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This guy never ceases to amaze me. Just watched the Rick Beato interview. So skilled yet so humble. Mic check 123

@ralex3697

3 ай бұрын

Same here

@Metragnome_Images

3 ай бұрын

Totally agree... so self depracating.

@robertsearing6232

3 ай бұрын

That brought me here too.

@mdarrenu

3 ай бұрын

@@Metragnome_Images totally.

@tilatsiddiqui3969

3 ай бұрын

Discerning public can see That is clearly Rick beato aka also rofffchild who has been deliberately gaslighting the public by Masquerading as Michael McDonald for decades, allegedly?

Please keep this man bubble wrapped until this is all over. How can you not love his music...

@mnmillard

3 жыл бұрын

Love this guy!

@tinonie100

3 жыл бұрын

Man This dudes music has helped me through a lot of troubles and alot of good times. ✊🏽🙏🏽💯 Thank you!!!

@abcdefghjjklmnop

2 жыл бұрын

It'll never b over.

@sharonisaac445

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💯❤

@drbrimarriedanerdyengineer2312

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 🙌🏾

They don't make em like they use to! Michael McDonald is a legend!!

It’s 2024… reflecting back on a time when entertainers like this stripped their music down raw to keep spirits high during the pandemic ❤ such a beautiful performance 👌🏽

Think of today's singer/songwriters, and then watch this....no comparison. Let's all appreciate every day we have with these living legends while we can, because once they're gone, so is music as we used to know it.

A national treasure.

@tomryan6461

15 күн бұрын

A worldwide treasure.

Great performer and a great guy. I remember hearing him perform on the radio - probably 15-20 years ago and sent an email to his website to ask what kind of keyboard he was using. A day or two later, I got an email back from Michael himself and we chatted back and forth for a couple days, talking about music. Super nice guy and one of the best singer/piano players ever!

@Scooby_Doobie_Doo

2 жыл бұрын

And today on this definitely didn't happen

@Luvurselffirst

10 ай бұрын

What a memory. Thanks for sharing

Just watched Rick Beato interview. The piano in Minute by Minute just screams to me to get back on my keyboards and relearn this awesome song with some of his embellishments. Loved Michael from day one of hearing his unique tone. 😎😎😎😎😎😎❤❤❤❤❤❤

Everyone else here's commenting on Michael's incredibly strong vocals - I'm just as impressed by his sophisticated gospel-tinged playing. I had no idea he was such an incredible pianist, those introductions on the opening track and his overall accompaniment on Minute By Minute were otherworldly - so unique whilst somehow hanging together. This has really made my day, thanks NPR and Michael

@nprmusic

4 жыл бұрын

Hi John! Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, and thanks so much for watching!

@Baribrotzer

4 жыл бұрын

The Doobie Bros. hired him JUST as a keyboard player (and probably as a harmony vocalist). They even didn't realize that he wrote songs - and very good songs - until they thought to ask him, when he had already been in the group for a while, if he had any songs. He didn't play keyboards on record with Steely Dan because Donald Fagen had that job covered. And as to his voice - Trevor Noah commented thusly on some of Kanye West's crazier opinions and pronouncements: "Hey, white people! You want Kanye? You can have him; we'll just take Michael McDonald in trade."

@morganthedruid1

4 жыл бұрын

@@Baribrotzer I love that Noah quote. This guy is, well you can't quantify him to West, you can't say he's 20 West's because they don't work on the same plain.

@katherinehall4200

4 жыл бұрын

I wish you could have heard him at GroundUp Music Fest in Miami in Feb. His set with members of Snarky Puppy was the highlight of the weekend for me.

@TheMisterGriswold

4 жыл бұрын

He downplays his piano skills in interviews. But I agree, his playing is really special. Love the guy!

Jesus. Few musicians can play chords and rhythms like that while giving it their all vocally. And especially still at 68 years old! Imagine him in his prime. What a legend

@michaelspillman7249

3 жыл бұрын

I saw him then he was truly great and he's gotten better since then. He remembers the lyrics to stuff now and his piano playing is far more sophisticated than in earlier times. God bless him!

