You ain't never lied. Mr. McDonald is the all time true gifted musicians of our time. He has sung with just about everyone. He has written beautiful songs. I pray that he will be with us for a long time. I hope he knows that he still has that great voice with those ocean blue eyes. Another Blue Eyed soul brotha from another mother. God bless, keep and strengthen Mr. Michael McDonald always. I pray one day that I can see him in person at a live show. Even an hour long talk show. Just him in the round. He is so worthy of this. One of the best male vocalist around.🙏😊✝️👋
@@terrellgrant1570 "By 2030 you'll own nothing and you'll be happy." - World Economic Forum. Shit's about to get real. I'd kill to go back to the '80s and stay there.
Totally agree! Unfortunately you don't choose, but God was kind to those He let loose into the world in the 60s and 70s so they could appreciate the golden 80s!
Today is the 24th anniversary of my Mom's passing (she died on March 11th 2000) and she was a recording engineer and fan of Michael McDonald. Before she died she said she'd always let me know she was around. Whenever I hear Michael McDonald I KNOW she's near me... especially when I hear this song. She was also a sound effects editor for film ...she worked on The Blue Iguana 1987 But regardless I think of my Mom while hearing Michael Mac....
Kids today will NEVER know or understand just how much life was better before the internet was in every household, when 99% of families only had a house phone (landline) & everyone was outside unless you were punished!! LOL
We are the last generation that can live seamlessly between an internet world and an off the grid world because we are the last generation that lived through both.
This song came out the year my mom suddenly died. I was a teen and didn't know much about her. My last memory of her was dancing at a wedding with her smiling at me so beautifully. Happy to dance!. After she passed I found out how abused and neglected she's was as a child. Unloved and unhappy. I was so sad. This song, I felt, was my mom's message to me.... she's happy. Sweet freedom. Thank you Michael Macdonald for your music and creativity! Love you!
Yes they do, You just have to search for it. Just because it's not mainstream doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I am one of the many song writers out there that great songs are still being produce. Cheers!
Musica e arrangiamenti sono di buona qualità. Successo pop nato dall'incontro di musicisti di alto livello che lavoravano spesso insieme negli studi di registrazione di Los Angeles. Greg Philliganes e Jerry Hey dominavano la scena musicale negli anni 80 come esecutori ed arrangiatori. Dai loro numerosi incontri nelle sale di registrazione nacque l'idea di realizzare il tema principale di questo film. Rod Temperton era l'autore numero uno noto per avere scritto tanti successi di Michael Jackson. Greg Philliganes era tastierista di buon livello, grande sperimentatore di nuovi suoni con il synth basso, usato anche in questa canzone. Jerry Hey era l'arrangiatore di fiati indiscusso con il suo stile frizzante caratterizzato da contrappunti veloci e distinti. Michael McDonald anche lavorava molto come corista e cantante singolo. Fu una scommessa tra artisti di calibro. Se questa canzone ancora oggi viene ricordata è proprio grazie a questi musicisti di alto livello.
The fact that Gregory Hines is teaching Billy Crystal his dance step from White Nights is beautiful. Before I’m gone, I want to be listening to this song in a beach bar in the Keys. 🤟🏻
Man, everyone looks so happy in this video. It’s one of those songs that gives you memories you don’t really have, miss the eighties, it was a privilege
Me too, love the feel good mood from the beat! That must keep the spirit alive all day long We'll be dancing in the moonlight, smiling with the rising sun 🌄
And then to think that the seventies were even far superior... I loved 3 decades. 70s, 60s and 80s. In that order, yes. Born in 1960, that's why. The magic slowly died, late eighties. Wish we could stay young forever.
It's quick and subtle, but at 2:57, they're goofing on one of Gregory Hines and Mikhail Baryshnikov's dance numbers from the movie "White Nights," which came out at roughly the same time. Always loved this song and the way they used it in "Running Scared." Thanks for posting.
Met Gregory Hines 'RIP' at a Yankee Game in '85 Met Billy Crystal at a Yankee Game in '98 And then Michael McDonald at a concert he did in High Point NC '18.....Trifecta!!!....CLASSIC!!!
