Debi, I am so sorry to learn of your great loss. I can only imagine the hole that is left in your heart to lose a child. It just shouldn’t happen. His music, I know, still lives in your heart. It is a gift he has left behind for all who loved him. He must have been very gifted. ❤️. Sandra
Tanzy Thress. I agree... he has his mom's eyes..All her children. are great ...take after there mother..I like his song. She is a beautiful woman...we are blessed to know her on UA-cam.
Tanzy, I am so blessed to have three great and hard-working children. Emerson was 8 when he lost his father, so Arthur filled a great void in his young life when he came into ours. Thank you for watching. All my children have my eyes, I think. Not the same color, but shape. Genetics! ❤️. Sandra
Hi Sandra and Emerson. Who knew Emerson wrote such beautiful music ?? With a few clicks, I have a bunch of new music I've never heard before, from an artist I've never heard before. Beautiful.
Thanks you so much. Our children are all very special, each In their own way, aren’t they? He is my youngest and grew up in a household full of women! Poor kid! ❤️. Sandra
Sandra, so happy to find this conversation with your handsome, talented son. I have one of those too, who was also in the music arena, as I was for a time. Thank you for allowing us to meet Emerson!.
Thank you, Francine. You know, then, what a tough business my son is in. A lot of talent, work and luck is behind every successful musician. He has lived on tour buses and airplanes for over twenty years, missing his family, yet living in gratitude that he is able to do what he does and loves. You really understand. ❤️. Sandra
Oh what a special treat ...I had heard of Emerson from listening to Tonic long before meeting you here on your channel...💟...!!! I have always been a huge music lover...for as long as I can remember, music has been an integral part of my life...every single day...music has saved me from myself so many times. I am never alone because of music...from piano lessons for nearly 10 years, to learning to play clarinet in elementary school and from that going on to be in my high school marching band...to singing in glee club at school and my church choir...not to mention a lifetime following so many music genres...bands and solo artists...SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES...SO MANY FRIENDS I HAVE NEVER MET.
Music has always played a big part in my and my family’s lives as well! The first thing I do each morning is turn on my music. It is what makes our hearts beat! ❤️. Sandra
You look nice,Sandra, he looks like you,nice smile,beautiful music can’t beleive he is ur son ,another creator in the family ,what a nice human being nice interview. 💙👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒✊🇺🇸😎👍👍👍👍👍
Pearl, I have two daughters and a son. He is the youngest of my three children. I am so proud of all my children but I am so happy that he’s been able to use his talent and to be able to share with others. He gave an online concert last night and it was so good to see him. I usually an with him in Nashville during the summer, but because of Covid I was not able to get there this year.❤️
SANDRA, this was an amazing and very interesting video with your Son, Emerson!! Best interview he has ever done with so much love! I definitely want his music. I believe, he lives about 2 hours, if that far, from my husband and myself. Thank you so much for this fantastic time with your Son. Susan
Such a small world! My daughter's been a fan of your son and his group since she was quite young. I just had to show her this video. 😊 Such a special mother-son occasion for you two to spend that time together. Your son looks a bit like you---of course he's handsome and you are beautiful. Thank you, Sandra and Emerson! 🎶🎵🎤🎸🎹
Susan, Wow! That’s so nice to hear. Your daughter has a great taste in music! 😊. I’ll show this to Emerson when he gets back from California. I am really enjoying my stay with him and his beautiful wife and my granddaughter. Family is everything to me as I am sure it is to you, also. Thanks for joining our chat and have a wonderful Saturday! ❤️. Sandra
Hi Sandra the girls and I love Emerson we listen to his music will never forget meeting him on the deck at your house what a great day my daughters will never forget
Lisa, That was a great day and the end of an era for all of us. Thanks for watching and sharing that today. I think of you and the girls often. ❤️. Sandra
Loved this Sandra thank you for sharing your son with us he seems so lovely and talented I’ll be playing all his songs now to hear those stories. My husband was a lead guitarist and singer in the sixties he’s written a few songs for me and sang them I just love him xxxx❤
He favors you Sandra . Can’t wait to hear his music. I can tell he carries much depth and his music must reflect that . He works his life out through his song. Been through a lot . Deep guy . Humble spirit .
