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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Michael McDonald
Remain "Forever Young" With The Soul of Brian & Thomas Owens ft. Michael McDonald & Son


""Forever Young" is the first single off Brian and Thomas Owens' new album, featuring 5x Grammy winner Michael McDonald and his son, Dylan McDonald. The father-son duos share the gift of music across generations as they sing a Bob Dylan classic, originally written for his children."

Michael McDonald Hits Muscle Shoals To Cover Etta James' "Cry Like A Rainy Day"

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It's a soulful affair of the highest order as Michael McDonald channels the famed "Muscle Shoals Sound" for an emotionally-stirring take on Etta James' "Cry Like A Rainy Day". This exciting version is bound to make you feel it as Michael's performance turns up the emotion and blues of Etta's songwriting to another notch.

From "Muscle Shoals: Small Town, Big Sound" Available Now! http://smarturl.it/MuscleShoalsTribute

Andreas Aleman & Michael McDonald Deliver Holiday Soul On “Celebrate The Season”

By JR on 11:53 AM

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Feel the love of the holiday as two Soul men let the spirit of December 25th shine on this heartwarming and groovy collaboration. Doobie Brother legend Michael McDonald links with Andreas Aleman to “Celebrate The Season”. From Andreas’s album “Home For Christmas”.

Michael McDonald Delivers Heartfelt Music In 2017, Jef Kearns Pays Tribute


With a heart that's wide open for the world to feel his emotions through music, the great Michael McDonald returns to regulate once again with a tune that shows he's got the knack to resonate in your consciousness like none other with messages of optimism driven by a heap of soul.


Flutist Jef Kearns blows in tribute of a McDonald classic in a mashup cover of Warren G's "Regulate" and "I Keep Forgettin'".

Brian Owens & The Deacons Of Soul Join Michael McDonald On "Soul Of Ferguson"



"If you’re looking for a brand-new record that hearkens back to Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye and other musical pioneers, St. Louis native Brian Owens and the Deacons of Soul will be releasing “The Soul of Ferguson” on Feb. 24. Owens’ music seeks to develop conversation and community around topical issues of our time in a resonant way, furthering his commitment to the city’s powerful message that has been heard around the world since August 2014." - by Raphael Maurice | ALIVE Magazine

The Doobie Brothers - "What A Fool Believes" Jazz & Samba Covers by Pedro Milman


A late 70's Soft-Rock classic is blessed with a new vision of heavenly sound by the beautiful vocals and jazzy grooves of these Latin musicians. Enjoy the soothing Jazz and Bossa Nova interpretation of The Doobie Brothers' "What A Fool Believes" by Pedro Milman. This cover rings with an inviting musical vibe that is made to set you at ease.

Sodajerker Speaks With Celebrated Songwriter and Artist Carole Bayer Sager


Celebrated songwriter and artist Carole Bayer Sager is the guest for this episode in which Simon and Brian quiz her about the writing processes behind some of her best-known songs, such as 'Nobody Does it Better' (Carly Simon), 'It's the Falling in Love' (Michael Jackson), 'Arthur's Theme' (Christopher Cross), 'On My Own' (Patti LaBelle/Michael McDonald), 'That's What Friends Are For' (Dionne Warwick/Elton John/Gladys Knight/Stevie Wonder), 'A Groovy Kind of Love' (Phil Collins) and her solo hit 'You're Moving Out Today'.


Download/Stream - Episode 33 - Carole Bayer Sager (from Sodajerker on Songwriting by Sodajerker)

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