Clarence McDonald

Clarence Kermit "Mac" McDonald (February 24, 1945 – July 21, 2021) was a Los Angeles-based American pianist, composer, arranger, and producer. McDonald was known for his musical diversity, enduring melodies and signature groove.

His most famous contributions include Lovely Day by Bill Withers, Best of My Love by The Emotions, I Want You Back by the Jackson 5 (contributing on keyboard), and “Silly” sung by Deniece Williams in 1981 and Taral Hicks in 1997. In 2010, “Silly”'s instrumental intro and bridge were sampled in Monica's seven week-long Billboard No. 1 R&B Grammy nominated song "Everything To Me".

He worked with a long list of entertainment icons including Ray Charles, Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, Justin Timberlake, Aretha Franklin, James Taylor, Carole King, Taral Hicks, Freddy Hubbard, Nancy Wilson, Boz Scaggs, Seals & Crofts, Bill Withers, and the Jackson 5.

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