A Song Grows in Brooklyn

Is it in the water? Brooklyn has given us an unbelievable quantity and quality of singers, songwriters and music industry VIPs. In this uncensored and spirited lecture, we will discuss the possible reasons this one borough of New York City produced so much talent. From George Gershwin to Carole King and Marvin Hamlisch; Brooklyn songwriters have written much of the music of our lives. Singers from Brooklyn have been a staple on the radio: Neil Diamond, Harry Chapin, Barry Manilow, to name a few. Many movers and shakers from the entertainment industry also grew up there: Clive Davis and David Geffen are examples. Join as we discover the songs and artists of Brooklyn!

Tony Moon spent 60 years in the music business. In 1960 he joined the L.A. group Dante and The Evergreens, managed and produced by Lou Adler and Herb Alpert. He moved to Nashville, becoming a guitarist and conductor for Brenda Lee. He was Nashville's first rock independent producer and scored several big hits for The Vogues, including "5 O’clock World." His songs have been released by artists such as Willie Nelson, Pearl Jam and The Beatles. Moon currently administers several music publishing companies and a New York entertainment company.

Registration is required by March 3. Cost is $10 per course, or $40 for the entire series. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link via email prior to the lecture.

All lectures will be virtual. Students can use the Zoom chat function to submit questions. Lectures will be recorded (with the exception of the James Webb Space Telescope lecture) and available for students to watch upon request. 

The Fifty and Better program was designed to offer university-level courses (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older.

Register by 3 p.m. Mar. 3