Thinking of you.
I think about you all the time.
The "you" that comes to my mind is this strange sort of amalgamation of a whole bunch of things. People that stop me on the street, fans whose faces have stuck in my brain, my dear friends, my critics, sweet little kids that sing along, people who constantly are encouraging me to continue to do whatever it is that I'm doing. I think about you all the time, and my Catholic upbringing has heaped on a load of guilt for not being able to respond to every body and also for not writing more often.
I hope you can understand that as things start moving more quickly for us, it gets harder for me to stay quite as plugged-in as I have in the past. And to be honest, we've talked about trying to do a whole shit-load of video blogs and stuff, and I'm just not interested in trying to bombard you with meaningless snippets of stuff. (I do plenty of that without even trying!) I want my entries in this journal and my communication with you all to mean something to me. So I hope you can be a bit forgiving if I don't have as many letters to you as I should.
That being said, let me tell you what's up for now. I'm perched at my hotel table in a lovely little London Hotel that it literally down the street from Picadilly Circus (not a real circus, I found out) and just down the block from the Queen of England. I called to tell her I'm here, but I guess she hasn't had a chance to get back to me yet. I think London is one of the most magical cities in the world. Dripping with the most beautiful architecture and the kind of history you FEEL when you walk down the cobblestone streets. I feel like everyone here is smarter than me (which most of them probably are) but I try to hide it by using big words. I think it's working.
I am here with the acoustic trio boys (joshy and javi) to do a few showcase-y things for UK radio and TV. The album is not out quite yet here, so we are doing some preliminary promotion for when it comes out in June. After this, we are headed to Munich, and then Amsterdam. Really wish I had some time off to see more this time around, but I think it'll have to wait till next time we come back to do the tourist thing. There is so much to see in this beautiful world, and this trip has made me feel very small again. I look forward to getting some time to really explore.
We are beginning rehearsals for the headlining run in April, and the whole show is moving forward in bigger, new ways. Nothing drastic, just a few ways to make our stage show more interesting, and aesthetically appealing. For example, we have a BACKDROP now. And I'm upgrading to an electric upright piano on stage. And, we've had a giant paper mache confetti machine made in the image of my face that spews out bits of recycled newspaper from her mouth while I'm singing the word "down" at the end of Gravity.
No big deal... Just subtle changes that will enhance the musical experience.
Some people thought that last part was a bit much,
I disagree.
We also just finished the video for Bottle it Up. I'm so proud of it, and had a phenomenal time doing this one. The Boys are featured in the video and we worked with one of my new favorite people, Marcos Siega who directed. I'm also wearing a green dress in the video. Does it GET any better than that? I think not. The video will premiere on VH1 in the next few weeks, and I can't wait to share it.
All in all, I am still jaw-droppingly amazed at all this support from wonderful people like you. The song has officially gone #1 in the country. What the f*ck is going on here!? Y'all is CRAZY for doing that, but I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening, and for asking others to as well. What a ride.
I'll touch base again soon. Sending lots and lots of love from across the pond...
xoxox
Sara UK
(see also the Will & Grace episode where Jack tries to start the phrase "Steak it UK!!" It didn't catch on. Poor Jack. Whatever will he do?)
posted by Sara Bareilles at 6:25 PM 
I enjoy your blog and your music. I would also like to add that you're absolutely beautiful. Keep up the good work!
Hi Sara,
Is there any chance you'll be doing some small gigs in the UK while you're here? *crosses fingers*
Sara,
I love your songs and videos!
I hope that someday you come to Brazil.
All of wonderful for you.
xoxo
Gee your writing is so honest and fresh and it really made me smile - Thanks so much for that Sara
B! If you ever need an old softball coach on your tour, I'm ready! Love, Peteroo!!!!
Hello! Your song "Bottle it Up" was on a list of ten of the most popular songs for my college adolescent psychology class. My portion of this little oral project involves: language used and age group most likely to listen to this song; and, at least three messages this song gives and the how they do this. I stumbled upon a youtube comment that said this was about your record company. After listening to the track, many many times (by the way Ive never heard it before, and I love it! It gets better each time!)I find the lyrics could have this meaning. I am the type of person who reads poetry for what it is, so when someone suggests an inner meaning I sometimes have an "AHAH" moment! Thanks for any help you provide, I am working with a group. Keep up the fantastic artistry, your voice is beautiful!!
