{"title":"Music Stories","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"music-we-heard-along-the-way-volume-1","title":"Music We Heard Along the Way Volume 1","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat song takes you back—instantly—to another time, another place, another version of yourself? In Volume 1 of this collection of stories, you’ll read stories from hundreds of individuals as they share their unique connections to music. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMusic We Heard Along the Way\u003c\/i\u003e, Eric Gray—author of the baseball memoir collections \u003ci\u003eBases to Bleachers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBackyards to Ballparks\u003c\/i\u003e—turns his storytelling lens to his \u003c\/span\u003egreatest passion: music. What began as a simple idea quickly became an obsession—collecting stories from friends, family, and strangers about the moments when music left a lasting mark on their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRather than focusing on famous artists or industry history, this rich collection brings together real stories from real people, spanning genres from rock and roll to jazz, classical to hip-hop, and reaching across generations and cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom witnessing legendary performances to quiet, life-changing moments at home, these stories span generations, genres, and continents. You’ll encounter unforgettable experiences—like seeing the Beatles for the first time, unexpected concert mishaps, chance encounters with performers, and the deeply human connections forged through a shared love of sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSome stories will make you laugh. Others may catch you off guard and bring a tear to your eye. All of them will remind you of something essential: music is more than entertainment—it’s a thread that connects us, carries our emotions, and marks the passage of our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether it’s a lyric that stayed with you, a concert you’ll never forget, or a song tied to someone you love, this book will leave you reflecting on the soundtrack of \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBecause no matter who we are or where we come from, we’ve all heard the music along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eric Gray Author","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55146768367907,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8908\/1891\/files\/MusicVol1Cover.jpg?v=1779636607"},{"product_id":"music-we-heard-along-the-way-volume-2","title":"Music We Heard Along the Way Volume 2","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat music memories have left a lasting memory for you?  A famous concert, a special song, or maybe meeting your favorite songwriter or musician?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThis book, \u003ci\u003eMusic We Heard Along the Way, Volume 2,\u003c\/i\u003e the companion book to Volume I, brings to readers more wonderful, unique, funny, and sometimes bittersweet narratives of how music has left \u003c\/span\u003ean imprint in their memories and affected their lives. Who doesn’t have that special memory that a concert or album will remind you of throughout your life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThese stories have been collected from people of all ages, all backgrounds, and musical preferences. Maybe you saw the Beatles, maybe Kendrick Lamar. Perhaps you like classical, or jazz, or straight forward rock and roll. It doesn’t matter, because these stories are unique in their own way—but also universal. Whether it is finding yourself on stage at a George Clinton concert or invoking the Grateful Dead to move a business meeting along, they capture the reasons that music affects us so deeply and helps to form our own communities through shared experiences and emotions. You may have had similar experiences…or wish you had.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMusic isn’t just something we hear—it’s something we carry with us, every step along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eric Gray Author","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55146771677475,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8908\/1891\/files\/Book2Cover.png?v=1779815723"},{"product_id":"music-2-book-set","title":"Music 2-Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy both music books,\u003cem\u003e Music We Heard Along the Way, Volumes 1 \u0026amp; 2,\u003c\/em\u003e as a set for the discounted price of \u003cstrong\u003e$44.00. \u003c\/strong\u003e(Regular price of both books is $50.00)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eric Gray Author","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55151703621923,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/8908\/1891\/files\/Music_books_together.jpg?v=1779815859"}],"url":"https:\/\/ericgrayauthor.com\/collections\/music-stories.oembed","provider":"Eric Gray - Author","version":"1.0","type":"link"}