Michael McDonald - Sweet Freedom HQ

[klaritavital]

lindo e gostoso !

[best11228]

No More Runnin' Down the Wrong Road.....

[Ironchef765]

great tune :)



[MrPip1993]

80s is the best

[thefernando206]

@MrPip1993 pi de pijama???????

[DirtyRed225]

@MrPip1993 Dont get no better

[REDDCRMLFRK79]

CAN'T HELP BUT SMILE AND FORGET ABOUT ANY & ALL OF MY PROBLEMS WHEN I HEAR THIS SONG.

[siciliano1960ful]

La musica e 'grande, per il video nulla da dire

[TheCottesmore]

awesome song and singer.just excellent.a world class talent of his time.

[mjjfan1ify]

this really lift my sprits when im down ^_^

[Passionladyluv]

love this song through and through.love the beat,his sweet voice, the music..everything

[xPlantpoTx]

If I had michael's voice id break so many hearts, until then mine will have to suffer =[

[notgivinup]

Goose bumps every time I hear this song.... LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

[misstym1979]

one of my fav songs ever

[ZLarryZB]

Yep!  That hits the spot.

[VBaskin2010]

Did Y'all Remember That Song As The Promo For What Used 2 B Magic 103 FM WMGK?

[BenjiPistone]

For my Dad...........R.I.P......

[crh2010]

love the chorus

[Meela234]

OMG!! This is my song! Played it to death! Makes me feel so happy. 

[MultiCOACHMIKE]

You gotta see the video for this song with Billy Crystal and the late..Great Gregory Hines...from the classic buddy-cop movie "Running Scared"

Mike "The Truth"

[MsLovie77]

I can't listen to this song without thinking of my boo! He put me on to this song. I miss him so much!

[GibbyGibbyGibb]

I have been trying to find this for ages since I heard it when I was a young girl of about 5. Loved it since then! Always got it mixed up with Ya Mo Be There for some reason! - both great songs!

[MegaLightlife]

I listened to this song after breaking up with my pussy whipping girlfriend.

[NLRNL]

4 people have no sweet freedom

[marc1701e]

from the movie Running Scared

[gmugrumbach]

That's the smooth I'm talkin' about.

[SOULJATWIN]

He's white but got a black motown powerful voice!!!!!!!

[2010metsfan]

FOUR dislikes? WTH are these idiots?

[davenw6]

What an angelic voice MaDonald has!

[jinkey62009]

great 80's stylings...i was in arizona in those days...reminds me of desert antics and a great period of my life

[jhecht424]

Makes me think of the summer of '86 and coutnless hours at the beach..Those were the days when life was simpler for me

[lempfert22]

love Michael McDonald's voice

[lighthouse201197]

yea this song makes me want to watch that movie runnin scared

[773SleepyHollow]

This makes me think of Casey Kasem.

[sportyfemme64]

I miss the 80's!! I miss GOOD music like this!

[blkyank1]

This song has special meaning for me.The first time I heard it was August 29th 1986 on the day a graduated Marine Corps boot camp in MCRD San Diego.I was on my way to the airport in a taxi to fly home to Minneapolis for leave when this song came on the radio.Freedom never tasted so sweet.

[kellie7573]

@blkyank1 yeahhhhhh minneapolis!

[MrSargemneil]

summer sound of 86

[LyricLove101]

Fine Michael...as a soloist and w/ the Doobie Brothers.....All that good stuff. Those of us who know are so fortunate.

Blessings

[charfaceful]

itunes has lost out on a lot of dollars by not having this available buy

[mahram]

@charfaceful I know, right? Why is this song impossible to buy?

[LuVSJamie]

My Favorite song in 1986...5th grade.

[DarkRockstar2]

Suddenly wanna watch Running Scared.  Awesome song

[MyMiloboy]

Man Talk about an Awesome VOICE He's definitely Got it....Go Michael......

