Remembering Adam Schlesinger

[@brianvaira486]

Adam was one of those songwriters where even if you didn’t know his name, you most likely heard and loved a song that he wrote. He was one of the most prolific and versatile songwriters that I know of.

[@uriahjeremiah174]

Instablaster

[@runefaustblack]

It's Not Just for Gays Anymore!

[@janedoex1398]

The Show only launched in 2021 here ! 😪😭😭😭😭😭

[@janedoex1398]

And I am so sorry to not know his name and work because otherwise I had a framed Poster or flag on my wall ! IBAM SORRY !

[@tamsinsylvie4331]

rest in peace Adam, he seems like a wonderful person.

[@TashJansson]

he was an absolute legend. what a terrible loss.

[@livingdeadhigh]

I can't believe it's already been a year, his works will keep making people entertain and happy. Rest in piece Adam

[@janedoex1398]

is there any engineer, bioologic genuis, can anyone build a time machine ! I NEED TO GRAB .....WAIT AT LEAST 8 PEOPLE, CAN ANYONE PARTISSIPATE ? PLEASE ? one grabs a person on his/ her timeline ?

[@mpanic27]

I went to see Fountains of Wayne sometime around 2009 and stuck around after the concert to try and get an autograph. Well it worked, but instead of signing it and sending me on my way Adam invited me and my girlfriend to have a beer with the band. There I was having a beer with my favorite band in a random bar in Orlando, Florida for a good twenty minutes talking about music, physics, and the upcoming album which turned out to be their last. He was super nice and hilarious. RIP, the world is worse without you being here.

[@SpaghettiAttack]

This simultaneously broke my heart and warmed it to read. I discovered FOW only in 2014, unfortunately. Thanks for sharing.

[@bwaygal]

He wrote the soundtrack to my adolescence and then got me through incredibly difficult moments as an adult with Crazy Ex. His music will continue on to inspire and create joy.

[@ZoeAlleyne]

Josie and the Pussycats is such an underrated gem. I didn't realise he was involved, makes sense because those songs were funny and just... Good in their own right.

[@Lyndanet]

I had no idea

[@mikal]

Adam is one of the greatest and most important writers of the past 25 years, probably more. We were robbed of all of the incredible future creations that he would have made. He's someone I looked to for inspiration in my own writing, whether I was doing it consciously or not. It would've been an honor to meet him. Unfortunately, I never had that chance. Rest in greatness, maestro.

[@janedoex1398]

And I am so sorry to not have know his name and work because until 2021 where the CXG was on TV at 5 am , 2 episodes most times, because of my sleeping (+) disorder(s), otherwise I would have a framed Poster or a flag on my wall ! I can't even buy it on DVD and the upper floor is not only literally coming down on me. So I am sitting outside, freezing at maybe 80 lbs, singing my heart out ubtil another teenage Gang comes, trying to run- jump- kick me in the back from behind. Thank whatever made me spin on the last 4/4 rythm.

[@krudmonger]

I have a lot of reasons to be angry at COVID-19, including the loss of my grandmother, but while it may have been close to her time regardless, I'm still pissed and sad that we lost any future songs from Adam. He was an underrated music genius.

[@margaretkn12]

Rest In Peace Adam, and thank you so much for your wonderful contributions to Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

[@LZ2ME]

I’m so sorry for your loss, Rachel. Adam seemed like such a wonderful and vibrant person, and I can’t imagine how hard these past few months have been.

[@thepudgyninja]

Adam Schlesinger was a musical genius. I can't remember the moment I realized that he had worked on all of these cool movie/tv pop songs, but I do remember the feeling of being blown away. I was already a fan of Fountains of Wayne, but to realize that his body of work was so much larger than that, and the quality of it, was really awe inspiring. The world is lesser for his passing.

[@hunterwise5661]

RIP Adam. He was the songwriter for a generation. I never even realized it until after he died. His music lives on.

[@jessebenjamin5287]

Loved Adam's work on CXG!

[@musical-chick-134]

The news of his death hit me very hard. I wish I had gotten the chance to know him. So much of the work he did for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend helped me through...a lot of very rough times, brought me so much joy, and definitely changed my life for the better. The world truly lost a special person when Covid took him. I'm very sorry for your loss; I can't even imagine.