My father has dementia and can't remember me anymore. Running Scared is the first of many movies he took me to see. This song is such a great part of my childhood. When I want to remember my Dad, I watch this video.
I remember when this song came out. Best summer song ever. My roommate and I rolled the car windows down and blasted this as we drove. You can’t listen to this song and not be happy! Timeless. Mikes voice is one of the best. The 80s were the best for music.
Celebrating the late & great Gregory Hines❤ on his birthday ( February 14th); Happy Heavenly Valentine's Day, Great & Talented King❤ Continue to RIHP Emperor!
Don't be surprised ok, it's true I don't usually do this. But the pandemic has really tore everything apart leaving lots of people depressed. That's why am pasting my personal email address here via: michaelmcdonald00125@gmail.com to enable you share your opinions about my songs or send personal message you wish to share with me. I can't still appreciate everyone of you enough for the unconditional love and massive supports ❤️ it's because of you am here today. I hope you won't stop listening and supporting my songs.
@@michaelmcdonald7013 How could we ever stop listening to your unique voice? Your voice is so unique, it was one of just a few voices i could identify even as background vocals. Sweet freedom was always very special for me. For me it is the impression of pure joy of life. Thank you for your music Michael
@@michaelmcdonald7013 Sweet Freedom is great and so is I keep forgetting. I always enjoyed your voice with the Doobie Brothers as well. You with Kenny Loggins , Christopher Cross and a whole host of others. Thank you for all of it Mr. Mcdonald!
I love this song...Running scared was a great movie. I miss Gregory Hines, his talent was unmatched and his song with Luther Vandross is one of my faves.
Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines had such great chemistry. I wished they made more movies as these characters. Oh, and this song is Fabulous! LOVE Michael McDonald!
Yes!! That song with Luther was sooo beautiful, it happened because Luther told Gregory that he had a great voice. It gave him the courage to record that song with him and the rest is history.💖💖💖☺️ But I absolutely love this song it's hopeful and positive.
@@ginalin7115 After this movie they both decided that a sequel would be bad news and let this masterpiece as is. I believe this was the first Buddy cop movie. I think "Good Bad Flix" covered this movie in great detail.
@@trueobservers I watched it for the first time this morning and was surprised how much i enjoyed it. I didn't expect it to be as "gritty" as it was- there's violence, nudity, and swearing. Billy Crystal kind of built up a different "image" in the years since, but he and Hines were great in this.
The 80s have to be the best years of my life , the songs , the music was the best you could understand what they were singing, kids today have no clue how to live
First off I wanna dedicate this song to my new found financial freedom therefore I paid off my house mortgage payment in full at the age of 40 years old, and as an extra added bonus is that I just received a 6 figure inheritance last month in June of this year too, and now I'm crying sweet tears of joy. Shine sweet freedom, shine your light on me 😂!!! Thank you Jesus 😂!!!
Before the buddy buddy cop 1980s films of Lethal Weapon, Alien Nation and Stakeout, there was Running Scared. The magical pairing of Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines, perfectly accompanied with a stellar 1980s soundtrack with Michael McDonald's feelgood masterpiece the icing on top. I was an 80s kid watching this at the cinema, it just makes me smile reliving that bygone era of fun.
@@katmore9 - Lol, you could see anything in the 80s. People didn't care. Get an adult to buy the ticket at the box office (no online sales!) and just walk in. It wasn't like it is now.
This song NEVER fails to bring me right back to the summer of 1986. Lots of warm nostalgic memories of Jones Beach, the county fair and simpler times, here's 🍸 to yesterday... 😊
It looked like they had a lot of fun making that video. The 80's were the golden age of music videos; I saw this dozens of times on MTV. So many of us still miss Greg Hines.
I'm now 10 years old. The nostalgia hit hard with this one. It was really great growing up in the 80's. We had such a simple life but couldn't deny we were blessed with amazing music to listen to as kids. Gen X needs to save humanity.
These sounds will never come again aren't we lucky to be in the 70s and 80s when life was simple and fun and all you had to worry about was having enough cash for sat night out people dressed cool to go out even if it was a kipper tie lol 😊
I'm gonna build time machine....... it's time to go back to when America was great again.... THE 80'S....shine sweet freedom, shile the light on me....you feel the magic.
