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:
“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.”
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.
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.
“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.
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".
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.
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:
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
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.
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.
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,
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
.
@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-
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
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
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
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!
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.
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
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,
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,
.
@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.
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.
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
.
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.
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 🎂
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:
.
@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.
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:
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
!
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.
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:
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.
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!
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"
“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)
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:
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
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
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
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:
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.
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:
.
@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
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.
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)
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.
We are extremely honored to be nominated for the Songwriters Hall of Fame 2024 Class. Thank you so much to our fans for your ongoing support!
@TheDoobieBros
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
.
@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
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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
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.
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.
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:
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
.
@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
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.
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: