Many thanks are due to the following sources for their interviews, intelligence, and/or inspiration: Robert Christgau, Steve Harvey, Jim Ladd, Dave Marsh, Leland Rucker, Chuck Marshall; with special thanks to Greil Marcus and Timothy White for starting the hunt. Without whom: Elliot Abbott & Joey at Parkway, Joanna Beck at Jo Anne Kane Music Service, Dana Berez, Sue Brett, Gary Briggs, Jody Gerson, Cathy Kerr, Jon Kertzer, Spencer Leigh, Mark Linett, Brad Rosenberger, Garth Scott at EMI and Frank Troutman, Allen's Press Clippings, Joel Bernstein, Bob Bornstein, Pat Boone, Jimmie Haskell, Barry Erhmann, Steve Lang, Van Dyke Parks, Derek Taylor, Jim Pierson, Michael Roth, Lisa Thomas, Frank Wolf, Donna Young, Karen Adams, Howard Green, The Goodman Theatre, and The La Jolla Playhouse. Honors to Gregg Geller, Lee Herschberg, Russ Titleman, and of course, Lenny Waronker. Blessings to Alan Newman, Gretchen Newman and Roswitha Newman-Boss. Salutes to my wife Sarah, Kevin Walsh, Jim Coan, and the world's foremost authority on the artist, Gary Norris. Finally, our gratitude to Randy Newman, for patience and generosity beyond any call of duty.