Kenny Loggins wrote this song, along with Michael, for his dad. Kenny's dad was fighting cancer, and Kenny wrote this to tell him to not give up, keep fighting. I used it as my theme song while I went through 4 years of fighting cancer. Now, I'm so far still cancer free.
Me too Donald Walker. "This is it" was always my favorite tune but didn't know the story behind it till just after I started my fight two years ago. Isn't it funny how after 40 years a song can connect on another level?
I saw Kenny Logins in concert a few years back. As he introduced this song, he said so many inquire about the story behind it. He went on to say he was visiting his father in the hospital and Michael McDonald met up with him there. Logins went on to say that the Final Four was going on and it was time for the guy to make the winning shot. They said, "Come on. This is it." Thus the song was brought to life. Like I said, he told the audience this as he introduced the song. Both narratives work though.
I've always liked the song But never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine its pertaining to cancer But by the grace of god you have such an awesome testimony on how god healed you and you won in the process , it doesn't work as well for everybody we assume that if god did it for one he could do it for all. it just wasn't your time last year my sister fought the battle but loss the pain was beyond excruciating when we loss her.
This song was the tag for promos for the 1980 NCAA Tournament. I can never hear this song without picturing Darrell Griffith slam-dunking a basketball.
2 of the most outstanding male singers in a duet is pure magic. I had almost forgotten about these songs as sadly they are not played so often. It s more than amazing !
Not many male singers can perform duets & both song awesome. Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald are awesome together. No one "takes" the performance away from the other.
I have just endured extensive chemotherapy treatments in my life ! I keep this song written and performed by Kenny Logging and Michael MacDonald , on repeat ! I’m Not giving up, I Am Not Ready To Leave This Journey called Life ! December 2022 to January 2023 ! “This Is It ! “
Donna - just saw your post here. The medical profession is working miracles these days - something that nobody thought could be possible, until fairly recently. But now it's actually true!!! You're not "giving up", you say and good for you, because in this day and age, there's no reason to do so. This song is pretty inspirational, I agree - so continue to keep it on "repeat". xxxx
I never knew kenny Loggins, Michael MacDonald or this song till I was in the hospital with a spinal cord injury.my brother had mentioned the name Kenny Loggins to me and I was listening to this song (and many others) during my almost three years in the hospital. I'm out now in an assisted living setting and my brother just passed in May of this year.diagnosed with lung cancer and he was in three months. Truly no one knows what the future holds--except God. We are all born, we all die hence we are born to die. We are dead before we are born.
Have mercy just look at that rhythm section. 😳 Not just an all star line up but literally possibly one of the best rhythm sections you could get nowadays. 🙌🏼
This is one gorgeous song, the lyrics, the instrumentals is simply the best. I have to say it's one of the greatest songs ever. Over the years KL and MMcD have had different versions that are nice. I have to say this versions is one of the best. Loggins sound great here and the background singers knocked it out of the park with their vocals especially at the end.
I can relate to these lyrics. I have been fighting cancer since 2015. It is now 2023. Have been cancer free now for coming on 5 years. I hope it stays that way.😌
But does everyone know why they wrote the song? Kenny's father was in the hospital dying. Kenny asked Michael to help him write a song to his father. In other words "ok dad...this is it. You say it's over...only if you want it to be. You're waiting for a sign? a miracle?" Go back and listen to it again and imagine the words he's saying to his dad. It all makes perfect sense then.
Peter W What irony. I was just thinking that this is the worst-performing soul band I've ever heard, mainly because of the issues they have with rhythm and tempo. Such a waste of the great vocal performance.
WOW! THIS BROUGHT BACK THE ECCELLENCE OF MUSICAL ARTISTS .... These lyrics ring sooo true even today! I never heard these two masters together before! Such beautiful, awesome, power in this blend! Thanks for sharing!
I have this DVD and have watched it more times than I can count. Extraordinary musicians throughout. Michael and Kenny are two of my favorites for as long as I can remember. It truly doesn't get much better than this. This is it!!
Two extraordinary singers performing on top supported by the one and only Steve Gadd on drums. Great to see the friendship between Michael and Kenny. ❤
This song will always have a place in my heart.1986 university of Louisville battle cry for run to the schools first basketball national championship!!!
