The Zane Lowe Interview Series Michael McDonald
Feb 25, 2021
Legendary singer/songwriter Michael McDonald shares stories about songwriting, finding his voice, Steely Dan, and The Doobie Brothers. Topics include the creation of a popular song, the speaker's singing voice and rumors, joining Steely Dan, manifesting opportunities, collaborations and experiences, the current creative state, COVID relief songs, and reconnecting with former bandmates.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Creation of a Popular Song
01:30 • 9min
Discussion on the Speaker's Singing Voice and Rumors
10:50 • 2min
Joining Steely Dan
13:12 • 7min
Manifesting Opportunities
20:22 • 25min
Collaborations and Experiences of Michael McDonald
45:00 • 3min
Current Creative State, COVID Relief Songs, and Finishing an Accidental Project
48:09 • 2min
Reflections on Music Creation and Reconnecting with Former Bandmates
50:33 • 4min