I played so many clubs growing up, and back in that period, in the '60s, we'd play, like, four, five sets a… — Michael McDonald Back Copy Share Image
I could never be grateful enough to the Doobies for the opportunities the organization gave me over the years. — Michael McDonald Enough Copy Share Image
I write about humility, because it's something I hope I one day actually possess. — Michael McDonald About Copy Share Image
Brian Owens is a young guy from Ferguson, Missouri, my hometown, who I don't think emulates me at all, but I really… — Michael McDonald Enjoy Copy Share Image
I remember one of my favorite all-time records was by Edwin Starr: 'Stop Her on Sight.' — Michael McDonald Her Copy Share Image
I have friends who write all the time, and I envy them terribly. — Michael McDonald Envy Copy Share Image
I tell my son, when your music becomes less relevant, your pathetic comic value might be of some use. So you've got… — Michael McDonald Becomes Copy Share Image
I know that things change and markets change. Those are the realities of the business. — Michael McDonald Business Copy Share Image
Warner Bros. was a great label to be affiliated with. It's the best label out there, and the fact that I was… — Michael McDonald Best Copy Share Image
My musical education started before I could see over the dashboard, just listening to the radio and cranking up our favorite songs… — Michael McDonald Education Copy Share Image
My first rock band was called Mike and the Majestics. I was about twelve, and my older sister Kathy was the manager.… — Michael McDonald Band Copy Share Image
Frankly, I think it's flattering to be compared to someone like Michael Bolton, who I think is a phenomenal singer with a… — Michael McDonald I think Copy Share Image
Most times, lyrics are the last thing I listen to, being a musician. — Michael McDonald Being Copy Share Image
It's funny how, as we get older, what become our fondest memories are not necessarily the happiest times of our lives but… — Michael McDonald Become Copy Share Image
It was surprising, really, that 'Minute by Minute' did as well as it did and as quickly as it did. — Michael McDonald Did Copy Share Image
I went to Catholic grade school, so we sang a lot of religious songs: 'O Holy Night,' 'Silent Night.' — Michael McDonald Catholic Copy Share Image
Probably some of the most miserable years of my life were grappling with some definition of what success was. — Michael McDonald Life Copy Share Image
Everything's challenging for me, singing-wise. I'm like an old truck with one gear left on it. — Michael McDonald Everything Copy Share Image
When I listen to songs, to this day, I listen to the chords and the groove and the melody. — Michael McDonald Day Copy Share Image
I was attracted to black music for the same reason that I loved those old Irish ballads. Both were social statements of… — Michael McDonald Black music Copy Share Image
I think, as musicians, that's really all we want is to keep working. We want to have a reason to be, and… — Michael McDonald Life Copy Share Image
I grew up with this idea that songwriters had a great job. My family was Irish Catholic, so if you became a… — Michael McDonald Family Copy Share Image
I just don't think many people would have crossed the street to hear me doing a hip hop-influenced album! — Michael McDonald Doing Copy Share Image
Throughout my career, there has always been an element of surprise. Sometimes there are moments of disappointment; sometimes there are moments of… — Michael McDonald Been Copy Share Image
