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Michael McDonald
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WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES, written with @PaulReiser , is an INSTANT New York Times bestseller! Debuting at #7 on the list its first week out, this memoir is one to read. Order the book now:
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As seen on @Jeopardy last night in the category “Back Me Up.” Who is…?   #thedoobiebrothers #SteelyDan
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“I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” was Michael’s hit single off of his debut solo album “If That’s What It Takes”. The song peaked at number 4 on the @billboard Hot 100 and was later sampled in Warren G and Nate Dogg’s 1994 single “Regulate.”
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Michael McDonald
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On August 3rd, forty years ago, I released my first solo album, “If That’s What It Takes” for @warnerbros . Records. It was a transition to say the least for me. It was the dawn of digital recording and I wasn’t at all sure of my capacity as a solo artist.
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In case you missed it:
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CBS Evening News
1 year
While most tweens are obsessing over Taylor Swift and current chart-toppers, Paisley Gardner had someone else in mind: rocker Michael McDonald. After seeing the Doobie Brothers perform, the 11-year-old got the surprise of a lifetime. @SteveHartmanCBS is On the Road.
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“I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)” made its way to #4 on the @billboard ’s Hot 100 charts 40 years ago this week! This hit single was off Michael’s debut solo album “If That’s What It Takes.”   Check out Michael’s performance of the song with @TheDoobieBros in 1982.
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Happy 45 years to “Minute by Minute”! Originally released on December 1, 1978, this was the 8th studio album by @TheDoobieBros that won a total of 4 Grammys. This RIAA 3X Platinum album featured many more timeless hits, including the No. 1 Billboard hit, “What A Fool Believes".
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Michael McDonald
3 years
It would be very helpful to report anyone pretending to be Michael McDonald. -Team McDonald
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Michael McDonald
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The surprise concert that keeps getting better and better @TheDoobieBros
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Michael McDonald
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Early copies of my upcoming memoir, WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES, have arrived! Be one of the first to read it by entering our galley sweepstakes:
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Michael McDonald
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Michael is excited to join his dear friend, the incredible @MsPattiPatti on the Norwegian Peal for the “Michael McDonald and Patti LaBelle: A One-Time Only Cruise Getaway”! This three-day luxury cruise sets sail April 10-13, 2024, from Miami to Nassau.
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Michael McDonald
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Get a first look at the cover of Michael’s upcoming memoir, WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES, at @people ! Co-written with @PaulReiser , the memoir will hit bookstands in May 2024. Pre-order now:
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Michael McDonald
2 years
Thank you to all who listened this year on @Spotify ! #Spotifywrapped
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Michael McDonald
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Michael recently sat down with @rickbeato from “Everything Music” to share some stories behind his career. Watch now
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Michael McDonald
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The @TheDoobieBros are honored to be inducted into the @RecordingAcad GRAMMY Hall Of Fame for our recording of “What A Fool Believes”. As we celebrate this milestone, we would like to congratulate our fellow honorees who will be celebrating at this year's @GRAMMYMuseum Gala
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Michael McDonald
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Hello All, There are a lot of imposters on the web claiming to be Michael McDonald. Please know that Michael will never contact you via direct message because of this recurring problem. Note that Michael's real and official pages all have blue check marks.
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Michael McDonald
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“Tears To Come” is out now! Listen at
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Michael McDonald
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Chapter 11 - My intro to Steely Dan An excerpt from the new memoir "What A Fool Believes" by Michael McDonald and author @PaulReiser . Order your copy now with the link in bio.
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Michael McDonald
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It was just an opportunity that I felt I couldn’t pass up. I’ll be forever grateful for the support I received from my longtime friend and manager at the time Irving Azoff, producers Ted Templeman and Lenny Waroneker,
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Thank you @TODAYshow for having Michael on to chat about his upcoming memoir “What A Fool Believes” with co-author @PaulReiser . Don’t forget to also tune in to @jimmyfallon tonight at 11:35pm ET
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Michael McDonald
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. @TheDoobieBros have announced 35 U.S. dates from June through October 2023, an extension of their 50th Anniversary Tour. Tickets for all newly announced dates will go on sale to the public beginning Friday, March 3, 2023 at 10am local time with the exception of-
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promotion execs Ernie Singleton and Russ Thyrett, and Warner Records president Mo Ostin. Looking back I can’t help but feel extremely fortunate.     -Michael McDonald
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Michael McDonald
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Michael McDonald’s memoir WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES co-written with author Paul Reiser receives praise in its first week of release! Get your copy today with the link in bio
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Michael McDonald
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Michael McDonald and Paul Reiser head off on tour to celebrate the release of their book, WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES next week! Join them for an evening of conversation and unbelievable stories at
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Michael McDonald
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Tune into @KellyClarksonTV to see Michael and @PaulReiser share WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES The Memoir!
