Michael McDonald teams with Al Green for the soul of double-header

Michael McDonald teams with Al Green for the soul of double-header:

Soul legend Michael McDonald has a career, that has spanned the decades before, but as he readies himself for a UK tour with the Reverend Al Green, he admits to Dave Owens that he never enjoyed himself as he is right now.
It is reassuring to discover that Michael McDonald's voice is as effortless as the smooth blue-eyed soul with which he is synonymous.
When we speak of the low thrum of a surprising soft side systems resonates down the phone and rasp of a laidback late night DJ.
It is the distinctive voice that has made his fortune and get the five time Grammy Award-winning singer and keyboardist legendary status worldwide.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1952, the always bearded McDonald initially found fame in the mid-to late-70s as the soulful singer in The Doobie Brothers and as a touring member of Steely Dan, before launching his solo career in the 80s.
Then he took two classic worldwide hits courtesy of Yah Mo Be There "with James Ingram (1984) and On My Own by Patti LaBelle (1986).
He will be reviewing this mega-selling songs when he arrives in UK for an iconic double-header with fellow soul legend Al Green, which starts stops at the Cardiff International Arena on June 22. Michael McDonald teams with Al Green for the soul of double-header 27/5/2010 by David Owen, South Wales Echo
Add a comment Recommend Soul legend Michael McDonald has a career that has spanned the decades before, but as he readies himself for a UK tour with the Reverend Al Green, he admits to Dave Owens that he never enjoyed himself as he
It is reassuring to discover that Michael McDonald's voice is as effortless as the smooth blue-eyed soul with which he is synonymous.
When we speak of the low thrum of a surprising soft side systems resonates down the phone and rasp of a laidback late night DJ.
It is the distinctive voice that has made his fortune and get the five time Grammy Award-winning singer and keyboardist legendary status worldwide.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1952, the always bearded McDonald initially found fame in the mid-to late-70s as the soulful singer in The Doobie Brothers and as a touring member of Steely Dan, before launching his solo career in the 80s.
Then he took two classic worldwide hits courtesy of Yah Mo Be There "with James Ingram (1984) and On My Own by Patti LaBelle (1986).
He will be reviewing this mega-selling songs when he arrives in the UK for an iconic double-header with fellow soul legend Al Green, which starts stops at the Cardiff International Arena on June 22.
It is mid-morning on the West Coast of the USA and McDonald's in California. He has a hectic day of meetings with him and pulled out a recording session with American blues guitarist Robben Ford, with whom he is recording a soon-to-be released album. However, it is the night of his leg day long adventure that excited about it - appearing in a guest spot on American Idol. The American version of the X Factor is so great in the pond as it stands here and McDonald can not wait.
"I am very excited about," he admits.
"It's the season finale for the winner is announced and I will duet (The Doobie Brothers) Take It To The Streets DeWyze with Lee, one of the finalists." American Idol finale is apparently a celebration of '70s sounds, the singer will appear alongside other guests, such as soft rock exponents Chicago and The Bee Gees' Barry Gibb.
The show also marks Simon Cowell's departure after nine years of American Idol hot seat, a moment in the history of television, which is in the States dealt with much the same news feeding frenzy as we in the United Kingdom, the resignation of the queen to greet the British throne.
McDonald's admits that he is a fan of Mr Nasty TV, but could not trot the bitter barbs exactly as Cowell.
"I do not think I can be as critical as Simon is, no," he laughs.
"But he's very good at managing its own unique form of natural selection and the reduction of the musical gene pool!"
If McDonald had just started on the bumpy and dangerous road to musical success, he says he would not hesitate to auditioning for American Idol have had.
"I tried would have certainly yes, although I'm not sure I would have incurred," he says with refreshing modesty. Although I think we both know he would have made his unique vocal ability. "These young people are so incredibly talented, you can only admire those who fought their way to the finals, 'he adds.
When McDonald arrived in the UK shortly to a five-date arena tour with soul legend Al Green to start, it will mark the first time these two musical giants who shared a British stage.
"We played with Al in the U.S. a few times," says McDonald.
"I have known him for years''. We would always bump into him on the road when I was on tour with the Doobie Brothers. I've always been a big fan and I look forward to watching Al and his band play.
"It's a wonderful bill further and we hope that an absolute treat for British public to be.
'To be honest it is amazing to think that we still do everything. But I tell you what I've never enjoyed myself playing live as much as I do now. When you get to my age you begin to appreciate things more !
Michael McDonald and Al Green plays the CIA on Tuesday, June 22. Tickets at £ 42.50 are available at the box office on 029 2022 4488.
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