The differences aren't always as pronounced in every singer, but they're certainly there.

[@darrinwilson8484]

go listen to Cyndi Lauper speak vs sing lol

[@nathanhyatt]

@@boxvango9021 Exactly. We have different vocal chords that we use for speech vs. singing, in fact. So our singing voices can sound wildly different from our speech.

[@853massey]

Absolutely! spot on thought

[@davidhornbeckmusic7487]

SCTV was AMAZING!!!

[@john2000l]

A fantastic interview with Mr. McDonald. Well spoken, and he could sing harmonies like people would not believe.

[@nathanhyatt]

This is gold. McDonald randomly encountering his own parody while he's peaking on the strongest sweet sticky stuff he's smoked in a long time (ever?)... And he's freaking out...

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

Just watched the SCTV skit. OMG. Too funny!

[@gaylaaustin7468]

I think most people are just jealous of his talent And personality We love you Michael

[@Funkybassplayer]

There is no day that goes by without me hearing a couple of his songs. It’s really a must for me. Such an amazing voice. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Joel_Powell]

I went to search for the old SCTV video on KZbin while watching this one. I typed R-I-C....and it auto-completed Rick Moranis Michael McDonald. LOL

[@warrensnead6165]

I actually saw the episode when it first came out😂

[@gcruishank9663]

Saw Michael playing with the Doobies in Abbotsford, BC, in 23', can still belt it out, amazing, what a God given voice. Such great stories, GREAT interview, hope there's more coming!

[@goodpainlive]

The skit is legendary.

[@LoBellver]

Oh, come on Rick, confess you just put on some glasses and pretend you're this "Michael McDonald" guy xDDD

[@TheClownfight]

Great piece. Micheal McDonald singing backup on Christopher Cross songs simply cements that he is the official godfather and inventor of our beloved term 'yaught rock'. You can't find a better crossover until McDonald graciously does a bit on Fallon called something like 'three Michael McDonalds'. That wasn't a yaught. That was a suez canal shipper, too great for even the Panama canal. God bless you, Michael McDonald, you are an American treasure!

[@tonirose6776]

I just discovered this second channel, Rick, and have subscribed. I think it's important to say what you said about the lack of awareness and non-subscriptions of viewers of this channel. We value your expertise and great interviews so don't be shy about making the case for yourself.

[@AttentiveDragon]

A man dedicated to his craft, but also humble and never talking himself too seriously. Absolute legend.

[@Barb.....]

Love Michael! This was a great interview. Saw him with Doobies a couple years ago. This clip is a riot. 😂❤

[@mrjim1973]

Everytime you're near, Everytime I see you smile, Hear your "hello", Saying you can only stay a while, And I know that it's hard for you, To say the things that we both know are true, But tell me how come, I keep forgettin'

[@M4R1N4]

Just saw him a week ago, it was amazing to see and hear him in person!

[@ryana9783]

I worked at Big 5 Sporting Goods for a couple years in college. As a music fan and someone who always paid attention to what was playing I noticed that any time one of Michaels songs came on the radio, shoppers and workers alike would be singing along.

[@drumteacher43]

That SCTV skit was the greatest skit ever!! Love it ❤

[@Frank-n-Sense]

Wow! Thank you Rick 🙏

[@AnnaTrail-xp8pr]

Great clip. I love his collaboration with Patti LaBell. I remember when I got a Dobbie Brothers album as a kid and I opened the sleeve and there was a picture of a Doobie and not knowing what it was but was fascinated by it! Good old days!

[@johnbecker1996]

On top of a great interview, I have to say that this video was *really* well recorded and shot. The audio and lighting were both fantastic.

[@AndrewHudack]

If you haven't seen the full interview that Rick did with Michael, you need to go back and watch it. You won't be disappointed

[@DaleNokes]

Michael. It is so funny that you said you can’t sing those harmonies but you have one of the most distinct voices of anyone out there You were my favorite singers of the doobie brothers

[@kevinfox780]

That smoking pot story was absolutely hilarious, I’ve actually been there myself before.

[@thewebstylist]

Lord thank you for the timeless priceless LEGEND

[@olderendirt]

That skit is great, but the story makes it even better. It's interesting hearing the work involved in songs and that it's not as easy as they make it sound in the finished product. I've always loved his voice.

[@joeculpepper9960]

What a true talent,,so effortlessly done,,whew wish i could sing like Michael

[@g4p5l6]

Priceless. Saw that skit when I was a kid and always wondered how SCTV got the idea to do that. Dave Thomas (of the Bob/Doug McKenzie characters) has a brother Ian who is a long time veteran of the Canadian music scene and contributed to SCTV's production. And would make a fine interview, hint. 🙂

[@3lullabies]

2 singers I love to hear are McDonald, and Greg Lake. Quality.

[@lulumoon6942]

Would add Kenny Loggins, he's got chops.

[@liamnaughton7996]

What a fantastic bloke, so natural.

[@cyndimanka]

Another obsession. Love MM. so many albums he’s on besides his solo stuff. Amazing.

[@tommccann9269]

Dude is a national treasure. Stunning voice control and a great songwriter.

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

The most recognisable singing voice in history 😍

[@lanatrzczka]

It happened to me watching Star Trek the Next Generation on shrooms. Worf kept passing out to make scene changes, but I thought I was Worf so I thought I was in the TV.... it's hard to explain.

[@PatriciaGriebenow]

Just love Michael. He is so humble.

[@hibob418]

Michael also sang on Christopher’s track, “I Really Don’t Know Anymore,” from that album.

[@C.B.3433]

I’m glad Rick had Michael wear glasses for this interview

[@mickeymichaels1298]

Of course Rick Moranis apologized. He's Canadian. 😎😁

[@katherinebosse5706]

Right?

