Michael McDonald Shines On Live Cover Of Classic!

New York, NY (Top40 Charts) In these unusual days in which we're living, we find ourselves seeking comfort food -- the things of our youth that make us feel a bit safer and in control. Many of us are feeling the same thing about our music now, as we seek the great songs of our lifetimes, basking in the joy of their familiarity.

Legendary singer and songwriter Michael McDonald has been capturing some of his recent live recordings of classic songs - especially those that lyrically touch this moment we're in - and has released them to his fans. Last month, we heard his passionate take on Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" and today he has issued a slowed down, soulful take on the Burt Bacharach/Hal David classic, "What The World Needs Now."

McDonald told Billboard that he likes to end his live shows with "What the World Needs Now," Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On," or both songs. "We've tried to make our live shows leave people with a sense of community and a little something more important than just all of us getting together to hear some live music. That's certainly a wonderful thing…but nonetheless we take the opportunity to say something beyond that to all the people who are nice enough to come hear us that points to the fact we're a community. And the mindfulness of being a community is always important - especially now."

On November 7th, McDonald will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the Doobie Brothers, along with bandmates Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons and John McFee.