[@K1lLxeVERb0dY]

RIP Adam. I received the second dose of the vaccine last Friday and I encourage everyone to do the same, as well as social distance and wear a mask. Sending lots of love to you, Rachel and friends/family of Adam. ❤️

[@Amekins]

You and Adam gave us some of the most wonderful, hilarious, intelligent and replayable music to ever grace our television screens. So tragic he's gone way too soon but nobody will ever forget him.

[@itzelgc4637]

Thank you Rachel. Stacy's Mom will always be the funniest song ever and a Karaoke Go to❤❤❤❤ All of his work is amazing

[@MyLAEx]

That was a beautiful hommage. Great work Carly, Katrina, Josh, Rachel & Everyone else involved.

[@Jaytaxman]

He was so prolific. I didn't realize he was in half those things. I hope I'm able to leave that sort of impact on my peers.

[@BaseballRoadTripper]

This is beautiful, Rachel. Thank you for sharing this, as it offers us fans a glimpse at the fuller person Adam was.

[@pacificostudios]

I was waiting for this. I wish I knew what and where he contributed to CXG, but every alt-rock song seemed to have his touch. It's interesting to know that "Settle for You" is one of his works; I'd like a collection of his works, the way you can buy a Cole Porter or George Gershwin album. It was such a sad loss when his passing was announced.

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

This was AMAZING! It was heart warming, sad, and uplifting. Thank you for posting this. Rest In Peace Adam ❤️

[@TonyLovell]

Working through this, and guessing that Rachel created it out of whole cloth. THANK YOU so much Rachel for pulling these things together and/or making them happen in the first place. I wish I'd had the chance to meet Adam, as his genius is transcendant. I owe myself to learn more about your own work with him. Almost everyone lost someone special in Covid, and for me it was Adam, a friend I never met.

[@ticktockbother6]

Growing up in Jersey, Adam was such a legend. I’m glad the world felt the same way.

[@Ougerosity598]

Put THAT on the sign to Jersey!

[@krystofdayne]

Whoah, I thought this channel was dead, so glad I kept my subscription. Thanks for this tribute, Rachel, Adam was a legend ❤️

[@ZoeAlleyne]

So sorry for your loss and for everyone close to him... And to us as a public. May his memory be a blessing.

[@t.winfield_9812]

Brilliant songwriter and musician. An incredible loss.

[@Kassandra_Karma]

Some people come into this world and make it a better place and he was one of them.... Blessed are those you knew him and all of us who have his beautiful and genious songs to accompany us through this weird journey called life... May he rest in peace....❤

[@AudreysKitchen]

I feel grateful to have been able to enjoy this man's work, and to learn about him as a person. He's an inspirational person to me. Thank you for this. The more I learn about Adam Schlesinger and his work, the more I become a fan.

[@The90SecondMom]

This was so beautiful. Hope the next plane is just as fun, Adam ❤

[@TrumbullComic]

Wow, I don't know how I missed this when you originally posted it. Thank you for sharing this. I am in awe of the depth and breadth of Adam's talent.

[@nope2095]

Thank you for making this available to us. He was great for the work he did, and because he was a great guy. The world is lesser for his loss.

[@EttorePancini]

I didn't know who Adam was until now. At one point I saw his name pass through the victims but it was just another one. I did not imagine. Thanks Rachel.

[@patrickkelly7206]

Thank you for this. Adam was an absolute genius and to see so many people lovingly speak of him shows how many lives he touched. I'm still gutted by his death but the tremendous music he gave us will always bring me joy and is his everlasting legacy. I'll never cease being amazed at his ability to effortlessly switch styles and write just the right line. I'll also be forever mystified by his seeming obsession with songs about hippies and driving. It was all gold.

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Excellent video. A very worthwhile tribute.

[@rockabillymuffin]

Thank you for everything you put into music Adam. I still get choked up when I hear his songs on cxgf when rewatching.

[@BlanketMan]

This Monkees fan will be forever grateful to Adam for his amazing work on their 2016 Good Times LP. It had been nearly 50 years since they put out a truly great album, but he helped deliver just that. I listen to it often, and was so sad when he left us, WAY too soon. And that was just the top of the musical iceberg, as far as his contributions to popular music. Condolences to those who knew and loved him.

[@TwoMarshmallows1]

Thank you for this. May his memory be a blessing.

[@liseegeskov8769]

I hope he is happy Where ever he is even if it isnt on earth

[@IrnBruNYC]

I am a huge fan of Ivy and Fountains of Wayne and so many other things he did. Thank you for this.

