Album Notes

In 1956 I lingered in the gym after a dance and found the 45 of "Hound Dog" by Elvis. My parents sniffed at his music - and some of my friends thought he was so "cool". So I had to find out. I dropped the needle onto the record and literally turned it up and stuck my ear against the speaker. When the song was over, I was changed forever. His music moved me. I never knew a song could stir up so much emotion. And I will forever use that moment in time whenever I compose a song. It has to move me.