I do. His voice, supremo!

hell yes, of course!

Yep.

He doesn't get as much credit as he deserves, I'll put it like that.

I just listened to "Sweet Freedom" like two or three weeks ago.

Plus he's really hot for an old dude. He looks like a sexy version of Santa Claus or something.

yeah and those blue eyes, stunning!

Of the thousand and one voices that have blessed Pop music, he is indeed a great one. He's the perfect accent to whomever's song he is on, whether its Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, Robbie Dupree and others. His catalogue is sadly missing from my collection but I have hundreds of CDs and DLs that I've yet to listen to, time to get to work.

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Yep no doubt.

Yes, he's got a great soulful voice, and yes, I've always thought he was pretty hot too!

UncleGrandpa said:

. He's the perfect accent to whomever's song he is on, whether its , Robbie Dupree

I love he.

His voice, yes. His material, no. I like some of his songs, but a lot of them are boring.

Which is a waste. I don't know why people with a voice like this always stay in their comfort zone.

robertlove said:

His voice, yes. His material, no. I like some of his songs, but a lot of them are boring.

Which is a waste. I don't know why people with a voice like this always stay in their comfort zone.

Agreed. You could say the same thing regarding Rod Stewart over the last thirty years or so. They both possess great voices but waste their talent by recording average material.

rialb said:

robertlove said:

His voice, yes. His material, no. I like some of his songs, but a lot of them are boring.

Which is a waste. I don't know why people with a voice like this always stay in their comfort zone.

Agreed. You could say the same thing regarding Rod Stewart over the last thirty years or so. They both possess great voices but waste their talent by recording average material.

Seal also comes to mind. Even Tina turner, although she did a lot, from Private Dancer it all was a bit the same. I would have loved to see her going experimental.

Is this a trick question or what? Of course Michael is a Living Legend. He's had 2 Careers. One with a Group and the other as a Solo artist.

He probably makes more money touring overseas than he ever could here in the states...

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rialb said:

robertlove said:

His voice, yes. His material, no. I like some of his songs, but a lot of them are boring.

Which is a waste. I don't know why people with a voice like this always stay in their comfort zone.

Agreed. You could say the same thing regarding Rod Stewart over the last thirty years or so. They both possess great voices but waste their talent by recording average material.

Oh, no.

You do McDonald a disservice with that. I've always thought Rod Stewart sounds like shit on a stick.

I have to agree. Never been a fan of Rod's.

THERE ARE A LOT OF FOLKS THAT WOULD AGREE!!

Background Vocal Appearances 1960 - 1969

1968
The Delrays - (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me

Vocal Appearances 1970 - 1979

1975
Guy Finley - Ignis Fatuus, The Show

1976
Carly Simon - Another Passenger

1977
Bonnie Raitt - Sweet Forgiveness
Chunky, Novi & Ernie - s/t
Jack Jones - The Full Life
Little Feat - Time Loves A Hero
Paul Williams - Classics
Tim Moore - White Shadows
Tommy James - Midnight Rider

1978
Bill Champlin - Single
Carole Bayer Sager - Too
Craig Fuller & Eric Kaz - s/t
Lisa Dal Bello - Pretty Girls
Nicolette Larson - Nicolette
Stephen Bishop - Bish
Steve Harley - Hobo With A Grin
The Bliss Band - Dinner With Raoul
The Dirt Band - s/t
The Memphis Horns Band II - s/t

1979
Bill Quateman - Just Like You
Elton John - Victim Of Love
Gary Wright - Headin' Home
Kenny Loggins - Keep The Fire
Lauren Wood - s/t
Max Gronenthal - Whistling In The Dark
Nicolette Larson - In The Nick Of Time
Randy Edelman - You're The one
Rickie Lee Jones - s/t
Rita Coolidge - Satisfied
Safe Energy Artists - No Nukes
V.A. - Together? (Original Soundtrack Recording)

Vocal Appearances 1980 - 1989

1980
Amy Holland - s/t
Christopher Cross - s/t
V.A. - Coast To Coast Original Soundtrack
V.A. - In Harmony, A Sesame Street Record
V.A. - Inside Moves (Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack)

1982
Bill Medley - Right Here And Now
Donna Summer - s/t
Jimmy Webb - Angel Heart

1983
Amy Holland - On Your Every Word
Christopher Cross - Another Page
Diana Ross - Ross
James Ingram - It's Your Night
Patrick Simmons - Arcade
Paul Anka - Walk A Fine Line

1984
Michael McDonald - From the Movie "Crackers"

1985
David Pack - Anywhere You Go
Delta - s/t
Joni Mitchell - Dog Eat Dog

1986
El DeBarge - s/t
Patti LaBelle - Winner In You
Sergio Mendes - Brasil '86
T Lavitz - Storytime
Toto - Fahrenheit
V.A. - Running Scared Motion Picture Soundtrack
Wang Chung - Mosaic

1987
Honeymoon Suite - Racing After Midnight
The Winans - Decisions

1988
Christopher Cross - Back Of My Mind
Kenny Loggins - Back To Avalon
Patti Austin - The Real Me

1989
John Tesh - Garden City
Nik Kershaw - The Works
Tim Weisberg - Outrageous Temptations
V.A. - Rock, Rhythm & Blues

Vocal Appearances 1990 - 1999

1990
Michael McDonald - From the Dave Lee Travis show on BBC Radio One
Tatsuhiko Yamamoto - Next
V.A. - Nobody's Child, Romanian Angel Appeal

1991
Aretha Franklin - What You See Is What You Sweat
Henry Kapono - Same World
Kenny Loggins - Leap Of Faith
Patti Austin - Carry On
Peace Choir - Give Peace A Chance
The New York Rock And Soul Revue - Live At The Beacon