[@caljames8698]

I can't believe it's already been a year. It seems so recent. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Stylemaker_mcs]

Adam Schlesinger will always be in the worlds hearts.

[@snugliwugli]

I’m so sorry you lost such a cool friend! And such amazing talent.

[@Gopher_from_Winnie_The_Pooh]

on instagram i actually was trying to tell her to sh🅾️🅾️t herself to hell#666 and someone else actually replied to me but she never listened to me at all which now actually makes me even actually mad now cuz that is never fair at all g🅾️d frigging d🅰️mmit

[@Gopher_from_Winnie_The_Pooh]

on instagram i actually was trying to tell her to sh🅾️🅾️t herself to hell#666 and someone else actually replied to me but she never listened to me at all which now actually makes me even actually mad now cuz that is never fair at all g🅾️d fricking d🅰️mmit

[@stancrazyexgirlfriend8760]

I hope everyone is coping well this pandemic 😔

[@litespeedga]

I saw Fountains of Wayne two times. What a great show. Adam was an amazing writer and is still missed.

[@zoejohn8855]

Rest In Peace Adam, he was a wonderful songwriter

[@suterfire]

RIP - thank you for the songs 💚

[@RaistlanCE]

Thank you for this, Rachel. One of my all-time favourite songs is All Kinds of Time.

[@chawley52]

I starting my third run-through of My Crazy Ex Girlfriend on Netflix...having already been through all the KZbin show songs, twice. Thank you Adam and Rachel!

[@Dargonhuman]

It's far too early in the morning for these kinds of feels so I'll have to look forward to watching this later, but until then I hope everyone there is doing well.

[@Dargonhuman]

Oh this man was a national treasure and society is definitely worse off with his loss. Thank you so much to everyone involved in putting this together and putting him in the spotlight he seemed to shun in life.

[@candylove1234]

Sending you so much love ♡

[@LumaLena23]

I have fantastic memories of listening to Fountains of Wayne and Ivy songs when I was younger. My parents had a very large CD collection and had found both bands by chance. Fountains of Wayne has always been my favorite band and that will never change. Memories of dancing to Ivy songs (specifically "Edge of the Ocean" and "Lucy doesn't love you") with my mother in the living room will always comfort me. His songs are essentially the soundtrack of when I was younger. I'm still young, but this man will always be one of my favorite musicians. I had always dreamed of one day getting to meet the man who wrote and played some of my favorite songs. When I heard that he had passed away, I cried so hard. I started watching Crazy Ex Girlfriend just to see what else he had been working on after I read about his passing and instantly fell in love with the show and Rachel Bloom. Thank you for putting this touching tribute together. I hope he rests in peace

[@jenniferfisher1721]

He composed so many of my favorite songs! He was brilliant!

[@sage5530]

rest in peace homie, you're a legend.

[@ChloeErwintotallyawesome]

A truly underrated legend, Adam is so missed but lives on in our memories. ❤️ Thank you for posting this Rachel, my condolences.

[@Gopher_from_Winnie_The_Pooh]

she’s pathetic

[@Gopher_from_Winnie_The_Pooh]

on instagram i actually was trying to tell her to sh🅾️🅾️t herself to hell#666 and someone else actually replied to me but she never listened to me at all which now actually makes me even actually mad now cuz that is never fair at all g🅾️d frigging d🅰️mmit

[@Gopher_from_Winnie_The_Pooh]

on instagram i actually was trying to tell her to sh🅾️🅾️t herself to hell#666 and someone else actually replied to me but she never listened to me at all which now actually makes me even actually mad now cuz that is never fair at all g🅾️d fricking d🅰️mmit

[@nanajiloh]

This was incredible. He deserves all the recognition!

[@SebiTheHunter]

Even though I only saw him once in a concert, I could tell how happy he was. We shouldn’t be that sad because he left us because he left happy, he lived a great life. Rest In Peace Adam.

[@block987]

Thank you for this tribute, we will all continue to remember and honor Adam for the amazing and incredible work he did in his life.

[@EmmaBGames]

I am sad that he may well be one of the greatest writers of a generation and he isn't that well known outside of the industry. There have been many times I have gone, who wrote this I think I know but can't put my finger on it...and it usually turned out to be Adam. He has a particular style that he could put into any genre, yet, one that can never be reproduced by anyone but him. He has certainly left his mark on the world.