Laying in bed this song popped in my head. Did a search, found it, closed my eyes and listened to it. Put a smile on my face. Always loved this song. Such an iconic tune.
I can't explain it but the 1980's music and all things from pop culture and movies to all things was a golden age. It was just an awesome era, and makes me feel proud to be born in 1984.
How about being 12 in 1984 and enjoying the music, movies, tv, fashion, sports, it was all better then. A few tech advances are cool today but life itself was waaaaaaaayyyyy better then. Trust me!
This is one of those songs that touches your spirit and soothes your soul. You can't help but feel good. Its such a masterpiece and brings back so many glowing memories. What a gem 💎
I saw him tonight with the Doobie Brothers who were the support act for the Eagles. He was the best singer of the whole evening. Thumbs up for every other Doobie Brother singers PLUS all Eagles singers as well, there was no 'the old man can't sing that well anymore syndrome' at all, but Michael McDonald at the age of 72 still sings and sounds ridiculously good, he still has but also gives it all, respect!
This song makes me feel warm inside. I feel free and just being happy.
They certainly don't make music like this anymore. It's only designed to demoralize now.
Same Here 😊
The best buddy cop movie nobody talks about
What are you gonna do, open a bar????
100 percent. Especially if you have a love of 80s Chicago.
There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them.
100% spot on my friend.
I know right?
That’s probably because it was written and produced by one of Quincy Jones’ songwriters Rod Tempterton.
I agree 100 percent...Cindy lauper time after time get me
Can't agree more ... You said it
More than 35 yrs later, this song is still a hit
Yea, it is, by any chance you know the movie , i😢swear I probably seen it at least a dozen times but , what's the title on the movie?
@@tracyshelton5599 the title of the movie is called running scared, starring Billy Crystal & the late Gregory Hines. It was filmed in Chicago
Try 40😂
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You mean almost 40 family 😂❤
Michael McDonald belongs near the top of the lists of great male vocalists.
Thank you so much for your love and support. The support of wonderful fans like you keeps me going and strong.
He’s damn handsome, too
Name someone better, there isn’t, still kicking it with Tino Drima
Agreed!
You ain't never lied. Mr. McDonald is the all time true gifted musicians of our time. He has sung with just about everyone. He has written beautiful songs. I pray that he will be with us for a long time. I hope he knows that he still has that great voice with those ocean blue eyes. Another Blue Eyed soul brotha from another mother. God bless, keep and strengthen Mr. Michael McDonald always. I pray one day that I can see him in person at a live show. Even an hour long talk show. Just him in the round. He is so worthy of this. One of the best male vocalist around.🙏😊✝️👋
RiP to the legend Gregory Hines😢
This guy could sing the phone directory & make it sound soulful.... legend
That’s exactly what Phil Collins said about Paul Carrack
Indeed Mr Carrack another great singer along with Paul Young in Mike & the mechanics simply magic!
That's Blue Eye Soul for ya.
I remember Tommy Davidson did an impression of him on living color.He said i dont know what hes saying but hes bad.Lol
I'm there for that!
The 80s was just such a magical time to be alive especially as a kid
Preach 81 baby 🍼
@@terrellgrant1570 '82. You and I had it made.
@@derp8575 yes we did 👍🏿
@@terrellgrant1570 "By 2030 you'll own nothing and you'll be happy." - World Economic Forum.
Shit's about to get real. I'd kill to go back to the '80s and stay there.
Yes indeed! I was just thinking the same 😊
That beat, that groove...gone with the 80s
If you weren’t around during the 80s, you were robbed of a great childhood & decade.
No you weren’t. There are many happy kids living now. The good ol’ days are a myth, an illusion.
Totally agree! Unfortunately you don't choose, but God was kind to those He let loose into the world in the 60s and 70s so they could appreciate the golden 80s!
Who's here in 2024?
After watching Running Scared again, im dancing to the soundtrack ❤️❤️❤️
I love Michael McDonald..im 51
I'm seeing him in August with the Doobie Brothers. Can't wait!!
