MICHAEL McDONALD – If That’s What It Takes [Japan SHM-CD AOR Best Selection 1300] 2016

“If That’s What It Takes” never has been remastered, but the clarity and dynamic range of this first time on SHM-CD makes a big difference with the previous versions.

01 – Playin’ By The Rules
02 – I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)
03 – Love Lies
04 – I Gotta Try
05 – I Can Let Go Now
06 – That’s Why
07 – If That’s What It Takes
08 – No Such Luck
09 – Losin’ End
10 – Believe in It

Michael McDonald – vocals, Fender Rhodes, synths, piano
Steve Lukather – guitar (2, 4, 6, 8, 10)
Robben Ford – guitar solo (6, 7)
Dean Parks – guitar (1, 3, 7, 9), guitar overdubs (8)
Greg Phillinganes – keyboards
Michael Boddicker – additional synthesizer (4)
Michael Omartian – Fender Rhodes (6, 8)
Willie Weeks – bass guitar (1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10)
Louis Johnson – bass guitar (2)
Mike Porcaro – bass guitar (6, 8)
Steve Gadd – drums (1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10)
Jeff Porcaro – drums (2, 6, 8)
Lenny Castro – percussion (1, 6, 7, 8, 10)
Paulinho Da Costa – percussion (3, 4)
Ted Templeman – percussion (4)
Edgar Winter – saxophone solo (1, 10)
Tom Scott – saxophone solo (6), Lyricon solo (9)
Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Amy Holland, Brenda Russell, Kathy Walker, Ed Sanford – backing vocals

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