@debbymabalcon2789

3 жыл бұрын

I loved him so much when i was younger and i just found him again im so glad his still sings TAKES me back to HAPPY places thanks Michael😍👍🌟💖💥

@dgmgneco1516

3 жыл бұрын

TRULY A GREAT ONE

@rieske2000

3 жыл бұрын

I think he is even better now. Harmonies are even more beautiful and his voice is still so amazing!

@rosslynemrys5829

3 жыл бұрын

68 ain't old, please...98 is old;)

Michael McDonald singlehandedly lifted us out of the pandemic with this Tiny Desk session. No one better!

Everyone knows what a great vocalist Michael is, but few recognize his keyboard skills. He is a monster pianist with a heavy jazz influence. If Michael could not sing a note he would still have been a top-tier studio musician.

@daryljohnson3896

6 ай бұрын

i hear a heavy gospel influence, especially in minute by minute.

The Voice.

We need this now, more than ever.

@shawnahoward2768

4 жыл бұрын

Yes we do,i wish other singers would put on these concerts like jonas brothers Stevie wonder

@shawnahoward2768

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support we do that would be awesome!!!!! Someone needs to send this to Jonas brothers,and others.

@jasonpierson9829

4 жыл бұрын

Yes we do

@dootsmasta

4 жыл бұрын

...and now. America will find love and understanding to overcome the hate and difference. We need to listen to the stories of those who are suffering today, share the music, and keep fighting the good fight.

@samandwillamandjackandlivi4038

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💯agree

What a player, what a voice! An absolute living legend. Thank you Mike 🙏❤

The lack of production and recording fidelity only adds to the quality of Michael’s voice, playing, and writing. What a gem of a dude!

Opening with Ode To Joy? Beautiful! Such a comforting voice at such anxious and troubled times. Thank you, Michael.

@kathleenthompson8134

4 жыл бұрын

deadredeyes, right? The opening strains of Beethoven stopped me in my tracks. Much gratitude to all.

@russellzauner

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but if after being cooped up like this you didn't start audibly whooping at 11:30 you're already dead inside

@lupash

10 ай бұрын

wonderfully harmonized too

Having chills hearing Michael's voice. In my long lifetime , he will always be a rare jewel to be treasured.❤

When the chords of Minute By Minute started, the goosebumps and my age sat in good and deep and I said "My God." 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Minute by minute my night shift keeps me holding on.......... thanks Mr. McDonald.

Fell in love with his soulful voice decades ago. He still has it. His musicianship is greatest. His talent God-given! Thanks for the concert.

He sounds like he's sitting in my living room playing and singing. Just like having a neighbor stop in and sit down and sing. Perfect. Absolutely perfect.

@KymAtHome

4 жыл бұрын

Could u imagine being his neighbor!?! Wowzers

@michaelmcdonald4190

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your love and support I'll love to talk to you more better. kindly send a direct message (912) 274-1254

That's right, doesn't matter what he's singing, long as he's singing. One of my life's most incredible gifts, being able to listen to Michael. Thank you Jesus, thank you lord.

we still love u in 2022. rehearing ur music again this year kept me going.

What a generous musical spirit. He’s played these tunes thousands of times and he still fills them with musical creativity and honesty. Really moving to watch.

How have I not seen this before?! I could listen to his voice ALL day long every day and not get tired of it! Every time I hear him it transports me back in time and I love every minute of it! 🥰🤩

Lord help me , we all deal with matters of the heart Beautiful , we love you Michael for touching our spirits God bliss

Forever a legend. Brilliant vocalist, composer and keyboardist. A true and unique artist in every sense of the word. They don’t make ‘em like this anymore, and never will again.

@paulzimmerman6743

4 жыл бұрын

John, I was going to comment....but your every word captured my thoughts about the incomparable Michael McDonald....thank you and thank you Michael!

@emilycurran3678

4 жыл бұрын

You should check out Jacob Collier for a modern iteration of an amazing vocalist, composer, keyboardist... and also arranger, bassist, percussionist, video editor... he is incredible. There are many amazing contemporary musicians out there these days!

