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Grand Funk Railroad – We're an American Band

Grand Funk Railroad – We're an American Band

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‘We're an American Band’ is a song by American rock band Grand Funk Railroad, released in 1973 from the band's album of the same name (their seventh) which became the...

Grand Funk Railroad – We're an American Band

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‘We're an American Band’ is a song by American rock band Grand Funk Railroad, released in 1973 from the band's album of the same name (their seventh) which became the...

Badfinger – Come and Get It

Badfinger – Come and Get It

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‘Come and Get It’ is a song composed by English singer-songwriter Paul McCartney for the 1969 film The Magic Christian. The song was performed by Badfinger, produced by McCartney and...

Badfinger – Come and Get It

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‘Come and Get It’ is a song composed by English singer-songwriter Paul McCartney for the 1969 film The Magic Christian. The song was performed by Badfinger, produced by McCartney and...

Canned Heat – Going Up the Country

Canned Heat – Going Up the Country

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‘Going Up the Country’ (also ‘Goin' Up the Country’) is a song adapted and recorded by American blues rock band Canned Heat. Called a "rural hippie anthem", it became one...

Canned Heat – Going Up the Country

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‘Going Up the Country’ (also ‘Goin' Up the Country’) is a song adapted and recorded by American blues rock band Canned Heat. Called a "rural hippie anthem", it became one...

The Go-Go's – Our Lips Are Sealed

The Go-Go's – Our Lips Are Sealed

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‘Our Lips Are Sealed’ is a song co-written by Jane Wiedlin, guitarist of the Go-Go's, and Terry Hall, singer of the Specials and Fun Boy Three. The Go-Go's supported the...

The Go-Go's – Our Lips Are Sealed

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‘Our Lips Are Sealed’ is a song co-written by Jane Wiedlin, guitarist of the Go-Go's, and Terry Hall, singer of the Specials and Fun Boy Three. The Go-Go's supported the...

Peter Frampton – Do You Feel like We Do

Peter Frampton – Do You Feel like We Do

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‘Do You Feel Like We Do’ is a song by English guitarist, singer and songwriter Peter Frampton. It was originally released on his 1973 studio album Frampton's Camel. The song...

Peter Frampton – Do You Feel like We Do

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‘Do You Feel Like We Do’ is a song by English guitarist, singer and songwriter Peter Frampton. It was originally released on his 1973 studio album Frampton's Camel. The song...

The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary

The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary

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‘She Sells Sanctuary’ is a song by British rock band the Cult. It is from their second studio album, Love (1985), and was released as a single on 13 May...

The Cult – She Sells Sanctuary

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‘She Sells Sanctuary’ is a song by British rock band the Cult. It is from their second studio album, Love (1985), and was released as a single on 13 May...

Huey Lewis and the News – The Power of Love

Huey Lewis and the News – The Power of Love

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‘The Power of Love’ is a 1985 single by Huey Lewis and the News, written for the soundtrack of the 1985 blockbuster film Back to the Future. The song became...

Huey Lewis and the News – The Power of Love

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‘The Power of Love’ is a 1985 single by Huey Lewis and the News, written for the soundtrack of the 1985 blockbuster film Back to the Future. The song became...

Linda Ronstadt – You're No Good

Linda Ronstadt – You're No Good

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‘You're No Good’ is a song written by Clint Ballard Jr., first performed by Dee Dee Warwick for Jubilee Records in 1963 with production by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller....

Linda Ronstadt – You're No Good

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‘You're No Good’ is a song written by Clint Ballard Jr., first performed by Dee Dee Warwick for Jubilee Records in 1963 with production by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller....

Kansas – Carry On Wayward Son

Kansas – Carry On Wayward Son

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‘Carry On Wayward Son’ is a song by American rock band Kansas, released from the band's fourth studio album Leftoverture (1976). Written by guitarist Kerry Livgren, the song became the...

Kansas – Carry On Wayward Son

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‘Carry On Wayward Son’ is a song by American rock band Kansas, released from the band's fourth studio album Leftoverture (1976). Written by guitarist Kerry Livgren, the song became the...

