Hi everyone.  Hope you are all well and continue to stay that way during this global health crisis we are facing.  But in addition to protecting your physical wellness, what are you doing to stay mentally healthy today?

(Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

I know we are in a serious situation, but I need a break from the gloom, doom and bullying by way of hoarding. Music has always been my refuge and watching those beautiful Italians singing to each other from their balconies reaffirmed my belief that music is the answer. So until the old normal returns, I am going to share a song I listen to that helps me escape the current state of things, if only for a few minutes each day.  And if this helps anyone else, even better.

When Michael McDonald joined The Doobie Brothers in 1975, the sound of the band changed from a rock & roll guitar driven one to a more soulful piano/keyboard one.  Their 1978 album, “Minute by Minute” was a smash and produced the band’s biggest hit, “What A Fool Believes”.  That song was co-written by McDonald and Kenny Loggins and won Record & Song Of The Year at the Grammy Awards in 1980.  When the band broke up in 1982, McDonald went on to become one of the greatest blue eyed-soul singers ever in his successful solo career.  Today’s song remains my favorite of his from the Doobie Brothers days.

The Doobie Brothers circa 1978 L-R:  Tiran Porter, John Hartman, Michael McDonald, Keith Knudsen, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter and Patrick Simmons (seated).  (Image found online.  Original source unknown.)

The Doobie Brothers:  “It Keeps You Running” (1976, written by Michael McDonald).

I do not own the rights to anything.  I am just sharing what I love and how I am coping with you.

Stay well.