Me and loving every second of it
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Today is the 24th anniversary of my Mom's passing (she died on March 11th 2000) and she was a recording engineer and fan of Michael McDonald. Before she died she said she'd always let me know she was around. Whenever I hear Michael McDonald I KNOW she's near me... especially when I hear this song. She was also a sound effects editor for film
...she worked on The Blue Iguana 1987
But regardless I think of my Mom while hearing Michael Mac....
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Doesn't matter where you are in the world, this is the ULTIMATE summer driving song.
Boys of summer is pretty good too
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YUP. Definately another
80's fav.
A great summer song!!!
Such an amazing song.Michael McDonald is such a national treasure.
Thank you so much for your love and support. The support of wonderful fans like you keeps me going and strong.
Kids today will NEVER know or understand just how much life was better before the internet was in every household, when 99% of families only had a house phone (landline) & everyone was outside unless you were punished!! LOL
You’re on the internet now 🤷♂️
Life was not better before the internet, and I was a teen when the internet was just heating up
80's a better time and a better place.
Stay up James don’t let the plastics pull you down - you know the recipe starts with music...
YES! And, YES!
Always!!!🙄
80s was fun. These songs make me cry .
Fun, Happier times, your Absolutely right my friend😊❤
I never get tired of listening to this song.
Smmfh very well said,& so True.!!👍
Carla Linton. I don't either.
its so uplifting
Same here
@@tabbykat9 klollk der Postschicken soll
We are the last generation that can live seamlessly between an internet world and an off the grid world because we are the last generation that lived through both.
Wow. Never thought of that. You're right
Exactly 💯
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Amazingly said
I'd say ' the only one '
Still listening to this in 2021. Still sounds good today as it did back then
Same here. Brings a smile always. Great song and movie!
Written by the genius Rod Temperton. Sorely missed
How many years later and I still blast this song and many like it in my car! Compared to all the garbage music today and that garbage rap crap!!
we'll keep the spirit alive, holding on
Hell yeah
This song came out the year my mom suddenly died. I was a teen and didn't know much about her. My last memory of her was dancing at a wedding with her smiling at me so beautifully. Happy to dance!.
After she passed I found out how abused and neglected she's was as a child. Unloved and unhappy. I was so sad. This song, I felt, was my mom's message to me.... she's happy. Sweet freedom. Thank you Michael Macdonald for your music and creativity! Love you!
IKR, lost my dad on Christmas day 1985, from a stroke the day before, was only 57.
@@rearspeaker6364 I'm so sorry to hear that. And on Christmas day? My gosh. That's horrible. God's speed!
What a pretty breathtaking girl ,hello my darling ?
Ironically my mother died 9 years ago but loved Michael MCDonald
I feel that pain, my mother loved this song and the😢artist, , my mom died 9 years ago 3-5-14
Ah! 1986. Sixth grade! Good times! Good song!
They don’t make MUSIC like this anymore 😩 ABSOLUTE CLASSIC
Yes they do, You just have to search for it. Just because it's not mainstream doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I am one of the many song writers out there that great songs are still being produce. Cheers!
They don’t make music at all these days. No lovely melodies any more….
Boomer take.
Thundercat
Louis Cole
Jacob Collier
Steve Lacy
Matt Martians
Domi & JD Beck
Yea. It be impossible to make music 🎶 from 86 in 2021. 🥴🥴🥴🥴🗣🗣🗣 no shit!!!
O my heart soars listening to Michael...ah just a great singer
RIP Gregory Hines, looks like him and Billy Crystal were having such fun in that bar.
Best buddy cop movie before it's time......
Their chemistry rivaled that of Wilder and Pryor...and they only did one movie together I believe.
Huge loss....
I think they had fun filming the movie and the music video.
@@laysonbrooks7658 Unfortunately, this music video is the closest thing to a sequel of Running Scared we will ever see.
He embodies the sound of the 80s like no one else could. Sooo smooth and melodic.
