If That's What It Takes is the name of Michael McDonald's debut solo album, released in 1982
Track listing
Side one
1."Playin' by the Rules" – 4:55 (McDonald, Ed Sanford)
2."I Keep Forgettin'" – 3:39 (McDonald, Ed Sanford, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller)
3."Love Lies" – 3:21 (McDonald, Randy Goodrum)
4."I Gotta Try" – 3:53 (McDonald, Kenny Loggins)
5."I Can Let Go Now" – 2:54 (McDonald)
Side two
1."That's Why" – 4:24 (McDonald, Randy Goodrum)
2."If That's What It Takes" – 4:17 (McDonald, Jackie De Shannon)
3."No Such Luck" – 3:44 (McDonald, Grady Walker, Harry Garfield)
4."Losin' End" – 4:11*[4] (McDonald)
5."Believe In It" – 4:41 (Thea Austin, Benito Benites, Durron Butler, John "Virgo" Garrett III)