Ep. 7 - William Prince - When You Miss Someone

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From ONE, To TENN. series created by Pilot Moon Films, Islander Entertainment and the Americana Music Association.
Filmed by David Allison, John DeMaio and Joel Malizia
Audio captured - Brett Blandon
Mixed/Mastered - John Kelly
Special thanks - Helene Cronin & Victoria O'Campo
Contact Joel Malizia - joel@pilotmoonfilms.com

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@happyinapa 10 ай бұрын

We drove from CA to Vancouver to hear him perform 12 days ago. Brought some friends who were not familiar with “Billy”. They were blown away and very moved. Yes, he deserves a wider audience. His talent is a gift.

@sarawenttowinnipeg 11 ай бұрын

Just saw William Prince in concert in Kitchener, Ontario and he sang this song. I literally saw people in the audience wipe away their tears - it was just that emotionally evoking. I felt like I was witnessing something and someone truly great at capturing the essence of what it means to be a human being.

@CullenMillerForMarita Жыл бұрын

Does this guy even know what he just blessed us with!

@gerardothielen4310 Жыл бұрын

This man should be much better known by the wider public…

@davebragg5093 7 ай бұрын

Right! I just found him on a podcast recently and I've been listening to everything he's done. A real talent

@larryswindallii7091 Жыл бұрын

I met the love of my life in 1988. We were 15. Thanksgiving would have been 35 years. I lost her to cancer 10/6/23, just 11 days shy of her 50th birthday. She just got to hold her first granddaughter at 6 months old, in the hospital. Our youngest son is a Marine and she'd been too sick to travel to see the baby. I am completely lost without her. I have been a zombie since she passed. I like to think that I went over the hill, but she died forever young.

@Mustangzmustbfree Жыл бұрын

Condolences Larry… My heart aches for you, I can only imagine what you are going through. I know there are times you need to talk about your feelings, good, bad, ugly. But also, there are times when you just cannot talk. No one should ever say, “I know how you feel. Or, time heals all wounds. Because it doesn’t really. We just become more accustomed to living w/the pain. But, our hearts never fully heal from such a loss. I haven’t lost a Spouse or a child and I honestly don’t know that I could be strong enough to be of support to my children, or anyone else through that kind of enormous loss. But, I lost my Dad unexpectedly when I was 21. And, I always knew from that moment on how precious each moment can & should be. That was over 30 yrs ago then the most crushing blow thus far from losing my saintly Mom, just over 20 yrs ago now. The funerals, the well intentioned words of support at the time were a blur. At the time, I felt lost, adrift in an ocean of sadness, w/o a compass, nor an identity or the comfort & familiarity of always being introduced as, “This is Lillian’s girl”. I felt I had never had an identity that mattered so much to me other than Mommy when I lost Mom. My 6 & 3 yrs olds bless them, endured a Zombie for a Mom for a long while. Because I was just a child myself really when I lost my father, it pulled the rug from beneath Mom, my elder brother & myself for at least 3 yrs. Something that I try to remember to remind people who I know are hurting deeply in a way that only they and whom they lost can or could truly know, understand, don’t ever let anyone tell you that you need to move on, get on w/your life, you’ve been grieving long enough. We all know we have a right to be broken in pieces, suffering our own private pain from a giant hole where our heart once resided. But people sometimes start feeling awkward about communicating, not knowing if it helps or hurts. So, they tend to urge someone in mourning to get on through & out the other side. But, that’s usually more for their comfort level not the one who needs to feel their feelings for as long as they need to feel them, no matter how long that might be. No one ever has the right to rush that kind of “grieving process” on anyone else. Each of us has a right to own and feel our feelings. & there’s no stop watch or law that could ever dictate otherwise. I think about, and share things w/passed loved ones regularly. And interestingly, being a Bank Teller, my Mom’s favorite # was 4. And, it’s not an unconscious training of myself to check the time twice every 24 hrs, especially w/3 demanding children, a needy husband, and a virtual mini farm of rescued pets, who actually have helped me immensely through every kind life altering events, I’m just not consciously checking the time every afternoon or in the wee hrs of the night before sunrise. But, because it happens so often over the yrs, I screenshot it when my phone reads 4:44. And often it happens just when I am truly in need of a reminder that I am not alone, I am supported, & loved. And in return, when I am sent the little 4:44’s, I stop talking, stop whatever I am doing, for at least a minute, often a bit longer to reflect upon happy moments, memories that celebrate the best in those I’ve lost. And, I try to remember each person who was special and close to me, and often say words of gratitude either silently or when I am alone, out loud sometimes. I know it probably sounds silly, maybe ridiculous to some people. But, what they think about it doesn’t bother me. Because I have a genuine sense that it is a reciprocal benefit both for me, and a sincere reminder for those beloved people that they are not forgotten. But, I actually hold mini moments of silence in their honor and memory. Some people think me crazy for rambling on about such especially online. But, I feel like I would have really benefited & now do sincerely appreciate having words of support, understanding, empathy, offered to me, especially when I am dealing w/something recent. Actually my Stepfather died 45 days before my Mother, so there was no recovery time before losing Mom, & then my Husband’s employer had the poor taste to lay him off the day we were making her funeral arrangements. The proverbial bad things happen in 3’s in that experience. But, the 4:44’s are different, much like dreams that you can tell aren’t just subconscious memories but actual messages. Those are very rare gifts that I cherish. I dreamed she & I were at my Uncle’s house at dusk, he her only brother & closest sibling out of 9. Headlights turned into his long driveway covered with/spanish moss covered trees, she looked at the headlights, then me. And I thought in the dream, oh no, someone is coming so you will go away. She just lovingly looked back at me, & smiled w/an understanding expression. Then I woke up, at 1st remembering it because it was so vivid, w/so many extreme details, from the dust in the 1 beam of light from the overhead in the kitchen coming into the darkening living room where we were sitting by the window. I remembered she looked as she did when she was younger, healthier, wearing striped shorts she wore when I was very young. I could even smell her skin, in the dream. And, if it wasn’t me that dreamed it, I’m not sure I would have believed it either. But w/young kids to tend to during the day, I had not remembered it during the busier part of the day. And then around 7pm, dusk, the phone rang, my Husband answered, my Brother told him that my Uncle had passed away in the night. I have never had a premonition type of dream before or since of any sort. But, when he told me, that vivid dream hit me like a tidal wave, I couldn’t speak & hadnt yet told anyone so was sure no one would believe me, but as it sunk in I didn’t care if no one believed me. They all assumed & I was in shock because my Uncle had died. But, it was ALSO that I realized I think my Mom was letting me know she was there to greet him, not to worry or be horribly sad. I had been missing her so, numb w/grief over the year before he passed too. I shared this w/a couple of her sisters, not sure if any truly believed me especially when I knew it would be shared to all of them, discussed, Southern Sisters etc. But a couple did tell me later that they really appreciated that I was brave enough to share it w/them. That it provided them w/some extra unexpected comfort, & it really wasn’t any conflict w/Christian Faith. I apologize for oversharing w/you especially if you feel overwhelmed by too much info too fast just now. But, I wasn’t sure if anyone had yet had reached out to you in support. And, because I have lost more than many people we know, just in case it could possibly help, I wanted to offer condolences and that while I am not in your shoes and can only imagine your pain, sorrow losing your wife, I just hoped it might help you to know I am & will be praying for you for strength, support, and the comfort in knowing that she is never too far away from you. It’s not as much comfort as having her here, healthy, by your side, communicating w/you in the manner we all normally do, of course. But, she will be close while you are hurting, and in time I believe & pray that you will notice little things that could be small symbols only for you so you can know, believe, trust she will never be too far from you. That’s really impossible when this loved one was someone who makes up so much of who we are in this world. But for now, you have a right to feel your feelings as much, as often as you need to do so. Never believe otherwise… & in the meantime, I will be sending prayers for you as well, as I am sure others will be also. Remember to take care of yourself too please. That is what she would want for you. And in taking care of yourself, the person she loves, you will be honoring her. Blessings to you friend… Take your journey at your own pace, and feel however you need to feel… 🕊️

