Because Chicago was to radio what Hollywood was to films and Broadway was to the theatre: it was the hub of radio.

Because obviously the whole purpose of putting records out is purely and simply to make money.

Because Chicago was to radio what Hollywood was to films and Broadway was to the theatre: it was the hub of radio.

But, in fairness to them, too, the popular song per se is really a pretty shallow medium to perform in.

As Buddy Rich, for instance, broke into the business at the age of three, I think it was, on drums, so indeed did I break into the business at the age of four as a singer.

I want to sing for the broadest possible audience.

As a singer, the biggest joy I have are the arrangements.