[kbilzs]

Did not realize he was white until the early nineties. The pinnacle of blue eyed soul.

[mkach48]

look to the left right over his right side a face .....

[oooanthonyooo]

Im on my way to bail my friend out of jail. . I just posted this song to his facebook . haha

[steadyrocksyou]

@oooanthonyooo haha cool ;)

congraduations :)

[asicslover]

the 4 who pressed the 'dislike' button need to see a shrink

[Doobie1975]

This song reminds me of an old friend of mine who sadly recently passed away in a car accident last week, I didn't get to know her very well but I was close friends with her two older sisters back in school and they and their family are some of the most kindest, inspirational people I've ever met and they always inspired everyone to stay strong and be happy, I know one day I'll get to see her again and that she's in a better place with God

[mjjfan1ify]

THIS IS THE BEST SONG I'VE EVER HEARD

[kmason685]

"Running Scared" was the last movie my father took me to see before I left for college. This song was part of the soundtrack and it always held special memories for me. Thanx for posting!

[johnissoevil]

To the 4 who disliked this: Be lucky you heard this and not any terrible rendition I could possibly belt out, lmao.

[parkesc21]

@johnissoevil Ill take that further - the 4 people who disliked this are fans of Lady Gaga

[johnissoevil]

@parkesc21 LMAO! Love it! :-)

[acetoned76]

omg---this is such a strong strong track---iTunes WAKE UP !!

[elbaronbarbershop]

Lo mejor de lo mejor!!!! Good!!!!!

[MCNAGELL]

Total smoothness, the intro, the voice, everything about this song is so smooth, I can't handle it anymore.

[msdogooder]

Michael McDonald's: Sweet Freedom.

Michael Jackson’s: Rock with You, Off the Wall, The Lady in My Life, & Thriller.

Heatwave’s: Boogie Nights, Always and Forever & The Groove Line.

James Ingram & Michael McDonald: "Yah Mo B There".

&

Quincy Jones’s: The Secret Garden and You Put a Move on My Heart.

Rod Temperton is a MASTER songwriter, WOW!!

[CEEWorldwide]

Geat singer great voice. Started out with Steely Dan before joining The Doobie Brothers, good solo career in 80's with this track from the film Running Scared, also dueted with Patti Labelle on On My Own where there artists never met McDonald recording his part in Los Angeles whilst labelle recorded her part in New York. Also teamed up with James Ingram for the seminal Ya Mo Be there

[PianoGenius3428]

I don't think he sounds black he just sounds like a white guy with a lot of soul. But the only thing that is that damn this guy can sing. 

[mathenysabrina]

pretty much one of the greatest songs in life. i love him..... GO MOTOWN. and he's black at heart

[mathenysabrina]

pretty much one of the greatest songs in life. i love him..... GO MOTOWN

[SuperTomcat105]

When I first heard Michael McDonald I thought he was black. When I found out he was white I was shocked. Voice of soul!

[2006Crusader2006]

YouTube sucks more and more! Let Google know! Lets all cancel our google account 12-12-2011! Let them feel it!

YouTube has become a pain in the ass! Their vids get too slow to even watch!

YouTube suck monkeyballs!

Copy and paste thiis message!

[ma7799]

He has an awesome black voice!



[playdrums]

The Chuck Norris of adult contemporary 80's music.

[Krazy3912]

Class of 1986 BABY!!!!

[musicsoothesusall]

Michael Mc Donald rocks !!! He has a black man's soul...who cares what color his skin is !!!!!!!!!! Does it really matter when listening to his awesome voice and music ???? LOVE his beautiful and expressive eyes too !!!

[musicsoothesusall]

Michael Mc Donald rocks !!! He has a black man's soul...who cares what color his skin is !!!!!!!!!! Does it really matter when listening to his awesome voice and music ????

[caligulascousin]

I want to download this to mp3. Anyone know how I can do this?

