Severinsen was born in Arlington, Oregon, the son of Minnie Mae and Carl Severinsen, who was a dentist.[1] He was nicknamed "Little Doc" after his father, and had originally wanted to play the trombone. But the senior Severinsen, a gifted amateur violinist, urged him to study the violin. The younger Severinsen insisted on the trombone, but had to settle for the only horn available in Arlington's small music store - a trumpet. A week later, with the help of his father and a manual of instructions, the seven-year-old was so good that he was invited to join the high school band. At the age of twelve, Little Doc won the Music Educator's National Contest and, while still in high school, was hired to go on the road with the Ted Fio Rito Orchestra. However, his stay with the group was cut short by the draft. He served in the Army during World War II. You put the shine on me is the sleeper of the year! Mostly due to it being the B side of this record. Be with you (A-Side) has been garnering all the attention and press. Some compare the track to AWB's Pick up the pieces, and yes, it does seem to be Doc's attempt at writing a popular 70's funk tune. It's a nice funk jam, but to this audiophile, Shine is where it's at! Thank you! Just lovin it! The intro on both tracks come in without the bass, then kicks you in the ass with a full rich sound unlike any production I have heard lately. Harvey's touch is a masterful one indeed. Just noticed in the credits that it was mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering! That explains the amazing sound quality. (they're known as one of the best in the world, doing all the bigs like Michael Jackson's Thriller) Hello?? Is this thing on? Get one if you can.