Your son seems like a lovely man. I wanted to hear him sing, so I googled his name and "If your gonna leave' came up, so I listened to it: He's really talented. Love the song. I can understand why you are so proud of him.
Good Morning! He is as real as he is in my video. The song you listened to was the most played song on radio that year and stayed on the Billboard charts for the whole year I think. He won the Billboard Award that year for it. He is very kind and grounded in spite of his success and that makes me more proud than anything! ❤️. Thank you. Sandra
I finally get to meet your lovely son, he has such calm and welcoming spirit just like you, Sandra. I enjoyed the interview. Thanks for another great video🌷🌻🌼🌸
Just like your daughter I see you in his face. This was so interesting especially since I just finished the podcast. I feel like I am getting to know you better and I just love what I am learning. I hope you keep making videos and writing.
Sharon, how we are behind UA-cam is really important in getting to know one another. I am so grateful for all of my smart, kind and loyal subscribers. We are all a family of sorts. Women trying to help one another live the best life ever. Thanks for sharing today. ❤️. Sandra
I enjoyed this so much, Sandra. All of your children are very talented, and creative. You can easily see the love in your son's eyes. This was so interesting. Many blessings, and much joy...MaryEllen
Thanks for watching MaryEllen. As a mother, you know how we feel when our children are happy and building good lives for themselves. We were both single parents at one time, So I feel doubly blessed that all is well! ❤️. Love you and thank you for your support. Sandra
My oldest Trevor is now 38. He was driving my car that night for the first time after receiving his license earlier in the day when all of the sudden on the car radio we heard the news that Princess Diana had been killed. I came running into the house and threw myself down on the living room floor and sobbed and sobbed. That sorry bastard Charles, I still blame him for her death..Your son and mine I think are almost the same age. I've heard your sons music a lot over the years! Wow just another connection!
Annette, Diana’s death was a defining moment for so many of us! So horrible and sad for her children. Thank you for sharing that you know my son’s music. Mid_ September he has a new album releasing. ❤️. Sandra
Gracie, One thing of which I am most proud. In spite of his success in life, he is still humble and grounded and not attached to material trappings. Thanks for watching. ❤️. Sandra
What a sweet fellow,soo handsome! My daughter is a musician and feels the same way about music as your sweet Emerson,love your children! The apple doesnt fall far...
It’s funny someone very special to me sent me “If You Could Only See”. He told me the song reminded him of me. It’s strange how small this world really is. Thank you for sharing. 💕
SS Wow! Thank you for sharing that. He must think an awful lot of you! Isn’t it a small world for sure! Thanks for sharing that tonight. You are a lucky woman! ❤️. Sandra
That was a great interview with your son. He looks a lot like you. He seem like such a great guy. Of course he takes after his mom...nice to see you as always.................ILY.............MINDY
Good Morning Sandra, You have such a lovely family. All of you seem so down to earth "good folks". They have your loving way about them. I love these videos. Love to you all
Shirley, Lots Of Love right back to you today. Thanks for joking my son and I today in a little ‘kitchen chat’ before his trip to perform in California. Thanks for taking the time to share your comments with us. ❤️. Sandra
How I enjoyed this, Sandra! What a very special family you have! I feel so fortunate that we've all 'met' through youtube. Blessings! Jackie in NY state
Sandra, After watching this video (very interesting) I asked my son if he had heard of the Band named Tonic and your son Emerson Hart. He knew both the band and your son's solo work!! My son is 38 - small world that I watch you and he has listened to your son's work (a lot apparently). Your son is very handsome - I can see you in him as well. Hugs to you my lovely friend. xoxo Deb :-)
Deb, That is awesome. You son is just about the right age to have been exposed to Tonic and Emerson’s solo work. Emerson has written and sung for movies, too, including the teen movie several years ago, AMERICAN PIE with Jason Biggs., Your son must like music. Thanks for sharing that with me tonight. Have a great week, Deb. ❤️. Sandra
Thank you for sharing your good looking son with us but of course he looks a lot like you, he is intelligent and very deep to write music and words in that order. I love music, my brother and cousins had their own bands in Karachi, Pakistan. You can find one of my cousins band called the Talismen on UA-cam or Legendary music of Karachi.
