The nicest thing about last night's Synagogue event was hearing audience members' getting to directly tell Jeff (and the room) their personal tales of connection to songs -- which sort of answered Jeff's quite-recent musing on this blog about how he never really knows what people make of a song.
And Jeff's book is a genius idea - -it is a distillation of some of what Questlove did in his memoir but more concise since Jeff had already done the memoir.
I wonder if there's a way to turn it into an active website or podcast somehow where people from around the world can tout one song -- not even a "favorite" per se but just an anecdote of what a song means to them.
I’m listening on audio to this book, and I just love it! It’s giving me all the feels and making me nostalgic for all of these songs!! Thank you for writing this, it will be another wonderful addition to my bookshelf!!
Sooo looking forward to this one to add to the collection. Thank you for assisting the Captain in authorship once again Jill🙏 And may the black limo book tour kick off be as comfortable as our crew chit-chats on the Starship🥰
Loved the Chgo launch. Thanks for kicking the tour off here. Such heartfelt requests, AND you channeled all of the emotions so beautifully in your performance. ❤️☮️
Hello, Jill. Great post! I just ordered all three books + the audio version of World Within a Song. I’ve already listened to the first two and am looking forward to the newest, but I also find great joy in seeing books on my shelves, especially ones written by some of my favorite people! ♥️
The nicest thing about last night's Synagogue event was hearing audience members' getting to directly tell Jeff (and the room) their personal tales of connection to songs -- which sort of answered Jeff's quite-recent musing on this blog about how he never really knows what people make of a song.
And Jeff's book is a genius idea - -it is a distillation of some of what Questlove did in his memoir but more concise since Jeff had already done the memoir.
I wonder if there's a way to turn it into an active website or podcast somehow where people from around the world can tout one song -- not even a "favorite" per se but just an anecdote of what a song means to them.
Yay Jill!
Congratulations on the latest book! I'm sure it will be enjoyable and enlightening. It's great to see you cradling your prose "babies."
I’m listening on audio to this book, and I just love it! It’s giving me all the feels and making me nostalgic for all of these songs!! Thank you for writing this, it will be another wonderful addition to my bookshelf!!
Listening to the audio book now, amazing, inspirational stuff.
Excited to see you in A-2 on Friday!
Happy book release! Really enjoyed discussion at the Athenaeum the other night. Got weepy there at the end for a minute!
Book delivered 7 mins after this post. That's a well-oiled machine, right there!
Can't wait to read your thoughts on Anchorage.
Michelle Shocked's "Anchorage" has always gotten to me too ever since I first heard it. Great choice Jeff.
Sooo looking forward to this one to add to the collection. Thank you for assisting the Captain in authorship once again Jill🙏 And may the black limo book tour kick off be as comfortable as our crew chit-chats on the Starship🥰
Loved the Chgo launch. Thanks for kicking the tour off here. Such heartfelt requests, AND you channeled all of the emotions so beautifully in your performance. ❤️☮️
Impatiently waiting for Jeff's latest book, pre-ordered copies for myself and fellow Wilconians the minute I heard about it!
Hello, Jill. Great post! I just ordered all three books + the audio version of World Within a Song. I’ve already listened to the first two and am looking forward to the newest, but I also find great joy in seeing books on my shelves, especially ones written by some of my favorite people! ♥️
Happy happy book birth day!! Looking forward to reading it.
(Pssst ... Jill ... Hi! I have a manuscript that needs a home!)
See you in DC tomorrow!
Can’t wait to read the new book. Loved the last two.
World Within a Song is scheduled to be delivered in the next hour.