[sauermusicDE]

@caligulascousin Search for "Free YouTube to MP3 Converter" from DVD Video Soft (it's freeware).

[ChicagoWhale]

MM is the man!!!

[focusfanactic]

Wot a voice great man

[lalakingmaganda]

Michael McDonald belongs to the few vocally superior artists. Incomparable!

[piratasdecordoba]

Of course it is 80´s! "Sweet freedom" was 1987!

[4Ebsus]

@piratasdecordoba More like 1986, actually. lol

[wasagoodkid]

i absolutely love this song, its definitely a 2011 discovery favourite,and my new catchphrase.... try it some time; whenever a situation defines your aspiratons of being free... "shine sweet freedom" oh and it in no way feels 80's sorry

[jvlivs2]

Loved this song then, LOVE IT NOW, BABY! Nothin' like the 80s.

[sbrooks0178]

I *LOVE* 80s MUSIC THEMES!!!

[pirarucu01]

una cancion que no va morir nunca espero!!!!!

[Bable012]

That shit ass movie was Running Scared...not that bad of a movie

[ChargingGuy]

Great song!

[nightcypha]

Michael McDonald (and other great singers like him) = Pure.....Born-with "Talent". NOT "paid for" productions to hide mistaken vocals. Music at it's finest.

[NederpopBeatChannel]

Absolutely NO HQ AUDIO!!!!.

[TaylorJ415]

I love this song...timeless

[champdog1]

This song was in some shit-ass movie from the 80's. That movie sucked.

[RonHitson]

@roscoegino

MM is not black. Just because he has a soulful voice does not mean he's black. There are SOME white folks that can sing just like there are blacks that cannot dance and play basketball. MM can sing and let's just enjoy his wonderful voice and leave it at that.

[HipnHopify]

@RonHitson It was meant as a joke. Chill down, please. Don't take everything so seriously..

[celestiallove7]

Michael McDonald is sexy. the only sexy gray-hair man in the 80's!

[ruthiesky]

Mike put everything he was into his singing. He knew how to nail the vocals. He breathed right (which actually makes a big difference) and instead of carrying the tune, he let the tune carry him. To say that he was genetically gifted is an understatement. Geez, we need more of his talent now.

[pbrucpaul]

I like this as my best Michael McDonald number.

[radiodj1520]

This Michael McDonald 1986 Hit, "Sweet Freedom," Did Played, During The Soul Train Dancers Danced To #1 Segment, During The 514th Edition Of "Soul Train" On October 11, 1986.

[radiodj1520]

I Love This Michael McDonald 1986 Hit, "Sweet Freedom," Which Became A Top 5 Adult Contemporary Hit In America, A Top 10 Dance Hit In America, And A Top 20 R&B Hit In America.

[muzzmatrix]

Michael was the shit. His background vocal work on Donald Fagen's album entitled "Nightfly" with that brilliant  piece of music called "I.G.Y" was epic.

[saleahterry1]

Iam 32 years of age I didnt get a change to experiance him with dooby brother but he by far is the best artist there is

[vidamic2]

This is one of the best songs ever to be recorded, Michael McDonald is a real musician...

[menaceofdennis]

I remember...summer 1986

[WingitMan27]

This guy completely turned the Doobie brothers around. Even though they left rock they still were mad good. Go figure this guy goes solo and is a completely success. Hes white people- remember us white men can have soul too- look at hall and oates but i get your points. take it easy ppl.

[ProductionD3]

And, of course, the composer of this (master)piece is Rot Temperton.

[LiamTheGreat]

I now always think of this song every time I see the millinium falcon

[budracin8guy07]

race, creed! this guy does it RIGHT! Sweet freedom baby!

[br56br]

love this song

[bonsgirl]

My god he is hot.

[messerdl]

i have yet to hear a song that michael has done bad.. he is incredible, and ladies is it me or does he have the sexiest eyes ever..,, ohhhh myyyyyyyyy

[eyescandeceive]

@messerdl he does have amazing eyes, and this is a gorgeous picture of him, but i love it when he plays the piano and sings with his eyes closed...