Jennifer, Cape Cod/ Boston MA
Sounds like your having fun. You, know, I usually listen to retro 80's, power pop, high energy alternative music, but your music has really resonated with me. Your voice, the way your project what you write, and not to mention the way you look, revives and awakens me. I hate that I missed your show in Austin. I would have loved to shake your hand and take a picture with you, maybe next time. I practically listen to your music everday. Your music has really moved me. Sometimes I reluctantly feel like the men you sing about, then I wish I could be one of those men you sing about. Thanks for the high your music gives me.
"Between the Lines" is my favorite.
You're doing an amazing job, and I'm so thrilled that through all of this skyrocket to fame (that's the best way I can think to put it at this second, though I realize it sounds cliche) you have kept the YOU that makes your music so honest and inspiring. I know it's easy to let all of this go to your head really quickly and I think I speak for all of your fans when I say THANK YOU for not falling into that trap!
Can't wait to see you back in Texas again, you guys did an awesome job when you were here for the Hotel Cafe Tour!
Its cool how you're in the UK, I wish I was in the UK, but alas, I am not. So I was surfin the internets when I found a song of yours called "the artist", I think its super good you should release on your next album or something. Although I guess its not totally kid friendly.
Well, seein as how there are only 9 comments Im assuming that this one will actually reach you!!..anyway, I wanted to say that you put together an album that I consider to be perfect..from top to bottom..
PS. "don't claim to know much except soon as you start
To make room for the parts
That aren't you it gets harder to bloom in a garden of
Love"...one of the truest statments I've ever heard...people who try to be something they are not(musically at least), dont get far at all...
Sara, I was browsing in Best Buy, remembered your commercial and picked up the album. The 'new release' section came in handy as all I could remember was the tune of 'Love Song'. It made for a great Sunday afternoon drive. Really appreciate the honesty .
sara, you are absolutly amazing and i love all of your songs. i just bought ticketes to your show in boston with maroon 5 and counting crows adnd i am sooo excited to see you play that is the only reason i am going. you are so talented and i listin to you everyday and i cant explain how much your music has inspired and moved me. love always
peace- emdawgs
Hi Sarah,
All the way from Singapore,..your music & ur band ROCKsss!!! Next time ill be in the US, ill surely watch ur gig. I love ur new BIO...i hope all artist can write honestly..with no baloney and bs... keep up the good work... cant stop listening to little voices. Cheers!
I just wanted to tell you that I discovered your music when I passed out on my couch to vh-1 (very rare) last night and your awesome "Love Song" awoke me around 4am. Don't worry, the pleasant melody stirred me from my sleep, as the TV was on all night but your song was the only one good enough to wake me up=) It sounded vaguely familiar so I must've heard it before. Sorry, I know it's been out for awhile, but I really don't listen to the radio or watch MTV and such. Glad I found it though. I've been reading about you since this morn and thought I'd leave you a comment. Not sure if you'll see it. I added you on MySpace and also put Love Song on my page (shameless MySpace plug: www.myspace.com/jrdeleon). I see you're not coming to Detroit this time around. I hope Papa Smurf didn't scare you away, LoL. For future reference, you don't have to tip anyone to watch your car next time, but you do have a bus now, so it prolly won't be a problem=)
I'm gonna try to find out more about how you haven't had formal singing or piano training, as reported by wikipedia, and it didn't say anywhere if you were single or not. Just curious =) This is long enough, but I just wanted to end by saying that you seem like a cool person, very real, and you're adorable too. Good luck, Sara!
Hey Sara,
I don't know what to say just about every thing has been said I have read alot of it and only the good stuff is true.. I think your a good person and your music is so honest it touched me .. I watched video clip of you where not happy someone was making negitve comments on you looks .. please don't take any of that bad energy I agree with Thumpers Dad "If you can't say something nice don't say nothing at all" (Bambi) so that my two cent worth
take the positive in make it grow then send it forward to others
ps...even if your Catholic never do any thing out of guilt ... out of love only
Just have to add to the posting. I have been a singer for years and I think we may have been doing the whole LA open-mic arena at the same time a few years ago. Discovering you a few months ago was revelatory for me. Your music brings back what we all need in pop music - intelligence, melody and true musicianship. You've inspired me to learn piano ... bought a Yamaha CL-550 and LOVING it! Gravity is challenging me to play right now. I'm working my way toward Love on the Rocks and Come Round Soon. You're GREAT!! Keep it up!