@jptaylor

4 жыл бұрын

@@emilycurran3678 Yes, Collier is very talented, has lots of chops, dexterity and harmonic command. Lots of notes. McDonald is not as "notey", but much more soulful, and his style is a classic one. He's instantly recognizable. His songs are singable, memorable, and much more accessible by most. Collier, being the young lad that he is, will need more time and musical output before he's a classic like McDonald. Modern isn't always instantly "better". But Collier is very talented and plays lot of notes, chords, and does so very speedily. Something to be said for that.

@debbymabalcon2789

3 жыл бұрын

Amen😍❤

@jas_bataille

8 ай бұрын

@@jptaylor I love McDonald, his songs told me how to sing, I have a never ending admiration for him. But you need to stop right there and listen to Collier's Little Blue as well as many of piano voice performances, especially is cover of Fix you by Coldplay is incredibly moving. He is more than capable of such level of soulfullness and songwriting, yet people still seem uncapable out actually stopping their prejudice that he must always be doing a lot of "speedy notes"... people said that same about Zappa, ya know? The guy is composing music from crowds singing at his shows... and has had Herbie Hancock listening from day one! I think it's fair to say you're making a big mistake if you think that he's just "plays a lot of notes chords and does so very speedily" - he has as far from a shredder as one could think. Michael himself, I'm certain of it, would agree. Every generation say "no artist of this level will ever exist", and it was always as old as it was today. The difference is that someone like McDonald would never say such a thing because a true artist always recognize that the spirit never dies and carry on... always

He’s one of the few vocalist I listen to where it really doesn’t matter what he’s singing, as long as he is singing. His voice is all that matters.

I’m thankful for your gift Sir!!!

I cried! Anyone else?

I have been in love with him since the 70s.

@helenwatkinson681

2 ай бұрын

Me too

best part of quarantine so far

That intro was so necessary this morning. 🙏🏽

Such an unique voice, I forgot how much I’ve missed hearing him

@michaelmcdonald4190

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your love and support I'll love to talk to you more better. kindly send a direct message (912) 274-1254

@karlawade8310

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you and your gift of soulful music!💖

Good grief, Michael’s key work is out of this world.

His voice is still amazing

@julandazachary2776

4 жыл бұрын

Superb

@UKLeonie

4 жыл бұрын

Isn't it just

@paulinechapman9319

4 жыл бұрын

Roberto Musitano ...why so surprised...this man will never lose his gift..❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦

He’s still got it !!!

The man is a national treasure, still giving us the soundtrack of our lives

I LOVE Micheal McDonald. He has always been a massive musical inspiration to me. How privileged are we all?!

@michaelmcdonald1247

6 ай бұрын

Hello Anna! How're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

@helenwatkinson681

2 ай бұрын

Very

So glad that Tiny Desk is continuing despite everything that is going on in the world!

@Big2Planker

4 жыл бұрын

Dance Dogma 💯 agree. This is fantastic and much needed!

@theveeshowhere

4 жыл бұрын

Dance Dogma Yes!!!

@sugarfreeshanita9606

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same! 💖

Truly a living legend, God bless him

Best 15 minutes of my Sunday. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤❤❤. I'm a 70's baby and grew up on the Dobbie Brothers.

@michaelmcdonald4190

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your love and support I'll love to talk to you more better. kindly send a direct message (912) 274-1254

@robertphillips2642

5 ай бұрын

What you know about that?!

His name might be ubiquitous, but as a pianist and overall artist, he's completely underated.

I keep forgettin' that he has never been in Tiny Desk before.

@bt8593

4 жыл бұрын

I keep forgettin' the economy will never be the same again

@lukedblair

4 жыл бұрын

I keep forgettin’ ...

@p.reneeblue7799

4 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂

@samw9796

4 жыл бұрын

REGULATORS!!!!!!

@bernlin2000

4 жыл бұрын

What a strange time to finally come on board...but I especially appreciate his voice in these times

Michael McDonald singing What a Fool Believes on April Fool's Day. It's good to be alive.

