Now, I'll be fair in saying that Joe was never my fave. He actually ranked towards the bottom. But, after this reunion and seeing this man perform...I have a new found and very deep affection for him.
I've always felt I was born in the wrong era...why? Well because I absolutely adore Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Tony Bennett. Their music soothes my soul and speaks to my heart. I've never found anyone in my era who's music moved me the way theirs does. Until this reunion...when I saw Joe Mac take the stage I was mesmerized. To the point of my heart skipping a beat. I am in awe of his perfomance style. I applaude his love of the craft. His need to entertain. From that first concert, Joe Mac became MY SINATRA.
My adoration is far deeper than a "crush". Is he cute? Hell yes, there is no denying that. But no one makes me swoon the way Jordan Knight does and that will never change. I love Joe Mac in a totally different way. He is doing what I LOVE to do. He is taking the stage and touching peoples lives. I live to do that. Ok, I'm done Blah, Blah, Blahing!
Cut to Columbus, Ohio concert. I made a sign for Joe that says "Joe You Are My Sinatra". I held it up towards the end of the show, during Hangin' Tough. JOE SAW MY SIGN. Pointed to it...touched his heart and blew me a kiss. I knew that he too loved ol' blue eyes and that being compared to him would be the ultimate compliment. That was my intention. I wanted him to know that he was a legend in his own right and to keep doing what he was doing.
A month later we head to NYC for the Today show...I took my trusty sign along. I don't believe Joe saw it at the Today show but he did see it at the hotel. He pointed to it and asked what show I was at. I told him Columbus. He proceeded to TELL ME where I was sitting and WHEN he saw the sing. OMFG..Joe Mac remembered me. I was lucky enough to get a picture :D Cloud Nine doesn't describe my feelings at that moment. *Sigh*
During the picture I told Joe we would be going on the cruise. He told me it was gonna be a blast.
On the first night of the cruise our group (GROUP A) had GAME SHOW night. I took my sign. Just my way of telling Joe Mac I was there. He saw it and I put it away. :D
On the last night on the ship I was lucky enough to see Joe down the hall from us. An amazingly sweet little girl took my sign down to Joe and asked him to sign it. Joe opened the sign, looked my way and smiled. When the sign was returned I looked inside. It said "In My Dreams Joey McIntyre" My heart did a flip flop. I so adore that man. He is a performer and I love him for that. Entertaining people goes far beyond signing and dancing. You never know when someone in the audience may be having a bad day and you, with your music, touch them profoundly...make them smile, laugh or cry. No matter WHAT emotion you envoke, you make them FEEL and that in and of itself is a precious gift.
So, THANK YOU Joe Mac, for being my Sinatra. For touching my heart...lifting my spirit and making me FEEL.
As Always,
Kelly
1 comment:
That was a great Blog...thanks for sharing it. Joe has always been my favorite so it is great to see such experiences with him. He is truely a jem!
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