Donny there was no music stand on my jobs for many years. It was difficult for me to memorize; I had to put more time than the average to memorize – but I did it.

With the oncoming of contemporary music I needed for wedding and parties I had to use a music stand. Agreed, I lost something, but I also gained what I needed for the job.

This is going to sound strange. It was me and my guitar and the songs I had memorized. A man backstage asked me for the lyrics to the song, A day in the life of a fool – I could not do it. But when I picked up my guitar I was able to sing the song with ease. The movement going to each chord seemed tied to the lyrics. ???????

You’ll like this one: A song was called – I turned to the page and played the song without any error. Great – but I had turned to the wrong song . aaaaaaaaaaah!

No Donny, you never offend me, it’s all part of the fun we are having, John C.