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1	–Michael McDonald	Ain't No Mountain High Enough Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Ann McCrary, Gale M. West*, Michael McDonald, Tammy TaylorBass – Nathan EastDrums – Ricky LawsonElectric Guitar – Chris RodriguezElectric Piano [Rhodes] – Tony SwainKeyboards, Drum Programming – Toby BakerWritten-By – Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson*	2:50
2	–The Doobie Brothers	What A Fool Believes	3:46
3	–Michael McDonald	I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Maureen McDonaldBass – Louis JohnsonClavinet – Greg PhillinganesElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Michael McDonald	3:42
4	–Michael McDonald With James Ingram	Yah Mo B There (Single Version)	4:24
5	–The Doobie Brothers	Takin' It To The Streets (Single Version) Organ – Jesse Butler	3:47
6	–Michael McDonald	Sweet Freedom (Single Version) Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Siedah GarrettKeyboards – Danny Sembello, Greg Phillinganes, Anthony Patler*Keyboards, Synthesizer, Horns, Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Larry WilliamsSaxophone, Flute – Dave Boruff*, Kim HutchcroftSynthesizer [Synclavier] – Wells ChristyTrombone – William Reichenback*Trumpet – Chuck Findley, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey	4:05
7	–The Doobie Brothers	Minute By Minute	3:28
8	–Michael McDonald With Patti LaBelle	On My Own Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Barbara Ingram, Carla Benson, Clydene Jackson, Evette Benton, Julia Tillman Waters, Maxine Willard WatersBass – Neil StubenhausDrums – Carlos VegaGuitar – Dann HuffSynthesizer – David Foster, Peter Wolf Synthesizer [Dx-7] – Greg PhillinganesVocals – Patti LaBelle	4:40
9	–The Doobie Brothers	You Belong To Me Arranged By [String & Horn Arrangements] – David PaichVocals – Rosemary Butler	3:08
10	–The Doobie Brothers	Real Love Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Jimmie HaskellBongos – Bobby LaKindDrums, Vibraphone, Marimba – Chet McCrackenGuitar, Vocals – John McFeeSaxophone, Vocals – Cornelius BumpusTambourine, Cowbell, Maracas – Ted TemplemanVocals – Nicolette Larson	4:22
11	–Michael McDonald	I Stand For You Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Arnold McCuller, Clydene Edwards, Jenni Muldaur, Mona Lisa YoungDrums [Additional Drums] – Manu Katche*Organ [Hammond Organ] – Jeff BovaTrombone – Bruce Fowler	4:24
12	–The Doobie Brothers	It Keeps You Runnin'	4:21
13	–Michael McDonald	Take It To Heart (Radio Edit) Arranged By [String Arrangement] – Paul RiserProgrammed By [Synthesizer Programming], Sequenced By [Sequencing] – Don Was, Michael Hanna, Michael MasonSitar [Coral Sitar] – Bernie Chiaravalle	4:09
14	–Michael McDonald	No Love To Be Found Guitar [Solo Guitar], Rhythm Guitar, Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangement] – Bernie ChiaravalleOrgan [B3 Organ] – Bill Livesy*Rhythm Guitar, Clavinet, Arranged By [Rhythm, Horn & Vocal Arrangement] – Tommy SimsSynthesizer [Synth Rhodes], Arranged By [Rhythm & Vocal Arrangement] – Michael McDonald	5:40
15	–Michael McDonald	I Gotta Try Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Kenny LogginsDrums – Steve GaddElectric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Greg PhillinganesPiano – Michael McDonald	3:53
16	–Michael McDonald	No Lookin' Back Guitar – David PackTom Tom [Tom (Drum) Solo] – George Perilli	3:55
17	–Michael McDonald	Blink Of An Eye Clavinet, Bass [Synth Bass] – Jeff BovaDrums – Manu Katche*Guitar [Guitar Solo] – Warren HaynesOrgan [Hammond Organ] – Benmont TenchPiano [Wurlitzer Piano] – Michael McDonaldRhythm Guitar – Randy Jacobs, Robben Ford	4:59
18	–Michael McDonald	Open The Door (Urban Remix) Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Amy Holland (McDonald)*Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synthesizer, Guitar, Arranged By [Rhythm & Horn Arrangement] – Tommy SimsOrgan [B3 Organ] – Marc Harris*Organ [Wurlitzer] – Michael McDonaldPercussion – Tom Roady	4:30
19	–Michael McDonald	Lost In The Parade Electronic Drums [Simmons Drums] – Staff FieldhouseGuitar – Robben Ford, Willie WeeksSynthesizer – Brian Mann	3:49

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Universal Music International Ltd.
• Licensed To – Motown Records
• Licensed From – Universal Music Enterprises
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Qwest Records
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Geffen Records
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Reprise Records
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Ramp Records
• Copyright (c) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Strategic Marketing Inc.
• Copyright (c) – Warner Strategic Marketing Inc.
• Manufactured By – Warner Strategic Marketing Inc.
• Marketed By – Warner Strategic Marketing Inc.

