My parents loved the music I played and danced to as a teenager. And, we had gatherings at our home where my folks and the parents of other neighborhood kids got together and danced the night away to whatever was popular at the time. Maybe my mom and dad were the exception to the rule, but there were a lot of other parents in our neighborhood that felt the same way. Our music didn't piss them off, it inspired them to begin dancing again. Guess I lived in a different era than some of you, and I'm grateful for that.

Back to the big band era - I can't think of a single song back then from a major band or orchestra that was a flop - not one. But, then again, my mind is shot to Hell, so what do I know!

Cheers,

Gary