1992
Christopher Cross - Rendezvous
V.A. - Beverly Hills 90210 The Soundtrack

1993
Kenny Loggins - Outside From The Redwoods
Pointer Sisters - Only Sisters Can Do That
Tia Carrere - Dream

1994
Dave Matthews Band - Under The Table And Dreaming
Kiyomi Suzuki - Duets
V.A. - Earthrise, The Rainforest Album
Vince Gill - Christmas With Vince Gill
Vince Gill - When Love Finds You
Warren G - Regulate... G-Funk Era

1996
First Call - s/t
Helen Reddy - When I Dream, The Eighties Collection
Jimmy Webb - Ten Easy Pieces
Stephen Bishop - Blue Guitars
V.A. - Carole Bayer Sager Songbook
V.A. - Friends For Life, Voices For Hospice
V.A. - The Songs Of West Side Story

1997
Ambrosia - Anthology
Beth Nielsen Chapman - Sand And Water
B.J. Thomas - Christmas Is Coming Home
Boz Scaggs - My Time: A Boz Scaggs Anthology (1969 - 1997)
David Garfield & Friends - Tribute to Jeff Porcaro
Edwin McCain - Misguided Roses
Kathy Mattea - Love Travels
Kenny Rogers - Across My Heart
Kirk Whalum - Colors
Paul Thorn - Hammer And Nail
Robert Ellis Orrall - Mistakes
Terry McMillan - Somebody's Comin'
V.A. - Men Are From Mars, Woman Are From Venus
V.A. - Ohne Filter - Musik Pur, Volume 4

1998
Christopher Cross - Walking In Avalon
Jim Horn - The Hit List
Michael McDonald - From The Motion Picture The Thin Pink Line
Michael McDonald & Chaka Khan - For Your Love
Phoebe Snow - I Can't Complain
Rob Mathes - Christmas Is Coming CD
Terry Wollman - Say Yes
The Warren Brothers - Beautiful Day In The Cold Cruel World
V.A. - One Heart At A Time
V.A. - The Prince Of Egypt Nashville Soundtrack

1999
Chicago - 26 Live In Concert
Larry Stewart - Learning To Breathe
Michael Peterson - Being Human
Rob Mathes - Christmas Is Coming DVD
Robben Ford - Supernatural
Sonya Isaacs - s/t
V.A. - Among The Missing
V.A. - Jumpin' At The Go-Go
V.A. - South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut Soundtrack
V.A. - Streams
V.A. - The Songs Of Glen Ballard

Vocal Appearances 2000 - 2009

2000
Darwin Hobbs - Vertical
Jeff Bridges - Be Here Soon
Larry Carlton - Fingerprints
V.A. - Westwood One, Superstars Of R&B Concert Series

2001
V.A. - Prancer Returns Original Movie Soundtrack
2002
Above The Clouds - Brighter Day
Bernie Chiaravalle - Life As We Know It
Claire Séverac & Friends - Duets
Lee Ritenour - Rit's House
Norman Brown - Just Chillin'
Olivia Newton-John - (2)
Petula Clark - The Ultimate Collection
Safri Duo - Sweet Freedom
The Pinnacle Project - Bricks Without Straw, Volume 1 Gospel
V.A. - Music From and Inspired By "We Were Soldiers"
V.A - Night of the Proms 2002
V.A. - Westwood One, Superstar Concert Series, show # 02-45, November 09/10 2002

2003
Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra - Jack O The Green, Small World Big Band Friends 3
Kenny Loggins - It's About time
T. Graham Brown - The Next Right Thing
V.A. - Soul Comes Home
Vince Gill - Next Big Thing

2004
Beth Nielsen Chapman - Look
Keni Thomas - Flags Of Our Fathers, A Soldier's Story
Mo Pleasure - Elements Of Pleasure
Ray Charles - Genius Loves Company
The Roach Approach - Don't Miss The Boat

2005
Billy Currington - Doin' Somethin' Right
V.A. - Music 101: The Green Room DVD
Pat Boone - Glorie Train: The Lost Sessions
Ray Charles - 50 Years In Music DVD
Various Artists - Golden Slumbers: A Father's Love
Various Artists - Heart of America

2006
Brian Culbertson - Soulful Christmas NEW
Chet Atkins - Chet Atkins And Friends Live DVD
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Songs Of The Year NEW
Fourplay - X
Jonny Lang - Turn Around
Natalie Mac Master - Yours Truly
Tony Joe White - Uncovered
Vince Gill - These Days
Willie Nelson - Whatever Happened To Peace On Earth NEW

2007
Chaka Khan - Funk This NEW
Olivia Newton-John - Christmas Wish NEW

What does s/t mean?

no. his voice irritates the shit out of me.

scriptgirl said:

What does s/t mean?

"self titled" (the album has no title)

Sorry to disagree but no not at all. I've heard very little of his work and I don't understand him very well on the material I have heard, which is still boring even if his voice (which sounds like he's eating while attempting to sing) isn't on it.

G3000 said:

^^^^^

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....

I was smiling about this , when I was doing the acapella thread...

...

Yes, no question.

Dren5 said:

He doesn't get as much credit as he deserves, I'll put it like that.

I just listened to "Sweet Freedom" like two or three weeks ago.

Plus he's really hot for an old dude. He looks like a sexy version of Santa Claus or something.

Just bust out laffin at work .. thx.. altho its tru

But I love Michael McDonald.. I Keep Forgetting, On My Own, What A Fool Believes and Take It To Heart are my personal favorites..

He's king of the woofy voices. And Anita Baker is the queen.