… a song is but a little thing — and yet what joy it is to sing…
This is me in 1961. Lead singer of surf music band, the Triptides.
This is me in 1964. Lead singer of the R&B group, Brothers Royal.
This is me in 1967. Lead singer of hard rock group, Stone Fox.
Me in 1974, as punk persona Myles R. Gyles, doing insane rock&roll.
Me (standing) in 1980. Lead singer of jazz/rock band Qruze Quintet.
When life has lost its harmony
a simple song is where to start
sing — and laughter will light your day
a joyful chorus will lift your heart
if strife makes you feel you’re lost
a sweet melody will find your way
a joyful chorus will lift your heart
sing — and laughter will light your day
if you find your mind is full of worry
a tune will make the dark clouds part
sing — and laughter will light your day
a joyful chorus will lift your heart.
a cheerful whistle if you feel low
sadness flees when you sing and play
a joyful chorus will lift your heart
sing — and laughter will light your day
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rob kistner © 2021
Poetry at: dVerse
Here’s to the amazing man who has made the whole world sing for nearly 60 years: