Rich Gilley

06/26/2026

I’m excited to finally share my original song “Piano In The Sun”!
Back in 1985, I performed on a grand piano outdoors at Lincoln Center Plaza in New York City for the Spotlight On Music event. That beautiful sunny afternoon with a big crowd stayed with me for years and eventually inspired this song.
It’s a happy, upbeat track about the joy of playing music in the sunshine and watching people come together. Hope it brings a smile to your face!

What do you think? Does it make you want to dance? Let me know in the comments!

Piano In The Sun - Rich GilleyIn 1985 I had the unforgettable exp...

06/22/2026

It was just a golf ball. What could possibly go wrong?

It's 1971. I'm a 9th grader at my 1970’s High School with a box of "Rainbow Smoke Golf Balls" I picked up at the magic shop — and absolutely no idea what's inside them.

My soccer teammate James didn't believe a golf ball could refuse to bounce. So he slammed it on the cafeteria floor to prove his point.

What happened next turned the entire West Cafeteria into a scene from a bad spy movie... and sent me sprinting for my life.

This is a ninth grade memory — and we turned it into an animated short you have to see. 🎬

👇 Watch "The Golf Ball That Wouldn't Bounce" — and if this takes you back to your own high school chaos days, tag someone who was there. 😄

#1070’sHighSchool #1971

🎬 THE GOLF BALL THAT WOULDN'T BOUNCE — A Ninth Grade Memory from my...

05/26/2026

I’m A Dreamer
Decades ago, when my wife Rea was just 25, I wrote a song called "I'm A Dreamer". Today, she is still the driving force, the strength, and the inspiration behind everything I do.
This track is my way of saying “Thank You" for always believing in me, pushing me to improve as a pianist and keyboardist, and sharing a life philosophy that the best is always yet to come. I've poured that journey into a brand-new cinematic music video created with the help of Google Flow, mapping out our milestones from a tiny apartment to a lifetime of shared dreams.
Take a watch, share it with the dreamers and rock-solid partners in your life, and let me know what you think in the comments! 👇 🎬✨

🎶 "I'm A Dreamer" by Rich Gilley 🎶Welcome to the official music video for "I'm A Dreamer," a deeply personal song dedicated to my incredible wife, Rea. Wri...

05/24/2026

Too Pooped To Quack

“Just a quick note — parts of this story get a little crude with some bathroom humor. I promise it’s all in good fun and too funny not to share!”
Ever have a friend whose "special skills" you should have taken as a warning? ⚠️
Back when I was at the University of Miami in the late '70s, my buddy Bob Lemon and I headed over to the campus Rathskeller after a grueling day of music rehearsals. I was exhausted from hauling a massive white sousaphone under the blazing Florida sun, so a cold beer sounded perfect.
Bob, a farm boy from Homestead, decided the beer pitchers were a personal challenge. 🍺
On the long walk back to the 960 dorm complex, we passed Lake Osceola and spotted a absolute unit of a bird—a colossal, pure-white Pekin duck. In one terrifyingly smooth motion, Bob scooped it up under his arm like a stack of textbooks.
I panicked. Bob smiled. And then we hit the bright fluorescent lights of the dorm lobby... which is exactly when the duck decided to file a formal, pressurized, biological complaint. 🤢💨
What happened next involves a very tense 11-floor elevator ride, a trail of wet payloads down the hallway, and some poor guy screaming, "A DUCK JUST POOPED ON MY BED!"
I’ve put together a fully storyboarded video of the entire true story. Trust me, you need to watch this one until the very end to hear about the getaway car. 😂 👇

https://youtu.be/EIo4JvbMtR4?si=-L9irpDyhC7aFIUy

05/22/2026

Ever have a friend whose "special skills" you should have taken as a warning? ⚠️
Back when I was at the University of Miami in the late '70s, my buddy Bob Lemon and I headed over to the campus Rathskeller after a grueling day of music rehearsals. I was exhausted from hauling a massive white sousaphone under the blazing Florida sun, so a cold beer sounded perfect.
Bob, a farm boy from Homestead, decided the beer pitchers were a personal challenge. 🍺
On the long walk back to the 960 dorm complex, we passed Lake Osceola and spotted a absolute unit of a bird—a colossal, pure-white Pekin duck. In one terrifyingly smooth motion, Bob scooped it up under his arm like a stack of textbooks.
I panicked. Bob smiled. And then we hit the bright fluorescent lights of the dorm lobby... which is exactly when the duck decided to file a formal, pressurized, biological complaint. 🤢💨
What happened next involves a very tense 11-floor elevator ride, a trail of wet payloads down the hallway, and some poor guy screaming, "A DUCK JUST S**T ON MY BED!"
I’ve put together a fully storyboarded video of the entire true story. Trust me, you need to watch this one until the very end to hear about the getaway car. 😂 👇

