HiDee Marc!

I joined NSAI back in the Mid-'80's...back when I think it was JUST "NSA"...was it not? (WAS back when ya COULD hand-carry a Demo along the Row & knock on doors...& get invited-IN..heh-heh!)

Met Tom Long..& other Inspirational Notables..& sat in the audience for several CMA Awards Shows (which I think were UN-televised back in the '80's..quite a Production Now!)

Since I was penning lots-more R&B and Pop, I was also a member of LASS...& I'm still in BMI thanks to getting to know The Brahaneys, among my Lifelong Chums. "Rap" was JUST getting-considered a Genre out there, & Prince ruled the Airwaves.

Much has changed...but the Rules seem to remain the same: Pen what Folks WANT/Get to know WHO can Make It Happen. Oh, and Prepare to be REAL-Patient, too...unless, like ya Put So Well:
"Anybody can make a Million at the Music Business...IF you're prepared to spend 2 Million at it."

Thanks Again for Sharin', Amigo. Hope Sam joins NSAI...I'd re-join too, if'n I had any spare loot these days.

Best Wishes & a Big Guy-Hug,
Stan