Sandra Your son is sweet and so humble regarding his talent. I have listened to some of his songs and they are very meaningful. I loved the way how he said I can't explain it when you asked him how he writes and composes the music which to me shows true talent a true gift. All your children grew to be wonderful caring adults A job well done Sandra
Patricia, I am most proud of Emerson in that he has never forgotten his roots, is a wonderful husband and father and doesn’t surround himself with tempting material trappings! ❤️. Thanks for your kind comment. Sandra
Brings back very fond memories of the year at our apartment overlooking Silver Lake in the early years before Tonic. I still would like to see Emerson in an acting role since that seemed to be his motive in first moving to LA. Miss you and your family!
Roger, We miss you, too! I often think back on those early days and how you kept my son alive with your good cooking! I honestly thought he was going to be an actor. His music career really took me by surprise. I would love to see him do a movie and use that part of his creativity sometime. Thanks for watching. Love you. Sandra
Such a lovely lad , and he does resemble you with his beautiful brown eyes As well as being a gifted Musician , no wonder Sandra you feel pride. You are also so gifted, and I so enjoy your uplifting vlogs In the past two years, I lost two of my four sons plus my husband of 51yrs Both my sons were very gifted, amen 🙏 Mary Canada 🇨🇦
Sandra, I really enjoyed "meeting" your son in your little Q&A session with him! I commented to you a couple months ago, when I first found your channel, how much I loved "If You Could Only See" because I could relate it with what what was going on in my life at the time. I was in love with a guy who was much younger than me, and my family and friends frowned upon it. Anyway, it was such a delight to actually "meet" the guy who had put into a song all of the feelings that I had back then! Oh, and he's a very attractive man, too! :-) Best wishes to him on his solo project!
A treasure of an interview! Thank you Sandra, and your lovely son and songwriter. I instantly knew I will love his work, putting on 32 thousand days.. what a gift. I’m new to your channel, just this week, but I love it all very much. I need your life advice, thank you for doing it! ❤️ I lost my fiancé, a great musician, to a cruel cancer, less than two years ago. Loved to live with him and his music. Love, AB. 56 yrs.
Sandra, you know I am a ***HUGE*** fan of Tonic so I enjoyed this so much! Your son looks so much like you. I didn't realize he also played solo and I bet his stories are great (I always love the intimacy of hearing the stories behind songs). I love knowing his next album will be about Arthur's life. It is so cool knowing you when you share all these various pieces of your life/family - thank you Sandra for sharing your life with us. Tell Emerson I said hi (I hope to meet him one day lol!) ♥ Elle
Thank you Elle. I just hugged him about an hour ago as he was headed out again today for a Tonic show in California. I do love his solo shows because they are so intimate, even though sometimes in very large venues, because of his ability to tell about the song and how it came about. If you can, you should check out C & G or Hurricane. Flyin’ is one of my favorite songs from his first solo album. Arthur is so touched about this tribute concept album. He was never married before and never had children, so it is especially meaningful. I will tell him Elle, that you enjoy his music and that he should come your way and do a live show. Have a great day and thank you again. ❤️. Sandra
Thank you Sandra for the interview with your charming son, he is a great talent that loves what he was blessed with. Thank you for sharing with us your son and your love as a proud Mother.
In this day and age, having children with respect is so great. It's how you're raised and I firmly believe that. We learned manners and respect for other people before we even learned to walk. I'm sure you did the same, and that's why you have children to be so proud of.........productive members of society, talented and beautiful people.
Lisa, you are so correct. Respect for others and respect for a good work ethic. If you want it badly enough, you have to work for it and don’t tread on others on your way up. Whatever you have today can be taken away and you will meet them again on your way down! ❤️. Sandra
Oh WOW Sandra what a treat!! I was so excited to see this when I found your video in my in-box!! I remember "If You Could Only See" being one of my all time FAVORITE songs back in the day... then when I stumbled on your channel and read your back story finding out Emerson was your son it brought a whole new interest in Tonic and Emerson as a solo artist for me. I purchased "Cigarettes and Gasoline" and still cannot get enough of it up for the rawness and personal feelings behind it. So looking forward to the new solo album after the new year! Thank you so much Sandra and Emerson for sharing your time with us!!!
