A christmas album, this christmas recycles a heavy chunk of that 2001 holiday affair, repeating white christmaswinter wonderland, peace, on this night, and children go where we send thee about a third of both this record and its predecessor. Michael mcdonald born february 12, 1952 is an american singersongwriter, keyboardist. I am simply not aware of an artist of any race who performs with more soul than blueeyed michael mcdonald. Grammy nominated and emmy winning composerarranger chris mcdonald is one. The album was released on march 28, 2000, by ramp records. Blink of an eye 1993 blue obsession 2000 motown 2003 blue obsession is the fifth studio album by american singersongwriter michael mcdonald. Michael mcdonald this christmas lyrics genius lyrics. From 70sera doobie brothers classics such as what a fool believes and solo hits. Guitar nylon string tom hemby harmonica pat bergeson writtenby amy holland mcdonald, michael mcdonald. A christmas album michael mcdonald on allmusic 2005. The singles sailing 1980, and arthurs theme best that you can do from the 1981 film arthur peaked at number one on the u.
Michael mcdonald, this christmas live in chicago dvd. A christmas album is everything a michael mcdonald fan could want from a holiday album by one of the greatest blueeyed soul vocalists of all time. Michael mcdonald combines yuletide favorites such as white christmas and the more modern stevie wonder motown classic, what christmas means to me, with a few of his signature hits like i. Mcdonald does some nice renditions of classics and a couple of his own as well. I am simply not aware of an artist of any race who performs with more soul than blueeyed michael. Cross won five grammy awards for his eponymous debut album released in 1979. Ooh, hang all the mistletoe im gonna get to know you better this christmas and as we trim the tree how much fun its gonna be together this christmas oh, the.
He has won an impressive five grammys and earned innumerable chart successes and sales feats, yet all the while mcdonald remains the artists artist and an enduring presence in popular music. One of the music world s most recognizable voices, michael mcdonald performs a special christmasthemed episode of soundstage on his new dvd this christmas live in chicago. To this add formidable songwriting and keyboard skills, and you have an artist who has been a singular musical presence for four decades. Michael mcdonald combines yuletide favorites such as white christmas and the more modern stevie wonder motown classic, what. Seminole casino coconut creek will present michael mcdonald season of. Bowl with kenny loggins and christopher cross, as well as performances. The album was released on june 24, 2003, by universal music international and motown. Track 4, 5, 10 from the hallmark album michael mcdonald through the many winters. Christmas present, christmas past tumble down together like the snow what a show now the snowman someone made is melting by the road side on the wind a serenade childrens voices singing i believe i believe in us i believe on christmas morning you awaken with a smile you hold me in your arms we watch the snowflakes fly and then you love me and. This christmas, an album by michael mcdonald on spotify. On wednesday, december 3 rd, 2014, michael mcdonald is coming to the wilbur in bostons historic theatre district. Michael mcdonald this christmas mp3 album download. I loved to curl up in my chair with a blanket, hot cider in one hand and a novel in the other.
Coldplay has posted a version of 2000 miles for download on its web site. Ann wilsons christmas with a heart will find wilson introducing a week of. Michael mcdonald born february 12, 1952 is an american singersongwriter, keyboardist, and record producer known for his distinctive, soulful voice and as a member of the bands the doobie brothers 19751982, 1987, 2019present and steely dan 1974. Listen to your favorite songs from caribbean christmas by chris mcdonald now. Singersongwriter and fivetime grammy award winner michael mcdonalds new holiday compilation, season of peace. Michael mcdonald was born on february 12, 1952, into an irish american catholic family in ferguson, missouri, a suburb of st. Live in chicago, mcdonald kindles a passion as warm as it is surprising. Lately, hes been playing select tracks from the album on his holiday and hits tour.
A christmas album, this christmas recycles a heavy chunk of that 2001 holiday affair, repeating white christmas winter wonderland, peace, on this night, and children go where we send thee about a third of both this record and its predecessor. And while each make titular references to yuletide, most of them would be at home either on a doobies album or one of mcdonalds solo discs, being. Michael mcdonald this is christmas live in chicago 2010. A soundstage special event, michael mcdonald combines yuletide favorites for a perfect blend of holiday cheer.
Christmas on the bayou fiddle stuart duncan writtenby grady walker, michael mcdonald, shannon forrest. Critically acclaimed singersongwriter and fivetime grammy award winner michael mcdonald is set for the october 12 release of season of peace. Thats all it takes to recognize the voice of michael mcdonald. The rest of this christmas is filled out with new recordings, including mcdonald s quite good. This year, michael mcdonald celebrates the holiday season with the release of this christmas, a collection of 12 christmas classics and new holiday favorites. Oct 16, 2001 find album credit information for in the spirit. Michael mcdonald combines yuletide favorites such as white christmas and the more modern stevie wonder motown classic, what christmas means to me, with a few of his signature hits like i keep. One of the music world s most recognizable voices, michael mcdonald performs a special christmas themed episode of soundstage on his new dvd this christmas live in chicago. Mcdonald wrote and sang several hit singles with the doobie brothers, including what a fool believes, minute by minute, and takin it to. One of the music worlds most recognizable voices, michael mcdonald performs a special christmasthemed episode of soundstage on his new dvd, this christmas live in chicago. Mcdonald attended mccluer high school, citation needed where he played in local bands including mike and the majestics, jerry jay and the sheratons, the reebtoorsyounger brothers, and the guild. Other artists on it include u2 frontman bono, amy grant, and michael mcdonald.