Sara, you totally rock. I listen to your album while writing my novel. :)
Hope you can come to Oregon or the West Coast sometime, because I will definetly come. And I will drag all my friends with me.
Happy travels.
-Lexi
Sara,
the video "bottle it up" is so beautiful!
and I also loved the green dress.
rsrs
all of good for you !
xox
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Hey Sara!
What a great post! I just now started reading your blog, but I've been listening to you for a while now. I'm currently just obsessed with your both your more recent cds. The more I listen to it, the more I notice things I've never noticed before. It's great listenin for walking around campus. I just keep sending my friends youtube videos of you. They probably love me for showing them haha.. I dunno actually.
Just saw the Bottle It Up video! LOVE it! I love green so I was naturally SUPER excited when i saw you in a green dress. Very cute. But also, Bottle It Up as probably my first favorite song when I listened to the album. Sooo yayy!
Saw you at SXSW at Waterloo about a month ago. Great show! Thanks for tearing the poster off the table for me! haha if you remember. Anyways, it's now proudly displayed on my wall.
Much love!
Grace
Hey U go grrl! U rock. lol. Cool site. I liv in Granite Bay, Ca. ("the Middle of No Where" of sacramento"...)r ya doin any tours in sac? Anyways, Visit my blog and site plz!
I heard Love song about 6 weeks ago, on the radio here in little old London, Ontario, Canada (half way between Detroit & Toronto on the 401, which like LA`s 405).
I enjoy every single song on Little Voice.
I really like the music & lyrics you write. You inspire me to write, whether I`m good or not doesn`t matter. I just want to learn how to dump my heart and feelings into a song like you do.
Anyway may catch you in Toronto on April 20 th. If I`m there and I can get close to you can I take your photo please I want to post it on my blog and show it to a bunch of hometown musicians at the London Music Club.
Thanks for the music ... keep it going, will ya!
I bought Little Voice on the strength of Love Song, which was recently released here in New Zealand, and I love every single track on it. I can't think of another album I have where I don't want to skip anything! I hope you tour down here at some point :)
Congratulations on your success.
oh how i wish i could go see you when you're in atlanta
your voice is awesome! never take anything for granted!
Hey Sara,
I love reading your blog...your writing is so honest and fun! Your music is absolutely amazing too, it really speaks to me. I've been trying for days to win tickets to come see you live and it hasn't worked out so far. I've got one more chance this morning. Wish me luck!!! Keep up the great work!
**The episode of Will & Grace where Jack tries to start the Steak It catch phrase is one of my favorites!**
Sara,
I'm a fellow Bruin (saw you win Spring Sing with Gravity years ago!) and was thrilled to see you tonight at a sold-out HOB Chicago with Rachael Yamagata AND Raining Jane!! I had a fantastic night, and you guys all rocked the house. Congrats to you and the other "vaginas sharing the stage with you." Come back soon!
Kelly
Ah, Sara. From the moment I saw your face and heard your music, I fell in love. I hope you come back to San Francisco soon! Have fun in Europe!
some people dont understand why i love your music so much. I think its because im just an eleven year old kid and i dont really understand either theres just somthing magical and inspirational about your music that i love! I really cant describe it. I really loved your green dress in "Bottle It Up" green is my favorite color. you are truly amazing and will always be my role model.
some people wonder why i love your music i think its becuase im just an eleven year old kid wth a dream to become a singer. i dont really understand why i love your music either i think its because its inspirational and magical with meaningful lyrics. I really loved the green dres you wore in Bottle it up. green is my fav color. you are truly amazing and will always be my role model.
Your friend Alex.
sara,
I was kind of upset at your lack of communication to the fan base. Sometimes I forget that your a real person and that you have a life. I'm glad that you have touched base and I will continue loving your music and the person I believe you are.
