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Michael will be 69 on February 12, 2021. He and his wife Amy have been married since 1983. I had a crush on him when I was in high school. I saw him at a small venue here in Los Angeles after an early album was re-released following his success with The Doobie Brothers. I yelled out that he was still handsome. The other women cheered. His face turned red, and he thanked me. I'm now 62, and I still think he's handsome and extremely talented.

@rootedsorrow

Ай бұрын

That's great you did that! Maybe I will yell that out when he appears with the Doobies this summer!

this dude is still as humble and down to earth as ever after all these years. super smart and gifted gentle soul. you the man mike!

@kenperk9854

5 жыл бұрын

He used to perform occasionally at Pucketts Grocery in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee.

Michael McDonald is an American treasure

@kensteel6100

5 жыл бұрын

Freddy Rodriguez Damn right he is. I stayed in his beach house in Florida.

@dianekoopmann171

2 жыл бұрын

@@kensteel6100 Lucky you.

he's still handsome.. beautiful voice...

His singing voice is like a bear hug!

@dvchel

3 жыл бұрын

A giant bear hug!

@jakethecarsandreactorvideo9409

2 жыл бұрын

I like his singing voice more than his talking voice

omg, aging like fine wine all these years, omg, so handsome, those eyes and hair.

I admire him for speaking about his faith in God. God teaches us, if only we have the wisdom to ask. It helps if we also have the wisdom to listen.

Beautiful voice, beautiful soul! Thank you Michael McDonald! i love your voice - such a pleasure to listen to all the time!

what a totally inspirational human being....god bless you Michael

I've got to agree with Freddy Rodriguez. In England we have national treasures and Michael is without doubt American treasure.

Great interview! What a kind a and gentle man Michael McDonald is. A legend for sure!!

Michael Mcdonald is for me the best example as a musician/songwriter to follow. One of my favourite of his hidden treasures is with his sister Maureen. The band was called DELTA , and the album was from 1985. The atmosphere reflected in each track let you speechless...just beautiful at the max.

@sharonbythesea9338

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eaglechild for the lead to another of his collaborations! I'll definitely check it out!

What a stellar interview! Michael gets sweeter and sweeter as he continues to age.

I always appreciate it when an interviewer allows his guests to speak with very little interruption..... especially when that guest is Michael McDonald! good interview!

Just saw Michael McDonald tonight at the Tilies center, LI , New York......Great show....What a great performer......His wife also, great performer.....So happy I got to see him! Thanks, Michael for a great night out!!

@dianekoopmann171

2 жыл бұрын

Is he still married?

A unique voice, when Michel Mc sings you know it's him immediately.

He is a legend, I pray he will get a tribute

@lauriebkirby

5 жыл бұрын

He's getting one-FestForums.com

Britain has the excellent talent of the great Freddie Mercury and the top of them all, George Michael. RIP. ...However, the US has this kind, handsome, and humble musician with the VELVET voice...Michael McDonald. He is a national treasure, correctly posted by Freddy Rodriguez below! You can hear the first notes of his heaven-sent voice and you organically return to the past and whatever joy or pain you experienced then and lovely memories flood back to your soul. There's a healing facet within his voice that can't be duplicated. Be well Michael and my goodness, thank you for allowing us to sing along with that magnificent voice of yours!

Saw Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins at Clearwater Jazz Festival Last weekend.It was a joy to see them on stage for multiple songs (Minute by Minute).

One of my favourite singers of all time!! Awesome voiice!!!

With every thing he does ..The legend only grows !!...Still as great as ever !!...Mike McDonald...Best vocalist ever !!

1970-------2017 non stop playing....singing......composing MUSIC REAL MUSIC MUSIC

LOVE Wide Open! Beautifully written, the sound is awesome and especially touches my heart at this time of my life. Thank you. Michael!

I thank thee & your's for all of thee, yrs you have been giving back...

Always loved his unique voice He is how i imagined him to be.

Have always loved Michael McDonald's singing. Just found out about his new album can't wait to hear it.