Carrie, As I said in the video, Cigarettes and Gasoline is my favorite solo album ever. All of the songs are melody and lyric rich. I’m glad you agree! Thanks for sharing today. ❤️. Sandra
Great interview! Love, love, love your family! Thanks for sharing. ❤️🎶💕🎵❤️ My guitar seems to be my best friend ( next to my daughters and grandchildren ). When I write, the words come first. Maybe I’ll try finding the music first like Emerson does. He is so talented! Handsome, too! Painting and writing music has always felt like God takes over just when I need it the most. Thanks for the great interview!👍🏻❤️💕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
aw, your son is such a cutie pie! I see a lot of you in him. My kids are thrilled that I know Emerson Hart's mother!!! lol I can't grasp how you can write a melody and the words. That is true talent. I love how he said he lived in his craft now. I know you are so proud of him. He is such a kind young man. Thanks for sharing him with us! Lots of love, Melissa
Melissa, I didn’t know your children were Tonic fans! I know he is grateful that after 20 years he still has a healthy career. So many bands that started in the 90’s have disappeared off the music map. I think having a solo career has also helped. Thanks for watching! Hasn’t it been so hot these last two days! I’m so used to ocean winds cooling things off!! Have a nice evening. ❤️. Sandra
Thank you Sandra for introducing your son.looking forward to hearing his music.im currently listening to Brett westgrove.he was a NASA engineer .he to is very good .but I’m always looking for new up and coming music.good luck with all his travels/music. From England.🌹🌹👩🏼 I’m heading over now to listen to Emerson’s music..
Good morning Sandra. This was so refreshing to see your son on your channel. He is so handsome and very informative. Sharing his vivid memories about lady Diana was very fascinating. Hugs 🤗.
There must be magic in the air in New Jersey. So many great musicians and song writers began there. Loved your interview Sandra and hope your son plays in Tahoe sometime soon! xo
Funny you should say that. I’ve always said there must be something they put in our water! It is amazing, isn’t it? Bob Jovi, Springsteen, Melanie, Max Weinberg and Kevin Smith ( creative people) all lived and grew up within two miles of us. Queen Latifa and others lived up north. For a small state we have had more than our share of both actors and singer/songwriters. ❤️. Sandra
Hello Sandra. What a very handsome, intelligent, talented and personable man Emerson is. I see the strong resemblance you to share Sandra. Did he release the album he spoke of, and is it on UA-cam or elsewhere? Congratulate him for me🍰🎈😀
So great for us living in other parts of the world to hear about american musicians. Your son looks a lot like you, also very nice- have a great weekend with your beloved family 💕😊
Thank you Sandra and Emerson for taking the time to share this with us. I appreciate conversations like this one because I like hearing other artists talk about their process. I find that it is mostly a mysterious process that words can't always express.
Thanks for watching. We are happy that you can relate as a musician yourself and take something away from our conversation. Keep on creating. ❤️. Sandra
I never though if putting years into days, either. He always has a unique way of expressing his thoughts. As a mother I am happy he is able to live his dreams. In his industry it doesn’t always happen. ❤️. Sandra
Sandra, what an experience meeting your son! You must be so proud of what a talented, well balanced, gifted and handsome young man he is. He's very like you and it's quite obvious that you have a loving, close relationship. I enjoyed "if you could only see" and am going to now listen to his other hits! Thank you again for another very enjoyable video. Cheers, Wendy from "Down Under"
Wendy, Thanks for watching. Emerson and I both love Australia! I’ve been there several times and love both all of you and your beautiful country! Tonic has several platinum awards hanging in his studio from record sales in Australia! ❤️. Sandra
Life Over Sixty With Sandra Sandra, my younger daughter was horrified that I hadn't heard of Tonic or your son! Apparently both very well known here in Australia! Not at all surprising now that I've listened to more of his music . ❤️Wendy
Oh Sandra . I watched your video early this morning.but I wasn't awake enough to write. Everyone said what I was thinking ....he looks like you ...your beautiful eyes..I really like him. You have been blessed through the years as well as challenged . Thank you for your great.uplifting videos. God bless you and your family. I want to listen to more of his music. He looks younger than his years like you. 💘 Judy.