Sara,
I saw you at the TLA in Philadelphia. ..you were amazing! I enjoyed every minute of your performance. You are such a real person on stage and totally humble and appreciative of all your fans. I love all your lyrics to your songs and you have a beautiful voice. Please never stop singing...I will always keep listening! Good luck with your career...I know you're afraid that you couldn't fill venues, but i think you underestimate how good you are, don't worry, we are here to support you :) Many the Miles is starting to be my favorite...too many to choose from!
Oh Sara--I am so proud of you! I know I speak for many of your earliest fans and friends when I say that we ALL knew you make it this far. Even without the papier mache confetti machine (which I agree is HIGHLY essential!!!), you were a star with nothing else onstage but yourself and a piano. I am five months pregnant and recently married (a lot's happened since WICKED!), and both my new hubby and unborn son are already fans of yours. People say that Mozart is the best listening choice to make babies smarter...but I think the little one can learn a thing or two from Sara B's witty, heart-felt and profoundly astute vocal stylings, as well. You are a woman who so accurately puts into words what many of us have felt in our hearts, but could not find the words to say. I am rambling. I love your music. You are a goddess! XXOO
Maria Eberline
Where's the love for the South? I know you did a small show in Houston, but with limited amount of tickets, I didn't get to go. Plus, I just missed you at your signing!
Come to Houston again, please??!!
Hi Sara,
I just wanted to say that I NEVER have been more moved by the way that you let yourself out there for the world to see and as a BIG FAN it just makes you that much more lovable. I knew the first time I heard your song "LOVE SONG" that you had a hit working. I'm more of a rock and roller but that song had me from the start. I don't know what it was if it was the lyrics or the way that you sing it but you captured me. I have since read all the info that I could and watched your video diaries just to get to know you. I don't want to seem like an obsessive fan or anything it's just that you have a distinctive sound and that fascinates me. I hope you can appreciate the interest and hope you reap the rewards of all your efforts, from what I'm seeing you have alot to offer in your music. Please don't ever forget where you came from and stay grounded because fame has ruined so many and it would be a shame to see you fall into that catagory of people that let themselves go. JUST KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!! LUV YA!!
Sara,
I wish you much success in your music career. Your voice is so melodic and is oh so calming. I think you're going places. Hope you come to Austin, Texas, if you haven't already. Would love to see a live performance.
Rich K.
Austin, TX
Sara,
You're so down to earth, and it's awesome to see that in an artist! Please never let the fame that you're getting go to your head; remain honest and open and humble. I'm glad that you're sharing your talent with the world. Yours is one of the few albums I've encountered where every single song is worth listening to. Really, you're a gem.
If you ever want to come by the University of Rochester, I assure you - you'll be welcome. There are quite a few fans :)
Hi, Sara!
You may remember me because I said something really dumb when I got to meet you...I was with my sister outside of the theatre in Philly when you opened for James Blunt. I said "Are we too old to like you??"..we are in our 40's(OK I turned 50, March 10th)...I took a group shot for a bunch of teens and then you helped us figure out our camera all the while your Hot Tea was getting cold...I felt so bad for your tea getting cold (I am Catholic,too)
So happy for your success!! Would love to see you in Hershey when you are playing with Maroon5 and Counting Crows!!! Stay as sweet as you are Sara. All the best to you and your band!! Love, Sue
Hi Sara, it's nice that you still find time to update about what's going on in your life. I admire you and your work =D
Hope one day you can drop by here in the Philippines!
Hi Sara, it's nice that you still find time and effort to update on what's going on with you. I really admire you and your work.
Hope one day you can drop by here in the Philippines and play for us =D
any gigs planned for Ireland!!...you should play at the oxegen gig in july(",)..idea!!!
You are so beautiful in every single sense of the word, Sara. I can relate to your stories and your music so much, and that's the real purpose and joy of being an artist, I guess. Keep doing what you do, bringing sunshine in our lives; your warm aura really shines through your music! Oh, and while you're at it, enjoy your trip around the world! ;-)
Love,
Cherman.
http://www.myspace. com/chermanmusic
Have just found you in amongst the jam packed music universe and you're the biggest and brightest star in it. Simply beautiful person and so down to earth, I'm in love! Come to the UK, I can offer you a place to stay (in a completely non pervish way) and then when you're not rocking peoples socks off I'm a stones throw away from London so I'll hook you up with the Queen, she listens to me.