Musica e arrangiamenti sono di buona qualità. Successo pop nato dall'incontro di musicisti di alto livello che lavoravano spesso insieme negli studi di registrazione di Los Angeles. Greg Philliganes e Jerry Hey dominavano la scena musicale negli anni 80 come esecutori ed arrangiatori. Dai loro numerosi incontri nelle sale di registrazione nacque l'idea di realizzare il tema principale di questo film. Rod Temperton era l'autore numero uno noto per avere scritto tanti successi di Michael Jackson. Greg Philliganes era tastierista di buon livello, grande sperimentatore di nuovi suoni con il synth basso, usato anche in questa canzone. Jerry Hey era l'arrangiatore di fiati indiscusso con il suo stile frizzante caratterizzato da contrappunti veloci e distinti. Michael McDonald anche lavorava molto come corista e cantante singolo. Fu una scommessa tra artisti di calibro. Se questa canzone ancora oggi viene ricordata è proprio grazie a questi musicisti di alto livello.
We need more music and movies like this!! Not the crap out there!!
R.I.P. Gregory Hines
Agreed
Gregory is buried in the same cemetery as my Vovo( grandmother) in Oakville, Ontario
You're 100% right.😊 but I'm afraid that'll never come back, at least with the shit now they call music.
The fact that Gregory Hines is teaching Billy Crystal his dance step from White Nights is beautiful. Before I’m gone, I want to be listening to this song in a beach bar in the Keys. 🤟🏻
I loved this movie and Gregory Hines, rest his soul.
This song is the best and brings me back to the good old days
So cool. Saw Gregory at LaGuardia airport years ago.
I didn't know that!
Beautiful song voice and looks
I'm going to the keys in a couple months, Im going to play this while drinking a Mai Tai with my lady. Thanks for the inspiration!
I miss the 80s. 😢
Me too, everyone had a great time
If You're Listening To This You're A Legend
Man, everyone looks so happy in this video. It’s one of those songs that gives you memories you don’t really have, miss the eighties, it was a privilege
That girl at 2:16 behind Gregory Hines looks really happy 😂
Yes SIR you are ABSOLUTELY on point when u say the 80's was a privilege❣️
@@Fingerling2012 She looks like she’s being attacked by angry wasps 😂
Smmfh very well said ,& so True.!👍😍🤗🎶🎤
@@Fingerling2012hahaha great catch. I had seen this video many times and didn’t catch that. Thanks for the laugh
This is whats called music....40 years later and still gives u the goosebumps and makes you smile
It's only 37 years old.
@@James-if3kc it will be 40 soon!!
@@rearspeaker6364 38 now.
@@James-if3kc 2 more to go!!
@@rearspeaker6364 Yep.
So glad I’m an 80s child. Children of today have no clue what real music is 😊
I agree 100% with that. Music of the 1980's and 1970s was the best.
Me too
I couldn't agree more❤
Heard this in the grocery store and started dancing lmao. What a bop 😂😂
My brother and i used to turn this up and sing it while driving in the car! Good times! :) :) I miss you, Steven! Love, Me
The chemistry between Hines and Crystal was magic!!! This song is such a feel good song, brightens my mood.
Definitely a feel good song!!
Bella peli y hermosa canción😘😘
Gotta love that scene where Billy has the Jaws and Fin going on. He stole it off Quint's wall 😂
Me too, love the feel good mood from the beat! That must keep the spirit alive all day long
We'll be dancing in the moonlight, smiling with the rising sun 🌄
Brightens my mood toooo💌
This song is 35 years old, and it still sounds better than any of the 'new music' that they play on the radio today.
So true. They knew how to create great melodiez, the right chords, the right beats.......wothout the help of autotune or else!
That's not really saying much. Lot of today's music is garbage.
Listen to a different radio station then
YES!!!!!!!
You still listen to the radio? There isn’t shit there poor music industry today doesn’t know shit from Shine-Ola it’s sad
This song never gets old, it always makes me feel happy.....😁
There will never ever be another decade like the 80s! Will someone please invent a time machine already.
PLEASE!!! I WILL BE THE FIRST ONE. GO HEAD ON THE LIVING LEGEND MICHAEL MCDONALD.