Credits

• A&R [A&R Coordination] – Mimi Miraflor, Robin Hurley
• Alto Saxophone – Brandon Fields (tracks: 11, 17)
• Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Tim Akers (tracks: 14, 18)
• Art Direction, Design – Jean Krikorian
• Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – David Lasley (tracks: 13), Sir Harry Bowens* (tracks: 11, 13), Sweet Pea Atkinson (tracks: 11, 13)
• Bass – Pino Palladino (tracks: 11, 17), Tiran Porter (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12), Willie Weeks (tracks: 15, 16)
• Compilation Producer – Michael McDonald
• Congas – Bobby LaKind (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12)
• Drum Programming – Jimmy Bralower (tracks: 11, 17)
• Drums – Dan Needham (tracks: 14, 18), George Perilli (tracks: 13, 17), Jeff Porcaro (tracks: 3, 16, 19), John Hartman (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 9, 12), John Robinson (tracks: 4, 17)
• Drums, Vocals – Keith Knudsen (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12)
• Executive-Producer – Alan Fletcher
• Guitar – Bernie Chiaravalle (tracks: 11, 13), David Williams (tracks: 11), Jeffrey Baxter* (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 9, 12), Michael Thompson (tracks: 1, 6), Patrick Simmons (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12), Paul Jackson Jr. (tracks: 6), Steve Lukather (tracks: 3, 15)
• Keyboards – Michael McDonald (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 9 to 12, 16)
• Liner Notes – Barry Alfonso
• Liner Notes [Discographical Annotation] – Gary Peterson , Steve Woolard
• Percussion – John Hartman (tracks: 5, 12), Paulinho Da Costa (tracks: 4, 8, 13, 15), Ted Templeman (tracks: 15)
• Photography By [Photo] – Roger Ressmeyer
• Producer – Bruce Swedien (tracks: 6), Don Was (tracks: 13), Lenny Waronker (tracks: 3, 15), Michael McDonald (tracks: 11, 13, 16, 17, 19), Dick Rudolph* (tracks: 6), Russ Titelman (tracks: 11, 17), Simon Climie (tracks: 1), Ted Templeman (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 19)
• Producer, Bass – Tommy Sims (tracks: 14, 18)
• Producer, Keyboards, Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – Rod Temperton (tracks: 6)
• Producer, Written-By – Carole Bayer Sager (tracks: 8)
• Producer, Written-By, Piano [Acoustic Piano] – Burt Bacharach (tracks: 8)
• Producer, Written-By, Voice [African Voices] – Quincy Jones (tracks: 4)
• Remastered By [Remastering] – Bill Inglot, Dan Hersch
• Research [Photo Research] – Steven Gorman*
• Saxophone [Saxes] – Dennis Solee* (tracks: 14, 18), Doug Moffet (tracks: 14, 18), Mark Douthit (tracks: 14, 18)
• Synthesizer – Michael Boddicker (tracks: 4, 15), Michael McDonald (tracks: 2 to 4, 7, 10, 13, 15, 19), Rod Temperton (tracks: 4)
• Synthesizer [Additional Synthesizer] – Bill Payne (tracks: 2, 7)
• Synthesizer [Synth Horns], Arranged By [Horn Arrangement] – David Frank (tracks: 11, 17)
• Tenor Saxophone – Albert Wing (tracks: 11, 17)
• Trumpet – Lee Thornberg* (tracks: 11, 17)
• Vocals – Bobby LaKind (tracks: 2, 7, 9, 10), Michael McDonald (tracks: 1 to 17, 19), Patrick Simmons (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12), Tiran Porter (tracks: 2, 5, 7, 9, 12)
• Vocals, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals], Arranged By [Vocal Arrangement] – Wendy Moten (tracks: 14)
• Written-By – Bernie Chiaravalle (tracks: 14), Carly Simon (tracks: 9), Chuck Sabatino (tracks: 11), Diane Warren (tracks: 13), Ed Sanford (tracks: 3, 16), George Perilli (tracks: 17), Grady Walker (tracks: 19), Kenny Loggins (tracks: 2, 15, 16), Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller* (tracks: 3), Lester Abrams (tracks: 7), Michael McDonald (tracks: 2 to 5, 7, 9 to 19), Rod Temperton (tracks: 4, 6), Tommy Sims (tracks: 18)
• Written-By, Keyboards – Patrick Henderson (tracks: 10)
• Written-By, Vocals, Synthesizer – James Ingram (tracks: 4)