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Michael McDonald
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Join Michael tomorrow morning on @TODAYshow with @PaulReiser at 9AM ET! They'll also be sitting down with @jimmyfallon at 11:35PM ET. Don’t forget to tune in!
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Michael McDonald
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Chapter 4 - Early days: Getting paid to stop playing An excerpt from the new memoir "What A Fool Believes" by Michael McDonald and author Paul Reiser. Order your copy now with the link in bio.
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Michael McDonald
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Barnes & Noble Rewards and Premium Members get 25% off all pre-orders from 1/24 through 1/26 with code PREORDER25. Now’s the perfect time to pre-order your copy of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES! #BNPreorder
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Michael McDonald
3 years
My friends @WillieNelson and David Hidalgo (of @LosLobosBand ) joined me recording a rendition of the classic song “Dreams of the San Joaquin” which we released exclusively on @Bandcamp to benefit @RAICESTEXAS , the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services,
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Michael McDonald
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Michael was featured on the television show “Soul Train” in 1982 for a special videotaping of “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time Your Near)” along with a tremendous backing of musicians- Greg Phillinganes ( @michaeljackson , @EricClapton , @toto99com , @QuincyDJones ) on keys,
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Michael McDonald
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. @TheDoobieBros have added new dates to their 50th Anniversary Tour 2023 in Japan. Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, and Osaka Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 17th. On-sale information for Morioka, Kanazawa, and Hiroshma coming soon.
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Michael McDonald
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Thank you to everyone near and far who has listened to Michael this year! @Spotify
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Michael McDonald
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John McFee ( @TheDoobieBros ) on guitar, Jeff Porcaro ( @toto99com ) on drums, Louis Johnson (The Brothers Johnson) on bass, and Michael’s sisters Kathy Walker & Maureen McDonald as background singers.
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Michael McDonald
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Michael is excited to perform at the @MusiCares 2023 #PersonsoftheYear gala, honoring the legendary #Motown founder and GRAMMY Award nominee Berry Gordy, and GRAMMY Award winner and seven-time GRAMMY Award nominee @SmokeyRobinson .
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Michael McDonald
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Michael chatted with @Vulture to name some of his favorite @TheDoobieBros tunes and share stories from his time with the band. Read the interview at the link below.
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Michael McDonald
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Excited to announce Michael McDonald will be performing at Mavis Staples 85th All-Star Birthday Concert at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on April 18th. Tickets are on sale this Friday 2/16 at 10am local 🎂
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Michael McDonald
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Michael is excited to announce that his new single, “Tears To Come” will be releasing this Friday! Presave now at
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Michael McDonald
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Tonight! Catch Michael McDonald on @JimmyKimmelLive on @ABCNetwork – Tune in at 11:35pm/10:35pm CT.
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Michael McDonald
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Join Michael McDonald in conversation with co-author,  @PaulReiser for the launch of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES at @SymphonySpace on 5/21! For tickets and event info, visit:
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Michael McDonald
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. @TheDoobieBros have added a Canadian leg to their 50th Anniversary Tour. The tour will make ten stops across six provinces kicking off in Halifax, NS, and wrapping in Abbotsford, BC.
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Michael McDonald
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Join Michael McDonald and fans around the world for a special livestream solo concert to celebrate his birthday next month on Feb 12! Tickets, merch bundles, and “All Access” bundles including a Q&A Afterparty available – click here for more info:
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Michael McDonald
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Join Michael in honoring the legendary @TheBeachBoys during “A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys” by tuning in Sunday, April 9th at 8/7c on @CBS and @paramountplus !
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Michael McDonald
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Tune in tomorrow night for some live music from Michael McDonald and @LyleLovett ! Tickets:
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Michael McDonald
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Chapter 14 - From “Mike” to “Michael” An excerpt from the new memoir "What A Fool Believes" by Michael McDonald and author @PaulReiser . Order your copy now with the link in bio.
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Michael McDonald
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In honor of @PaulMcCartney 's 80th birthday, @stereogum asked Michael, along with other artists, to share their favorite Paul McCartney song. Read the full article here:
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Michael McDonald
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Listen to Michael recount working with @MsPattiPatti on their duet, “On My Own” while talking with @MarcusMiller959 for the Jazz Cruises Conversations podcast earlier this year. A timeless collaboration, which stayed at #1 for 3 weeks in June of 1986.