And then to think that the seventies were even far superior... I loved 3 decades. 70s, 60s and 80s. In that order, yes. Born in 1960, that's why. The magic slowly died, late eighties. Wish we could stay young forever.
The 80’s was such a special time to be alive. Music from that era touched your soul and the artist were not just talented, they were truly gifted.
And today in 2021 it still sounds modern. Not old. (Not that anything is wrong with old music)
True dat!
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Truth
Michael McDonald one of the greatest singers of all time.
Quite possibly the best voice ever!
The most underrated buddy cop movie of all time...Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal were so awesome together!
When you feel the goosebumps, you KNOW the music's good, and this song does just that!!!
At the breakdown of the song
When you're smiling and not quite sure if it's because of the song or the kooky video🤗
Yesssss 💯🤩
I agree
yeeeeessssss
Yes if you weren't around in the 70s and 80s you definitely missed out on good times ❤
Indeed , born 72 , missed my those years , if only I can go back 😩
It's quick and subtle, but at 2:57, they're goofing on one of Gregory Hines and Mikhail Baryshnikov's dance numbers from the movie "White Nights," which came out at roughly the same time.
Always loved this song and the way they used it in "Running Scared." Thanks for posting.
Michael Mcdonald is BLUE EYED SOUL..TAKE NOTES PEOPLE! 👍this is still classic to me! Lord, I miss this era! 😢
Blue eyed, well so is smokey Robinson. Mike mcdonald is a soul man... Simple...Blue eyes not required
I don't believe how perfact african soul in celtic man. Increadible.
@@geespot9006 I would respond but it's not worth the time
@@oliviarainbow2355: I had the same POV as you do👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿.
Blues eyes is what she loves about him, we know it's not required. Just like 👍 your statement, it's not required.. See how the shoe 👞 fits you also
A voice smoother than silk,
THIS SONG IS A FOREVER MOOD🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾♥️♥️
Met Gregory Hines 'RIP' at a Yankee Game in '85
Met Billy Crystal at a Yankee Game in '98
And then Michael McDonald at a concert he did in High Point NC '18.....Trifecta!!!....CLASSIC!!!
nice!
Impressive, congrats!!!!!
Flexing on all of us!
Awesome
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I like 80s songs. They have soul, great beats and a beautiful sound.
My father has dementia and can't remember me anymore. Running Scared is the first of many movies he took me to see. This song is such a great part of my childhood. When I want to remember my Dad, I watch this video.
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That's such a sweet Precious memory ❤❤👉🙏
I remember when this song came out. Best summer song ever. My roommate and I rolled the car windows down and blasted this as we drove. You can’t listen to this song and not be happy! Timeless. Mikes voice is one of the best. The 80s were the best for music.
Celebrating the late & great Gregory Hines❤ on his birthday ( February 14th); Happy Heavenly Valentine's Day, Great & Talented King❤ Continue to RIHP Emperor!
Thank you so much for your love and support. The support of wonderful fans like you keeps me going and strong.
Peak 80s at its finest
Naglium.YEP!
Me and my buddy retired from the Police Department recently, this is our plan. Thank you Billy Cristal and Gregory Hynes. (RIP)
*Hines. Not Hynes.
Joe Jackson is another gives me goosebumps still today x
How I wish I was back in the 80's again....
Don't be surprised ok, it's true I don't usually do this. But the pandemic has really tore everything apart leaving lots of people depressed. That's why am pasting my personal email address here via: michaelmcdonald00125@gmail.com to enable you share your opinions about my songs or send personal message you wish to share with me. I can't still appreciate everyone of you enough for the unconditional love and massive supports ❤️ it's because of you am here today. I hope you won't stop listening and supporting my songs.
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How could we ever stop listening to your unique voice? Your voice is so unique, it was one of just a few voices i could identify even as background vocals. Sweet freedom was always very special for me. For me it is the impression of pure joy of life.
Thank you for your music Michael
@@andreriva768 You can write me privately with my email address on my previous comment
@@michaelmcdonald7013 Sweet Freedom is great and so is I keep forgetting. I always enjoyed your voice with the Doobie Brothers as well. You with Kenny Loggins , Christopher Cross and a whole host of others. Thank you for all of it Mr. Mcdonald!
