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The recollections began with a vivid description of the day when the unnamed contributor received an invitation from Michael McDonald, a friend and collaborator who was producing records at the time. The contributor had previously only known McDonald as an exceptional keyboardist with whom he had enjoyed sessions together. Feeling insecure about his abilities in such high-profile company, he was pleasantly surprised to see McDonald flourishing as a producer and encouraging him during their jam sessions.