Bruce Bergh’s Valentine's Day 2014 release, “Night Life” is a collection of original “Rat-Pack” tunes written during 2011-13 as a nightlife entertainer in some of Chicago’s finest dining establishments. Bergh performs on piano with vocal stylings in the Pop, Rock and Jazz Vocal genres. As a composer, he strives for memorable melody lines accompanied by jazz harmonizations with a positive message.
Bergh studied at Sherwood Music School and the University of Chicago, and has written hundreds of songs, commercial music and jingles, as well as arranged music for a large number of clients through the years at his three recording studios. As a professor of Music Technology, Bergh taught in four universities, done clinician work for MTNA, MENC, and NAMM conventions, and founded The Bergh Institute of Music Technology (BIMT.net and DrMIDI.com).
Some of Bergh’s career highlights include playing organ for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, performing live with Kerry Livgren of “Kansas” on synthesizer, pianist/vocalist for Willow Creek Community Chapel events, traveling North America as a product specialist and clinician for numerous musical instrument manufacturers, collaborating with Bob Moog & Ray Kurzweil regarding synthesizer technology and sales, and leading worship and performing in many top churches, theaters and convention centers across the United States.
Bruce Bergh’s Discography:
"25 Songs of Summer" compilation album released by Tunecore on iTunes Memorial Day 2012
“Night Life” a CD collection of new “Rat-Pack” styled and pop originals released April 28, 2012
“Taxi Portfolio 2011” is an eclectic collection of tunes written for Taxi A&R in 2011
“Christmas Time of the Year” a CD collection of Christmas originals released in November 2011
“Christmas Time of the Year” a single released on iTunes 2010
“Family Album” a CD collection of music written about his family released in 2010 as an Independent Artist
“Paradise” a CD collection of original Contemporary Christian (CCM) songs released in 2009 by BIMT Studios.
“Body Language: An Excercise in Excessive Sampling Abuse” a 45 single released in 1988 by Rednose Records (Flip side of "Dubois Boys")
"Dubois Boys" a Novelty Polka 45
Lyrics
Boys Will Be Boys by Bruce Bergh
There’s nothing like the soft, sweet, gentle touch of a woman To satisfy the natural desires of a man A overflowing life of joy she’ll bring him A partnership designed since the world began
In her heart she’ll carry love and passion In her womb she’ll bare for him a child Their deep connection soon becomes a family A unity that cannot be reviled
But, you tell me, that you were born With your design based on a different plan Instead of female companionship You choose to live your life at the side of a man
You’ve always marched along to a different drummer An independent viewpoint all your life Though women wish that they could love and have you You choose instead to make a man your wife.
Boys will be boys, but some boys, not so much Straying from a natural way of life I can’t stand to see you hurt From sexist slurs that cut just like a knife
It’s your life, and I’m not here to judge you I truly want to know, and understand Why you're forfeiting the chance of your own children And tender love and life with a woman
Are you happy, not just gay With alternative choices that you’ve made? Or are you just trying to shock And justify the actions of your ways?
Boys will be boys, but some boys, not so much Straying from the natural human plan Just one life. That’s all you have. I truly hope you’re happy with your man Some day maybe I will understand Be well son, and good luck with your plan
