{"product_id":"music-we-heard-along-the-eric-c-gray-9798318834745","title":"Music We Heard Along the Way: A Collection of Stories of Music and Connection - Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat song takes you back-instantly-to another time, another place, another version of yourself? In Part I of this collection of stories, you'll heard dozens of individuals share their unique connection to music.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMusic We Heard Along the Way\u003c\/em\u003e, Eric Gray-author of the baseball memoir collections \u003cem\u003eBases to Bleachers\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBackyards to Ballparks\u003c\/em\u003e-turns his storytelling lens to his greatest passion: music. What began as a simple idea quickly became an obsession-collecting stories from friends, family, and even strangers about the moments when music left a lasting mark on their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\u003cp\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\u003cp\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\u003cp\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 your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause no matter who we are or where we come from, we've all heard the music along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eric C. Gray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798318834745\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Palmetto Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 420\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d","brand":"Eric C. Gray","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084226666751,"sku":"9798318834745","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/music-we-heard-along-the-eric-c-gray-9798318834745","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}