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Michael McDonald is a rock/soul artist who is most well-known for his time spent as a member of the Doobie Brothers. His contributions led to some of the most successful years for the band, and went on to win a Grammy for writing the number one hit song ‘What a Fool Believes’. Prior to his career with the Doobie Brothers, McDonald was a contributing member of the popular jazz/rock band Steely Dan. McDonald later began a successful solo career in which he produced original material and collaborated with numerous popular artists. McDonald continues to tour and occasionally make guest appearances with both the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan.
Who is Michael McDonald?
Michael McDonald is a solo artist that has reached mainstream status across the rock, pop, and r&b/soul categories. Michael McDonald has released 12 live and studio albums and 17 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Aug 3, 1982 with his debut album titled If That's What It Takes. His most recent album release was Season of Peace - The Christmas Collection on Oct 12, 2018.
Michael McDonald's Popularity
Michael McDonald's steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 7,915 on Spotify in the United States. He has become well known for his exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by over 2,000,000 listeners and over 500,000 followers on Spotify, but he also reaches an additional tens of millions of listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, Michael McDonald has a robust following on social media with over 100,000 followers on Instagram. He averages nearly 30,000 videos on YouTube and his top video on TikTok has tens of millions of views on the social media platform. There are also more than 50,000 posts on Tik Tok with Michael McDonald's tracks featured on them. Michael McDonald is most listened to in Los Angeles in the United States.When you attend your next Michael McDonald show, it will be easy to see why he has built such a large following.
Michael McDonald as an Artist
You likely recognize Michael McDonald by his top tracks which include "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)", "On My Own", and "I Gotta Try". You might also listen to Michael McDonald due to his earliest albums such as If That's What It Takes, No Lookin' Back, and Take It to Heart, but you may have heard of him from similar artists such as Barry White, Commodores, and Chaka Khan.
Michael McDonald's Music Library
Michael McDonald has released a total of 12 albums on Spotify and is the main or feature artist on 403 tracks. His full discography can be found in the charts below, as well as his top 10 songs. However, when you attend a Michael McDonald show, you're sure to hear more than a few of his big hits from his top albums which include If That's What It Takes, No Lookin' Back, and Take It to Heart. His most recent album, Season of Peace - The Christmas Collection was released on Oct 12, 2018. To supplement his albums, Michael McDonald has released 17 singles on Spotify. His top singles, which will more than likely be included in his setlists, are Sweet Freedom, Reach Out I'll Be There, and La Marea (feat. Robben Ford), with his most recent single, To Know You Is To Love You, being released on Sep 15, 2025.
Michael McDonald Discography
| Album | Release Date | Album Type |
|---|---|---|
| If That's What It Takes | Aug 3, 1982 | Album |
| No Lookin' Back | Jul 30, 1985 | Album |
| Take It to Heart | May 11, 1990 | Album |
| Blink of an Eye | Jul 30, 1993 | Album |
| Blue Obsession | Oct 27, 1997 | Album |
| In The Spirit-A Christmas Album | Jan 1, 2001 | Album |
| Sweet Freedom | Jan 1, 2002 | Single |
| Motown | Jan 1, 2003 | Album |
| Motown II | Jan 1, 2004 | Album |
| Reach Out I'll Be There | Jan 1, 2004 | Single |
| Soul Speak | Jan 1, 2008 | Album |
| La Marea (feat. Robben Ford) | Feb 17, 2013 | Single |
| Unfinished Business | May 7, 2013 | Single |
| Wide Open | Sep 15, 2017 | Album |
| Live on Soundstage | Jan 12, 2018 | Album |
| Hail Mary (Mr Jukes Remix) | Feb 9, 2018 | Single |
| Season of Peace - The Christmas Collection | Oct 12, 2018 | Album |
| What's Going On (Live) | Apr 3, 2020 | Single |
| What The World Needs Now (Live) | May 15, 2020 | Single |
| Takin' It To The Streets (feat. Drea Rhenee) [Live] | Jul 1, 2020 | Single |
| River Rise (feat. Michael McDonald) | May 20, 2021 | Single |
| Dreams Of The San Joaquin | Jul 9, 2021 | Single |
| Until I Met You | Oct 6, 2021 | Single |
| You Belong To Me | May 5, 2022 | Single |
| Tears To Come | Sep 9, 2022 | Single |
| Wherever I Go (feat. Lawrence & Michael McDonald) | Oct 27, 2023 | Single |
| All Through The Night (Reimagined) | Nov 8, 2024 | Single |
| Crying Time | Jan 10, 2025 | Single |
| To Know You Is To Love You | Sep 15, 2025 | Single |
Michael McDonald Top Tracks
| Track | Album | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" | Motown | Jan 1, 2003 |
| "I Gotta Try" | If That's What It Takes | Aug 3, 1982 |
| "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" | If That's What It Takes | Aug 3, 1982 |
| "Mercy Mercy Me" | Motown II | Jan 1, 2004 |
| "On My Own" | Winner In You | Jan 1, 1986 |
| "Stop, Look, Listen (To Your Heart)" | Motown II | Jan 1, 2004 |
| "Sweet Freedom" | Running Scared Original Soundtrack | Jan 1, 1986 |
| "The Weight - Live" | Mavis Staples I'll Take You There: An All-Star Concert Celebration (Deluxe / Live) | Jun 2, 2017 |
| "What's Going On" | Motown II | Jan 1, 2004 |
| "Wherever I Go (feat. Lawrence & Michael McDonald)" | Djesse Vol. 4 | Mar 1, 2024 |
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