@DS-mh5hb Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss and a big hug to you .

@odenthor1955 Жыл бұрын

Wow, i am so sorry you lost her but i am so glad that you had 35 years together. Thats a lot of memories and love. God bless you Larry and stay strong, you know she's up there watching.... and you two will be together again one day

@karenkling 11 ай бұрын

...She's watching and you'll be together again....Enjoy your family for her....Time will bring YOU HOME, to be together for God's etenity... ❤

@andrewroberts9117 11 ай бұрын

I pray for strength for you, she is above shining it down on you. I'm oceans away and can feel you pain, even shed a tear for you. Stay focused and strong my friend.

@bbygrl2812 11 ай бұрын

So many I miss that have gone, but when I lost my daddy, my best friend two years ago I really learned what missing someone with all my heart meant. I’m 60, loved my daddy from the moment I first saw him it seems. Beautiful song. Says it all.

@LennyBurridge Жыл бұрын

This is John Prine level stuff here:):). At least what I feel when I hear it! Well done William Prince - You have a new follower! And From One to Tenn as well:)

@fromonetotenn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@carolpritchard4522 Жыл бұрын

Beautul song and beautiful voice

@garaldtao1801 Ай бұрын

Wow! What a heart loving voice! Amazing! This song bring tears to my eyes when I miss my dad and grandfather.

@marycostine5748 11 ай бұрын

I lost my beautiful friend recently and damn it hurts real bad. But im so glad that you were my neighbour and friend so glad you were in my life life and i smile and cry when i think of all the good times we shared..all i have now is great memories but sometimes memories just ain't enough. Im not going to say goodbye Linda but see you again some day..sleep well pet 😢❤❤❤

@myramurphy3933 11 ай бұрын

Thinking about my Terry... I miss someone.. blessings to William Prince

@melodyt5657 11 ай бұрын

We found each other after 39 years, soulmates!❤ No denying this!! So happy to at least found each other after all these years. My life is complete, I know what real love is, finally... Love you forever and always.

@rickhanna2606 Жыл бұрын

What a beatiful song,i wish you the success you deserve, thank you

@robertsalinas6890 11 ай бұрын

My best friend and my beautiful wife of 46 years gone to soon COVID to blame I feel her in everything I see in our family and home can hardly wait to kiss her again forever in love with Letty my best friend