Thank you for singing
Hi, Sara.
"Love Song" is very cool and I especially appreciate the 'heart's no really in it..." lyric as it expresses perfectly what i'm presently going through with a former gf who came back into my life after seven years. Guess a lot of us have been down this road.
I wondered if anyone has ever compared you to Laura Nyro, who, at 16, composed "Wedding Bell Blues ('c'mon, marry me, Bill...'). I think of you as Laura's musical heir apparent.
Wishing you continued success and wonderful experiences.
very sorry, but I misquoted the lyric and meant to write...'heart is nowhere in it...' Great song. love your use of rhythm.
Hi Sara,
Your music is definitely calming and thought provoking...and hey, oddly enough very motivational in the gym!!jaja I wish you continued luck and looking forward to see you in New Mexico, no not Mexico, NM is actually a state in the US! Really, look it up everyone!!:) Have you ever thought of doing anything in Spanish?
Hi Sara,
I don't know if you read every comment that comes your way...no doubt you gets truckloads of fanmail every day. But i just want to tell you how much your music has affected me. I can confidently say Little Voice is my absolute favorite album to come along in the last decade of my life. Really. Every song is packed with so much HEART...the chords are gorgeous, your voice is stellar, the lyrics mean so so much. I discover something new i like about it every time i listen. I'm also a 20-some girl who started out in college a cappella and writes songs on the piano, so naturally, you are my #1 music role model :)
I loved your show in Milwaukee (i was the one in the 5th row drooling over you a little bit). Please please don't stop doing what you do. You're amazing.
Sara, I am a new fan of you and really, really start to love your music, and I think you are cute as well...xD.....I wish the best for you...and whenever you can visit my country please......(Ecuador).
Hello Sara! I love your voice and your music! "Love song" is great!!!
I've try to add you as friend on Myspace but it's not possible! I can't send you a request!
Could you add me as friend and send me a friend request? it will be nice! my pseudo name: la rouquine (France)...
Thank you so much, Greetings / KATHERINE
hey
i love ur music it is so cool u learned from disney movies
Hi Sara,
I knew you and your music trough a very talented young man called David Archuleta. I don't know if you ever heard about him but he talks a lot about you and your music in several of his interviews.He says that he really admire your work and since I'm a huge fan of his I come here to check out your songs and let me tell you: You are AMAZING!
I totally in love with your songs and now I can see why he mentions you so often during his interviews.
Keep up the good work and if you can someday come to Brazil and I will for sure be in the audience!
And if you can check David Archuleta songs. He was the runner-up in American Idol this season and he has one of the most amazing voices I've ever heard.
Thank you.
Sara-- I just wanted to let you know that I came to visit your site because I am a huge fan of a young new artist named David Archuleta. In several interviews he mentions how loves your work and wishes to produce music of a similar style on his new upcoming album. Well after listening to your music I certainly understand his enthusiasm. You are great! You definitely have a new fan! If you ever have a chance, give a listen to some of David's work I think you'd be impressed. He has an amazing voice--maybe you two could collaborate--that would be awesome! :)
Its funny, how you can turn from being totally normal one day, to having millions of die hard fans worship the ground you stand on. Ahh the life. I bet it changes your whole perspective on things.i know it would make me crazy, in a good way though. Well i wouldn't exactly consider myself worshiping the ground, but i do listen to your music every day and i have honestly never heard anything like it. Its really funky and bluesy and so fun to play and sing.
My sister and i bought the sheet music for your cd and are trying to learn all of the songs, we want to cover them, my voice and yours are REALLY similar, so it sounds pretty much badass. We blast your CD in my work every day, and sing it LOUD until we see a customer coming, then we turn it down really quickly and right back up after they leave Haha.