Beastie Boys – Fight for Your Right

Beastie Boys – Fight for Your Right

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‘(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)’ (shortened to ‘Fight for Your Right’ on album releases) is a song by American hip hop group the Beastie Boys, released as...

Beastie Boys – Fight for Your Right

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‘(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)’ (shortened to ‘Fight for Your Right’ on album releases) is a song by American hip hop group the Beastie Boys, released as...

The Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Lovin'

The Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Lovin'

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‘Gimme Some Lovin'’ is a song first recorded by the Spencer Davis Group. Released as a single in 1966, it reached the Top 10 of the record charts in several...

The Spencer Davis Group – Gimme Some Lovin'

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‘Gimme Some Lovin'’ is a song first recorded by the Spencer Davis Group. Released as a single in 1966, it reached the Top 10 of the record charts in several...

The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go

The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go

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‘Should I Stay or Should I Go’ is a song by English punk rock band the Clash from their album Combat Rock, written in 1981 and featuring Mick Jones on...

The Clash – Should I Stay or Should I Go

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‘Should I Stay or Should I Go’ is a song by English punk rock band the Clash from their album Combat Rock, written in 1981 and featuring Mick Jones on...

The J. Geils Band – Centerfold

The J. Geils Band – Centerfold

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‘Centerfold’ is a song by the J. Geils Band, released in September 1981 as the lead single from their tenth album Freeze Frame. The most successful single of the group's...

The J. Geils Band – Centerfold

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‘Centerfold’ is a song by the J. Geils Band, released in September 1981 as the lead single from their tenth album Freeze Frame. The most successful single of the group's...

REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You

REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You

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‘Keep On Loving You’ is a rock ballad written by Kevin Cronin and performed by American rock band REO Speedwagon. It features the lead guitar work of Gary Richrath. The...

REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You

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‘Keep On Loving You’ is a rock ballad written by Kevin Cronin and performed by American rock band REO Speedwagon. It features the lead guitar work of Gary Richrath. The...

Status Quo – Rockin' All Over the World

Status Quo – Rockin' All Over the World

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‘Rockin' All Over the World’ is a rock song written by John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival. It made its debut on Fogerty's second solo album in 1975. It...

Status Quo – Rockin' All Over the World

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‘Rockin' All Over the World’ is a rock song written by John Fogerty, formerly of Creedence Clearwater Revival. It made its debut on Fogerty's second solo album in 1975. It...

Poison – Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Poison – Every Rose Has Its Thorn

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‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ is a power ballad by American glam metal band Poison. It was released in October 1988 as the third single from Poison's second album Open...

Poison – Every Rose Has Its Thorn

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‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’ is a power ballad by American glam metal band Poison. It was released in October 1988 as the third single from Poison's second album Open...

The Romantics – What I Like About You

The Romantics – What I Like About You

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‘What I Like About You’ is a song by American rock band the Romantics. Written by band members Wally Palmar, Mike Skill and Jimmy Marinos in 1979, the song is...

The Romantics – What I Like About You

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‘What I Like About You’ is a song by American rock band the Romantics. Written by band members Wally Palmar, Mike Skill and Jimmy Marinos in 1979, the song is...

Sam & Dave – Hold On, I'm Comin'

Sam & Dave – Hold On, I'm Comin'

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‘Hold On, I'm Comin'’ (officially registered as "Hold On, I'm Coming", and shown on the original single release as ‘Hold On! I'm Comin'’ is a 1966 single recorded by soul...

Sam & Dave – Hold On, I'm Comin'

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‘Hold On, I'm Comin'’ (officially registered as "Hold On, I'm Coming", and shown on the original single release as ‘Hold On! I'm Comin'’ is a 1966 single recorded by soul...

The Georgia Satellites – Keep Your Hands to Yourself

The Georgia Satellites – Keep Your Hands to You...

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‘Keep Your Hands to Yourself’ is the debut single by American Southern rock group the Georgia Satellites. The song was written by the band's lead singer, Dan Baird, and was...

The Georgia Satellites – Keep Your Hands to You...

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‘Keep Your Hands to Yourself’ is the debut single by American Southern rock group the Georgia Satellites. The song was written by the band's lead singer, Dan Baird, and was...

