Aye, Hildebrand, I want to add my heartiest congratulations to the chorus emanating from the halls of Mudcat. From afar I have enjoyed Joy's posts, and even the few from yourself after Art prodded you in that direction. That song you wrote about me and my Chicago doings so long ago has given me a notoriety here in the afterlife like you'd never believe. Recently the tune has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity as a local folk group has been singing it---a quartet once, but now a trio who worked with Art on occasion before they all passed on. It was Elvis, Patty Page and Rosemary Clooney who formed the trio that sings your ballad. (In Chicago, along with Art, they were known as Presly, Page, Rosemary and Thieme.)

Soooo, now that you are a citizen of OZ, be sure to give my regards to Dorothy and Todo.

love,

Tony