Michael McDonald - That's Why download song

My favorite from this album. This song and his voice just oozes soul! "That's Why I'll be alright from now on!"

WHAT A GREAT POSITIVE MESSAGE, IN THE SONG !!!

He's got the beautiful blue eyes of his scottish ancestors....and his music.....

This entire album is a classic piece of work with powerful, clever and truthful lyrics.  Thanks so much for sharing from one of the best albums Michael McDonald has ever produced...and he has truly put out quite a bit over the years.  I just love his soulful vocals and unique style - all his own.  This album takes me back to a great transitional year in my life in December 1982-April 1983. Much appreciated.

a cool track with jeff porcaro classy drum pattern,steve lukather guitar and mike porcaro on bass.mcdonald on form singing real strong! another tune written by mike with randy goodrum.the solo is tom scott on sax with robben ford on guitar! christopher cross and brenda russell are singing backup among others! west coast cool!!!

Look back loneliness, you won't see me behind you Hey now emptiness, no more leading the way Go on desperateness, I don't need you beside me no more Come on happiness, I can feel you gaining ground Hey now foolishness, I might keep you around Go on emptiness, I won't look behind me no more I don't rule you out, I know you're there But I'm on to you now [Chorus:] That's why, I won't be down very long That's why, I'll be all right from now on That's why, I get stronger everytime That's why, I know this heart will survive After you're gone You know I believe all we really have is time No use worrying, no use wondering why 'cause through it all, we're only here to laugh and cry It's meant to be that failure only brings another way Every heartache always has another day Come on loneliness, I don't need to hide you no more

Best snare drum backbeat placement in the history of drumming....right here in this song.

Jeff Porcaro and Mike shine on this song, Mike was a overlooked bass player. Amazing feel!

It's sad in a way. This LP did not get overlooked, but in the 80's the mood of the country and much of the music business moved into something else. Reagan, the whole era was so different from what those of us who came of age in the 70's with McDonald in the soundtrack experienced. This lives, which is nice.

Every heartache has another day ..

Look back loneliness, you won't see me behind you Hey now emptiness, no more leading the way Go on desperateness, I don't need you beside me no more Come on happiness, I can feel you gaining ground Hey now foolishness, I might keep you around Go on emptiness, I won't look behind me no more I don't rule you out, I know you're there But I'm on to you now [Chorus:] That's why, I won't be down very long That's why, I'll be all right from now on That's why, I get stronger everytime That's why, I know this heart will survive After you're gone You know I believe all we really have is time No use worrying, no use wondering why 'cause through it all, we're only here to laugh and cry It's meant to be that failure only brings another way Every heartache always has another day Come on loneliness, I don't need to hide you no more I don't rule you out, I know you're there But I'm on to you now [Chorus]

guitar solo is robben ford,right? i love this song because it's filled with hope. that's why.

Robben Ford & Michael McDonald, a delightful combination...

If you do not own this album.. you need too!

One of the Greatest vocalist ever! Timeless, this song helped me get through some serious heartbreak

This My theme song when the weight of the world starts to get heavy this song get me back in the groove again love this tune by this amazing brother.

As always, he takes my breath away.