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When did Michael McDonald's first album release?

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Michael McDonald's first album If That’s What it Takes released in August 1982.


Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is an American singer-songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer. He joined Steely Dan in 1974 as a lead and backing vocalist. He also performed with the Doobie Brothers, singing some of their best-known songs such as “Real Love”, “Takin' It to the Streets” and others. McDonald was a session vocalist... Read More
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