Songwriter Hits Gold with His Song "Gold Fever"

Long Beach, CA-Cyril May's song "Gold Fever" is a lilting tune celebrating the obsession with gold that many have shared for more than a century. In the song, a man gives up his job, invests in all sorts of gold mining
equipment, and admits the desire to find gold rules his every moment.

"I got vacuum cleaners guaranteed to such gold

Like tornados suck up rocks for play.

Special Hammers for a breakin' up stuff

Expose the nuggets to the light of day.

With my long hip waders like old Gumboot Bill

A water bag and gold pans too,

I'm loaded for bear and I'm a headed out there

Come along if you've a hankering, too."

The man is shameless in his quest for gold, all around the United States and as far as Australia. With Cyril May's lyrics and Jack McDonald's catchy and whimsical arrangements, the tune is
fun. That's why the Outdoor Channel plays it as the theme song of the " Gold Fever " show.

"Gold Fever" is just one of the many entertaining tracks on Cyril May and Jack McDonald's CD "Off The Beaten Track". Cyril May is an Australian living in Long Beach, California with his American wife Dottie, while Jack McDonald is Mexican born living in Australia with his Australian wife Cheryl. The juxtaposition of the duo makes an interesting contribution to the music. Both are talented musicians, and each lends his special flavor to the music. Visit
the website at www.cyrilmay.com, e-mail at
divingds@juno.com , or mail to 266 Orizaba, Long Beach, CA 90803; or phone 562/433-0734.