Just a note about Tom Gala.
He wrote a few songs that enjoyed a level of popularity. His "Abelard and Heloise" was recorded by Sally Rogers and Howie Bursen. His lovely song "Witch Hazel" was recorded by Hills, Mangsen, and Herdman on their Voices of Winter album.
I had to contact Tom for permission to use his "Witch Hazel" in the Rise Again Songbook. The only Tom Gala I could find, was a tree trimming business in North Philadelphia with the business name Tom Gala Tree Man. Sure enough, Tom the tree man is also a songwriter. Good songs, too.

-Joe-