I Wrote this Song for You
9 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsA podcast featuring songs I wrote for people I know...and for people I don't know. It's hard to say why certain people or situations inspire a song, but I've learned to be receptive and listen for it. The desire to write a song for someone feels totally spontaneous to me. I guess that's what inspiration is - I'm just inspired to write songs for people.
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Episode 8 - Before I Go (for Tookie)
September 09, 2022 16:00 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBMy Aunt Tookie has always been the black sheep of the family. Sharp as a tack, comically irreverent toward convention, and unafraid to speak her mind, she has forged her own unique path in life. She's recently been moved into hospice care, but before she dies she has one very unusual wish... BE A PATRON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/iwrotethissongforyou Thank You to my current Patreon supporters for helping me produce this episode! Patreon Gold (Passionate): Paula Atwood, Roy...
Episode 7 - Sleepy Time (for Sasha)
June 16, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBFather's Day Special Episode - When my son was born, I wrote a bunch of songs for him. He's in sixth grade now, and in this tangent-filled conversation, we discuss some of them. We also reminisce about "Dinosaur Crocodile", a song we wrote together when he was four. BE A PATRON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/iwrotethissongforyou WATCH DINOSAUR CROCODILE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFelNb6ChOQ Thank You Patreon supporters for helping me produce this episode! Pa...
Episode 6 - Second Chance (for Elizabeth Johnson Rice)
April 28, 2022 03:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBWhere do we go when we die? And what if we could go there and then come back to tell about it? For Elizabeth Johnson Rice, a prominent 1960's social activist, her brush with death left her forever changed and set her on a mission which she is still pursuing today at the age of 80. Second Chance is written by Wells Hanley and is sung by René Marie. Wells Hanley, piano; Randall Pharr, bass; Billy Williams, drums. Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Curtis Fye. Support I Wrote this Song for ...
Episode 5 - Ready to be Loved (for Topher)
October 17, 2021 04:53 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWe all seek to be loved, to be accepted, to belong. Straddling multiple subgroups within the culture, Topher describes himself as "Too white to be black, too black to be gay, and too gay to be Christian". He's suffered bullying and discrimination in silence... and now he's beginning to speak out. Ready to be Loved is written and performed by Wells Hanley and is sung by Darius de Haas. The song was inspired by this video of Topher and Constance. Support I Wrote this Song for You A heartf...
Bonus Q&A with Sophie
September 30, 2021 03:11 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this follow-up conversation, Sophie shares details of her love story not revealed in Episode 1 - Indian Summer. Prompted by questions from listeners, Wells and Sophie explore Dan's continued presence in her life, how her song has impacted her over time, and the approachable wisdom of dreams. Hear Sophie's story and song in Episode 1 - Indian Summer (for Sophie). Be a Patron A heartfelt thanks to those of you supporting this podcast on Patreon! It's because of you that I'm able to kee...
Episode 4 - I See You with My Heart (for Moira)
August 27, 2021 05:03 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBSome people exude kindness, acceptance, and love, and we feel deeply seen and appreciated in their company. As her vision is fading due to a degenerative eye disease, Moira continues her important work of seeing the beauty in every person who passes her way. I See You with My Heart is written and performed by Wells Hanley. Wells is joined by Curtis Fye on bass. Lyrics appear below. Moira's photo for this episode was taken by Bill Westmoreland. Support I Wrote this Song for You A heart...
Episode 3 - I'm Building a Boat (for Tanara)
July 22, 2021 03:40 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThe loss of a loved one is always difficult, but sometimes, while navigating our grief, we can find new horizons opening up before us that inspire our wildest dreams. Following a decade as her mother's caregiver, Tanara is celebrating her mom's life while embracing all that awaits her with joy and hope. I'm Building a Boat is written and performed by Wells Hanley and sung by Jessica Fox. They are joined by DJ Harrison on drums, Andrew Randazzo on bass, and Makeda McCreary and Frankie James...
Episode 2 - In the Garden (for Drexel)
June 21, 2021 03:31 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBEven a global crisis such as the Coronavirus can have a silver lining. For Drexel, a chaplain on the front lines at UAB hospital in Alabama, the past year brought an opportunity to slow down, take a deep breath, and focus on what's really important. In the Garden is written and performed by Wells Hanley. The song was inspired by Drexel's video, "A Coronavirus Gift". Lyrics appear below. Be a Patron - Support this podcast on Patreon You can get involved to help keep the songs coming! Hel...
Episode 1 - Indian Summer (for Sophie)
May 08, 2021 01:43 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBLove can come when we least expect it, transforming our lives, even if that love is short lived. After her first husband died, Sophie didn't think she'd find love again. She followed the guidance of a dream and found Dan, the love of her life. Indian Summer is written and performed by Wells Hanley and sung by Laura Ann Singh. Lyrics appear below. Find I Wrote this Song for You on Social Media Twitter Instagram Facebook I Wrote this Song for You playlists are here! You can now find ...