David Gersten is a musician/composer of 2,200 songs and 6 symphonies. His song "The Road Goes On," a tribute to Reba McEntire (after the plane carrying her band members crashed after a concert), was in the top 20 of San Diego Country radio KSON. His songs have been signed by several Nashville publishers. His song "Stronger for the Pain" aired on Nashville radio. Three of his CD's were received by 2 different Popes, the first being Pope John Paul II. Two of the three were not liturgical works. One, ""Sinfonia Angelica," his first symphony was requested by an emissary of the Vatican. His compositions vary from complete orchestral works to simple guitar/vocal productions. He is also a doctor, practicing Integrative Psychiatry.