[SqueakerThePinkKitty]

Micheal McDonald sings real music!

[spookymylove1]

Mr. McDonald has always had the voice of absolute serenity in my soul. Bless the years I had listening to the Doobie Brothers

[lordtiberius]

i have to hear that song at least once

[mickeymerc11]

what a super smooth silky voice,,,,,yea man,,,

[PeterZeeke]

f I hear ya mo be there one more time I'ma ya mo burn this place to the ground

[XmangooseE]

Michael McDonald; Sweet Freedom:

einfach nur toll!

[QoolEntent]

Michael McDonald = The white Luther Vandross

[dinfg6]

@QoolEntent Well one thing is true Taylor Hicks in the 2006 edition of American Idol has nothing on Michael McDonald. Sure Hicks can charm a croud but not beat the original.

[ballerfications]

2 people are in musical captivity. 

[sugarworm28]

I'm seriously agreeing with roscoegino! That's how I've always felt:) Michael McDonald is White chocolate! Lol!

[RetroJenny]

Michael is a soul man, and he has beautiful eyes.

[monicaeclipse]

taylor hicks sounds alot like michael mcdonald

[monicaeclipse]

DID U SAY MICHAEL MCDONALD IS BLACK LMAO!!!!

[4Ebsus]

I have the songsheet of this song and F.Y.I the song is in the key of F.

[Agent1W]

2:13-2:36 is my favorite part!!!

[MrKevin619ism]

Now this my shit right here.This song makes me cry tears of joy and I can't figure out why. There is this feeling that accompanies this song. Michael McDonald ranks high on my list of best vocalists.

[twinklebear22]

I have always loved this song!! It is such a feel good song!! Michael Mcdonald is one awesome singer!! Seen him in concert and he rocks the crowd!! Takes me back to much happier days of my life. I miss those days. My heart just aches for those days. What a time that was. Never to be forgotten. There was a magic in the air back then that you just cant feel today and that is a real shame. At least we can recapture some of that magic when we hear this song. Missing those days forever!! ♥

[MrKevin619ism]

@twinklebear22 I am speechless. You took the words right out of my mouth. Oh how I yearn to have that "magic" back !

[twinklebear22]

@MrKevin619ism Oh Wow! Thank you friend!! That was so kind of you to say. Me too, I yearn for that magic too and I know I always will. :)

[MrKevin619ism]

@twinklebear22 We both will and you are welcome. The songs back in this era were much more uplifting and that's what today's music is missing. Happy holidays to you!

[twinklebear22]

@MrKevin619ism They were most definitely uplifting and today's music is missing that for sure. Happy Holidays to you too my friend!! :))

[novaflo339]

SOUL

[jacksge]

Awesome feel good song that makes me remember simpler times. Thank you Michael McDonald for sharing your musical genius. Thank you Billy Crystal for making the world laugh. Thank you Gregory Hines for sharing your many talents with the world, and for making it a brighter place. Rest in peace, we miss you.

[sgmale90]

good but weird at the same time

[roscoegino]

I don't care what people say. Michael McDonald is black.

[TheBigManM]

@roscoegino Michael McDonald skin color might b white, but he is definitely a brotha!!

[spyderj1999]

@TheBigManM AMEN TO THAT!!!! LOL Him AND Kenny Loggins!!!!

[7thvenom]

@roscoegino No michael is part WOLF !!!! LOL I ALWAYS SAID THE BROHTA LOOKED LIKE A WOLF

PEACE FAM

[Biggmofo]

@roscoegino HAHAHAHA!!;)

[taylor12taytay]

@roscoegino lmfao noooo

[RonyMexico]

@roscoegino yeah, as the picture above proves, nice eyes, better have your vision checked, soon, and don't drive untill you do, please, gracias

[o0oKilluminatio0o]

@roscoegino LOL no hes white..its not just black people who have soul you know..

