Every song on this album represents an experience from my life. The music we all grew up with takes me back to those earlier days, to moments of discovery when we were figuring out who we were and where we were going.
These songs reflect the emotions I felt as I began to understand love and found ways to express those feelings through words and music. As you listen, I hope you’ll share some of your own thoughts and memories with me. We all have certain songs that remind us of the times when music made a difference, carrying us through whatever heartache or drama we were facing.
Thank you for listening—I look forward to hearing from you.
Growing up, I was shy and introverted, often spending time in my room singing along with 45 RPM records, writing poetry, or watching TV with my parents.
One night, after we watched an episode of Ozzie and Harriet, my mother said, “Eddy, I want you to sing like Ricky Nelson.” So, I learned to play guitar and started writing my own songs. Over time, I got good enough to accompany myself and perform the songs I wrote.
December 1968 marked an unforgettable moment in music history: The Elvis Comeback Special. It was a must-see event I couldn’t bear to miss. At the time, I was working at a fast-food restaurant on Long Island. I asked my boss if I could go home to watch it; he said no, so I quit my job on the spot and went home to see it. That performance left me mesmerized and confirmed that Elvis Presley was truly back as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
As 1968 turned into 1969, the AM radio airwaves were filled with the music that became the soundtrack to my last years of high school. Hooked on a Feeling, Build Me Up Buttercup, My Cherie Amour, Wichita Lineman, and Suspicious Minds—songs that defined a transformative decade and left an indelible mark on all of us.
Fast forward to today, I present an album that breathes new life into my original songs. Re-orchestrated with a modern twist but still infused with the raw emotion that first inspired them, these tracks bridge generations. Each song is a piece of my heart, set to the rhythm of my soul. Welcome to my story, a journey of sound, emotion, and the music of my life.
Thank you for listening.