Light A Candle For Danny Pearl by AmericanApple.com

Stanley (Stan) Bronson is the composer and lead singer on the song "Light A Candle For Danny Pearl" which he wrote in 2002, just after Daniel's tragic passing. Mariane's tearful plea for her unborn son's father's life, and the pleas of Dr. & Mrs. Pearl, and other family members and friends, broke my heart. At that time I wanted to record the song, with the hope and prayer that it might offer a measure of comfort to the Pearl family and friends. But, unfortunately, circumstances at that time did not allow.

We are a group composed primarily of Sr. Citizen professional musicians and singers who came together for the purpose of producing this tribute song to Daniel.Afterward, I wrote some other songs, based on the events of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, so we were eventually able to complete an album of ten songs.

We have named our band for this project "AmericanApple.Com". Producer Billy Williams has won several Grammy Awards, and many nominations, as producer for popular singer Lyle Lovett and other recording artists. Our work together spans a 41 year history. Billy and I, as well as others from the group are also US Army veterans from the 50's and 60's. Other singers and musicians, including several grandchildren, also appear on our album.