Michael McDonald


Michael McDonald, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, on February 12, 1952, is an award-winning American singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and author.


What A Fool Believes” first appeared on the 1978 “Minute By Minute” studio album by the Doobie Brothers, led by Michael McDonald in the key of C sharp major or D flat major (C# | Db).

For the official website, see Michael McDonald.


MICHAEL MCDONALD
News

In 1976, Michael McDonald joined the Doobie Brothers.

In 1982, Michael McDonald left the Doobie Brothers.

In 1983, Michael McDonald married Amy Holland, an American singer-songwriter.

In 2011, Michael McDonald was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music.


MICHAEL MCDONALD
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
2024: What A Fool Believes

DISCOGRAPHY
1982: If That’s What It Takes
1985: No Lookin’ Back
1986: Sweet Freedom
1990: Take It To Heart
1993: Blink Of An Eye
2000: Blue Obsession
2001: In The Spirit
2003: Motown
2004: Motown Two
2005: Through The Many Winters
2008: Soul Speak
2017: Wide Open
2017: Live On Soundstage
2018: Season Of Peace

VIDEOGRAPHY
2001: A Gathering Of Friends
2003: Soundstage
2005: Motown
2010: This Christmas
2011: A Tribute To Motown Live | Michael McDonald Live
2017: Live On Soundstage

COMPENDIUM
Ambrosia: 1997: Anthology
Amy Holland: 1980: Amy Holland
Amy Holland: 1983: On Your Every Word
Amy Holland: 2008: The Journey To Miracle River
Amy Holland: 2016: Light On My Path
David Pack: 1985: Anywhere You Go
Doobie Brothers: 1976: Takin’ It To The Streets
Doobie Brothers: 1977: Livin’ On The Fault Line
Doobie Brothers: 1978: Minute By Minute
Doobie Brothers: 1982: One Step Closer
Doobie Brothers: 1983: Farewell Tour
First Call: 1996: First Call
Kenny Loggins: 1979: Keep The Fire
Kenny Loggins: 1993: Outside From The Redwoods
James Ingram: 1983: It’s Your Night
Patti LaBelle: 1986: Winner In You
Various Artists: 1986: Running Scared


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