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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Brewdude" data-source="post: 512384" data-attributes="member: 1723">Upon Al's rec I just watched this feast-<img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51F4Yr1leQL._AC_US218_.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />OK, so if you're not familiar with him that's understandable. Nor was I until this very well done documentary. From the copy on the DVD-The incredible true story of how Doc Pomus, a disabled Jewish man from Brooklyn, became one of the most celebrated and influential songwriters in music history. Ya, and that don't tell the half of it. "Doc" wrote over a thousand songs (yes that's right) during the 50's and 60's which were recorded and performed by some of the leading acts of the day and age. It was surprising to me to learn just how many tunes Doc had composed that I grew up with. From the blues, Mowtown, soul, pop, rock, name it and he had a hand in it. What a revelation, and I thank Al for directing me to this. It certainly has shed a new light on the songs that I grew up with.If you're a music aficionado who appreciates the history of music from the 50's - 60's onward this is a must see! 8) Cheers,RR</blockquote>