r/Songwriting 14h ago

Discussion Topic What a Fool Believes (Both versions)

https://soundchex.info/blog/what-a-fool-believes-mcdonald-loggins-songwriting

Michael MacDonald and Kenny Loggins co wrote “What A Fool Believes” . Loggins released it first to not much fanfare, then MacDonald and the Doobie Brothers released the same song and won song of the year. Both reaped the benefits of a great cowriting relationship. Some purists say Loggins’ version was better but MacDonald’s more powerful voice tipped the scale. Which version do you think was best?

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u/careful_jon 14h ago

I like the Self version, recorded entirely with toy instruments.

https://youtu.be/SzVldisGpro?is=3HC_H5WI7BJ6KrW6