Many topics surrounding JB have opened my eyes to the workings of the music industry, which I’d never paid attention to—the way performers moved fluidly between groups is one. (Just the flip side of how professional ball players were at the time vs. how they operate now.) The Italian American musicians’ network can’t seem to be underestimated when it comes to this. As I’ve done research for the Four Seasons Bus Tour, I’ve felt a little awe of Elice & Brickman for being able to make sense out of a real historical maze. Speaking of the old neighborhood…Peggy, we really need to talk about Belleville!!

Copyrights are the other thing I’ve woken up to. I can appreciate how young artists would not know how to manage this, early in their career. It reminds me of the stock market…things would be so much easier with a crystal ball. Valli and Gaudio have to be so grateful that their approach played out the way it has.

It’s a shame that the TV movie, “My Boyfriend’s Back” wasn’t done right. Maybe someone can see the potential and get it right – with your collaboration.

Thanks for the two part interview. Peggy, you have an impressive memory and a healthy perspective as you reflect on a full career with all its twist and turns.