Mungo Jerry – In The Summertime

Mungo Jerry – In The Summertime

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‘In the Summertime’, released in 1970, is the debut single by British rock band Mungo Jerry. It reached number one in charts around the world, including seven weeks on the...

Mungo Jerry – In The Summertime

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‘In the Summertime’, released in 1970, is the debut single by British rock band Mungo Jerry. It reached number one in charts around the world, including seven weeks on the...

Argent – Hold Your Head Up

Argent – Hold Your Head Up

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‘Hold Your Head Up’ is a song by the English rock band Argent, released as a single in 1972. The song was a Top 5 hit in the US, the...

Argent – Hold Your Head Up

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‘Hold Your Head Up’ is a song by the English rock band Argent, released as a single in 1972. The song was a Top 5 hit in the US, the...

Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

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‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’ is a song by the British new wave music duo Eurythmics. It was released as the fourth and final single from their second album,...

Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

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‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’ is a song by the British new wave music duo Eurythmics. It was released as the fourth and final single from their second album,...

Iggy Pop – Lust for Life

Iggy Pop – Lust for Life

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‘Lust for Life’ is a 1977 song performed by American singer Iggy Pop and co-written by David Bowie, featured on the album of the same name. In 2021, Rolling Stone...

Iggy Pop – Lust for Life

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‘Lust for Life’ is a 1977 song performed by American singer Iggy Pop and co-written by David Bowie, featured on the album of the same name. In 2021, Rolling Stone...

Devo – Whip It

Devo – Whip It

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‘Whip It’ is a song by American new wave band Devo from their third studio album Freedom of Choice (1980). It is a new wave and synth-pop song that features...

Devo – Whip It

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‘Whip It’ is a song by American new wave band Devo from their third studio album Freedom of Choice (1980). It is a new wave and synth-pop song that features...

Kenny Loggins – Whenever I Call You "Friend"

Kenny Loggins – Whenever I Call You "Friend"

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‘Whenever I Call You 'Friend'’ is a song written by Kenny Loggins and Melissa Manchester, which Loggins recorded for his 1978 album Nightwatch. Issued as a single, ‘Whenever I Call...

Kenny Loggins – Whenever I Call You "Friend"

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‘Whenever I Call You 'Friend'’ is a song written by Kenny Loggins and Melissa Manchester, which Loggins recorded for his 1978 album Nightwatch. Issued as a single, ‘Whenever I Call...

Roxy Music – Love Is the Drug

Roxy Music – Love Is the Drug

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‘Love Is the Drug’ is a 1975 song from English rock band Roxy Music's fifth studio album Siren, released as a single in September 1975. Co-written by Bryan Ferry and...

Roxy Music – Love Is the Drug

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‘Love Is the Drug’ is a 1975 song from English rock band Roxy Music's fifth studio album Siren, released as a single in September 1975. Co-written by Bryan Ferry and...

Toto – Hold the Line

Toto – Hold the Line

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‘Hold the Line’ is a song by American rock band Toto from their 1978 eponymous debut studio album. Written by the band's keyboardist David Paich, the lead vocals on the...

Toto – Hold the Line

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‘Hold the Line’ is a song by American rock band Toto from their 1978 eponymous debut studio album. Written by the band's keyboardist David Paich, the lead vocals on the...

Blue Öyster Cult – (Don't Fear) The Reaper

Blue Öyster Cult – (Don't Fear) The Reaper

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‘(Don't Fear) The Reaper’ is a song by American rock band Blue Öyster Cult from the band's 1976 album Agents of Fortune. The song, written and sung by lead guitarist...

Blue Öyster Cult – (Don't Fear) The Reaper

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‘(Don't Fear) The Reaper’ is a song by American rock band Blue Öyster Cult from the band's 1976 album Agents of Fortune. The song, written and sung by lead guitarist...

Prince and the Revolution – Purple Rain

Prince and the Revolution – Purple Rain

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‘Purple Rain’ is a song by American musician Prince and his backing band the Revolution. It is the title track from the 1984 album of the same name, which in...

Prince and the Revolution – Purple Rain

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‘Purple Rain’ is a song by American musician Prince and his backing band the Revolution. It is the title track from the 1984 album of the same name, which in...