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Michael McDonald
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In case you missed it this morning, you can watch Michael and co-author @PaulReiser share stories on writing “What A Fool Believes” on @MSNBC ’s @Morning_Joe now with the link below!
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Michael McDonald
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On December 13th, Michael McDonald and @PaulReiser will be a part of an intimate live television show taping. Get tickets to this one-night-only event, “Recorded Live at Analog"
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Michael McDonald
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Michael joined @ZaneLowe to talk about his time with @TheDoobieBros , how he came to join Steely Dan and much more. Check it out on @AppleMusic :
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Michael McDonald
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This Monday, February 8th, tune in to @JimmyKimmelLive for an appearance from Michael McDonald! @JimmyKimmel
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Michael McDonald
2 years
“I've recently had the great privilege to perform with one of my all-time favorite vocalists, @BuikaMusic on the recently reimagined version of “You Belong to Me”. (1/3)
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Michael McDonald
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Thank you for listening to “Tears To Come”!
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Michael McDonald
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Michael has loved being out on the road on @TheDoobieBros 50th Anniversary Tour so far… have you caught a show yet?   📸: @TrocchioPhoto
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Michael McDonald
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This Friday night! Don’t miss Michael McDonald and @LyleLovett trading stories and songs – Watch live at 9pm ET/6pm PT, or you can watch anytime through Sunday night if you can’t tune in live. Tickets are just $10 and available here:
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Michael McDonald
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Michael is excited to share that he is @harpersbazaarus magazine’s February 2023 Music Director. His music playlist feature will be available in the February print issue of Harper’s BAZAAR. In the meantime, you can check out the online version at
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Another fantastic night performing on @JimmyKimmelLive with @TheDoobieBros ! Tickets to The Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary Tour are available now at
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Michael McDonald
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Thanks to everyone who celebrated Michael’s birthday with him this weekend! @ZaneLowe chatted with Michael about his “Home Alone” shows and more on Ep. 85 of The Zane Lowe Show on @AppleMusic – listen at
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Michael McDonald
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Michael and @BuikaMusic are excited to announce their single, “You Belong To Me” releasing this Thursday, May 5th!
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Michael McDonald
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Officially four months until @TheDoobieBros ’ eight-show engagement at @ZapposTheater in Las Vegas. Michael is looking forward to being together for these special shows in May!   Tickets available at
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Michael McDonald
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What’s Michael McDonald doing on tonight’s edition of @CBS Evening News? Tune in at 6:30pm ET to find out!
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Michael McDonald
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Tonight – join Michael and @LyleLovett for a livestream concert where they will be playing some tunes and sharing stories. Get your ticket now, and tune in tonight at 9pm ET or anytime this weekend! Tickets and more info:
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Michael McDonald
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Tune in to @cbssunday TOMORROW starting at 9AM ET/8 AM CT to catch Michael with @TheDoobieBros discuss the current 50th Anniversary Tour, the band’s history and more.
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Michael McDonald
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Michael will be chatting today with @BrianCulbertson on “The Hang”! You can catch it live at at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
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Michael McDonald
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In case you missed Michael’s Birthday Bash livestream concert last night, you have through midnight ET tomorrow night to enjoy the show as many times as you like! Didn’t get tickets? They’re still available for purchase right here:
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Michael McDonald
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. @TheDoobieBros have added new dates to their 50th Anniversary Tour 2023 on Tuesday, May 2nd in Maui, Hawaii and on Friday, May 5th in Honolulu, Hawaii. Tickets go on sale January 13th at 10am local time. For more information visit
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Michael McDonald
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Tune in to @CBSSunday tomorrow to catch the re-airing of @TheDoobieBros discussing their tour and the band’s history at 9AM ET.
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Michael McDonald
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Tune in to @cbssunday TOMORROW starting at 9AM ET/8 AM CT to catch Michael with @TheDoobieBros discuss the current 50th Anniversary Tour, the band’s history and more.
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After the song was finished, it was obvious that I needed to ask Buika to be a part of it. Bringing this song to life has been a fantastic journey for both of us. I hope you’ll give it a listen.” -MM (2/3)
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Michael McDonald
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In case you missed it – Watch Michael’s performance of “What A Fool Believes” from last night’s episode of @JimmyKimmelLive ! #Kimmel
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Michael McDonald
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I’m looking forward to supporting Steps of Faith and help #GiveSteps to amputees in need. Steps of Faith Foundation is a nonprofit public charity dedicated to providing prosthetic care, hope, and comfort to amputees needing financial support.