I always love this song growing up as a young kid. But later in my life this song would end up being an anthem for my father. My father’s 6 year cancer fight was filled with so many emotions, heartaches, and many tears. This song played through some of the most precious moments with my father. I love you dad wherever you are, know that I love you and you will always be in my heart ❤️
I'm watching them sing this over & over, such a beautiful thing to see 2 very good friends perform together u can tell they love each other. I do too❤❤❤❤
Kenny Loggins is my second all-time favorite male vocalist. I’ve loved his music since I was a child. There used to be a radio show back in the 80s that would feature one artist’s music for like a two hour show. I was hooked after hearing Kenny’s show. Great song after great song, even the B sides.
This is my favorite singer. I can't believe it. It's just hit after hit ! Even if he only did one song Michael McDonald would still be my favorite singer. I hope he is good on the inside like he looks on the outside.
Micheal said it right The Great Kenny Lognes . Thank you hanging in there it’s such a joy to hear and see you on stage. Your Fan , Marty Kozee Masden✌🏻💕😎
Two extremely great voices. I love the texture of both. I always considered Mike as a white chocolate soulful singer, like Tina Marie(I love her too). And Kenny Logging is a wonderful falsetto in the vein of Smokey and Russell Thompkins JR. And this is in no way a disparaging remark because there have been very great Caucasian singers who I love, like the Three Dog Night, Tommy James, and the Shondells and Frankie Valli until this very day. The 62 year old African American male that I am. But if you close your eyes and were hearing this for the first time. You would swear to God and bet your rent that these were two brothers singing, I love this performance 😅
Composition, arrangement, production & engineering meet the right voice, consummate musicianship, jazz, rock, Taking a few chances and having a good time
I'm commenting on the person who said their music is good for white guys it doesn't matter what color ppl are music is good at any color if it's good it's good....period....
Still say that this song is Everything. Gotten me through Alot of hard times- Pure Gospel. Even my ringtone. Inspired everyone from Micheal, El Debarge, and Kirk Franklin- All music categories. Kennys voice is Sooo versatile. Living Legends!!!
I'd be honored if some Michael McDonald & Kenny Loggins fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES and HEART TO HEART (both co-written by Michael & Kenny) on my channel in tribute to the masters of late 70s/early 80s groove. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.
Love this guy! Thank you Kenny for being such a big part of my life, though I've never met you. I was 12 when this song was brand new. Mr. McDonald you rock!! The studio version is pristine in it's own right, but this version just takes it!! My favorite song ever!
@Michael Mcdonald Merry Christmas Michael Mcdonald. I have a son named Michael who is 34 years old. He has CHARGE syndrome and lives in a home for the handicapped. I LOVE him so !!!
Kenny Loggins wrote this song, along with Michael, for his dad. Kenny's dad was fighting cancer, and Kenny wrote this to tell him to not give up, keep fighting. I used it as my theme song while I went through 4 years of fighting cancer. Now, I'm so far still cancer free.
Me too Donald Walker. "This is it" was always my favorite tune but didn't know the story behind it till just after I started my fight two years ago. Isn't it funny how after 40 years a song can connect on another level?
I saw Kenny Logins in concert a few years back. As he introduced this song, he said so many inquire about the story behind it. He went on to say he was visiting his father in the hospital and Michael McDonald met up with him there. Logins went on to say that the Final Four was going on and it was time for the guy to make the winning shot. They said, "Come on. This is it." Thus the song was brought to life. Like I said, he told the audience this as he introduced the song. Both narratives work though.
I had no idea about the story behind this phantastic song. Thanks for sharing.
@@deltaqueen5704 THANK YOU! From the BOTTOM of my buddy.
I've always liked the song But never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine its pertaining to cancer But by the grace of god you have such an awesome testimony on how god healed you and you won in the process , it doesn't work as well for everybody
we assume that if god did it for one he could do it for all. it just wasn't your time last year my sister fought the battle but loss the pain was beyond excruciating when we loss her.
This song was the tag for promos for the 1980 NCAA Tournament. I can never hear this song without picturing Darrell Griffith slam-dunking a basketball.
Same here CARDS
2 of the most outstanding male singers in a duet is pure magic. I had almost forgotten about these songs as sadly they are not played so often. It s more than amazing !
Dang. How did I forget Kenny Loggins had such a nice voice.
Kenny loggins the jon b. Of that era
RIGHT!!
Love Kenny's voice, his tone. And of course the smooth soul Michael adds to this great song
Kenny and Michael together = magic 💕
Thanks for your continuous love and support mary lee anderson❤️❤️
How long have you been a fan of mine mary lee anderson??
Not many male singers can perform duets & both song awesome. Kenny Loggins & Michael McDonald are awesome together. No one "takes" the performance away from the other.
2 of the greatest soul singers of all time,,no color barriers on my part!!!!,Still love both their music in 2019. Timeless!!!
