If That's What It Takes

1 January 198210 tracks, 41 minutes

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If That's What It Takes is the debut studio album by American musician Michael McDonald, released on August 3, 1982, by Warner Bros. Records. The album peaked at #6 on Billboard 200, while singles "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" and "I Gotta Try" went to #4 and #44 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively.

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Genres: Pop rock, soft rock, yacht rock
Length: 10 tracks, 41 minutes
Released: 1 January 1982
Label: warner bros. records

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adult contemporary

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1Playin' by the Rules5:01

2I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)3:43

3Love Lies3:25

4I Gotta Try3:55

5I Can Let Go Now2:56

6That's Why4:26

7If That's What It Takes4:20

8No Such Luck3:48

9Losin' End4:15

10Believe in It4:40

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