Mandy
I am writing with a plea for help. Like when the city of Gotham summons Batman to fight crime with the “bat symbol,” I am calling upon everyone with a computer and Internet access to help me conquer my Everest. I implore all Sounders FC fans, all soccer fanatics, and all blog lovers to unite with one common goal.
Some people dream of traveling to space, many aspire to sail around the world, while others wish to run a marathon. I, on the other hand, have but one simple yet ambitious goal in mind at the present. With your help, my goal will be accomplished.
While in Argentina for preseason, in between amazing steak feasts and games against River or Estudiantes, we were privileged to meet the Sounders FC’s most passionate South American fans. Two young girls of American descent living in Argentina met us at our hotel for some autographs and pictures. Little did I know, this interaction would change my life forever.
After all normal pleasantries, one of these girls, let’s call her “Mandy,” presented Evan Brown with a tribute of her affection. Mandy, an aspiring singer/song writer, proceeded to give him a hand-written copy of the lyrics to a song that she had written. She assured us that her song would be recorded and put online, but despite my best efforts to persuade her to sing it in front of the team, she respectfully declined.
She held true to her word, though, and her song, entitled “Evan Brown” is now on YouTube for us all to cherish. Enjoy!
Here is where my dream comes in. I know that many of you have seen this song, or at least heard about it. It has been mentioned in several local blogs, even got a brief shot-out during the FSC broadcast of the Sounders FC v Toronto FC match last weekend. But I want to take it to a whole new level. I want it to rival the likes of “Charlie bit my finger”, or “Where the hell is Matt.”
What is my motivation for this you ask? It is NOT to embarrass a young rookie who has handled the plentiful rookie pranks with flying colors, but rather to promote the talent of Mandy. She is an amazing song performer and writer, and I want to give her my personal thanks. Her song is catchy, clever, and trust me, you may even wake up singing it in the morning if you are not careful (yes, this has happened to me).
Here is where “you” come in. Watch the song. Enjoy the song. Send it to your family, your friends, your enemies… I do not care, just as long as we are spreading the word.
If you are bored at work, watch it. If you have a party, plug your computer into some speakers and blast it for everyone to enjoy. If you are in the Sounders FC Band, the “Sound Wave,” maybe try to learn how to play it at games. These are just some suggestions, but feel free to be creative.
I know this is ambitious, but with your help, let’s get to the 20,000 view mark by June 1st. We are almost a fourth of the way there already (as of 8:52 pm on Friday April 10th).
Please pass on my plea for help. Without your assistance, my goal would be impossible. And as adidas (MLS sponsor… plug) says “Impossible is nothing.”
Remixes or response videos to this song are encouraged.
Some people dream of traveling to space, many aspire to sail around the world, while others wish to run a marathon. I, on the other hand, have but one simple yet ambitious goal in mind at the present. With your help, my goal will be accomplished.
While in Argentina for preseason, in between amazing steak feasts and games against River or Estudiantes, we were privileged to meet the Sounders FC’s most passionate South American fans. Two young girls of American descent living in Argentina met us at our hotel for some autographs and pictures. Little did I know, this interaction would change my life forever.
After all normal pleasantries, one of these girls, let’s call her “Mandy,” presented Evan Brown with a tribute of her affection. Mandy, an aspiring singer/song writer, proceeded to give him a hand-written copy of the lyrics to a song that she had written. She assured us that her song would be recorded and put online, but despite my best efforts to persuade her to sing it in front of the team, she respectfully declined.
She held true to her word, though, and her song, entitled “Evan Brown” is now on YouTube for us all to cherish. Enjoy!
Here is where my dream comes in. I know that many of you have seen this song, or at least heard about it. It has been mentioned in several local blogs, even got a brief shot-out during the FSC broadcast of the Sounders FC v Toronto FC match last weekend. But I want to take it to a whole new level. I want it to rival the likes of “Charlie bit my finger”, or “Where the hell is Matt.”
What is my motivation for this you ask? It is NOT to embarrass a young rookie who has handled the plentiful rookie pranks with flying colors, but rather to promote the talent of Mandy. She is an amazing song performer and writer, and I want to give her my personal thanks. Her song is catchy, clever, and trust me, you may even wake up singing it in the morning if you are not careful (yes, this has happened to me).
Here is where “you” come in. Watch the song. Enjoy the song. Send it to your family, your friends, your enemies… I do not care, just as long as we are spreading the word.
If you are bored at work, watch it. If you have a party, plug your computer into some speakers and blast it for everyone to enjoy. If you are in the Sounders FC Band, the “Sound Wave,” maybe try to learn how to play it at games. These are just some suggestions, but feel free to be creative.
I know this is ambitious, but with your help, let’s get to the 20,000 view mark by June 1st. We are almost a fourth of the way there already (as of 8:52 pm on Friday April 10th).
Please pass on my plea for help. Without your assistance, my goal would be impossible. And as adidas (MLS sponsor… plug) says “Impossible is nothing.”
Remixes or response videos to this song are encouraged.
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