We call it blue eyed soul and ADDGeorge Michael!!
@@BlaydeAlabama add to that Darryl Hall and John Oates
You can't mess with real music, this will never get too old to listen to! Sang Kenny and Michael!! Yasssss....
Absolutely!! 👌
Thanks for your continuous love and support carolyna kirk❤️❤️
How long have you been a fan of mine carolyna kirk??
Damm Right real music ❤
It’s absolutely perfect❤️❤️❤️
I have just endured extensive chemotherapy treatments in my life ! I keep this song written and performed by Kenny Logging and Michael MacDonald , on repeat ! I’m Not giving up, I Am Not Ready To Leave This Journey called Life ! December 2022 to January 2023 ! “This Is It ! “
Donna - just saw your post here. The medical profession is working miracles these days - something that nobody thought could be possible, until fairly recently. But now it's actually true!!! You're not "giving up", you say and good for you, because in this day and age, there's no reason to do so. This song is pretty inspirational, I agree - so continue to keep it on "repeat". xxxx
Donna! Stay we all need you.
I never knew kenny Loggins, Michael MacDonald or this song till I was in the hospital with a spinal cord injury.my brother had mentioned the name Kenny Loggins to me and I was listening to this song (and many others) during my almost three years in the hospital. I'm out now in an assisted living setting and my brother just passed in May of this year.diagnosed with lung cancer and he was in three months. Truly no one knows what the future holds--except God. We are all born, we all die hence we are born to die. We are dead before we are born.
God Bless, Mr. Patrick.
Thank you for sharing your Journey through life thus far with us. 💞🙏💐🍀
One of my all time favorites. I am healed in Jesus Name!
Have mercy just look at that rhythm section. 😳 Not just an all star line up but literally possibly one of the best rhythm sections you could get nowadays. 🙌🏼
Yeah, Steve Gadd on drums. ❤
@@funklover24 yes! Alex Acuña on percussion and Nathan East on bass
@@RhymesWithCarbon Dreamteam! ♥️
Grammy Award in 1981 for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male!
They are still so awesome. They don't make them like they use to.
I am in heaven....Micheal and Kenny together...this is my kind of music...Love, love........
Hello Patricia, How are you doing?
Every time I’m at the Santa Barbara airport I meet Kenny loggins and he always spends a down to earth moment saying hello
If I could have "liked" this a million times I would have. Love it!
We know MM is a powerhouse but don't sleep on Kenny. He can sing!
I have loved Michael McDonald ever since I heard that voice. Swoon...
Two excellent singers. The soul just ooozes out of them both. Both handsome and very talented. Love hearing them singing together! Lisa Beatty
@@lisabeatty1198 I agree, love raw live duet, the trade-offs, shared chorus and solos, favorite live version.
His eyes are incredible.
I’m marrying him! Oh! He already is?!!! :)
Yes Michael McDonald can sing I love to here. Him sing
This is one gorgeous song, the lyrics, the instrumentals is simply the best. I have to say it's one of the greatest songs ever. Over the years KL and MMcD have had different versions that are nice. I have to say this versions is one of the best. Loggins sound great here and the background singers knocked it out of the park with their vocals especially at the end.
Tienes toda la razón.
Great writers and collaborators. Love to see them sing together.❤️❤️🍾🍾👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
Man they don’t write great songs like these anymore
Just can't have a bad duet with Michael!
💪🏻😆👍🏻🎶🎶🎶🎶
I don't know why these two never made a group. They are so good together.
Oh My God! Love these Lovely Men! Please Keep them ALIVE! I love them!
Damn that's beautiful!! Didn't realize how much meaning this song has! This is it 02-24
Damn I was born in 1980 but those are two voices you never forget growing up, Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins.
Dec 79 here me too
I can relate to these lyrics. I have been fighting cancer since 2015. It is now 2023. Have been cancer free now for coming on 5 years. I hope it stays that way.😌
Whoa...can't believe I just found this....love both of them...
Hello Ann, How are you doing?
This should have way over 2mill hits....two over the Best Blue eyed Soul Singers ever!!
But does everyone know why they wrote the song?
Kenny's father was in the hospital dying. Kenny asked Michael to help him write a song to his father. In other words "ok dad...this is it. You say it's over...only if you want it to be. You're waiting for a sign? a miracle?"
Go back and listen to it again and imagine the words he's saying to his dad. It all makes perfect sense then.
yes. I heard Kenny talk about it. his dad was saying goodbye to everyone and Kenny was saying to stand up and fight...don't give up. Kenny was pissed.
Brian Amato Oh my God I had no idea of this. That just blew me away.
