Michael McDonald - Sweet Freedom (Radio 2's Piano Room)

Michael McDonald visits the Radio 2 Piano Room to perform his hit song Sweet Freedom.

[qjgm]

Mr. McDonald, what the hell do you have in your vocal chords? Ok, I'll tell you. It's magic. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[life-is-inspiring]

What a great rock pianist, not to mention his iconic voice

[compound]

Hes too amazing. Just when I thought he wouldn't dare attempt some of the high notes, he pressed on anyway. Struggled and kept right on going. I dont want anyone but Michael mcdonald singing Michael mcdonald songs. Thank god hes still alive and well and able to still enjoy these gems live.

[javieralba]

Golden fingers, Platinum voice...Love it.

[guusjepoes]

I’m 23 and only listen to this kind ofawesome songs from the 70’s & 80’s. God bless Michael McDonald!

[gregtheos]

Mike has amazing piano chops. His piano playing is as great and unique as his voice.

Hell, his keyboard chops were good enough to make it on Steely Dan albums.

The electric sound of the original version of this recording didn't age as well as it could have. Had a heavy 80's drum machine, horn, etc. sound, but the composition is top-notch. Amazing chord/key changes, vocal harmonies, etc., etc., etc. Just very unique. Very Michael.

[msjc]

Michael thanks for making the 70’s 80’s and 90’s a blast ! !

[shareofmoney]

This is one of my Michael McDonald favorite songs. Love the soul coming out of this guy!

[albobal]

I used to ride with all the windows down in my first car...blasting this song!! I felt so FREE!! Love it!

[DannyVincent]

God brought this man into the world, who gave us the possibility to feel that it was worthwhile to exist on this planet.Absolutely genius.You deserve to be eternal

[brianfoley]

What a gift....Thank You so much for all you give us.

[monicanasis]

I love love Michael McDonald. He's voice and his music are simply timeless.

[pjmeqgw]

I have lived this song since it was first released. I still have it in cassette!

[deepcoolclear]

35 years on such a beautiful song and amazing artist

[DrummerDanVa]

Does any performer of ANY age put more feeling into a performance as Michael?? Amazing!!

[srinivasaraghavan]

Why does this masterpiece have so few views?!

[streborsemaj]

This is so great. Certain points you can hear his age, but it works

[marcoathayde]

MM is always in his prime. Incredible. Flawless.

[billyplayle]

Fantastic with the Doobie Brothers, but even better as a solo artist. A genuine talent.

[jackferris]

Wow! I never considered this a gospel number!?!
Things I've learnt tonight:
1. Mike is a better pianist than I ever imagined
2. He really looks like Ron Perlman

3. Rod Temperton could make any song sound like thriller

I can't believe anyone who plays a song with this much passion didn't have a major hand in the writing process. So how is Temperton credited as sole songwriter??