In one way or another, all my songs are about the necessity for trust. — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
I'm a very slow songwriter; it takes me sometimes years to write one song, if I ever finish. — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
When I listen to songs, to this day, I listen to the chords and the groove and the melody. — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
Most times, lyrics are the last thing I listen to, being a musician. — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
I went to Catholic grade school, so we sang a lot of religious songs: 'O Holy Night,' 'Silent Night.' — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
I wish I wrote songs like Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, Don Henley, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, so many of the songwriters I… — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
I've always had a dream that I might write a Christmas song that might resonate with people during the holidays. — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
I've never felt that I was doing anything more worthwhile musically than when I was with Steely Dan. — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
One of my all-time favorite Christmas songs, I have to admit, was the Chipmunks' 'Christmas Song.' I remember playing that song over… — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
I love to write songs, but they don't come easy to me - I spend a lot of time writing really dumb… — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
Beck is obviously a consummate musician. He plays instruments, many instruments. He can make his own record without having a fleet of computer operators… — Michael McDonald Copy Share
I'd say that Ray Charles is definitely the biggest influence on my singing. Also Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. — Michael McDonald Copy Share
Since the '60s, we've lived so much in an age of quick fixes that the culture itself has become a quick fix. — Michael McDonald Copy Share
Hey, I'd love to have a hit single, but if that doesn't happen, I'm not going to complain. — Michael McDonald Copy Share
I truly cherish the time and experience with friends that I have been making music with for so many years, even decades now. — Michael McDonald Copy Share
While making any record, you look for the opportunity to bring someone who will help generate something special in the music environments you create. — Michael McDonald Copy Share
I do love the Nat King Cole stuff, the classic Christmas records. There's something about putting those records on and hearing his voice at… — Michael McDonald Copy Share
I've always felt like the Forrest Gump of the music business. I've been fortunate to work with a lot of great people. — Michael McDonald Copy Share
Rap is like any other genre: There are the people who are very creative with it and do remarkable things... and then there's that… — Michael McDonald Copy Share
I wish I wrote songs like Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, Don Henley, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, so many of the songwriters I admire. They… — Michael McDonald Copy Share
Most of my life is taken up with family. It takes me awhile to get a record together that I feel is worthy of… — Michael McDonald Copy Share
'Livin' on the Fault Line' was kind of a commercial disappointment for us, although it seemed to have a certain buzz with the smaller… — Michael McDonald Copy Share
We try to promote the Christmas season and remind people that it is a season of peace. That's what the season's real meaning is… — Michael McDonald Copy Share
