@@timhall7269 Almost too much talent. Everyone brought it that night and all were brilliant. I think Jay was a bit stunned by the whole thing, and no wonder.
I normally do NOT like when the arrangements are modified, but I have always found that Michael McDonald's taste is very impeccable in pulling it off. This is another example of putting a spin on something that you will find yourself going back to all day! Hats off yet again sir!!!!
god damn it michael i cant get enough of that soulful voice! i remember listening with my pops when i was a pup to the doobie bros and ever since then i been hooked on the man himself such a great artist! :D woo higher ground doo be doo lol
I remember watching this live on New Years Eve with Jay Leno and taped it on VHS. It is an incredible band and performance of a great song ! Drums and Bass are just driving it. Guitar player's sound is just off the charts.
Funkiest men alive....you guys get my vote......The rythem in the keyboards is out of this world....the vocals........the red hot drummer.....and the killer guitar solo are all worken here.......really top...........I had a dream about heaven one time......It was the Biggest Musical Festival...This will do the trick......Who could follow this act.......That is ....who could perform next......and not look like kids......this is literally, hard to beat....Micheal's voice just cements it.....What a treasured accomplishment and perfect capture.....of one perfect moment in time.
This is a TOTAL BLOW ME AWAY. Michael - you are an International Treasure. This band too... incredible energy. But your voice is the mystery as to how you can literally dig in that deep. I will forever be in awe of your gift.
I'm so disappointed to read all the negative comments below. Michael McDonald us a soul icon. As for the comments about Chuck Sabatino on keyboards looking like Dr Phil with a beard, just shows how little these people know about the talent he brought to the band's performance at that time. RIP Chuck. Regarding the Doobies comments, I thought he added a whole new sound to the band which has stood the test of time. How many Grammies to prove it? Keep it up Mike, your the best!
There are a lot of people that do not like Michael McDonald because he changed the sound of the Doobie brothers but he made The Doobie Brothers more successful by doing that and with him changing the sound they won 3 grammys. Michael McDonald is probably one of the best yes soulful singers who just happened to have blue eyes. I call him my blue eyed soul singer. He's one of the best in the business
@FinianDarby Don't sweat the knuckleheads. Michael is one of, if not the preeminent soul and R & B singers of the past three decades and has a huge fan base among the originators of the genre. That say's it all. Chuck, God rest his soul, was a tremendous musician who benefited every project he was involved with. Peace.
GOOD afternoon Michaela MacDonald is a brilliant singer-songwriter fantastic brilliant wonderful beautifully wow wow beautifully brilliant thank you very much sir your simple the best GOD BLESS you sir xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
@mekongyouwrong - Agreed - Chuck Sabatino (transvalue.info/images/Sabatino-2.jpg) was Mike's running buddy from the early days in St Louis and this meant a great deal to both of them. Chuck always had great energy at the gigs and was a wonderful singer in his own right. Miss you dude!
God bless you Michael McDonald. This is the best cover of Higher Ground ever. This was just plain old soul. Not Blue Eyed in any way shape or form sir.
will never forget George's facial expressions during Blink of an Eye on the London leg of the album tour - was quite a picture! Just love that track though, always on the ipod favorites list :-)
Last week I tried to get hold of Michael McDonalds CDS here in Australia. Not so easy to get. Can only purchase as imports and have to pay a whole heap more....For a guy as talented as he (5 time Grammy award winner) his music should be readily available, but not the case. Very disappointing. I wanted to get his 2 Motown CDS. Anyway will keep looking. Love all his stuff. Watch him on RUclips everyday.