[Trill104]

@o0oKilluminatio0o Tell me about it....He should look up Rod Tempeton also...

[akb39400]

@roscoegino that would be in spirit only, I suppose

[hawksfan3]

@roscoegino

no he isn't.

[dpowerdriver101]

Michael McDonald is black

[PhillyCEEZ]

@roscoegino man whatta voice...i gotta post this on my FB...i remember this song when i was like 8 ...i remember thinkin even as a shorty wow thats a damn catchy hook...this whiteboy aint no joke man

[demarcusgd]

@roscoegino LOL now you KNOW you post something like that, folks are going to get their feathers ruffled. Folks have NO sense of humor anymore. Mention anything racial, and the fangs come out:)

[suaved]

@roscoegino

Lol

[77lalalemon]

@roscoegino YOU SO CRAZY.ROTFLMBO

:)

[CinnaBear21]

@roscoegino *giggles so hard*

[carrroad]

@roscoegino

Well he certainly sings like he's black!

Briiliant voice!

[vcl562]

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[SOULJATWIN]

Fuck Justin Bieber this white man Michael McDonald sing 100% better

[7thvenom]

@SOULJATWIN THANK YOU BUT DONT COMPARE THE TWO !!!

[sals4586]

@SOULJATWIN bieber, is a money makin creation for 13 yr old girls

[ArieDolly101]

@SOULJATWIN Jb A TEEN how do u sound of course he does.

[4Ebsus]

@ArieDolly101 Well, yeah we all know that. This is better than the stuff you get today. 25 years later. These new kids don't really have any respect for the classic songs.

[sbrooks0178]

80s adventure movie music...LOVE it!

[Nielsjes1234]

OMG i'm 16 year old and i can't live without this music!!

I WISH I WAS BORN IN THE 80's!!!

[epgrove1961]

Michael McDonald has a very distinctive singing voice and style.

[BJrellz]

"Brotha Got Soul" -From one brotha to another.

[naja46]

This is a great song by the brilliant British songwriter Rod Temperton who has written so many fantastic songs including Michael Jackson's Thriller . I love this so much !!!

[MsFarzee]

@naja46

Rod Temperton is the author of many of my most favorite songs.

"Rock With You" - Michael Jackson

"Mystery" - Anita Baker and "You Put A Move On My Heart" - Tamia _ I love this man's musical talent.

[naja46]

@MsFarzee Rock With You is my favourite Michael Jackson song but then I may be biased towards Rod Temperton as I'm British ! Great music , you have very good taste !

[MrKevin619ism]

@naja46 He used to be in the group Heatwave who had some pop hits back in the late 70's such as Boogie Nights, The Groove Line and Always and Forever before venturing out as a songwriter, but nonetheless a great one he was. I believe he has passed.

[naja46]

@MrKevin619ism Yes , he was in Heatwave & he wrote all 3 of the songs you have mentioned . Sorry to correct you on one thing though , I'm pleased to say he is still very much alive ! I have been reading your other comments on here & I feel exactly the same about the " magic " of years gone by . The music was so much better than today & life was simpler . How I wish we could turn the clock back to those wonderful times . Such sweet memories .

[MrKevin619ism]

@naja46 Well thank you for that info. Happy Holidays to you !

[naja46]

@MrKevin619ism You're welcome . Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you !

[MrKevin619ism]

@naja46 You are accurate. It was another member of Heatwave who has passed. The lead singer Johnnie Wilder, Jr. whom was paralyzed for some time due to a car accident.

[MsGoodguyz]

I think Michael Mc D is the sexist white man I know and I know a lot of them trust me. When he sings he just is a turn on to any woman , black , white , purple , green and plaid. He is FINE!!

[mahmoudyzadeh]

what great chorus



[applesnapple2000]

one of my faviorit song ever!