Title: Michael McDonald If Thats What It Takes
Year/Genre: 1982, Soft Rock / Blue-Eyed Soul
Matrix #: 9 23703-1
Condition: VG+ (Left Corner Jacket Slice)
Description: Released in 1982, If Thats What It Takes was Michael McDonalds first solo album after leaving The Doobie Brothers. Recorded in Los Angeles, it marked his shift from band member to frontman, with West Coast session players helping shape its sleek sound. Interestingly, McDonalds distinctive voice was already a studio favoritehe had sung background for Steely Dan and Christopher Cross before launching his solo career. For collectors, this LP shows him stepping into stardom while shaping the polished adult contemporary sound of the 1980s.