Where are the Persons of interest???????? I reported the crimes now 22 years and I still look like a pumpkin head full of poisen and abuse, all the kings horses and all the kings men better put Robin together again and again and again, maybe the Santa reins of what is it that is the concern of your business happening, and where do people do or walk or live or speak or get what is theres without threats of dying every day of denial when life of themselves has been made clear over and over never understanding the word no or stop or never or what is your thing? holdey that soul in a presence that you only know things when you can connect in person, the only legal standing with any god I ever knew! Again I never gave you persmission, where is my life hiding, I do not ever say or did I wanted to loose my life, or brought any kind of harm to myself. I am Lonnis mother of natural life, unfortunately other people chose to use my presence on this earth the very wrong way! I don't claim or have anything to do with these matters, I am in my own world that is my right! I have done everything knowing of legal matter in the USA to get mine! yet I still have to save myself everyday suffering while I watch you assholes take everything and mine what you want! Either make the right thing which is very easy with all the time and space of your nothingness! I need and want my plans in life, I am and was a free American and worked and payed all I was told to, I made credit of that thing cards my responsibility and was good for me, not you and yours!!!!!! Back it up, make it right, break it down, you take to much, value time is little, waste and all is not necessary or makes sence numbers of peoples to great, to have to suffer in physical pain or time to much laboring or polluting just to live, how stupid, just live in the place, and do equal avenues to contribute to, but you must include and diserve this freedom with what is needed in your places, and care and world air is number 1, seeee with your eyes, we hold these truths to be self evident! Cercomforence is it! Circles of and what you need without taking others purposes!
while i think his voice is unique and isnt bad at small doses, (to the people who gave this dude thumbs down) lets be serious, he fucked ruined the doobie brothers
![Michael McDonald with The Doobie Brothers - I Keep Forgettin' [Live 1982]](/img/1.gif)
Hey kids, live performance, with real musicians. THIS IS WHAT YOU CALL REAL TALENT!!!!!
This what I call REAL MUSIC MADE FROM REAL INSTRUMENTS for REAL ARTIST!!! this is how its done..
Agreed------- real talent
@@timhall7269 Almost too much talent. Everyone brought it that night and all were brilliant. I think Jay was a bit stunned by the whole thing, and no wonder.
👍 👍 yes
@@roderickcampbell2105 Probably the first time someone got Leno to shut up!🤣
Guitar player is Bernie Chiaravalle -- Michael's guitar player since 1988 and still in his band.
WOW!! What great musicians. Would be nice to know the name of the musicians
Love me some Michael McDonald
The freakin voice is amazing! Incredible soul. Lifetime pro. One of best vocalists in the world. Period!
LOVE this man!! Have for decades! Rock on Michael ❤️
The Greatest voice ever! Thank you Michael.
I normally do NOT like when the arrangements are modified, but I have always found that Michael McDonald's taste is very impeccable in pulling it off. This is another example of putting a spin on something that you will find yourself going back to all day! Hats off yet again sir!!!!
This is my favourite version. LOVE IT!
god damn it michael i cant get enough of that soulful voice! i remember listening with my pops when i was a pup to the doobie bros and ever since then i been hooked on the man himself such a great artist! :D woo higher ground doo be doo lol
Classic!! Talk about JAMMING!! This is what I'm talkin about!! Thank you Michael McDonald!!
I remember watching this live on New Years Eve with Jay Leno and taped it on VHS. It is an incredible band and performance of a great song ! Drums and Bass are just driving it. Guitar player's sound is just off the charts.
What great guitarist Bernie Chiaravalle!
Funkiest men alive....you guys get my vote......The rythem in the keyboards is out of this world....the vocals........the red hot drummer.....and the killer guitar solo are all worken here.......really top...........I had a dream about heaven one time......It was the Biggest Musical Festival...This will do the trick......Who could follow this act.......That is ....who could perform next......and not look like kids......this is literally, hard to beat....Micheal's voice just cements it.....What a treasured accomplishment and perfect capture.....of one perfect moment in time.
+Paul Coover Thanks for that Paul....I mean come on...a unique voice among all white men...among all men..
He is great but his duet with David Pack is up there also
This is a TOTAL BLOW ME AWAY. Michael - you are an International Treasure. This band too... incredible energy. But your voice is the mystery as to how you can literally dig in that deep. I will forever be in awe of your gift.
And That, Kids, Is HOW you Tear a House *DOWN*!
no shit ! !