I just attended a concert with Kenny and Michael and they expressed it was for the football finals
Simply beautiful story. I had no idea. What a lasting tribute to Kenny's Dad. RIP
Brian Amato correct
2 of the absolute best soul singers ever
Excellent galore, I went to Woodstock at age 15 and and from there This Is It ...white guys with soul ...this music is priceless❤💛💚
WOW----Kenny Loggins REALLY blew me away with his Voice. EXCELLENT!!!
This song is so tight I bet the entire group's hearts are beating at the same time. Yow.
Nice!
Peter W What irony. I was just thinking that this is the worst-performing soul band I've ever heard, mainly because of the issues they have with rhythm and tempo. Such a waste of the great vocal performance.
Nathan East and Steve Gadd having issues with rhythm and tempo?...i don't know what you were listening to, but it sure wasn't this performance...
Johnny Natrium for shame!
Hahaha Johnny... what a bigheaded statement...
Why don`t you just play some tracks of your schoolband to us beating this rhythm-section ???
WOW! THIS BROUGHT BACK THE ECCELLENCE OF MUSICAL ARTISTS ....
These lyrics ring sooo true even today! I never heard these two masters together before!
Such beautiful, awesome, power in this blend! Thanks for sharing!
I have this DVD and have watched it more times than I can count. Extraordinary musicians throughout. Michael and Kenny are two of my favorites for as long as I can remember. It truly doesn't get much better than this. This is it!!
+Victoria you got good taste...
+hector vega Thank u :)
+Victoria You truly do have great taste........
Blueman Chicago
You as well. :) They really are fantastic!!
Victoria
Two extraordinary singers performing on top supported by the one and only Steve Gadd on drums. Great to see the friendship between Michael and Kenny. ❤
These 2 guys were my biggest crushes in the late 70s,Loved their music &their voices too!! What happened to good songs like this??
I love Kenny Loggins and he is an excellent singer and performer. I think he has always been very under rated.
I don't think he's underrated, he's just not as popular as he was 30 years ago.
He's not underrated at all. One of the best singers of recorded music.
I couldn't agree more!!!❤
Michael McDonald Wow!!! Awesome Can't beat A VOICE LIKE HIS
@@albouryxhol4775 ? Yes he is also a great singer but I was referring to Kenny Loggins v
Still listening to this in 2021! Good music never dies!
Kenny voice gives me chills. Michael is no slouch either. 😊
Brilliant together 🎼🎸🎤I like that 👌❤⭐❤⭐❤🇺🇸
Love to look back in time and visit old memories. Thank you
Kenny Loggins, so amazingly clear, crisp, golden voice. And he knows the song lyrics! Love this guy. Forever! ♥️♥️♥️
I think he is not only have musical talent but also very good looking as well.... 😘😘😘😘
Here from the Netherlands: amazing sound, amazing voices, amazing characters.
Michael Mc donald so handsome with that grey hair
He's wore a Davy Crockett Pelt for several decades now!! :D
Very sexy and distinguished!
Michael McDonald has always been my fantasy husband.
Two absolutely gorgeous men
Lol both are handsome so many choices
Real singers, real musicians, what happened to music?
+bohdilama the good old days
I ask that question every now and then.
YEAH...WHAT REALLY HAPPENED? I CAN'T TELL...
bohdilama magic is almost gone..
class of the gone-by era....70s and 80s Rock!!
This song will always have a place in my heart.1986 university of Louisville battle cry for run to the schools first basketball national championship!!!
I always love this song growing up as a young kid. But later in my life this song would end up being an anthem for my father. My father’s 6 year cancer fight was filled with so many emotions, heartaches, and many tears. This song played through some of the most precious moments with my father. I love you dad wherever you are, know that I love you and you will always be in my heart ❤️
God bless you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽💜
I'm watching them sing this over & over, such a beautiful thing to see 2 very good friends perform together u can tell they love each other. I do too❤❤❤❤
Two legends..one great song...nuff said.♥️
Great song about spirit never giving up it can give everybody a lift if they listen
Every Second Of Them Singing This One Together Brought It Just So Excellent Of A Wonderful Song.
I love these men!!!
Kenny Loggins is my second all-time favorite male vocalist. I’ve loved his music since I was a child. There used to be a radio show back in the 80s that would feature one artist’s music for like a two hour show. I was hooked after hearing Kenny’s show. Great song after great song, even the B sides.
This is my favorite singer. I can't believe it. It's just hit after hit ! Even if he only did one song Michael McDonald would still be my favorite singer. I hope he is good on the inside like he looks on the outside.
