I had just seen the movie 'Young Man With a Horn' about jazz musician Bix Beiderbecke. So I told him I'd take one of those. |
In the old days, I used to tour nine months of the year. With travel being so difficult these days, I've become very selective about where we go and how often we play. |
It became a trademark. It's not glued to my head, but I'm very comfortable with it. |
It felt like somebody had performed major surgery on me. But it was a way for my music to be played on the radio. It made it possible for everyone to hear the song. |
Melody is an important part of all the music I've written. I think that's why it has been so successful. It's music that sticks in your head. |
Program directors were looking for something different to play in between the Bee Gees. I never imagined it would become such a huge hit. |
We'll be performing songs I couldn't get out of town without playing, as well as stuff you've never heard before. It's music that will make people happy. |