So true - and your three year old comment brought tears to my eyes. This is a go to video for me whenever I feel like a boost
No kidding
I'm so disappointed to read all the negative comments below. Michael McDonald us a soul icon. As for the comments about Chuck Sabatino on keyboards looking like Dr Phil with a beard, just shows how little these people know about the talent he brought to the band's performance at that time. RIP Chuck. Regarding the Doobies comments, I thought he added a whole new sound to the band which has stood the test of time. How many Grammies to prove it? Keep it up Mike, your the best!
Right on Finian.
There are a lot of people that do not like Michael McDonald because he changed the sound of the Doobie brothers but he made The Doobie Brothers more successful by doing that and with him changing the sound they won 3 grammys. Michael McDonald is probably one of the best yes soulful singers who just happened to have blue eyes. I call him my blue eyed soul singer. He's one of the best in the business
This song is definitely an instant classic 👏 ✨ 🔥 💯 🎵 👌 🙌
Never saw or heard a bad performance from Michael! His voice melts like butter. You're the man Michael! 👍 P.S. Glad you're back with the Doobies! 😄
This is my favorite version of this great Stevie Wonder classic. What a band!
Bernie's solo is FIRE!!!!
Michael McDonald is definitely a SOUL MAN. I love whatever he sings !!
One minute in and that's cooking about as good as anything you'll ever hear.
This song is definitely a master piece 🥧 👏 ✨ 🔥 💯 🎵 👌 🙌
Great song Mr. McDonald for today!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️
I've seen this one before - but man, the bass line is driving this thing. Well done.
this is so spectacular that I am speechless ..... amazing .... McDonald is impressive and the others, of course
Love Michael...thank you for the up lifting song💜🙏☺️
This song never gets old 🎵 👌 🙌
Amazing heavy funk. Nice guitar play
Awesome version!!! Would love this version on an album!! Saw him in the 90's..awesome show!
Great band
Michael ti amoooooo cazzpoo cazzpoo. From Italy.
This song is from the best music Era the 80s 🎶 😌 🎵 👌 🙌
magnificently.......perfect
@FinianDarby Don't sweat the knuckleheads. Michael is one of, if not the preeminent soul and R & B singers of the past three decades and has a huge fan base among the originators of the genre. That say's it all. Chuck, God rest his soul, was a tremendous musician who benefited every project he was involved with. Peace.
GOOD afternoon Michaela MacDonald is a brilliant singer-songwriter fantastic brilliant wonderful beautifully wow wow beautifully brilliant thank you very much sir your simple the best GOD BLESS you sir xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
No words ! SO GREAT ! Remember your concert in Hamburg 1993 - at the Große Freiheit 36 - CONCERT OF MY LIVE - greetings Joachim Griebe
Drummer is George Perilli
Michael McDonald 3929mamoth
The best male voice I have ever heard. EVER!
@@sunnieonesotrue5868 exactly
George Perilli superb musician and that goes for you too!!!
Mad playing and singing all through. Pirelli though... He's in another dimention! WOW
@mekongyouwrong - Agreed - Chuck Sabatino (transvalue.info/images/Sabatino-2.jpg) was Mike's running buddy from the early days in St Louis and this meant a great deal to both of them. Chuck always had great energy at the gigs and was a wonderful singer in his own right. Miss you dude!
This song is definitely a master piece 🥧 👏 🔥 ✨ 🎵 👌 🙌
Love love love him. Fine fine fine voice.
I'm still learning. Thank you!
Thank you Michael
One of his best !
Really he is best mane singer every colitis so pure
If you can be reborn I want to his voice
Why
Cause it’s pure soul
Rock on
MD
God bless you Michael McDonald. This is the best cover of Higher Ground ever. This was just plain old soul. Not Blue Eyed in any way shape or form sir.
Full of soul
will never forget George's facial expressions during Blink of an Eye on the London leg of the album tour - was quite a picture! Just love that track though, always on the ipod favorites list :-)
👏👏👏The Best..!
Michael’s voice is like hot syrup on pancakes baby ❤❤❤
HAHA ;D))) YUP
Sure hope they can get here this next year. Denver.