Love this man, what a great human being and awesome talent

saw him live on wednesday to good for words one of the bucket list

He still got it. GREAT new album, I'm loving it.

Talk about doing what you love He's been doing what he loved since his days with the Doobie Brothers ("it keeps you running"; "taking it to the streets")

Fantastic new music from a wonderful musician. Michael McDonald = Best pipes in the business.

Thank you Micheal. I heard your singing and music and used some of them to teach my class English. See we rock to the music first and them we sing with you.. I wish you could see my class children from all around the world moving and singing with you. Retire teacher University of Illinois Champaign Urbana. Thanks Micheal

Insightful! what a legend is Michael McDonald, whatever he does is so melodic

This was nice! It’s kinda rare to find an interview with the legend himself!

He looks really really good! 🔥

Michael live in Paris 21 March 2018! Great concert! Inspiring music! Thank you!

He's so awesome.

Oh I love him even more 🙏🏼🥰💖

i will buy it and one of my favorite songs from him to sing is sweettttt freedommmmmm thats my shitttt!

@brasstacksboxing409

6 жыл бұрын

hell yeah baby, that may be his best cut. all I need. for that song is a candle, glass of wine, and you darling, and ill die a happy man. :)

@StopSelfDoubting

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah. I was a whole toddler when I first heard that song.

What a treat it's always great to see a interview with Michael he's so soft spoken and very humble for such a amazing artist...you can see he really is very laid back and well spoken with a great sense of humour....I'm looking forward to seeing more of his work he's definitely a legend...❤

At 69 his voice is still amazing

Excellent interview. Brilliant new album!

Me again MM. wonderful full life philosophy, personal and universal. Thankyou. Ruth

Love Michael ❤️

a great Icon....

Love me some him. Love all his songs.

@maggieburnett3261

2 жыл бұрын

@Michael McDonald scam time huh? Blocking you

@janetnewton457

11 ай бұрын

@@maggieburnett3261Impersonators Maggie. I had 3 of them!!

This a bad man! And by bad i mean good!!🎶

Wise words.. glad hé is still around 💕🌻

What a great guy!

Fantastic to see Michael is coming to the UK in March 2018. Can't wait!!!

@SpecialgiftsLA

6 жыл бұрын

Peter Redmond Hi Peter..can you tell me where he will play..?

@SpecialgiftsLA

6 жыл бұрын

I feel a soul connection to him. He's inspired me so much..gave solid roots to me..I want to fulfill my dream to see him.

Looking forward to acquiring. Thank you.

Saw him last Summer in Denver at a small venue......amazing!

Legend

A Legend! 😍😍😍

All those Plebs walking past on the sidewalk unaware that music royalty was giving an interview in front of them.

He's the best

lol when he said NOT SO LONG AGO at the start of the interview I was vibiiiiiiin

Great album! Can't wait for the concert in march in Amsterdam.

@rieske2000

6 жыл бұрын

Same here :)

He is the only one who has that unbelievable amazing kind of voice. You know its him even if you dont see. A gifted man!

@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009

2 ай бұрын

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

I love the song ON MY OWN..

VEM PARA O ROCK IN RIO NO BRASIL, MICHAEL, I LOVE YOU!!!😍😍😍😍😍

@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009

2 ай бұрын

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

The one thing about Michael is that its all about the music and not his political views Young people should follow his lead in today's world

Great interview!

love the converse he is wearing

He still sounds good......my mon was in love with this man's voice

@luigiaiden2501

2 жыл бұрын

Wait your mom was actually in love with his voice? Oh wow!

@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009

2 ай бұрын

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

Me encanta. Es impresionante la potencia de su voz aún cuando canta sentado. Love this guy...💛💚💙💜

Love this guy!

Omg this man is badd. I've always loved Michael Mcdonalds voice, music since I was a little girl (tellin my age lol) but hes still got it. Love this dude he is so humble..love him an still play his ole songs an have them & play them on my playlist😁❤

Michael has such a kind spirit love his personality.

