Good music is good music is good music - it withstands the test of time. I'm somewhat familiar with a lot of the songs/artists you guys are mentioning, and looking forward to working on it. Though as far as the test of time goes - does Al Jolson fit in as one of those enduring artists categories ? I always found that singing style a little comical, wondering if that was his intent back then. Perry Como - I aquired a few of his best hits that I really like - Papa does Mambo, Catch a Shining Star...Amazing Grace - great melody, love the Johnny Cash version.

You guys opened my eyes to the importance of visiting the places, meeting the staff, and watching what they do there before I go, and seeing what they need (easy to do for me given my 'lag' time between initial idea and action plans : )

Now - a million dollar question that may seem a little forward (but that never stopped me before : )

...I'd like to work more on my guitar performance, singing, and learning the songs they will like than on creating BIAB backing tracks. Would it be asking for 'trade secrets' if I asked some of you, who might be willing, to share some of your backing tracks with me for this target audience ? If you're interested, please send me a PM. In the interest of reciprocating, I would be happy to help you out with anything I can. Also - just think how many of us in the forums would be that much closer to bringing the joy of music into these sometimes sad and lonely places if we pooled our resources.