Everything's challenging for me, singing-wise. I'm like an old truck with one gear left on it. — 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 Image
I'd say that Ray Charles is definitely the biggest influence on my singing. Also Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. — Michael McDonald Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
