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Holistic Guidance - The Ultimate Collection
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List Price: $18.98
Our Price: $13.99
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Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0081227316723
Label: Rhino / Wea
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Rhino / Wea
Release Date: 2005-08-09
Studio: Rhino / Wea
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One of the most immediately recognizable voices in all of contemporary music, Michael McDonald's signature sound fuses rock, R&B, soul, and gospel. As he evolved onward from his formative days as a backup singer for Steely Dan, McDonald's artistry bridged the gap between jazzy blue-eyed soul and and chart-topping pop rock, earning him superstardom both as lead vocalist/keyboardist for the Doobie Brothers and as a solo artist. Spanning 1976 to the present, this hit-packed new compilation spotlights his inimitable baritone on 19 timeless songs that will have you believing from the very first minute.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great CD
Comment: I received my order promptly and perfect condition. I love the CD and will order again.
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Wanda Jensen
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Summary: Best CD Ever
Comment: Michael McDonald sings all of his hits! This is an album all fans of
Michael McDonald will love.
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Summary: ULTIMATE IS THE RIGHT WORD FOR THIS TAPE
Comment: I FOUND THIS TO BE THE BEST OF THE BEST MY ERA I GUESS
BUT I LOVED IT
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Summary: Solid overview of an undervalued talent.
Comment: Released to capitalize on the surprise success of Michael McDonald's Motown tribute, Rhino beefed up the barely four year old Very Best of Michael McDonald with one track from that covers album and some of his best Doobie Brothers songs. It makes for a much better overview of McDonald, who became a huge singles artist in the 80's even when his albums didn't seen to get much notice.
From the moment he stepped to the front of the Doobie Brothers, McDonald captured everyone's ears. His urban leanings moved the Doobies away from their greasy biker rock and into "Taking it to the Streets." Soon he was making Grammy worthy hits like "What a Fool Believes" and then to the ultimate solo career. But "I Keep Forgetting" was an incredible song from a great album (If That's What It Takes) that appeared just as 80's New Wave became dominant. It meant that McDonald's brand of easy listening soul took a back-seat to the likes of Culture Club and The Cars.
So while albums like No Lookin' Back didn't get the huge success songs like "Lost In The Parade" were worthy of, McDonald joined his friend Kenny Loggins as a go-to guy for soundtrack songs, like "Sweet Freedom." His one-off singles with James Ingram ("Yah Mo Be There") and Patti LaBelle ("On My Own," which hit number one) did keep him in the public eye, even as his albums charted lower and lower. It means that songs here like "Blink of an Eye" or "Open The Door" went mostly unheard till now. (In all honesty, the popular singles are the most interesting songs.)
Regardless of the chart status of the any of the songs here, it is still McDonald's voice that captivates. His forays into blue-eyed soul gave both his band (The Doobies, Steely Dan or solo) gravitas, or hits for others (Carly Simon with "You Belong to Me"). While his style of singing may have fallen from style for a time (the Motown CD's were his first top 40 albums in almost 20 years), his resonant soulful baritone voice never did.
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Summary: Distinguished voice
Comment: Michael McDonald carved out an impressive career with the Doobie Bros and by also working with Christopher Cross, Carly Simon and Steely Dan. His own solo career had several highlights which will find on this CD, along with his key contributions to the Doobie Bros, such as "what a fool believes", "takin' it to the streets" and "minute by minute", among the other Doobie classics. Also included is the amazing 1986 duet with Patti Labelle called "on my own" and his 1982 smash "i keep forgetting". In 1986, he released a fine single called "sweet freedom" which is a personal favourite.
This is the third compilation available from Michael mcDonald. While it contains alot of Doobie Bros songs that you may already have on other Doobie CD's, it still shines at the top of Michael McDonald compilations because the tracklisting is longer, it is a recent digital remaster, and all of his key solo tracks are included. It basically makes the other two compilations redundant.
Enjoy the distinguished voice of Mr McDonald.
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