Over the past several years, we have been inundated with images of children slain at the hand of a gun. Across America, an average of ten children die each day, shot by guns. How many more children must die before we as a society come to our collective senses?

As the parent of a daughter and son, it occurred to me that music could help to change the attitude of Americans towards guns. Music is a powerful medium, and gives us the opportunity to stop and reflect about issues that matter to us. I sat down and penned the words to Daughters and Sons. This song is a tribute to our slain children and a rallying cry to parents. Sonny Geraci’s rendition of this song is exactly what I envisioned when I conceived the song. And the fine music of my song-writing partner Tony Bodanza underscores the message.

Also included on this CD are the additional songs Love Will Light The Way and Precious & Few, the live version. Love Will Light The Way was inspired by comments of Barbra Streisand at her January 1, 2000, Timeless Millennium concert performance in Las Vegas, Nevada. This song is magnificently performed by Debi Lewin, one of America’s great female vocalists. Love Will Light The Way reminds us that the promise of tomorrow is the child of today. And Precious & Few tells us to cherish the time that we have with our loved ones.

I hope that these songs can make a difference. I ask only that you listen to the message of these songs and think about what we as a society can do to stop the madness.

Hal Pollock