💗🥛mini杯回歸啦！彌補缺失的快樂！還有免單！😘😘 #jfholiday #alittlelove https://www.instagram.com/p/CfHIEEwP8nL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We hope you all have a wonderful day! :blush:

I am very proud of my Dad for being a Shriner.  The Shriners do so many wonderful things to help children with physical deformities and orthopedic conditions at the Shriners Children's Hospital.

Help me support my dad and his fellow Shiner's efforts to help these children enjoy a better quality of life and build the children's confidence to where they shine with pride for who they are!

Every penny helps!  Thank you for your support and generosity!  Happy Thanksgiving to you all! :smiling_face_with_3_hearts:

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A little love that slowly grows and grows...you know the one that comes and goes? That’s all i want from you. I want a sunny day with hopes up to the sky, a kiss and now goodbye. That’s all i want from you.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #lewphillips #shakemusic #alittlelove #comesandgoes #blackandwhitephotograpy #levisjacket #denimjacket #levisdenim #rockerstyle #rocknrollstyle #montrealer #canadian #canadianfashion #springfashion2020 #chelseaboots #quiffhair #quiff #montrealcanada #montrealquebec #quebeccanada #handsomeman #hopes #kissgoodbye #lifegoals #oldfashioned #dreamsandgoals #workingclasshero #workingclass #blackandwhiteportrait (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQsVEbgN0v/?igshid=2m8ku4spt2m9

A little love #alittlelove #silverheart #alongatrail #weallneedalittlelove #heart #gratefulheart #mewphotoaday (at Natick, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_PZMTODszk/?igshid=of7sd8v0afuh

I heard you could use a doctor, a little love, and maybe a hug. Well, Doctor Mickey at your service! www.lonnetrix.com #mickeymouse #mickey #disney #disneymickey #doctor #alittlelove #disneymickeymouse #love #hug #hugday #loveday #doctorday #wire #art #wireart #artist #wireartist #world #spreadthelove #betterplace #helpinghand #loveinyourheart #lonnetrix #lonnetrixinc (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B99pKLOnej3/?igshid=8gm29jy22t1a

Cari dimana laki kaya gini coba? 🤣🤣 😍😍 ❤❤ . . . . . . #CLOY #hyunbin #sonyejin #priaidaman #lovelovelove #romantic #littlebutsweet #alittlelove Greatness as you Smallest as me You show me what is deep as sea A little love, little kiss A litlle hug, little gift All of little something.these are our memories You make me cry Make me smile Make me feel that love is true You always stand by my side I don't want to say goodbye You make me cry Make me smile Make me feel the joy of love Oh kissing you Thank you for all the love you always give to me Oh i love you Greatness as you Smallest as me You show me what is deep as sea A little love, little kiss A litlle hug, little gift All of little something.these are our memories You make me cry Make me smile Make me feel that love is true You always stand by my side I don't want to say goodbye You make me cry Make me smile Make me feel the joy of love Oh kissing you Thank you… . . Setelah upload video ini saya sudah siap akan di block, tapi tenang kawan habis di block mau izin dulu biar tetap ke post 😆😆 #saranghae https://www.instagram.com/p/B9hN2xDnLam/?igshid=z4f5u324spbf

I wouldn’t know how to lay out the concept of healing perfectly or appropriately, though people say there isn’t really a right way, it’s implied since I still get corrected as I make mistakes in my outbursts. At the end of the day, though no one can tell me how to feel, what helps is the simplest things. Genuine hugs and time. Another thing brought to my attention is that a baby doll is legit therapy for situations such as mine. I don’t want an actual baby doll, but the unfulfilled need to care for something makes sense in my obsessive cuddling with plush animals. People can make fun of me and tell me to grow up with all the toys, but it gets me through the night and through the tears, and I have to drown out the noise of opinions a lot. Here’s one of my favorites, always at the head of my bed, from someone who didn’t have a lot to give, but a little love and big hugs. #muah #puppy #plush #fluffy #squishy #cute #cuddle #pink #valentinesday #hug #comfort #cuddles #smile #nesimages #stuffed #stuffedanimals #selfie #jackaldesolata #colorpop #ily #gift #alittlelove #tlc #sleep #sweetdreams #hold #mine #thankyou #therapy #mommy (at New York, New York)

