Good day, Mr. Guber:

Imagine the opening scene of The Blues Brothers without “She Caught the Katy” playing in the background as Jake and Elwood drive away from the prison.

At the end of Say Anything, when Lloyd stands outside Diane’s window and holds up the boombox blasting “In Your Eyes,” we can all feel his passion for her.

“Moving in Stereo” sets the perfect tone for the perfect teenage fantasy when Linda steps out of the pool wearing a red bikini in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

“You Got a Friend in Me” in Toy Story … “Holiday Road” in National Lampoon’s Vacation …  “Up Where We Belong” in An Officer and a Gentleman … “Build Me Up Buttercup” in There’s Something About Mary.

And although it’s so iconic that I don’t even have to mention it. No one can ever forget “Rocky’s Theme.”

You, Peter (may I call you Peter?), are keenly aware of how important the soundtrack is for a motion picture. Filmmakers are in the emotional transportation business, and music is an essential tool in their tell. The challenge for them is finding the right music. And that’s why I want to introduce you to some talented singer-songwriters who have a lot to offer your friends in Hollywood.

Below we have “Normandy” by Donovan Lyman, “Drinker’s Hour” by Vaughan Rhea, “Seattle” by Andrea Marchant, and “Some Comfort” by Kevin Montgomery.

These are my friends, and I would love the opportunity to expose you to their music. I don’t represent them, I’m not in the business and I have nothing to gain except seeing great artists share their music with a larger audience.

There’s plenty more where this came from. Let’s chat: john@talkstoomuch.com or 407-405-7479.

Best.

– JT

I’m on island time.

After two days on Anna Maria Island, I’ve slowed down to a pace I’m very comfortable with. Not in much of a rush to do anything.

Ambling.

This evening I went to a place called Beach Bums to rent a beach cruiser for one of the kids and to inquire about kayaks for tomorrow. I took my time completing the rental form, then strolled out the front door slowly after chatting with the clerk. As I left the store, I noticed this sign on a little table on the front porch.

That is so simple and beautiful. I think it sums up my ideal of how I wish the world operated. Just people being cool to each other.

It also reminded me of why I like this island and a lot of beach towns. There is one main street, only a few stoplights. You can drive from one end of town to the other in a few minutes. No one is in a hurry. Reminds me of where I grew up.

Heh — it’s everything Orlando isn’t.

Yeah, yeah. I know. Hopeless romantic — there I go again.

But if you visit the Gulf Coast of Florida and want to rent a bike or kayak, go see Lauren at Beach Bums. And then pedal slowly. There’s no reason to hurry.