Be Of Good Cheer

Book excerpt: BE OF GOOD CHEER chronicles the life and work of PETE PEDERSEN, one of the greatest and most admired chromatic players of all time. Written by Pete’s long-time lyricist and significant other (Jaine Rodack), BE OF GOOD CHEER is for harmonica lovers, jingle enthusiasts, nostalgia and show-biz buffs. You’ll go on the road with Borrah Minevitch’s Harmonica Rascals. Mix and mingle with some of old Hollywood’s brightest stars. Travel to the Chicago of Pete’s youth, LA, New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Dallas, Memphis, Toronto, Asia and Europe. Rub elbows with harmonica greats and TV legends. Learn the story behind the celebrated arrangement of “Peg O’ My Heart.” Visit Diana Street, where scores of singing commercials and classic jingle packages were produced. Make the disco scene, from behind the scenes. Pour over dozens of photographs from Pete and Jaine’s personal collection. And share the wit and wisdom that was Pete’s trademark.