THIS IS MICHAEL MCDONALD AND I LISTEN TO THE YOGPOD ALL DAY!
Michael will you be my man
LOVE 🎶‼🌺😎💞💞💞💞💞💞
phenomenally
2021!!!
This music sound is great
Bloody great.
Hot as a 4 balled bobcat!!!!!!!!!! Mike's the man! I just would like to know who scored the arrangement.
Horn section working and Michael, of course!!
Sensacional.....👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎸
SMOKIN " !!!!
it really is an American treasure
he's so WILD! maan... what a voice
This is a great performance by real musicians, not this week's popstars.
Imagine One Direction trying to pull this off?
Guauuuuu!!!!!
Thank god for MM
Sir your a gorgeous gentleman beautifully blue eyes wow wow wow wow wow hot hot hot hotxxx xxx love you always sir
Who is this drummer?
The main man just doing his thing.
'Yeah! Yeah!'
WOW
White boy funk... this is killer!
Who was that on the lead guitar for this. I've seen him before.
Go Bernie!
this band just yah mo burned the place to ground
Franku on the drums?
Who's the guitar player ?
Who is the other guy on keyboards & backup vocals?
Chuck Sabatino
funk at its best...
Him and Joe Cocker WOW
press 4 on your keyboard for the best part of the song
Last week I tried to get hold of Michael McDonalds CDS here in Australia. Not so easy to get. Can only purchase as imports and have to pay a whole heap more....For a guy as talented as he (5 time Grammy award winner) his music should be readily available, but not the case. Very disappointing. I wanted to get his 2 Motown CDS. Anyway will keep looking. Love all his stuff. Watch him on RUclips everyday.
Cooking..
Got Clav?
No disrespect to the master Stevie Wonder but they rock this live better
floodings. higher. grounds. 2019. 3. 25. 19.
chief. muscicians. write. lord.
Bad asS Silver fox
Where are the Persons of interest???????? I reported the crimes now 22 years and I still look like a pumpkin head full of poisen and abuse, all the kings horses and all the kings men better put Robin together again and again and again, maybe the Santa reins of what is it that is the concern of your business happening, and where do people do or walk or live or speak or get what is theres without threats of dying every day of denial when life of themselves has been made clear over and over never understanding the word no or stop or never or what is your thing? holdey that soul in a presence that you only know things when you can connect in person, the only legal standing with any god I ever knew! Again I never gave you persmission, where is my life hiding, I do not ever say or did I wanted to loose my life, or brought any kind of harm to myself. I am Lonnis mother of natural life, unfortunately other people chose to use my presence on this earth the very wrong way! I don't claim or have anything to do with these matters, I am in my own world that is my right! I have done everything knowing of legal matter in the USA to get mine! yet I still have to save myself everyday suffering while I watch you assholes take everything and mine what you want! Either make the right thing which is very easy with all the time and space of your nothingness! I need and want my plans in life, I am and was a free American and worked and payed all I was told to, I made credit of that thing cards my responsibility and was good for me, not you and yours!!!!!! Back it up, make it right, break it down, you take to much, value time is little, waste and all is not necessary or makes sence numbers of peoples to great, to have to suffer in physical pain or time to much laboring or polluting just to live, how stupid, just live in the place, and do equal avenues to contribute to, but you must include and diserve this freedom with what is needed in your places, and care and world air is number 1, seeee with your eyes, we hold these truths to be self evident! Cercomforence is it! Circles of and what you need without taking others purposes!
NOT !
keyboardist looks like dr phil with a beard! lol
while i think his voice is unique and isnt bad at small doses, (to the people who gave this dude thumbs down) lets be serious, he fucked ruined the doobie brothers
This song is definitely an instant classic 🔥 👏 ✨ 🎵 👌 🙌
This song is definitely a master piece 🥧 👏 ✨ 🔥 💯 🎵 👌 🙌
This song is from the best music Era the 80s 🎶 😌 🎵 👌 🙌
This song never gets old 🎵 👌 🙌
This song is definitely an instant classic 👏 ✨ 🔥 💯 🎵 👌 🙌