What a classic tune....been a fan of both of these guys.....
I could listen to these to all day long! 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
I mean two 😂😂
Me, too!!!
LOVE this!!!!! My 2 fave men singing together!
Such a great duet!! We are blessed to live this kind of songs 💯🙏🏽
Time less wow the Memories ☯️❤️ 2023
These gentlemen bring such class to the stage. Glad to have grown up with them.
Two of my favorite voices in my entire life. Incredible tal6
Two amazing voices so different but together make perfection.
I miss this music! Singers today need to take a look to the past.
Roberta Henry : they can only look and wish.....
I love Kenny Loggins voice!
Micheal said it right The Great Kenny Lognes . Thank you hanging in there it’s such a joy to hear and see you on stage. Your Fan , Marty Kozee Masden✌🏻💕😎
This song is soooo good for people who have friends and relatives who have
.major or terminal illness
It says it all".....
Wow I love this!! Two great talents that blend so magnificently..
classic, smooth, classy. just music.
Two extremely great voices. I love the texture of both. I always considered Mike as a white chocolate soulful singer, like Tina Marie(I love her too). And Kenny Logging is a wonderful falsetto in the vein of Smokey and Russell Thompkins JR. And this is in no way a disparaging remark because there have been very great Caucasian singers who I love, like the Three Dog Night, Tommy James, and the Shondells and Frankie Valli until this very day. The 62 year old African American male that I am. But if you close your eyes and were hearing this for the first time. You would swear to God and bet your rent that these were two brothers singing, I love this performance 😅
Triple love ❤️ ❤️❤️ for this song for my Dad when he was dying.. awesome voices of 2 wonder artists.
MIchael and his white hair....love it...
Hello Angela, How are you doing?
They jammin' hard...LOVE it....SO Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Brings back memories hearing this song and even better live!
Love Michael and that sweet voice
Composition, arrangement, production & engineering meet the right voice, consummate musicianship, jazz, rock, Taking a few chances and having a good time
The boys can still belt it out
We don't have singers today,Here today gone the next,
I umpteenth that. Have a safe President's Day, and God be with you.
So true!🙁
I'm commenting on the person who said their music is good for white guys it doesn't matter what color ppl are music is good at any color if it's good it's good....period....
Plz everyone be safe during this pandemic b cautious in everything u do
Nancy
Washington pa
Love it when two powerhouses come together to make a masterpiece.💖💖💖💖 🎤🎶🎤🎶🎤👂👂👂👂👂👂👂👂👂👂👂💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Still say that this song is Everything. Gotten me through Alot of hard times- Pure Gospel. Even my ringtone. Inspired everyone from Micheal, El Debarge, and Kirk Franklin- All music categories. Kennys voice is Sooo versatile. Living Legends!!!
Listening in 2021 and so thankful for UA-cam ❤️
This is fantastic music and very well done,Michael McDonald and Kennyloggins what can bebetter
unbelievable beautiful, so much harmony, one of the best songs that ever was recorded
These two together ..... heaven !
That, my friends , was fantastic!
Thanks, for explaining, that song, it really, makes it, more woderful
That's soul music right there.
Love me Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins
40 Plus years I've listened to these wonderful voices. You are both beautifully blessed in voice and 'heart'. Love you guys!
Two voices that were ment to came together and make this great classic.
Two gentlemen doing what they love, killer music not the shit these days.
I'd be honored if some Michael McDonald & Kenny Loggins fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES and HEART TO HEART (both co-written by Michael & Kenny) on my channel in tribute to the masters of late 70s/early 80s groove. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.
Good music is out there still, you just gotta find it
I couldn't AGREE more! So tired of the same beat, the same way of singing- nothing new at all! Give me th 80's music- so damn good!
lszyman51 g
when what it ? cause it locks to be really soon.
Love this guy! Thank you Kenny for being such a big part of my life, though I've never met you. I was 12 when this song was brand new. Mr. McDonald you rock!! The studio version is pristine in it's own right, but this version just takes it!! My favorite song ever!
Two incredible voices and neither are bad on the eyes either❤️
What a fantastic song !!! ❤🧡💛💚💙
@Michael Mcdonald Merry Christmas Michael Mcdonald. I have a son named Michael who is 34 years old. He has CHARGE syndrome and lives in a home for the handicapped. I LOVE him so !!!
Two distinct voices that sound very well together.
Kenny and Michael so great
Wonderful duo... It doesn't hurt the groove is locked down by Steve Gadd. ;-)
They still sound great after all the years they still sing this song with passion. Great song,,70s baby!