introduction to Michael
Hi all. I'm sure there is a thread like this somwhere, but since I'm newish to the group I thought we should have another round. :)
I was currious what song got you all hooked on Michael. Was it one inparticular song, a series of hits or just his voice in general?
For me, it was hearing the song "How Can We Be Lovers." on the radio in 1990. I was 10 and a half years old. The song was awesome, but that voice hooked me right off the bat. Most of the songs my parents played around the house were classical music or ultra easy listening Barry Mannilo stuff so this voice was such a departure to anything I've heard before.....or since, really :).
I would listen to the radio station for hours waiting to hear that song....then my parents bought be my first tape player/recorder and I recorded that song and his future singles from that same local radio station. I was hooked. I would stay awake late at night and listen to Cacey Kasum top 40 and then Rick Dees weekly top 40 and get so excited when I saw how much his song had climbed and wait for interviews with him and record them on my tape player :)
I saved up my lunch money from school to buy "Soul Provider," because his music fed my soul more then lunch. My soul food so to speak. :). Soon enough "Time Love and Tenderness" came out and my parents bought me this one so I wouldn't skip lunch :). My best friend, who conviently lived next door to me, would come over and listen to the album over and over. So much infact, that our mutual neighbor offered to pay us to stop playing it :). No deal made.
We were now both hooked and wanted to join the fanclub listed on the album so we BOTH saved our lunch money up and signed up :) I still have the giant button that came in the mail somplace....maybe she took posession, I don't remember. :) Those were the days :). Those days turned into years.....20 and still counting.
His voice today still has that "it" factor about it and he still writes those songs that move me.....His latest album is getting just as much play time as "Time Love and Tenderness" did, and the new neighors arn't knocking my door down, so maybe I've converted a new fan.
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Permalink Reply by Eileen Parr on
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Oh Jennifer thank you for sharing that! Its so true something as simple as a song can have such a powerful impact on our lives! I love that we can share these stories we each other! Michael has had a huge impact on many peoples lives! Me included! We all love him and support him now and love his music and the special man he is! Thank you Jennifer and everyone here!
Love Eileen xoxo
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Permalink Reply by Rocio Michael Bolton The Voice on
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Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us, Jennifer!. It is sad and hard, but beautiful at the same time.
I wish you and yours all the best!.
Rocio
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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on
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Oh my goodness Jennifer, talk about the right song at the right time! What a story! Here is not the place to expand on thisJen, but I’m really happy for you that Michael’s song came at the right time and helped you through your loss and reconnect with your husband… Now that’s the power of music! Girl, to tell you the truth, I think that there might not be that many people who have been fans for longer than you have except Juliet and Dave who’s followed him since the 70’s… The important thing is that we all support him now and we do enjoy all that he has to offer. Jen, no wonder you’re such a strong woman today, thank you for sharing your human story. Take care. Big hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
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Hi Rocio, thanks for responding to my request. You see, even if I was told that Michael had come to Montreal in the late 80’s, I guess I wasn’t listening to the right radio stations to hear him. Just like HAISTLWY spoke to you, WIBOMFA pulled me into the radio. You nailed it right on the head when you said: the perfect voice! Mind you, I remember loving HAISTLWY when I heard it by Laura Branigan in '83. I didn't like her voice that much, but I thought she finally sang a great song! Thanks Rocio, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
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Hi Lady Berlin, I'm glad that you've taken my suggestion and come here. Aren't all those wonderful human stories? Now, would you like to tell us how you've discovered Michael? Did you first hear a special song on the radio or see him on TV or did a friend introduce you to his music? It would be fun to find out how early Michael's music made it to Germany. Take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
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Permalink Reply by robin rehder on
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Lady Berlin. Thanks for starting this thread. Sylvie & I know one another personally. She lives in Canada & I'm in the USA. It's neat how you discovered Michael's music; whether it be in the 80's, 90's or 2000's. It doesn't matter. I heard "That's What Love Is All About" in 1988 & though, "Who in the world is this" as my friend had the single. wow! I was then moved by him & his music. When we younger & older, we all look at music differently as we age. Boltonnut from L. A. CA USa
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Pardon my typographical errors there. I, fortunately, saw Michael in concert & I get the impression, Lady Berlin that you didn't & if not, I'm sure there will come a time that you will. Boltonnut from L. A. CA USA
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Hi Lady Berlin, Well first, thank you for sharing your story. OMG so you’re a new fan! Sweetie, you’re about my eldest daughter’s age: my kids were raised on Michael’s music... Now, I understand that your musical taste has matured since you were a child and I’m very glad for you. I think that the video you’ve posted the link to is part of Michael’s live DVD “The best of Michael Bolton” released in 2004, in case you’d like to buy it. I just love how sweetly he sings it on there! By the way, you can say “touched” and we would know what you mean. Oh my goodness, you have so much to learn... Have you bought one of his CD’s yet? If not, you might want to start with his “Greatest hits 1985-1995” CD and then see if you want to buy more. Michael has had a long career and has recorded many genres of music (even opera) but sings them all just as beautifully. By the way, did you know that he will be releasing his autobiography on November 13? We’re all very excited about it, because Michael will not only have a hard cover version of his book, but an audio version he will record himself! :D Hmm, I didn’t know that Helene Fischer’s audience was older, she’s in her 20’s, isn’t she? Well anyway, I’m really glad that you’ve discovered Michael on YouTube because there is a lot of different music you can listen to. If you have any questions about him, don’t hesitate to ask. There are a lot of really nice fans ready to help on here. :D Take care Lady Berlin and thanks again for sharing. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
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Hi again Lady Berlin, it’s wonderful to hear that you already got another friend to enjoy Michael’s music! Michael said in an interview last year that he was going back to Germany this year, so just keep an eye on the “Events” page, to see when new dates are added.
http://michaelbolton.com/events/event/listUpcoming
As soon as dates are confirmed, they are put on the list. Sweetie, if you do see him in concert, it’ll be even better than all the videos you can find, because Michael always manages to make it special and just hearing that voice coming at you directly: you’ll be hooked! :D You know, it sounds like there’s a need in Germany for what we call in America “adult contemporary” music. I’m sorry to hear you don’t have that in Germany. There’s nothing wrong with talent shows: honestly, the contestants sing more decent music that you can hear in half a day on pop radio, in general. I do enjoy some pop, but the stuff you hear today is not music we’ll remember 15 years from now. I’m with you about folk music in general: not my cup of tea, if you get my meaning. I did enjoy the link you gave me, really nice! German pop sounds like something I could handle. Well Lady Berlin, it was really nice talking to you, thank you so much for sharing. :D Take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
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Permalink Reply by Erika C. L. on
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Hi Sylvie,
Even Orrin Bolton is a great music. Congratulations.
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Hi Erika, do you know Orrin's music? :D I love his music and he's a very nice man too. Take care sweetie. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada
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Hi Sylvie,
I really like it. Michael's mother is a beautiful woman and has had some great kids. I wonder how was the father. Too bad there are pictures of George Bolotin.
I would like to see if it looked like Michael.
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