Eclectic musical tastes are the rhythm of life. Listening to Bach followed by Springsteen is like going from admiring a Monet to Basquait and admiring how genius can be so different
Senator, I wrote a note to Mark Halpern about an experience I had in HS running track against Crystal City at the District Track Meet in Cape Girardeau. He wrote me back thanking me for the story. I was able to hear you with Michael Smerconish; he's my guy. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to some day maybe running in to you! Len Pinkley, Amory, MS
Your friend Jim Leach’s favorite memory goes back to Buddy Holly and “Peggy Sue”… plus knowing how Holly died in a plane crash in Iowa. Also playing the cymbals in school because he couldn’t sing and had no rhythm. I don’t think he would object to my sharing… He didn’t object (much) when his mother hid the cymbals.
Lovely; my wife saw the young Bruce at The Ledge at Rutgers and never forgot it. I saw you once at my daughter Melissa's (2001) graduation but should have stopped to say hello. Saw you electrify many times on the court, esp. a memorable Ivy League game where you made a game-ending midcourt shot in the last second. Enjoy this newsletter immensely. Fred Waage (PU '65, *71)
I always call music my Mr. …My father was a pianist and at age one “ Rhapsody in Blue’ was my bedtime lullaby …Many musicians have told me my ear for music is meticulous as I listen to it constantly …I am also a dancer starting with ballet then to Jazz dancing with some of the greatest dancers in the world ..Music is the beat of life ….Sure I have my favorites but my knowledge is extraordinary …I study the great composers as well as listening to Motown …I refer to the composers that score movies to the ‘ American Songbook’ It’s home for me …I could not live life without it ….The world of music is vast …My greatest moments have been in dance studios or in music studios …It sweeps one away and you actually have no sense of reality ..I am wrapped up in it all…..To add I was also on American Bandstand when it came to LA……Well obviously I can talk about this for hours…
Eclectic musical tastes are the rhythm of life. Listening to Bach followed by Springsteen is like going from admiring a Monet to Basquait and admiring how genius can be so different
Thanks so much Ray, I couldn't say it better.
Love sharing these musical memories!And I just watched Rolling Along! I loved every minute, especially the last few moments! Thank you Bill!!
Perfect writing for beautiful memories! Thanks for the entertaining memories!
I still love Georgian chants. I find them to be very soothing.
Loved reading about your musical memories. I had no idea you played in Italy too. Looking forward to seeing Rolling Along when it airs here in Italy.
Great stories of how music affects our lives.
Senator, I wrote a note to Mark Halpern about an experience I had in HS running track against Crystal City at the District Track Meet in Cape Girardeau. He wrote me back thanking me for the story. I was able to hear you with Michael Smerconish; he's my guy. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to some day maybe running in to you! Len Pinkley, Amory, MS
Thanks for the memories. We will look for your film. If it is put together as well as your piece; It must be wonderful!
I enjoy hearing all of these memories of yours! Musical memories
Are magical!
Your friend Jim Leach’s favorite memory goes back to Buddy Holly and “Peggy Sue”… plus knowing how Holly died in a plane crash in Iowa. Also playing the cymbals in school because he couldn’t sing and had no rhythm. I don’t think he would object to my sharing… He didn’t object (much) when his mother hid the cymbals.
Love this! One of the benefits of growing
up in STL was access to music on the
East side. I saw Ike and Tina Turner many
times. Also Chuck Berry and local
artists who were brilliant but never
made the big time,
Lovely; my wife saw the young Bruce at The Ledge at Rutgers and never forgot it. I saw you once at my daughter Melissa's (2001) graduation but should have stopped to say hello. Saw you electrify many times on the court, esp. a memorable Ivy League game where you made a game-ending midcourt shot in the last second. Enjoy this newsletter immensely. Fred Waage (PU '65, *71)
Thanks for the memories, Fred!
Hey, this is great- and causes me to recall encountering you in a DC record store going thru the discount rack of early Moody Blues!
The first time I heard The Moody Blues was in a hotel in India on an around-the-world-trip after the 1970s world championship…I’ll never forget it.
These are so cool…I really felt that magical Milan moment. Can’t wait to watch Rolling Along.
I always call music my Mr. …My father was a pianist and at age one “ Rhapsody in Blue’ was my bedtime lullaby …Many musicians have told me my ear for music is meticulous as I listen to it constantly …I am also a dancer starting with ballet then to Jazz dancing with some of the greatest dancers in the world ..Music is the beat of life ….Sure I have my favorites but my knowledge is extraordinary …I study the great composers as well as listening to Motown …I refer to the composers that score movies to the ‘ American Songbook’ It’s home for me …I could not live life without it ….The world of music is vast …My greatest moments have been in dance studios or in music studios …It sweeps one away and you actually have no sense of reality ..I am wrapped up in it all…..To add I was also on American Bandstand when it came to LA……Well obviously I can talk about this for hours…
Thanks for writing. At 74 my life is filled with similar musical memories. They bring joy