Notes

Booklet:
Track 1
From the album Motown (6/03)
Also issued as Motown single #2114 (10/03)
℗ 2003 Universal Music International Ltd. under exclusive license to Motown Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Courtesy of Motown Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Track 2
From The Doobie Brothers album Minute By Minute (12/78)
Also issued as Warner Bros. single #8725 (1/79)
℗ 1978 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Track 3
From the album If That's What It Takes (8/82)
Also issued as Warner Bros. single #29933 (7/82)
℗ 1982 Warner Bros Records Inc.
Track 4
From the James Ingram album It's Your Night (10/83)
Qwest single [remix] #29394 (10/83)
℗ 1983 Qwest Records. Courtesy of Qwest Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Track 5
From The Doobie Brothers album Takin' It To The Streets (3/76)
Warner Bros. single [edit] #8196 (3/17/76)
℗ 1976 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Track 6
From the album Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack "Running Scared" [various artists] (5/86)
MCA single [edit] #52857
℗ 1986 Geffen Records. Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Track 7
From The Doobie Brothers album Minute By Minute (12/78)
Also issued as Warner Bros. single #8828 (4/25/79)
℗ 1978 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Track 8
From the Patti LaBelle album Winner In You (5/86)
MCA single #52770 (3/86)
℗ 1986 Geffen Records. Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Track 9
From The Doobie Brothers album Livin' On The Fault Line (8/77)
℗ 1977 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Track 10
From The Doobie Brothers album One Step Closer (9/80)
Also issued as Warner Bros. single #49503 (8/21/80)
℗ 1980 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Track 11
From the album Blink Of An Eye (8/93)
Also issued as Reprise single #18469 (7/93)
℗ 1993 Reprise Records
Track 12
From The Doobie Brothers album Takin' It To The Streets (3/76)
Also issued as Warner Bros. single #8282 (10/76)
℗ 1976 Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Track 13
From the album Take It To Heart (5/90)
Also issued as Reprise single #19828 (4/90)
℗ 1990 Reprise Records
Track 14
From the album Blue Obsession (2/00)
℗ 2001 Ramp Records
Track 15
From the album If That's What It Takes (8/82)
Also issued as Warner Bros. single #29862 (10/82)
℗ 1982 Warner Bros Records Inc.
Track 16
From the album No Lookin' Back (8/85)
Also issued as Warner Bros. single #28960 (7/85)
℗ 1985 Warner Bros Records Inc.
Track 17
From the album Blink Of An Eye (8/93)
℗ 1993 Reprise Records
Track 18
From the album Blue Obsession (2/00)
℗ 2001 Ramp Records
Track 19
From the album No Lookin' Back (8/85)
Also issued as Warner Bros. single #28847 (7/85)
℗ 1985 Warner Bros Records Inc.
© 2005 Warner Bros. Records Inc. & Warner Strategic Marketing Inc., a Warner Music Group Company

Tray insert:
This Compilation ℗ & © 2005 Warner Bros. Records Inc. & Warner Strategic Marketing Inc. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing Inc. A Warner Music Group Company. Printed in U.S.A.

Label:
This Compilation ℗ 2005 Warner Bros. Records Inc. & Warner Strategic Marketing Inc. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing Inc., a Warner Music Group Company. Made in U.S.A.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode (Text On Slipcase And Tray Insert): 0 8122 73167 2 3
• Matrix / Runout: Z42579 M1S16 3 R2 73167-2 01
• Mastering SID Code: ifpi L909
• Mould SID Code: IFPI 2U8B

Other versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
8122-73167-2	Michael McDonald	The Ultimate Collection ‎(CD, Comp, RM)	Rhino Records , Warner Bros. Records, Warner Strategic Marketing	8122-73167-2	Europe	2005
R2 73167	Michael McDonald	The Ultimate Collection ‎(CD, Comp, Club, RM)	Rhino Records , Warner Bros. Records	R2 73167	US	2005
8122-73167-2	Michael McDonald	The Ultimate Collection ‎(CDr, Comp, Promo)	Rhino Records	8122-73167-2	Europe	2005
R2 73167	Michael McDonald	The Ultimate Collection ‎(CD, Comp, RM, sli)	Rhino Records , Warner Bros. Records	R2 73167	US	2005