Axs tv is ringing in the holidays this year with a weeklong countdown to christmas programming block, which is hosted by iconic american rock songstress ann wilson. Michael mcdonald this is christmas live in chicago 2010 youtube. I am and always have been a huge michael mcdonald fan. Its sure to make a great ironic gift for your friend, or a great. Dec 14, 2017 michael mcdonald combines yuletide favorites such as white christmas and the more modern stevie wonder motown classic, what christmas means to me, with a few of his signature hits like i keep.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Its firmly within the tradition of latterday doobies records and early mcdonald solo efforts, resulting in a really pleasing sound, equal parts classic soft rock and classy popsoul, but there are some differences that give it its. Nice cd, being a christmas album the music is all about the seasonal music. Auld lang syneo tannenbaum reprise tenor saxophone mark douthit writtenby traditional.
Its just not christmas until youve heard this beautiful lo j. Frontman tom johnston had just departed due to medical issues. After a nineyear hiatus from recording, michael mcdonald is. Christopher cross born christopher charles geppert. Which makes perfect sense since mcdonald penned all but three of the songs in this collection. A christmas album and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. I prefer my christmas music done fairly close to the origional, but with the artisits personal touch. Opening the show with the doobie brothers classic it keeps you runnin, mcdonald jumps into two selections from his solo career, before launching into a dozen christmas songs. In march 2014, he reunited with the doobie brothers to record a new album. This christmas hang all the mistletoe im gonna get to know you better this christmas and as we trim the tree how much fun its gonna be together this christmas fireside is burning bright and were caroling through the night this christmas will be a very special christmas. Old decembers here at last, a time for celebration christmas present, christmas past tumble down together like the snow, what a show now t. The doobie brothers were one of the most popular bands in america when michael mcdonald joined their ranks in 1975. May 3, 1951 is an american singer, songwriter, musician, and composer from san antonio, texas. Fivetime grammywinning american rocker michael mcdonald headlines this touching holiday special in which the former doobie brothers frontman sings yuletide treasures like o come, o come emmanuel and white christmas.
In late 2005, he released his first studio album, chris brown, which spawned the billboard hot 100 numberone debut single, run it. That starts by adding a staxvoltinspired horn arrangement to go with mcdonalds. The album compiles mcdonalds most beloved christmas recordings. The rest of this christmas is filled out with new recordings, including mcdonald s quite good original every time christmas comes around, all tending to be a little looser, a little less stuffy, a little more soulful than the rest of in the spirit, reaching a peak on the wonderfully woozy new orleansstyled march through ill be home for.
Backing vocals chris farren, michelle warren, the delegation choir bass tommy sims cello john catchings drum programming jeff savage drums dan needham electric guitar eric struthers lead vocals michael mcdonald synthesizer marc harris violin. The spirit of christmas, officially titled as michael w. On other classics mcdonald is accompanied by strings, adding an. A christmas album 2005 track 1 recorded at uncle toms cabin and platinum lab studios. Thats what christmas means to me, my love i see your smiling face, like i never seen before and though i love you madly, seems i love you more all the little cards you give me touch my heart for sure all these things and more all these things and more thats what christmas means to me, my love thats what christmas means to me, my love. In the spirit is an appropriate name for michael mcdonald s first christmas album because the ghosts of the doobie brothers are all over it. Ann wilson hosts christmas with a heart on axs tv featuring. Caribbean christmas by chris mcdonald on amazon music. Seminole casino coconut creek to present michael mcdonald. Grammy nominated and emmy winning composerarranger chris mcdonald is one of the most respected arrangers and session trombonists working today. In 2000, mcdonald, along with partners chris pelonis and actor jeff bridges.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. In the spirit is an appropriate name for michael mcdonalds first christmas album because the ghosts of the doobie brothers are all over it. The rest of this christmas is filled out with new recordings, including mcdonalds quite good. Sweet freedom, a lightweight soundtrack contribution from mcdonald for the 1986 film running scared, was never going to be confused with the cool urban soul he brought to the best of his work with the doobies. The lights from the tree shining in the window listening to god rest your merry gentleman, playing in the background. Buy mp3 music online michael mcdonald this christmas. Thats what christmas means to me, my love thats what christmas means to me, my love i see your smiling face, like i never seen before and though i love you madly, seems i love you more all the little cards you give me touch my heart for sure all these things and more all these things and more thats what christmas means to me, my love. Michael mcdonald thats what christmas means to me lyrics. Backing vocals chris farren, michelle warren, the delegation choir bass tommy sims cello john catchings drum programming jeff savage drums dan needham electric guitar eric struthers lead vocals michael mcdonald synthesizer marc harris violin conni ellisor. Every time christmas comes around michael mcdonald. Live in chicago, was a moment when the michael mcdonaldera doobies sounded the most like their previous selves and, to my ear, the least hampered by the production values of the day.
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