Soundstage Presents Michael McDonald - Live in Concert (2004)

With a diverse range and an incredible popular appeal, Michael McDonald has been entertaining audiences with his own brand of "blue-eyed soul" for years, continually turning out catchy and inspirational pop music influenced in equal parts by Memphis-style soul, rhythm and blues, and soulful ballads. First attaining popularity with the legendary Doobie Brothers, McDonald has gone on to be a guest performer on recordings with many acclaimed artists such as Steely Dan, Quincy Jones, Patti LaBelle, Kenny Loggins, and many others. On this live performance, broadcast by the BBC in July 2003, he is reunited with fellow Doobie Brothers Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons as they perform such Doobie classics as "What a Fool Believes," "Blackwater," and "Taking it to the Streets," as well as McDonald's solo hits; the performance is highlighted by the guest appearance of Valerie Simpson and Nickolas Ashford, the visionary husband and wife songwriting team.

Better next time !

Love the guy for his great voice. But the DVD "Gathering of friends" is .. much much better !
June 13, 2008

Excellent Concert No "Yah Mo B There" though

This is one of two Soundstage DVDS that Michael McDonald did for PBS, the other is a mostly Motown themed one that didn't seem to do well.
Despite the fact of it being made fun of in that Steve Carrell movie it was a good pitch for his Motown album (Motown One) There are cameo appearances by Ashford & Simpson who wrote "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" and two of the original Doobie Brothers. Watch for the bonus track where Michael does a shameless
pitch for Jennifer Lopez' recent cover of "You Belong to Me" which of course is no where as good as Carly Simon's or the Doobies.
Now with his Soul Speak album becoming a huge success maybe he'll do another special or another gathering of friends this time where he does more duets. My dream team is Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins since they make beautiful music whenever the're together May 6, 2008

Mediocre

Don't get me wrong, I am a huge Doobie Bros and Michael MCDonald fan but found Michael's voice throughout this concert difficult to handle. It's definitely not what it once was. He seems to hurry through songs too. To me the absolute highlight was members of Doobie Bros came on stage and performed "Black Water'. This song was an A Grade performance. But overall, the concert just didn't pull me in. I was disappointed sorry to say. August 14, 2007

great concert

Nice concert, great artist, good featurings. Eventhough, the price is over the average.
Anyhow 100% recommendable. July 18, 2007

Need To Know

This is not a review, but I would like to know if this is the video playing in the background of "The 40-Year Old Virgin"? If it is then I want to by it. Any help, please? May 24, 2007

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