[@robertsheffield4044]

"OK...see ya'!"

[@autumn1231]

Many years ago I was at a restaurant with my elderly aunt who was also hard of hearing. Michael McDonald and his family were at a table next to us. I was trying to tell her the guy next to us was famous but she couldn't quite understand. I think he noticed me making the effort but probably a normal occurrence for him.

[@lulumoon6942]

Missed your chance to have him overhear you say, "That Michael McDonald is EVERYWHERE!"

[@autumn1231]

@@lulumoon6942lol good one

[@CthulhuInc]

HAHAHAHA! i just made a comment about this skit on your "yacht rock" video! lmao

[@germancarluv]

Rick tries to keep it clean and avoid the drug talk. The fact he let it slide for a Doobie Brother is great.

[@josephp6432]

I appreciate his nod to manhattan transfer when discussing his vocal to Peg and recognizing a group known for their harmonies.

[@scottandvon]

McDeonald has an amazing voice. Speaks damn well too.

[@Lexy-O]

I love SCTV! I subscribed just now. I thought I was on your main channel already

[@MobiusBandwidth]

I love this story so much.

[@DanielHinojosa]

The "Camp Michael Mcdonald" skit from Conan O'Brian is exceptional as well

[@DavidStoops-ml8ib]

Amazing channel with Rick Beato

[@robertlemoine3500]

Thankyou 😊

[@jimmythebold589]

this is it. great loggins song with mike

[@31446963048]

Pride of NorCo!

[@claytondavis4939]

Subscribed! Love your channel - an inspiration gold mine.

[@gregwinfield2718]

You two could pass for brothers with those hair styles

[@mconfive2nine]

Sailing greatest debut album of all time. They both struck it rock on that one.

[@dw7704]

That SCTV sketch was so well done

[@vodkarocket1]

Even as talented as Micheal McDonald AND rick are, all i can think of while watching this is how these 2 guys both have great hair. Still. Congrats guys

[@derekpratte7259]

Michael is still recovering from that joint to this day.

[@jimgorycki4013]

MM did a great backup on "bad sneakers"

[@tonycanabal1659]

And "Any World (That I'm Welcome To)".

[@jimmythebold589]

i love that skit and it made me love michael's work even more. the running dude is a hard worker!@ lol

[@cpm1003]

I knew it was going to be SCTV as soon as I read the video description. :)

[@razorcatshark3223]

Had never seen this before! And the subscribe reminder was absolutely necessary

[@michaelleonardo8193]

Epic story!

[@uyngane]

Didnt realize this was a different channel! Just Subscribed.

[@abrarahmed1888]

The chorus vocal cord by MM was intended to create a swing band sound and I think it was artfully achieved

[@erikpors9775]

Great singer, great stories!

[@MrPrice2U]

Row row row your boat gently down the stream...

[@chrisconley8583]

Funny as hell

[@martinaddison4880]

Just saw him 3 weeks ago with Doobies in Charlottesville, NC.

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

Charlotte

[@Missunderstood103]

So lucky!

[@markguertin210]

Read his bio and was an interesting read. Cool dude!

[@ElroyBeezley]

I hope that catalogues like yours last forever. I don’t trust big corporations like Google/KZbin to 1) stay and 2do the right thing. We need an open source platform to continue this in perpetuity.

[@EnzoMoresi-mj8bc]

What a voice

[@RobertWilliamssoonerpa]

Do you two go to the same barber? Ha. Cool interview Rick, thank you!

[@Qermaq]

A band I was in had a gig playing dozens of corporate parties at a banquet facility one December. These would be Thursday through Sunday, and they had other events, during the week, so we'd load out on Sunday night and load back in Thursday. The lead singer and I would pass the load-out time singing Christmas songs in a Michael McDonald impression. One example was, in the tempo and feel of What A Fool Believes, "Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree...". Dunno about anyone else, but we had a blast.

[@mikewalsh2244]

Just noticed the Rick Beato "2". I instantly subscribed.

[@Drmcclung]

I love that SNL sketch! Second favorite was the Family Guy bit "Michael McDonald during allergy season"

[@carlgemlich1657]

SCTV

[@Drmcclung]

@@carlgemlich1657 sooory bud, Freudian slip 🤣

[@tbx59]

Looks like Rick is in the circle one of a Germs burn in the thumbnail. Quite the media blitz.

[@James_St._James]

The Michael McDonald summer camp skit on Conan was the best.

[@SpotWorksLNC]

Michael and Peter Gabriel were the most recognizable backup singers of the 80s 😅

[@bradbrown8759]

Takein it to the street🎶🎵

[@WrayEllis]

Great SCTV skit - and SO on the nose.

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

great story

[@artharrison9586]

Hahaha! That is priceless!

[@jsinclairinthe919]

Ralphie from A Christmas Story is aging so well. ;-)

[@johndutchman]

Michael Mac on Peg is a car horrrrrrrrn . so brilliant what the Boys got out of his chords on that one

[@nadionmediagroup]

I am subscribed. Was already.

[@donb.puryearjr.8699]

Great interview. Question, is that a rhodes 77 suitcase Michael is sitting in front of?

[@AudiophileTommy]

We need a link to the skit

[@NewWhirledSlacker42]

KZbin hides the link. Google: Reddit SCTV sketch with Rick Moranis as Michael McDonald, early 1980s

[@AndrejMilas]

A lot of good hair in this video

[@CutiePie-hh3gg]

Why the hell does he look like George Lucas😂

[@johnalbert5786]

This looks like Michael interviewing himself

[@jasonsmith373]

What a interesting guy.