The William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh... was the place where Champagne Music was born. music
Dreams do come true, even for someone who couldn't speak English and never had a music lesson or much of an education. dreams, education & music
If you put all your strength and faith and vigor into a job and try to do the best you can, the money will come. faith, money, strength & work
Never trust anyone completely but God. Love people, but put your full trust only in God. God, love & trust
One time I introduced my orchestra as the Shampoo Music Makers instead of the Champagne Music Makers. music
We really were a very musical family. Father managed to buy us a small pump organ, and I just loved this instrument. family
Duke Ellington was famous for hs very original harmonic patterns. fame
Music was my joy, my home, the one place I felt happy and secure. home
By 1969, when I celebrated 45 years in the music business, I also had 45 people in our musical family. business & family