A Semi-Literate Boy Named Bobby
I was bright and gave my full attention to any man who was willing to teach me about the world of art.
The music I knew was the music of my parents and the other kids in the projects.
From my Father I got Porter Wagoner, Buck Owens, and Skeeter Davis.
From my Mother I got Dinah Shore and Kitty Wells.
From the other kids in the projects I got Motown.
With the music of Motown I learned I could dance and for me dancing is still spiritual.
Everyone said I moved like a black kid, and it was true.
Black folks were my friends and neighbors.