[@katherineallen6108]

A beautiful tribute. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@thctruecrime6839]

RIP Adam…I hope you’re rockin it in the afterlife. Thanks for the joy you brought us all…🖤

[@kevinrockwell6442]

I was fortunate enough to meet Adam, twice. Such a brilliant songwriter, and it's so incredibly fucking sad that he is gone.

[@ajtrue995]

Missing him ❤

[@anissamarie89]

Rest in peace. Thank you for showing this and spreading his memory around. Xoxo

[@CharlotteLouiseKate]

I’m crying, cause I know what it’s like to lose a dear friend. This is so absolutely touching and creative. Sending all my love to you, Rachel 💜

[@vangable6471]

Thank you for this beautiful and heartfelt remembrance, Rachel. Thanks also to everyone involved in the creation and production of this inspiring work that captured the essence of Adam, his considereable talent, and his unforgettable body of work. I think of Adam as "a genuine friend" I never met after hearing from the people who populated his life and career. RIP

[@rammikins]

I can't believe it's been over a year. I was lucky enough to watch you all perform in London in 2019. Thoughts with all his loved ones, always. 💔 (I would appreciate subtitles for this tribute too, if at all possible)

[@duncanbird8932]

Lovely

[@lavender3717]

This is such a lovely tribute ♥️

[@zacheryjequinto7259]

Adam was a great song producer. He made such iconic songs. He will be missed.

[@tayloreh]

What a guy. I hope people can look back on me as a music collaborator and friend even half as fondly. Definitely feel a connection to him and his approach. This is inspiring me to finish a song demo for a show tonight. Thank you for uploading.

[@mhgilham]

Thanks for posting this Rachel. I tried to get in on the streaming event last night but that Rollinglive webpage was saying "no.: ;-(

[@dont_panic_de]

It's still hard to realize that he is gone... I still hope for a record that celebrates his work and his life (with unreleased material, demos, collaborations and so on...)

[@ryanngriff]

Such a massive loss, can’t believe it’s been a year. I was so lucky to get to witness him live at Radio City and I’ll always treasure that memory.

[@rockdirector]

Thank you.

[@awetmore6846]

Wow, so touching. Gone too soon.

[@jenmeanders9978]

Ivy fan first. FOW fan later. Then That Thing, Kathy Griffin theme, Josie, Music:lyrics, and eventually Crazy Ex. Such a genius. So glad I yelled “I love you Adam!” that one time at a FOW show at Double Door in Chicago. He smiled. It made my night. I hope it made his.

[@persephone6204]

An awesome dude who created wonderful dude.

[@brandonmoore8199]

This was amazing, so sorry for everyone close to him❤️ Truly a tragedy. Great job putting this all together ❤️

[@chloekelleher5234]

Thank you for this

[@maryyy222-z4j]

So sorry for your loss RIP Adam

[@stevehoran5595]

Such a songwriting genius and such a loss.

[@theaudiobookaficionado]

💙 what a light

[@hisnameisbruno9310]

He had such a great energy in all the concerts you guys had together. The music he wrote for Crazy Ex Girlfriend had a huge impact on me.

[@xZenithx]

God bless his soul in all eternity

[@CrIsTiAnOlover22]

One of his last works was the musical The Bedwetter with Sarah Silverman and its a tragedy there has been no cast recording, release of his final music, and the show was only given a very short run off broadway 💔

[@blinklover210]

Rest in peace legend!

[@Batyamissima]

Such a huge loss for humanity 😢

[@kidflashclone]

He wrote some of the best songs in all of television

[@alyoshaproductions]

6:07-6:51 is the message that musicians need to hear.

[@AbbyMiracle]

Can’t believe it’s been a year.

[@dieulinh007]

Rest in peace Adam, you had to leave far too soon.

[@MiracleWinchester]

😭😭😭

[@bimamahendra5089]

RIP Adam 🙏

[@tahraethestoryteller6079]

You should post the demos Adam sang for CXG

[@janedoex1398]

0:50 No he didnt do this, did he ? A Genius all along hundreds of years.....OMG.... 😭🤧🤧😭

[@ZoeAlleyne]

Oh I didn't know he worked with Ben Lee! I didn't know Australia was going to be in this!

[@sparkawesome1806]

🦋💞🔥💕✨

[@GoethesGroupie]

🖤