This is such a feeble attempt at trying to contact you, but i really admire your music and lyrics. The way you put your songs together is mind blowing.i try but it ends pretty rough sounding and most of the time, really mediocre. Then again, i dont really try THAT hard.
well i bet you read a million messages of people babbling day in and day out, If only you could respond to every fan, i bet it gets overwhealming the amount of messages that you get. You do better than most at keeping your fans updated though. Kudos to that.
weeelllll, i really hope that one day you can come to Seattle, Washington. Id LOVE to go to a show, you are WAY good enough to headline, and you really should. Youll recognize me, just look for the crazy one in the front row singing all of the words to all of your songs, thatll be me. im sure that really narrows it down.
I wish you all the best in this craziness that you live in!
i bet its a BlAST!
Ill do my best to get to the top like you are, im just a small town girl with a normal dorky job, hoping that one day i can make it like you did!
In that case, you might be seeing me =]
Good luck Sara, Keep the music comin!
Kristi Gaskin - Burlington, WA.
Hey Sara!
I don't know if you'll get a chance to read this or not, but I am a recent fan. I just got your CD about a month ago and I have to say it's quickly become one of my favorites. It's one of those that I've listened to over and over again because I love every single song, not the other kind where you only like four songs and you skip all the rest. my car has heard you so much that he thinks he's actually dating you (poor, misguided vehicle). Anyway, if you're ever in San Diego I will most definitely come see you and bring a gang of hoodlums to cause a ruckus. Have a grand time in England!
God Bless,
Bethany B.
Your music is only beginning to reach ireland, but I heard 'love song' on the radio and had to listen to more of your music. I love it when you discover a new song or artist, its great. Yesterday I walked the dog by the sea and your voice seemed to fit the surroundings perfectly. I'm going to get some more of your songs to listen to on my trip to london next week. Love your music, love your voice. Good luck x
Hi Sara,
Congrats on your success! I was lucky to meet you several times at Library Alehouse and see you play at Temple Bar in 2003. At the time, I bought your Summer Sessions CD and loved it. I was pleasantly surprised to see you on iTunes top albums one day. I'm glad you are doing well, as well as you should because you have so much talent. Just wanted to drop in a "hello" from back home.
- jason
I think you're so damn inspiring! You think you'll ever get to tour to Indonesia???
Dhika
Indonesia
Hey!
just "heard bottle it up" and it's awesome! good job!
hope to see you here in brail. come for Rio if not for music. Just dont forget to visit us in São Paulo :)
tchauuuu
gabi-bacKToPangea-
Hi Sara,
I just watched some of your videos on youtube - my sister forwarded them to me - and was so moved and intrigued, I googled you and found your page ;-)
Thank you for your wonderful work! You sound like such a refreshingly fresh and sane and beautiful person ;-)
All the best to you!!!
Kalina
Hello Sara: I heard your music in a bookstore in my home city in Italy, and I was hooked to it. I bought it via iTunes as soon as I got home and I`ve been listening to it countless times.
I love all the songs there, thank you so much for writing and singing them. Will you do any concert in Italy anytime soon?
Goodbye
Enrico
Heya Sara,
I've just seen you performe in the Melkweg in Amsterdam and i must say: O MY GOD!!!! you and your band played amazing!!! I was very glad that you played "Between the Lines" wich is my favourite song. Enjoy the rest of your tour!!
Love,
Kilika
so you're pretty much hilarious and your writing is extremely entertainingly true and honest. thanks for staying real and being yourself.
i saw you in atlanta when you toured with james blunt and it was hands down, the best concert i've ever been to. you're amazing and thanks so much for sharing your talent.
love,
hannah
Good first of all he(she) forgives for my English evil, it is that I am Latin (PERU) and the truth this I am translating it from a page in Internet, good at end(purpose) you know your music is very good for here condition(state) is listened very much and even ah in the ranking for several consecutive weeks, you sorprendera to know that for here also we listen to your music, you know it seems to me that you are a very charismatic and spontaneous woman is obvious in your videoes,I hope that you continue this way with this charisma and with this humility for which like that your music should come everywhere, well since it(he,she) orders you this message in order that you know that on this part of the world also we listen to your music, ah and to say to you that ojala should do a tour along Latin person america, and ojala happen(pass) for PERU, well since I say goodbye not without before wishing many successes you in all your projects ... you know here in you have a friend and I wait to write itself soon .... christian (lime, PERU)
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