Sweet Freedom is a compilation album by American singer and songwriter Michael McDonald issued in 1986 on the Warner Bros. label. It reached #6 in the UK Album Charts. McDonald is known for a soulful baritone singing style. He began his career singing back-up vocals with Steely Dan. He became a member of The Doobie Brothers from 1976 to 1982, a period which resulted in several hit songs for the band. He has won five Grammy Awards.