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Michael McDonald
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Tune in to @CNN ’s Fourth in America to watch @TheDoobieBros ’ performance on July 4th at 7PM ET!
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Michael McDonald
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This morning! Head over to @cbssunday at 9AMET/8AM CT to watch Michael along with @TheDoobieBros ! #CBSSundayMorning
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Michael McDonald
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Check out the live #WhyHunger auction to bid on 2 VIP soundcheck party & tickets to @TheDoobieBros on August 7th in NYC PLUS 2 signed copies of “What A Fool Believes” and “Long Train Runnin': Our Story of The Doobie Brothers”. Bid now via @charitybuzz or
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“Tears To Come” is out this Friday! Michael wrote this song with the talented John Barry. Presave at
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Tickets on sale now!
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Michael McDonald
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. @TheDoobieBros have added new dates to their 50th Anniversary Tour 2023 on Tuesday, May 2nd in Maui, Hawaii and on Friday, May 5th in Honolulu, Hawaii. Tickets go on sale January 13th at 10am local time. For more information visit
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Michael McDonald
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TOMORROW –  Michael and Buika will be releasing “You Belong To Me.” The collaboration and process of bringing this song to life has been a fantastic journey for both, and they can’t wait for you to hear it.
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Michael McDonald
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Michael reflects on the recording process of “Tears To Come”- out wherever you stream music.
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Michael McDonald
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Chapter 17 - Kenny’s at the door An excerpt from the new memoir "What A Fool Believes" by Michael McDonald and author Paul Reiser. Order your copy now with the link in bio.
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Chapter 17 - Key Change Realization An excerpt from the new memoir "What A Fool Believes" by Michael McDonald and author Paul Reiser. Order your copy now with the link in bio.
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Michael McDonald
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Happy birthday Michael McDonald! 🎈🥳 Tonight’s the night - Celebrate Michaels birthday with him during a special live stream concert featuring songs from his solo career, some @TheDoobieBros classics, and a few special Valentine’s Day selections! Tickets:
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Michael McDonald
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Out of a continued abundance of caution, The Doobie Brothers will postpone their three upcoming shows as a member of the touring personnel has tested positive with COVID-19 despite health and safety precautions in place.
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Michael McDonald
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Michael is featured on @JakeShimabukuro ’s upcoming album “Jake & Friends,” along with many other legendary collaborators. “Jake & Friends” is out November 12 – pre-save or pre-order the album now:
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Michael McDonald
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This Friday - @TheDoobieBros 's Las Vegas engagement kicks off at @ZapposTheater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Don’t miss it! Tickets are still available to purchase at
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Michael McDonald
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Just Announced! The @TheDoobieBros will be playing an eight-show exclusive Las Vegas engagement at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino May 13-28, 2022.
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Michael McDonald
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Watch Michael McDonald and co-author @PaulReiser discuss their memoir “What A Fool Believes” on ABC News Live Prime at the link below! The book is available for purchase now at the link in bio.
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Michael McDonald
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Did you hear? Michael McDonald is bringing you a brand new livestream concert entitled “Yo Mama Be There” on Friday, May 7th in celebration of Mother’s Day Weekend! Tickets and special merch bundles are on sale now – get yours here:
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Michael McDonald
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Michael McDonald will join @LyleLovett to swap songs and stories during a special livestream event on Friday, March 19th. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased now at
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Michael McDonald
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. @TheDoobieBros have added a new date to their 50th Anniversary Tour at @TheWharfAmp in Orange Beach, AL on Saturday, July 23. Tickets on sale this Friday, June 17 at
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Chapter 20 - One Step Closer An excerpt from the new memoir "What A Fool Believes" by Michael McDonald and author Paul Reiser. Order your copy now with the link in bio.
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Michael McDonald
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Tune in to the worldwide livestream event TONIGHT 7pm CT/8pm ET at .
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Michael McDonald
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TOMORROW – Tune in to CNN’s Fourth in America to watch @TheDoobieBros ’ performance at 7PM ET!
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Michael McDonald
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Tune in to @CNN ’s Fourth in America to watch @TheDoobieBros ’ performance on July 4th at 7PM ET!
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Michael McDonald
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Michael is thrilled to be featured on @tommyemmanuel ’s new duet album, ‘Accomplice Two’ performing a new original song called “Someone Like You.” The album comes out on April 28. Pre-Save the album here:
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“You Belong To Me” out now! Stream it at
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