The Young Rascals – Good Lovin'

The Young Rascals – Good Lovin'

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‘Good Lovin'’ is a song written by Rudy Clark and Arthur Resnick that was a #1 hit single for the Young Rascals in 1966. The song was first recorded by...

The Young Rascals – Good Lovin'

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‘Good Lovin'’ is a song written by Rudy Clark and Arthur Resnick that was a #1 hit single for the Young Rascals in 1966. The song was first recorded by...

Carly Simon – You're So Vain

Carly Simon – You're So Vain

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‘You're So Vain’ is a song written and performed by American singer and songwriter Carly Simon and released in November 1972. It is one of the songs with which Simon...

Carly Simon – You're So Vain

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‘You're So Vain’ is a song written and performed by American singer and songwriter Carly Simon and released in November 1972. It is one of the songs with which Simon...

Styx – Renegade

Styx – Renegade

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‘Renegade’ is a 1979 hit song recorded by the American rock band Styx on their Pieces of Eight album. Although songwriter Tommy Shaw and fellow Styx guitarist James Young usually...

Styx – Renegade

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‘Renegade’ is a 1979 hit song recorded by the American rock band Styx on their Pieces of Eight album. Although songwriter Tommy Shaw and fellow Styx guitarist James Young usually...

Bryan Adams – Cuts Like a Knife

Bryan Adams – Cuts Like a Knife

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‘Cuts Like a Knife’ is a song by Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams. It was released in May 1983 as the second single from his third studio album of the...

Bryan Adams – Cuts Like a Knife

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‘Cuts Like a Knife’ is a song by Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams. It was released in May 1983 as the second single from his third studio album of the...

The Black Crowes – Remedy

The Black Crowes – Remedy

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‘Remedy’ is a song by American rock band the Black Crowes from their second album, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion (1992). It appears as the second track on the...

The Black Crowes – Remedy

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‘Remedy’ is a song by American rock band the Black Crowes from their second album, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion (1992). It appears as the second track on the...

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody

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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is a song by the British rock band Queen, released as the lead single from their fourth album, A Night at the Opera (1975). Written by lead singer...

Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody

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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is a song by the British rock band Queen, released as the lead single from their fourth album, A Night at the Opera (1975). Written by lead singer...

Talking Heads – Psycho Killer

Talking Heads – Psycho Killer

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‘Psycho Killer’ is a song by American rock band Talking Heads, released on their debut studio album Talking Heads: 77 (1977). The group first performed it as the Artistics in...

Talking Heads – Psycho Killer

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‘Psycho Killer’ is a song by American rock band Talking Heads, released on their debut studio album Talking Heads: 77 (1977). The group first performed it as the Artistics in...

David Bowie – Space Oddity

David Bowie – Space Oddity

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‘Space Oddity’ is a song by the English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It was first released on 11 July 1969 as a 7-inch single, then as the opening track of his...

David Bowie – Space Oddity

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‘Space Oddity’ is a song by the English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It was first released on 11 July 1969 as a 7-inch single, then as the opening track of his...

Billy Squier – The Stroke

Billy Squier – The Stroke

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‘The Stroke’ is a song written and recorded by American rock artist Billy Squier. It was released in 1981 as the debut single from his 3× Platinum album Don't Say...

Billy Squier – The Stroke

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‘The Stroke’ is a song written and recorded by American rock artist Billy Squier. It was released in 1981 as the debut single from his 3× Platinum album Don't Say...

The Band – The Weight

The Band – The Weight

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‘The Weight’ is a song by the Canadian-American group the Band that was released as a single in 1968 and on the group's debut album Music from Big Pink. It...

The Band – The Weight

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‘The Weight’ is a song by the Canadian-American group the Band that was released as a single in 1968 and on the group's debut album Music from Big Pink. It...

The Doobie Brothers – What a Fool Believes

The Doobie Brothers – What a Fool Believes

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‘What a Fool Believes’ is a song written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. The best-known version was recorded by the Doobie Brothers (with McDonald singing lead vocals) for their...

The Doobie Brothers – What a Fool Believes

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‘What a Fool Believes’ is a song written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. The best-known version was recorded by the Doobie Brothers (with McDonald singing lead vocals) for their...