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Came for the (fantastic) bit of music history, stayed for the Yiddish.

Seriously though, this was all new to me, and I appreciate you taking us to this little seen corner of music!

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Thank you, Diane. Word also came through around the time I pressed the “send” button that Jerry Lee Lewis has gone to the next realm.

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Oct 28, 2022·edited Oct 28, 2022Liked by Wayne Robins

Another rewarding read, Wayne. Slate's War Games columnist Fred Kaplan wrote a book entitled "1959" because he considered that year such a hinge in American culture and politics. If the era is of interest, locating a copy might be worth your time.

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