If That's What It Takes

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

If That's What It Takes is the debut album by the American singer Michael McDonald, released on 3 August 1982 by Warner Bros. Records. Ted Templeman and Lenny Waronker produced the record. Lee Herschberg, Donn Landee and Jim Isaacson recorded the basic tracks, and Bobby Hata mastered the whole at Warner Bros. Recording Studios. The album has ten tracks, including the title track, Playin' By the Rules and Believe In It. It was the first of his solo albums.

The album reached number 6 on the Billboard 200. The single I Keep Forgettin (Every Time You're Near) reached number 4 on the Hot 100, and I Gotta Try number 44.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Playin' By the Rules5:00Apple Music ↗
2. 2I Keep Forgettin (Every Time You're Near)3:42Apple Music ↗
3. 3Love Lies3:25Apple Music ↗
4. 4I Gotta Try3:55Apple Music ↗
5. 5I Can Let Go Now2:55Apple Music ↗
6. 6That's Why4:26Apple Music ↗
7. 7If That's What It Takes4:20Apple Music ↗
8. 8No Such Luck3:48Apple Music ↗
9. 9Losin' End4:15Apple Music ↗
10. 10Believe In It4:41Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