, i would go to my prucushion, i would go to my piano and play chords., and finally a melody would happen. and then all of a sudden, the lyrics. then i had the song written. i would go, carl, come here. listen to this song. i wasn't taught, i was inspired. i taught myself how to write music. >> the do run run by the crystals taught me how to make an exciting record. it was so exciting. it would almost bring you to tears. i love their harmony. it was very tight, close-knit. i couldn't believe the wonderful melody which made me cry. i don't know what it is about that record, but it makes me that record, but it makes me cry. george gershwin song rhapsody in blue is one of my favorite songs. i listened to it and loved it. right in the middle of the rhapsody comes this beautiful violin section, and just blows my mind. i love his orchestrations and hislyrics. i can't tell you how much they inspired me. ♪ they can't take that away from me ♪ ♪ the way you smile at me the way you sing off key ♪ ♪ the way you haunt my dreams ♪ no no they can't take that away from