Yes. Yes you are. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Si. Si lo eres. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sketch #youareamazing #amazingquotes #positivity #positivequotes #selflove #alittlelove #amazingyou #stellalandeo #Perumates #karenstella #lemas #maravillosa #tueresmaravillosa (at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0eI137A6NI/?igshid=1gkzt1la5bass

Do you show yourself #alittlelove ? You should!!! Take time and embrace how awesome you are!! Album coming #040519 #photo @eyewanderphoto #styled @radiantboii #model #fashion @concordrecords (at News Orléans) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt3aCsznM5y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mcjdun533y2j

Post #60--”A Little Love” Community Concert

Love.

Such a simple word, yet an intricate concept: a feeling that must steadily be put into action. As it so happens, it’s a deficit in our world and a cure we need heartfuls of by the second.

L O V E.

It’s a big thing. And, a little love goes a long, long, way.

On August 29th in the quaint, picturesque community of Alexander City, Alabama, the atmosphere was electric and buzzing with feelings of love and unity as a diverse group of musicians hit the stage to exemplify that notion with the “A Little Love” Community Concert, based off of the multi-genre song featuring the same title. The Wilson Brothers Band and their collaborators, Bo Jones, Jason Tapley (Big Sexy), Charlie Argo, Tre Cinco, & ATK, brought to life the song when it was desperately needed to be heard the most, amidst the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year. The final fruition of the song was a bit of a happy accident, yet universally designed to be just the anthem of hope the world needed during a time when tensions were high and spirits were low.

Chad Wilson, of the Wilson Brothers Band, began writing “A Little Love” several years ago with his friend and co-writer, Davis Nix. When asked about how the concept began, Davis said “[it] ultimately began with the chorus melody in my head, and the words ‘a little love goes a long long way’ seemed to roll off the tongue.” And so, a catchy song full of heart and erupting with soul was born. As a songwriter, I can concede to the fact that “ideas, whether its melodies or a phrase, never stop coming to you,” as relayed by Davis in our conversation. However, occasionally ideas become stagnant and are shelved, as evidenced by the length of time it took Chad to finish writing the tune. Frustrating as that can be, sometimes there is a greater purpose in the pause. When Chad shared the song with another cowriter of his this past spring, Charlie Argo, a fresh new life was breathed into the semblance of a little love. When we spoke, both Charlie and Chad were unanimous in their feelings that the song was a true work of heart intended to unfold exactly how and when it did. What transpired after their write was certainly meant to be: a finished song, divine intervention with the addition of talented collaborators, a one-take music video, and the evolution of a community concert all in a rather short span of time—about six weeks from start to finish.

How do you get a country song remixed into a multicultural, multi-genre anthem, heavy laden with notes of blues, rock, soul, rap, empathy and optimism? That’s a good question—and is exactly where the previously mentioned “happy accident” comes into play. As Chad was home in Alexander City in his cousin Jason Tapley’s studio laying down the acoustic vocals on “A Little Love,” he had heard a recording of a song he wrote by Alabama artist Bo Jones and asked him if he’d like to sing a verse on the track—and Bo’s raspy, bluesy vocals are the perfect soulful touch the song needed. Then, as fate would have it, into the studio walked two local rappers, Tre Cinco and ATK. In a moment of creative genius, Chad asked them if they would be interested in writing and recording parts for the song. Within fifteen minutes they had their verses written, allowing the concept to flourish even more, and within two hours they had recorded their parts—certainly not what they had planned to do that day, though it became a prime example of the power of love and coming together for the greater good. Of course, it could not be a Wilson Brothers song without Kyle Wilson, so Chad enlisted his brother to sing a bridge and choruses on the project and soon it was time to film a music video. If you’ve listened to the tune, it begins with the simple, yet arresting chorus that easily becomes an earworm by song’s end. Aside from the obvious notion of love, it’s a melodious tune erupting with hints of faith, perseverance, positivity, and acceptance—and I cannot get enough as I let every chord and lyric seep into my soul.

