There is a life we learn with and a life we live with.
My Best friend was Bruce E. Singer.
He was my best friend for 40 years.
This post is a tribute to my best friend.
Most importantly, it is a shout out to those who think America is over.
It is not.
We are just getting the party started.
Are you kidding me?
Yes, I am a delusional dream.
I’ve been this way my whole life because I had my own awakening back in June of 1967 when I saw William Billy Shears on the Cover of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and my throat closed up and I had to eat chicken soup for three days after that/
On June 23rd of this year I turn 68 years of age.
I’m so grateful to be here.
If you don’t believe there is a God as God Is My Witness, I’ve had such a blessed and privileged life that I still pinch myself even now in 2025.
America is just at the starting line.
Some will tell you that America is a “teenager,” others will tell you that America was formed by Free Masons so there is no freedom.
Well, let me kindly remind you that for the first 90+ years of American history, we were happily a “Constitutional Republic.”
After 1871? We became a colony of The Crown.
Richard M. Nixon took us off the gold standard.
We are already living in a world of digital currency, it already happened you just don’t “see it yet” and once you see it, you can’t un-see it.
Yes, I am a delusional dreamer and thought I could save the world from New Zealand where I lived for 5 1/2 years with my wife of 39 years and my two youngest daughters.
Watch the video in this post and just know that you are watching a spiritual cousin to my best friend Bruce E. Singer.
I love you bro Bruce, as my friend Ricky Ray would say and he says it all the time at the end of each of our conversations, “I’ll Catch You On The Flip.”
Ricky Ray would say and he says it all the time at the end of each of our conversations, “I’ll Catch You On The Flip.”
There are foundational relationships in our life. You know when I married my wife, of course my friend Bruce Singer was at the Wedding. Do you know that he said, “this is the best wedding I have ever been to.” Then I asked why? Bruce said, and I will never forget it: “Getting Married Is A Rite Of Passage And In Order To Be Married, You Have To Eat Chicken and This was the best chicken I ever ate at a Wedding!”
After our Wedding Ceremony in San Pedro, the highlight of the day was bro Bruce Singer at Mother Harriet’s Steinway Piano playing 50’s 16th note hits. This went on for over 2+ hours man. We rocked it!
What I loved most about Bruce was that he was really a showman at heart and for a man who was bi-polar and fought severe mental illness, the energy, the the magic, the synergy between Bruce and Kathleen Singer blew my mind.
Why?
The very first thing that Bruce said to me when I met him back in 1977 was: “I am never getting married.” He was serious about this commitment. There are a lot of secrets I know about Bruce and he gave me permission to share them once he passed on to the other side.
My dear friend Bruce had a parade of women who were constantly chasing him. It was unbelievable how many calls he got from women who needed a “booty call.”
Mrs. Singer said that when she saw Bruce’s picture in his youth she was like, “OMG, he looks like Cat Stevens brother!”
Bruce E. Singer, an incredible human being that once he set a goal to something, it was going to happen. When we started our partnership, we were writing songs together. We wrote over 200 of them. A lot of them are not safe for public consumption.
The greatest thing about our friendship was that we were amazing cheerleaders for each other. Of course, when we created L.A. Music Publishing his Family thought we were delusional but his dear Dad Bob Singer (RIP) and Evelyn Singer (RIP), were right there with us.
There is so much more I could write and I set a rule here on my Substack which is:
"Write for 15 minutes and when you hit 15 minutes stop, you can always come back to it later.”
My rule is to actually published what I did during the 15 minutes, it is just how I role.
So, Happy Friday to all of my Subscribers and Followers!
I’ll leave you with what my wife would call: “Bruce Energy!”
You feel good? I feel good.
Post Notes
In the early morning of July 17th, 2020, a heavenly sound of rhythm and blues embraced the quiet passing of dearly beloved a Bruce Elliot Singer, a happy incredible being that cherished humankind equally while generously sharing his talents, time, happiness, and encouragement.
Born December 24, 1948 in San Pedro, CA, Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Evelyn Singer. Through his life, he was beloved Husband, Brother, Uncle, Godfather, and dedicated friend to all who had the privilege of sharing his company.
His greatest blessing in life was his family and Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Kathleen Hanlen Singer of Palm Desert, CA; brothers, Russell Singer with wife, Mary and their children Benjamin and Jasana of Laguna Beach, CA and Donald "Donnie" Singer of Seal Beach, CA; Brother's-in-Laws, John Hanlen of Louisville, CO and Curtis (Karen) Hanlen of Bosque Farms, NM; and dearest friends Mitch (Laurie) Santell. Karen Orell, along with many others. Raised in Lakewood and Los Alamitos, Bruce graduated in 1970 from the University of Southern California, Cum Laude (USC) with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and also studied a semester overseas with Chapman University's World Campus Afloat.
Bruce was an accomplished musician who delighted audiences here and while abroad and was a featured performer for decades in Chapman's "History of Rock & Roll" shows produced by Paul Frizzler.
Through his passion for the music, Bruce paid high tribute to legendary artists joyfully impersonating Little Richard, Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam The Sham & be Pharaohs, and Cat Stevens.
His talents to deliver the artists interpretation while performing hits such as "Blueberry Hill," "Tutti Frutti" and Chantilly Lace," whether dancing behind the piano or seated, established him as quintessential entertainer to the delight of everyone in the audience.
His talents were additionally utilized when he was honored to be the warm up act for B.B. King, Tower of Power, and Billy Preston.
Following his first love of music a collaboration with dear friend of 40 years, Mitch Santell, created the publishing company, L.A. Music, whereby, in 1980 he co-wrote the song "Don't Touch That Dial". The song was recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and made it to his "Loves Only Love" album released in 1980.
Bruce will be fondly remembered for his humor and in particular his retention of unique facts he would blend into any conversation with enjoyment, understanding, and a special merriment Bruce was known for. His ability of making one feel loved generated great optimism for all situations, causing many to assume he knew the material all along.
He put his innumerable talents to good use through the books he authored including "Swami Sez, Trade the Blues for Brownies," and "Be Frank 'n' Be Not A Lying Liar." Bruce was known in the Coachella Valley for decades of work as an investment consultant and skilled Commercial real estate salesman, whereby his endowed gifts permitted him to become a trusted participant in a variety of business transactions. A celebration of life will be held when the conditions of our world allow.💓💓💓
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