Thanks For Everything

Adore you, Michael McDonald!!! SO appreciate you.

After all these yrs, still sound the same👌🏾👌🏾

Just wow. A privilege to be in his home.

Thanks Michael.....could not have come at a better time.

This man’s gift is a treasure ❤❤❤ Thanks Mr McDonald!

@michaelmcdonald1247

6 ай бұрын

Hello! How're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

Michael Still Sounds like when I first heard Him Years ago.

How did I miss this LEGEND?!!🔥

All these years, that voice is still out of this world

Will forever love this man's music. Currently learning "I keep forgetting" on the piano. Thank you for blessing us with your talents and Thank you Tiny Desk.

@Forliferoyalsfan4444

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get sheet music? And if is where?

@monisolaelliott9346

3 жыл бұрын

RoyalsFan 4 I’m learning the song from a site called HD piano.

@Forliferoyalsfan4444

3 жыл бұрын

Monisola Elliott thank you!! I will go check them out

Quarantined 4th week in xx Thank you Sir 🇺🇸🇮🇪🙏🏽❤ We Earth 🌍 need this ! God Bless you all xx

Wow!! What a privilege to share the shame time on earth with Mr Micheal McDonald. What a beautiful, talented man xx

Thank you Michael 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Thank you so much MM! We’ve loved you for years!

Sing it Michael! Still got it! THANK YOU!!! @NPRMusic you guys/gals rock for this series.

@nprmusic

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Christopher. We appreciate everyone who loves music as much as we do.

One of the greatest singers nobody talks about

Thank You Mr. McDonald for your brilliant performance.

😍😍😍 Blessings, Mr Mcdonald-Still AWESOME!!!

I love how the tone of his voice is so ‘wide’ , it’s hard to describe but it’s beautiful

I have enjoyed this man’s brilliant piano playing and vocals since the Doobie Brothers days but it’s been his solo stuff that truly blows me away. Listening to Michael McDonald is like going to church. He sings from the depth of his soul and plays piano the same way. Truly inspirational.

Loved the introduction to Minute by Minute where the improv chords give way and you hear just a taste of the minute music and then it disappears again. 7.25 - 7.30. It's like a fish becoming visible just beneath the surface and then it's gone. It's these details.....absolutely loved that.

@michaelmcdonald1247

6 ай бұрын

Hello Catherine! How're you doing? Your comments caught my attention and that is why I am reaching out to you. Your fan love for me warms my heart, Thank you! It's nice meeting you here.

@BassByTheBay

3 ай бұрын

Hey Catherine, aren't you glad that some low-life scammer is pretending to be Michael McDonald and is baiting you for no apparent reason? Yeah, me neither. Think I'll report "him" now.

Love you, Michael always loved you always will love your unique voice!

@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009

6 ай бұрын

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

@carolward3105

6 ай бұрын

@@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009 rock ‘n’ roll buddy! I’ve drawn youre portrait! I’m an artist! I saw you in concert back in the 80s for your last concert with the Doobie Brothers farewell tour and I fell in love then! have been in love ever since!🎯🎯🎯💪💪💪🫵 I just drew Denny Laine as well. Such a great loss there.😞 thank you for your response. That’s awesome!

@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009

6 ай бұрын

@@carolward3105 how long have you been a fan and what’s your favorite song of the band?

@carolward3105

6 ай бұрын

@@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009 what a fool believes! But I like when you sing with Patti LaBelle and Kenny Loggins I think they’re all good I am I’m not inpartial to one song or the other because they’re all good to me. You just have a unique way unique voice I don’t think of ever heard anybody with a voice like yours. you are to your voice like Leon Russell is to his voice or was his voice you can distinctly tell it’s your voice without even seeing you. another distinct voice for me is Gary Booker

@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009

6 ай бұрын

@@carolward3105 wow! You seem to be an amazing fan and my song has been a source of motivation, inspiration and strength to you. Your love for my songs gives me an ideology of how amazing you're! I'd love us to continue this conversation privately to know more about you, and your thoughts on my personality and songs.

