What a journey it has been from late 1959 to today. I feel so blessed that I have been able to work with and become friends with some of the greatest recording artists, entertainers, producers, song writers and musicians of all time. I’ve learned so much from my associations with these very talented people. I am forever grateful for the opportunities I've had to be part of their contributions to American Pop Music. When I listen to their recordings today, I still find something that makes me sit back, listen and enjoy.

I can recall the fun times I had on many of the recording sessions as well as the unbelievably emotional moments that I experienced with them through the music. Some of these great artists are no longer with us, but their music really does live on. I never ever thought that the recordings that I was part of would be around all these years later.

Part of the lyric to my song “Here’s To Life” says:

"I’ve had my share .. drank my fill ..
and even though I’m satisfied I’m hungry still ....
to see what’s down another road .. beyond a hill … and do it all again"

That says it all for me. That’s exactly how I feel. There is so much more to do. To me music can be an audible scrapbook of your life. I associate certain recordings with specific events and people who have been in my life at some point. Perhaps as you read about and hear some of these songs, they will bring back some nice memories for you, just as they do me. Thanks for visiting my website.

-- Artie

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