Released 23 years ago this June
Motown
Michael McDonald · 2003
56 min · 14 tracks · R&B · soul · soft rock
A soulful tribute where McDonald wraps his smooth vocals around classic Motown hits with heartfelt reverence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soulful sing-alongs with friends
- nostalgic reflections on love
- late-night smooth listening vibes
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Motown' was released in 2003, Michael McDonald had established himself as a prominent solo artist following his early work with The Doobie Brothers. This album came after a hiatus from original material, marking a return to the spotlight by revisiting the timeless songs of Motown's golden era, showcasing his distinctive blue-eyed soul style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Toto· Steely Dan· Hall & Oates
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Heard It Through the Grapevine 3:44
- 2 You Are Everything 2:48
- 3 Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours 4:07
- 4 I’m Gonna Make You Love Me 3:56
- 5 Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing 2:48
- 6 Reflections 3:22
- 7 How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You) 5:21
- 8 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough 2:49
- 9 All in Love Is Fair 3:31
- 10 I Want You 4:27
- 11 Distant Lover 4:20
- 12 I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever) 5:05
- 13 Since I Lost My Baby 4:34
- 14 Too High 5:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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