I have produced a lot of records since I started in this wonderful yet erratic world of music and entertainment at the age of 18. The first demo I produced and arranged was for a song my best friend and I had written called "Picture Postcard." It was my first nationally released song when, in 1968, Gary Lewis and the Playboys cut it and had a minor hit . The producer of that record copied my demo, note for note. Since those carefree UCLA days when I paid my initial dues in the music business, I have had the good fortune to have experienced and worked with some of the most special talent this planet has to offer. I have learned, struggled, fought and pushed at all times for artistic excellence and a different way of doing things. My way has not always worked, nor has it always been met with the amount of enthusiasm that I put forth. Nevertheless, I can look back on the body of my work and feel a tremendous sense of pride and accomplishment. The following is a detailed overviewl of some of my favorite moments, struggles and benchmarks.
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