@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009

2 ай бұрын

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

@user-yj7iq6um8g

2 ай бұрын

@@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009😊

Unfortunately Michael only played ONE concert in europe, if I got that right. So please please please Michael come to europe in 2019 for a bigger tour. :)

Love Michael. That being said I notice a lot of AA speak here. Glad he is in control of his demons.

damn! I wanted to hear him sing something from his new album!

O melhor cantor americano!

As a fan and had seen you ,live on a solo tour, learning of a new album, I just ordered it !!!!

@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009

2 ай бұрын

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

@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009

2 ай бұрын

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

Un saludo desde Barcelona. Una de las mejores voces.

That interviewer needs to inform himself before the interview AND perhaps mature. He is so dismissive in his responses to some very personal introspection. Love Mr. McDonald and how candid he is about his own self-discovery.

Michael McDonald is awesome! I love his voice when he sings! He is great for sure!!!!!!! B)

Go MM--veteran and legend

❤️❤️❤️

I love Micheal he gone blow

THAT KING MICHAEL MCDONALD!!! #RESPECT 🙏💕🎶💯

@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009

2 ай бұрын

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

He's still HOT

My ultimate crush, Mr Michael McDonald, sexy voice and amazing personality! 💯

@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009

2 ай бұрын

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

Always had a crush on him🤗..So super soulful and a deep thinking guy(he seems)..But I “keep forgetting we’re not in love anymore..”, Actually, we’ve never been in Love..never met🤷‍♀️, so theres that🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️, ho hum🤷‍♀️...

Who Doobie you be...never gets old.....

Michael McDonald is still very sexy. I always thought he was very handsome.

not one question about Warren to the G

Still cannot believe this great album from MM didn’t even crack the Billboard 200. How irrelevant these major charts have become.

Not sure how Mr. McDonald can tolerate this guy having uttered the words "yacht rock"

@robertmichalscheck3072

5 жыл бұрын

Wtf is yacht rock?rock for the rich?i agree,stupid comment.

One new album in seventeen years, wonder why that is? Oh yes, MONEY! When you consider that most artists used to release albums every year or every two years and now we have to wait SEVENTEEN YEARS!! Of course nobody talks about how much it costs to make a great album. And in this new era of free music on KZread and Spotify then it is pretty obvious when artists like Michael have bills to pay and families to feed and not much left over with which to record new music. And free music pays the artists NOTHING which is probably why we have to wait seventeen years for a new album. But we need to have the artists educate the public about the consequences of not paying artists for their work. Good music costs a lot of money to make, lots of money. Just consider all the musicians who play on these new tracks, they all expect Michael to pay them. And THOUSANDS of dollars paid out to other musicians means there needs to be revenues coming in from sales for the artists to get reimbursed these costs. Not to mention paying themselves for the hundreds of hours they spend recording all the instruments and tracks. Just think if Michael had a budget every year to make a new album then we would now have SEVENTEEN great MM albums to enjoy instead of ONLY ONE!! But don't blame the fans! And don't forget, musicians are all ROCK STARS and RICH and they don't need money!

@rogercraig7203

3 жыл бұрын

Oh and BTW, Steve Lukather told me that his band Toto went from 90% Recording/10% Touring to 10% Recording/ 90% Touring after Napster came along. But don't blame the fans for that either!!

Looks like Ted Danson with a goatee.

He talks nothing like the way he sings. I wish he did though.

@ElectedOfficial1

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Langley K I'm a professional musician and I can't figure out how a person would talk like the sing? Do you mean in pitch of voice, vibrato, intonation or is it something else.

@dellalyn9918

6 жыл бұрын

I'm sure he means pitch...I've seen men comment he has a high pitch, which they didn't seem to like....

@reggaefan2700

5 жыл бұрын

He's no Barry White.

@emanx222

4 жыл бұрын

@@ElectedOfficial1 I think they mean that Michael's singing voice has a lot of overtone and is really full whereas his speaking voice is devoid of all of that, there isn't even hint of his singing voice in his natural speaking voice

Talk about doing what you love He's been doing what he loved since his days with the Doobie Brothers ("it keeps you running"; "taking it to the streets")