With a small budget and ample energy, the video was shot in one take in downtown Alexander City. Main Street, where the concert was held, moonlighted as the filming location in the video. If you’ve ever driven through downtown, as I have countless times throughout my life, you’d surely notice how charming the historic areas of the town are, making it the perfect background for such a beautiful song. Stacey Jeffcoat, executive director of Main Street Alexander City and the innovator behind the scenes of the event, echoed my sentiments: 

“When the guys put the song together Chad reached out to me about possibly doing a video downtown. I told him I thought it would be great and that we should do it on Main Street. I contacted our merchants and got their approval, as well as Mayor Spraggins and police Chief Jay Turner. They were all very excited and supportive about making it happen! . . . [So] during quarantine when all the businesses were closed we shut Main Street down for the entire day! My Main Street organization fed everyone involved that day as well as had volunteers to assist them however we could. It was a really fun day and a great video that is so appropriate for today's climate came out of our hometown!” 

Not long after the video was shot, edited, and published, Stacey and Chad were spearheading the conception of the “A Little Love” Community Concert, quickly getting all the artists and sponsors on board for such an engaging display of love for the people in their area.

Initially planned for late July, the event had to be postponed to August 29th due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, that, nor the rain that clouded the forecast, were able to dampen the spirits of all involved—and as if it were a universal sign that this event was supposed to occur, the weather cleared by showtime and provided the perfect atmosphere. Eager attendees started piling in with chairs, coolers, and families in tow right as gates opened and soon, the same places the artists walked in the video were filled with smiling faces, and the streets reverberated with excited chatter and laughter as music filled the air. All day long the air was alive with happiness and the rooms of the building at Main Street Alexander City were filled with fellowship, family, friendship, and most of all—LOVE. Each artist had their time to individually shine onstage, with the show culminating in the collaborative performance of “A Little Love.” For a moment in time, it felt as if the past eight months were merely a dream and we had been living harmoniously all this time. It was a lovely evening I was fortunate to be a small part of, and I feel that everyone involved and in attendance would say the same. The magnetic energy surrounding the event revitalized my spirits and renewed my outlook on a lot of things in life while reminding me that:

I ain’t got no weight on my shoulders Nothin’s gonna keep me down today I got the sunshine even when its colder A little love goes a long, long, way

Peace, love, & music,

--Lyssa

Watch the music video for “A Little Love” below:

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*This is an independent review. The Hillbilly Hippie Music Review was not compensated for this review.

*The opinions expressed are solely that of the author(s).

*These images are not ours, nor do we claim them in any way. They are used with permission from Lizi Arbogast/Central Alabama Voice. 

我有小夜燈了， 只是他的缺點是白光不是黃光， 加上自己對電子這方面是白痴， 不然好想把它換成黃光啊！ #nightlight #nightlamp #ghostlight #alittlelovely #udesign #ledlamp #soft（在 周北極家） https://www.instagram.com/p/B4gX-PqgH-z/?igshid=1mfen152tph2i

alittleloved replied to your photoset “The charms I got made. They turned out better than expected. I have...”

Did you have any of the Luxray charm for sale still? I can’t tell how old this post is so I’m sorry ;_;

I should have 1 or 2 left. I have been meaning to open an etsy store but some merch still hasn’t arrived.

An excerpt from A Little Love by Amanda Prowse. Read this a year ago but it’s still of one my fave love story. So I get back to it when things get a little gloomy. #lovelknowsnoage #alittlelove #amandaprowse #iseldomadmireromanticnovel #wordgasm #wordporn #words #booksaregold #saturdaymuse

Do A Little Dance.... #make #alittlelove #getdown #tonight #getdowntonight thanks again #hollywood #florida @kcandthesunshineband #ontour #onfire #literally #janellburgess #thedanceratplay (at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Hollywood, FL)