I think the week of talking about himself, and not being able to play, finally got to him. Im so happy the album is number 1, i hope that takes away some of the worry. Hugs and positive vibes Johnny boy.
I have front row tickets to Train in less then 2 weeks. It’s going to be interesting, cause i think their new album is quite terrible. And have only managed to listen to it twice. Regardless ill be there bopping around. As i still love all their other stuff!
The hardest thing about my job… finding adorable dresses like this… and having to stop myself from buying them!
Age of worry
Im not even going to try and lie. It upsets me when listening to B&R that there wont be a tour. Not blaming anyone, or anything… it just sucks! It seems like everyone else is ok with it… but i think miss negative here still has this deep down fear, that there will never be a tour again. Despite John saying that he just needs to have the operation again, and everything will be fine. This stupid feeling of negativity towards the whole situation just wont leave me. Queen worrier… that’s what they call me!
Well, that’s a wrap on release week promotion for Born and Raised. It’s so phenomenally weird to wake up this morning at home and not in the back of a bus somewhere. On the bright side, releasing this album and getting back in touch with my fans has been something I’ve been waiting to experience for a long time now. I’m finally at a place in my life where I can truly appreciate the kindness and support, and you have shown me lots of it. Thank you for that.
As I understand it, the album is set to enter the charts at number one, which is just incredible on all your parts because there has been very little I’ve been able to do to promote it. In a world of schemes and strategies when it comes to selling something, you guys just bought music you trusted you’d like. You picked it up in the same way I made it… from the heart, no trickery. That is so cool and rare and all the marketeers in the world together can’t manufacture that. I am very grateful to you.
The making of this record was purposely undocumented, but there are a few iPhone videos and some photos to share. I figure I’ll do that here, and more often than I usually have in the past. Even if this album slides off the charts in a month, it doesn’t make it any less special to me, and we should all be digging this music together, like we would have (and will again) on stage.
Stay tuned…
with thanks and love
John
Congratulations John!! A beautiful, heartfelt album, that indeed does “speak for me”.
Pre-Order
Pre-order Born and Raised on iTunes and preview clips of the the album now… Kind of cool that the clips start at the beginning of each song. I never really know where I’m being dropped in when I listen to previews… You also get the song “Fool To Love You” as a preview-only bonus. Hope you like what you hear.
I restrained myself for a whole 5 hours… till i got home from work, and could listen in the comfort of my own home haha! It took my breath away. Im so excited to hear all of the songs in full. You have created a masterpiece, John. Be proud :-)