He still got it!!!

@michaelmcdonald4190

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your love and support I'll love to talk to you more better. kindly send a direct message (912) 274-1254

Please tell me that I'm not the only one with tears streaming. 🥹 His voice is taking me there.

@caroleason5394

11 ай бұрын

I’m here too 😢

@nealklein3181

10 ай бұрын

Also takes me there A place where Sound touches sustain pedals Feelings go reeling Holding and fading. A voice bubbles up Singing rhythmic beats Where Tears and smiles Are welcome and waiting 😊

@trollingisasport

9 ай бұрын

Me too. I orgasmed as well.

@bloodsugar2low

8 ай бұрын

same with me...

One of the greatest to ever do it!!!!

Devoted fan with a wholehearted respect for diction. Love you forever1

A freaking Legend! THE Michael McDonald's voice is a fave of mine. This is awesome. Thank you all!

Thank You Michael....🙏🏻.....for taking me back to innocent, wonderful and missed times in my life....🙏🏻

Nothing brightens your day like a Doobie!👍✌️😊🙏🏼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎵🎵

Goose bumps wow LOVE LOVE LOVE

This channel reminds me that America is so diverse and complex. Beautiful!

@michaelmcdonald4190

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your love and support I'll love to talk to you more better. kindly send a direct message (912) 274-1254

@liamrdavidson

3 жыл бұрын

Doesnt it ..so good

I have loved this mans voice and music for years. I am happy to see and hear that he is still very well and healthy. His voice is still 💯🔥 Thank you for doing a tiny desk home concert dedigated to all those grappling with Covid19 in the world during this difficult time. Please stay home and keep safe Love all the way from SA 🇿🇦

@richbird21

4 жыл бұрын

Auhhh man this is a treat, i wonder if the young artist watching now that they are watching greatness

@andrewworrall4302

4 жыл бұрын

Nkosi

Feeling you in splashing waves as my feet crumble the world, each time, a little more.

Uncle McDonald you only get more beautiful with age! and your voice and singing is crystal. You, Ivan Lins, Stevie Wonder, Al Jarrue are incredible to me. These are beautiful musicians that I grew up with. and have my good, beautiful memories ❤! God bless !

I’m not crying. You are!! 😭

@reflectiononthesea9153

4 жыл бұрын

yep!

His voice is simply undeniable, I mean he's got a soulfulness that just makes you tear your face up!!!

Such a wonderful singer songwriter and musician, his voice is so unique. Love him so much❤❤

@Officialmichaelmcdonald0009

Ай бұрын

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

What a true gift! When you stay true to your gift. He officially holds "a black church card". 👏

@juliebrant254

6 ай бұрын

You are SOOO right,he's the most soulful white singer ever.. ❤

Wow, I did NOT see this one coming. What a fantastic treat to a fantastic artist and the heart of the Doobies! This certainly provides some comfort right now. How anyone can give this one a “thumbs down” is completely beyond me. MM, a legendary voice.

LOVE YOU MAN LOVE YOU...I was singing and playing along with you....

To the 89 people who gave this a thumbs down have no idea what real talent is. Smh!

You betta PLAY! Loved every second 💜💃🏾🎶💃🏾🎶💃🏾🎶

A million times YES. My face hurts from grinning. :)

Could there be a better voice for making you feel so good? No way.

Michael has it all with the voice, great pianist. and a great american songwriter !

I was surprised and pleased to see his name come up on my subscription feed. Thanks.

Just incredible. Thanks NPR and Mr Mcdonald.

Greetings, Tiny Desk this gentleman here IS EVERYTHING! Many thanks to you for gifting us with this one! Micheal, we continue to love you.

Always loved his voice. Still sounds great. Thanks for all the great music.

I’m actually sobbing rn... OMG 😭❤️

absolute gentleman a grand master of the keyboard hopefully we keep him for a lot longer preforming

Simply wonderful! what a great musician, singer and artist! so much magic in his rythmic pattern on the piano with right hand while left hand was playing like a bass... Thanks Michael and NPR!

Wish I had come across when it first came out, still love this music.