When the moment came to enter the famous Capitol Records building, Jimmy was overwhelmed.
“When I went to go into the building these three big burly security guys came forward. They said ‘Yes – can we help you?’ and I had to sign in on a screen.”
When he sat in reception, Gladys was on his mind as he considered where he was.
“I just sat down and thought, ‘You know, Jimmy, the people that have walked through this door – the talent, musicians, singers songwriters.
“I’m thinking of Nat King Cole, Sinatra, the Beach Boys, the Beatles.
“I really had to pinch myself. This moment was special.
“And then another two security guards came up with a large black box.
“They opened it, and the guy said to me: ‘This is Frank’s microphone’.
“I really filled up at that. I was overwhelmed to think he sang into that.”