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What a Fool Believes who wrote?

What a Fool Believes who wrote?

Michael McDonald
Kenny LogginsMark ReillyMark Fisher
What a Fool Believes/Composers

Did Michael Jackson sing on What A Fool Believes?

But apparently, the King of Pop paid the rock world back — secretly — by singing background vocals for the Doobie Brothers. Reportedly, he can be heard on such Michael McDonald-era tracks as ‘Minute to Minute,’ ‘What a Fool Believes’ and ‘Here to Love You.

What was Michael McDonald’s biggest hit?

# 1 – I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near) The album was released in 1982.

When did the Doobie Brothers start?

1970
The Doobie Brothers/Active from

1970–1982. Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, Dave Shogren and John Hartman founded the Doobie Brothers in the fall of 1970.

How did the Doobie Brothers start?

The roots of the Doobie Brothers lie in Pud, a short-lived California country-rock band in the vein of Moby Grape featuring guitarist/vocalist Tom Johnston and drummer John Hartman. After Pud collapsed in 1969, the pair began jamming with bassist Dave Shogren and guitarist Patrick Simmons.

Was Kenny Loggins a member of the Doobie Brothers?

Each recorded his own version of it, with McDonald recording as a member of the Doobie Brothers. Loggins’s version was released first, but the Doobie Brothers’ version achieved greater success, reaching No. 1 on the pop chart and earning Loggins and McDonald the 1980 Grammy for Song of the Year.”

Did Michael McDonald write any songs?

McDonald wrote and sang several hit singles with the Doobie Brothers, including “What a Fool Believes,” “Minute by Minute,” and “Takin’ It to the Streets.” McDonald has also performed as a prominent backing vocalist on numerous recordings by artists including Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, and Kenny Loggins.

How long was Michael McDonald with the Doobie Brothers?

Michael McDonald back with Doobies McDonald, a member from 1975 to 1982 who helped bring new prominence with a more soulful sound on hit albums like “Takin’ It to the Streets” and “Minute by Minute,” went on to his own successful solo career. He hasn’t toured with the Doobies in 25 years.