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I do not consider myself a Real Writer, by any means.  In my artistic parlance, a Real Writer sits down and does the thing because they absolutely must express in just this very way or die a thousand deaths somewhere deep inside.  Me, not so much. There are and have been some stories or songs that will not leave me in peace until they’re born, however.  It turns out I do so very much love Having Written. Here’re some samples … Read More

I’ve “written” quite a few songs over the years, different styles for different occasions, but again, not a musician, don’t play an instrument, except to poke out a few notes on a piano. My experience of songwriting has thus far been, I sort of conjure them, I guess. Here’s a thumbnail sketch of how this album came to be: My father was a completely tone deaf Jewish fellow from Philadelphia, who — mysteriously to us, growing up Yankee — adored … Read More