https://youtu.be/EIo4JvbMtR4

Drop a comment below: What’s the wildest thing you or your roommates ever snuck into a college dorm room? 👇

The Duck Who Was Too Pooped to Quack 🦆💨 | A True 1970s College LegendWhat starts as a simple, innocent beer at the campus Rathskeller can quickly turn into...

05/07/2026

At one time or another, we all look back fondly on our elementary school days — those simple, carefree years filled with good teachers, new lessons, and the daily excitement of recess.

For me, recess was always the best part of the day. After lunch, we’d rush outside to play baseball on the field at Camp Avenue School.

I’ll never forget one ordinary afternoon in 1964 when I was in fourth grade. Everything started out normal… until it wasn’t.

It was the day I literally “had the balls.” 😂

If you went to Camp Avenue School (or any school in the area) back in the ’60s, you might get a kick out of this true story.

Watch till the end — especially the part with the principal’s office and the old man!

At one time or another, we all look back fondly on our elementary school days — those simple, carefree years filled with good teachers, new lessons, and the ...

04/08/2026

Just dropped my new song 'Keys Of Love'!
This feel-good pop-rock track is all about that moment when the right person comes along and unlocks your heart after years of keeping it guarded. With warm melodies, driving guitars, and a bright, optimistic vibe, it captures the joy of finding real love and the freedom it brings.
From the smooth arpeggiated verses to the heartfelt choruses with background harmonies, this song has that perfect early-90s warmth and modern feel-good energy.
If you love melodic, guitar-driven romantic songs that make you smile and feel hopeful, give 'Keys Of Love' a listen!
Let me know what you think in the comments — which part is your favorite?

Listen now

Keys Of Love – Official Music Video This is a bright, optimistic pop-rock love song about finding the person who finally unlocks your guarded heart and sets...

03/26/2026

We all know an "Arthur." 🙄
You know the one. The person who doesn't just enter a room—they "occupy" it with a lecture you never signed up for. The human equivalent of a pop-up ad that says, "Actually, if you look at the historical data..."
Our latest video, "You’ll Never Change," is a love letter (or a lighthearted roast) to the world’s most pompous perfectionists. Arthur is that unique breed of know-it-all: a man filled with a plethora of useless information and an unstoppable urge to impress everyone with it—whether they’re listening or not.
He’s arrogant, he’s exhausting, and he’s absolutely convinced he’s the only person who knows how to properly enjoy a glass of wine (or a library).
Check out the full video and tell us: Who is the "Arthur" in your life? (Tag them if you’re feeling brave!) 👇

You’ll Never Change | The Anthem for the "Actually” GuyMeet Arthur. He’s the guy who corrects your grammar in a crisis, cites sources you didn’t ask for, and...

03/19/2026

52 years ago this winter, I almost burned down our cabin at Camp NoBeBoSco... all because I got tired of everyone complaining about the cold and decided to "fix" the potbelly stove my way. One full 20 lb. bag of coal dumped in at once → smoke apocalypse → glowing stovepipe → smoking wooden wall → me wrapping it in aluminum foil like a desperate MacGyver at 2 a.m. → cabin sauna in a freezing climate. We survived, but the legend lives on! If you've ever been on a scout winter campout, played Mille Bornes till your eyes crossed, or had a "brilliant" camping idea go hilariously wrong... you NEED to watch this. Current scouts: Don't repeat my mistake—watch and learn stove safety the funny way! Old troop buddies: Tag anyone who remembers "The Great Stove Fiasco”! Full story on YouTube: What's YOUR wildest camping mishap? Drop it in the comments—bonus points if it involves fire!

The Legend of the Pot Belly Stove: My Epic Boy Scout Fail from 1973 Back in the winter of 1973 at Camp NoBeBoSco in Hardwick, New Jersey, our senior patrol t...