On Friday, August 18, 2023, Ray Hildebrand, who wrote the 1963 hit song "Hey Paula," died. He was 82 years old. He not only wrote the song after which I named the two lovers in my "Paul & Paula 21" stories, but he sang it with Jill Jackson.
I am grateful to him for this song I have enjoyed for decades, and for naming my kids. Condolences to family, friends, and fans.