Same here lol
Michael McDonald never gets old.
YEP, women worship him, and guys idolize him! He is one of a kind! 😀
Lucky him.
God, whenever i hear this song 🎵 I know I'm finally back in the GREAT 80s , the best decade ever for Music.
Man do I miss the 80's & good music!!!
It's been 35 year's ago.. timeless song and movie.
Wow, doesn't feel like it. The 80's and 90's still feels like just a few years ago for me.
Funny how we can always remember the good things of the past.
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Never saw the movie, but always loved the song.
@@redstickham6394 Me neither, but awesome tune 😊
@@redstickham6394 Gotta watch it.... all star cast and a great action flick!!
Gregory and Billy had such a great chemistry. Add Michael? Even better!
If this song doesn’t make you feel good, then I don’t know what to tell you.
That's a bold statement and I agree with you.
It is the ultimate feel good song 🎶
I love this song...Running scared was a great movie. I miss Gregory Hines, his talent was unmatched and his song with Luther Vandross is one of my faves.
Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines had such great chemistry. I wished they made more movies as these characters. Oh, and this song is Fabulous! LOVE Michael McDonald!
Yes!! That song with Luther was sooo beautiful, it happened because Luther told Gregory that he had a great voice. It gave him the courage to record that song with him and the rest is history.💖💖💖☺️
But I absolutely love this song it's hopeful and positive.
Are you/kin 2 Miss Dee??
@@ginalin7115 After this movie they both decided that a sequel would be bad news and let this masterpiece as is.
I believe this was the first Buddy cop movie.
I think "Good Bad Flix" covered this movie in great detail.
@@trueobservers I watched it for the first time this morning and was surprised how much i enjoyed it. I didn't expect it to be as "gritty" as it was- there's violence, nudity, and swearing. Billy Crystal kind of built up a different "image" in the years since, but he and Hines were great in this.
R.I.P Hollywood Steve, you will be missed
The 80s have to be the best years of my life , the songs , the music was the best you could understand what they were singing, kids today have no clue how to live
Big mall hair, blue eye shadow, the ‘85 Chicago Bears, I mean what else could have been better? Best decade of my life!!
💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 da bears
First off I wanna dedicate this song to my new found financial freedom therefore I paid off my house mortgage payment in full at the age of 40 years old, and as an extra added bonus is that I just received a 6 figure inheritance last month in June of this year too, and now I'm crying sweet tears of joy.
Shine sweet freedom, shine your light on me 😂!!!
Thank you Jesus 😂!!!
My dad took ok me to see Running Scared as a kid… saw so many 80’s movies as a child… thanks Dad. Rip
Before the buddy buddy cop 1980s films of Lethal Weapon, Alien Nation and Stakeout, there was Running Scared. The magical pairing of Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines, perfectly accompanied with a stellar 1980s soundtrack with Michael McDonald's feelgood masterpiece the icing on top. I was an 80s kid watching this at the cinema, it just makes me smile reliving that bygone era of fun.
Wait... how'd you see it in the theaters as a kid? It's R-rated.
@@katmore9 - Lol, you could see anything in the 80s. People didn't care. Get an adult to buy the ticket at the box office (no online sales!) and just walk in. It wasn't like it is now.
This movie made Billy Crystal & Gregory Hines action stars. I loved the 80's!
This song NEVER fails to bring me right back to the summer of 1986. Lots of warm nostalgic memories of Jones Beach, the county fair and simpler times, here's 🍸 to yesterday... 😊
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Yaassss Jones beach in the 80s!!!
Same for me
Same. Seems like they played it every hour on the radio.
@IndyCopyWriter Not be me. Even the 1980s SiriusXM station doesn't play the song a lot.
It looked like they had a lot of fun making that video. The 80's were the golden age of music videos; I saw this dozens of times on MTV. So many of us still miss Greg Hines.
Para mi esta es la obra maxima de michael mc donnald😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much for your love and support. The support of wonderful fans like you keeps me going and strong.
What a voice. No amount of autotuning could equal Michael's beautiful sound.
The class of michael macdonald is 💯 vocal perfection.
