PopTodd Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 For years I have told people that all I really wanted as a musician—as a songwriter—is to be walking down the street somewhere, in a city where I’ve never been, where I know nobody, and to hear somebody I’ve never met singing one of my songs. Well... I received a note on Facebook the other day from somebody that I had never met. With whom I have no mutual friends—virtual or otherwise. And who is from a different part of the world (or at least of the country). In this note they related to me that they saw a CD copy of Chicken on a Bicycle (my second album) at a local record fair. The cover art attracted their attention, so they picked it up. They told me that they put it on and fell in love with it. And that it became "the soundtrack to their college and early adult years." That they listened to it constantly. And that they were "a huge fan" of mine. A total stranger.I connected.My music—a piece of me, became a part of their life—a piece of them.And they sought me out specifically to tell me so. It's all I ever wanted since I started making music. And yeah, I would like to make that connection with more people. And maybe I have.But at least I know for sure that I did with at least one.Total.Stranger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Congrats, PT. That's a great story. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 That's gotta be a great feeling! Congratulations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 That is super cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Congrats to you. That must be a great experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Very cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 And good on the person who sent PT the Facebook note -- look at how meaningful it was to PT. In the last few years, I've started sending email notes to journalists who write stories or columns I enjoy (and even some with whom I disagree). Without fail, I get a nice email back thanking me for taking the time to write. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Right on!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Good for you, PT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 And good on the person who sent PT the Facebook note -- look at how meaningful it was to PT. In the last few years, I've started sending email notes to journalists who write stories or columns I enjoy (and even some with whom I disagree). Without fail, I get a nice email back thanking me for taking the time to write. 100% agree. It was a pretty special thing to get. The internet is a beautiful thing in that way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 100% agree. It was a pretty special thing to get. The internet is a beautiful thing in that way.And an ugly thing in nearly every other way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dagwave Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 That's the best news i heard today. Swim in its sheer awesomeness! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 That has to be an incredible feeling. Congrats to you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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