Autotuning his voice would be like 3D printing the Elgin Marbles.
What a voice, indeed. Sublime✨😍🎺
Indeed. His voice is perfect!
The 80's were a great time to be alive!!
The music was the best & this song brings back
wonderful memories!!
Feel the magic, baby!!
I'm now 10 years old. The nostalgia hit hard with this one. It was really great growing up in the 80's. We had such a simple life but couldn't deny we were blessed with amazing music to listen to as kids. Gen X needs to save humanity.
Life was just better then. Absolutely joyous track.
6/4/2023: Celebrating the "joie di vivre," radiatating from my Soul. 🧎🏿♀️🙏🏿Glory, Hallelujah🙌🏿🙌🏿👐🏿👏🏿.
These sounds will never come again aren't we lucky to be in the 70s and 80s when life was simple and fun and all you had to worry about was having enough cash for sat night out people dressed cool to go out even if it was a kipper tie lol 😊
Wish we could all go back the 80s again ❤
This is the epitome of my adolescent nostalgia! Oh, and Fletch and Cheers. Love it all ❤❤
I'm gonna build time machine....... it's time to go back to when America was great again.... THE 80'S....shine sweet freedom, shile the light on me....you feel the magic.
When I hear this song I WEEP missing the 80s. I can FEEL the 80s here. I hear this and want to run with alacrity to that magical time
The man has been blessed by the gods for having one of the best male voices of all time.
Laying in bed this song popped in my head. Did a search, found it, closed my eyes and listened to it. Put a smile on my face. Always loved this song. Such an iconic tune.
I can't explain it but the 1980's music and all things from pop culture and movies to all things was a golden age. It was just an awesome era, and makes me feel proud to be born in 1984.
It was even cooler to be a teen in the in the 80s!
How about being 12 in 1984 and enjoying the music, movies, tv, fashion, sports, it was all better then. A few tech advances are cool today but life itself was waaaaaaaayyyyy better then. Trust me!
In pop culture the 1980's was a special era in all those sectors@@rodneycline5854
Great Song 🎵 by MICHAEL McDONALD,SWEET FREEDOM, REST IN PEACE GREGORY HINES 🙏👏😢❣
He has the same exact name as Mr. McDonald from Mad tv and that guy looks alot like Nicholas cage
I remember watching this movie back in the Army, Michael McDonald was blowing up then.
Such a handsome, manly white boy with a black voice.😀😆
he is our white soul brother.
RIP Gregory Hines
Voice of an angel, and one handsome devil. This dude clocked more hole in the 80s than that kid that fell down the well!
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Facts LOL 💯
Fabulous sound and what a great melody, love this so very much!
Good old days .
This song fills me with sadness, joy and nostalgia! All rolled into one. Still amazes me after all these years. Love it!
Same!!!!
Me too! Loved it!
I get it ❤
Driving along listening to Michael at his very best Thankyou for amazing happy carefree music 🎶 ❤
This song is perfection. I was in love with Michael McDonald from the moment I set eyes on him! What a voice. 🥰
what a pretty woman ,hello my darling ?
Amazing 🎉
Incredible musician 💜
Me too!! What a face!!!
@@mrvldts_jx My husband bears more than a passing resemblance to him 😉
Thank you X55 AD!!
I'm still rollerskating to this in 7/19/22!!! I adored this when it came out and still do!♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
WHO'S WITH ME?
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This is one of those songs that touches your spirit and soothes your soul. You can't help but feel good. Its such a masterpiece and brings back so many glowing memories. What a gem 💎
This just gives me goosebumps and nostalgic feelings of my younger days. Love it.
Such a feel good track!!! Shout out to my 80s babies!!!
I saw him tonight with the Doobie Brothers who were the support act for the Eagles. He was the best singer of the whole evening. Thumbs up for every other Doobie Brother singers PLUS all Eagles singers as well, there was no 'the old man can't sing that well anymore syndrome' at all, but Michael McDonald at the age of 72 still sings and sounds ridiculously good, he still has but also gives it all, respect!
My favorite Michael McDonald song🥰🫶
I think of the true love that got away when I hear this masterpiece