Thank you Judy. He has been a good son throughout his life and for that I am grateful. Being able to earn a living in his field is very difficult, so he is grateful every day for his success. ❤️. Sandra
Hi Sandra, I so enjoyed meeting your son. I know your very proud of him. I listened to some of his music. Love it. He is very talented. He is very gifted. Have a wonderful weekend. 😊
Debbie, Thanks for the nice comment and listening to some of his music. I don’t know how he does it, but I do know he enjoys making music!! Have a great day! ❤️. Sandra
Hi Sandra love! Loved meeting your impressive son!!! You’re an accomplished bunch!!! I can’t imagine how proud you must be! We are the ingredients of our heroes. ❤️ Thank you for sharing such a special piece of yourself with us! 😘😘😘
Hi Kathy and Good Morning! As a mother, you know this, we love our children and when they are happy and fulfilled, we are, too. Emerson has a deep soul and is a hard worker like the girls. Each of them is special in their own way! ❤️. Sandra
Oh, Sandra - I'm sure you realize how blessed you are! Your son looks so much like you, and I've been enjoying your beautiful Brett's channel, also. God bless you and all your family. They are truly a treasure, as you are to us. Enjoying you sharing your travels & family time! Rosemarie :)
How fascinating was this!!! Had no idea Emerson Hart was your son. You are quite the family. Loved seeing you use your journalism skills to interview him. Truly special. - xx, Carla
LOL! I didn’t think about that - interviewing - until I edited this video and it brought back work memories! Only you could relate to that with your background! Thanks for watching and joining in on our mother-son session! Have a great Saturday! ❤️. Sandra
Most streaming services. iTunes, Amazon and he is all over UA-cam from fans videoing his concerts. CD’s also. I put a few links below this video to some official videos. Check UA-cam under Emerson Hart or Tonic . Thanks for asking.❤️. Sandra
That was such a sweet personal conversation with your talented son, Sandra. My children went to NY last weekend & experienced Bruce Springsteen's one man show about his life, deeply personal. Your son could do an interesting show like that. People would love to hear his story. Thanks, my friend.
Great idea Cheryl. Emerson in his teens did commercials and I thought he was going to be an actor when he went to LA, but his love of music took over. I guess that was his destiny. Bruce and Max ( his drummer) used to live near us and when Emerson was little went sled ridding with them. He also had an 8 year old crush on Max’s girlfriend. Bruce’s show must have been wonderful! Lucky you! ❤️. Sandra
Wow! Beautiful music and interview! You must be so proud of your son!
And… he is my sign of Zodiac- Cancer! Yaaaay!
Blessed to have a son ..mine went to heaven took his music with him ..he could write music ..play anything ..miss him and his music..
Debi, I am so sorry to learn of your great loss. I can only imagine the hole that is left in your heart to lose a child. It just shouldn’t happen. His music, I know, still lives in your heart. It is a gift he has left behind for all who loved him. He must have been very gifted. ❤️. Sandra
Sorry for you’re loss 🌹♥️ My husband of nearly 44 years died not so long & my brother, our heart’s break 💔 & it hurt’s so much 🤍
I met your son's beautiful music from the 2023 video. Thanks!
Your son is very handsome and seems like a sweet soul. Thank you for introducing him.
Southern Belle, He really is. Thanks for watching. ❤️. Sandra
What a beautiful expression of mother son love yet with a completely individuated soul making his own mark on this transient world ❤❤
Good PARENTING!!
"Merky water..." . He is so intelligent and sooo handsome. And you would never tell that he knows it 😊 He is just all that, just like that 👏
Looks like you raised a wonderful young man!! Thank you for sharing❤️
He has your eyes. Is so neat that he's writing song about step dad. You have been blessed with your 3 great kid's. Have great day.
Tanzy Thress. I agree... he has his mom's eyes..All her children. are great ...take after there mother..I like his song. She is a beautiful woman...we are blessed to know her on UA-cam.
Tanzy, I am so blessed to have three great and hard-working children. Emerson was 8 when he lost his father, so Arthur filled a great void in his young life when he came into ours. Thank you for watching. All my children have my eyes, I think. Not the same color, but shape. Genetics! ❤️. Sandra
Your son is good looking just like you 🙂 and he's also very creative 👌
Emerson seems like a very deep creative person, and I love his voice and music!!
Emerson is an ‘old soul’ . He has been writing songs and singing since he was six. Thank you for watching this interview today! ❤️. Sandra
Hi Sandra and Emerson. Who knew Emerson wrote such beautiful music ?? With a few clicks, I have a bunch of new music I've never heard before, from an artist I've never heard before. Beautiful.
Thank you! I’ll tell him He ( Tonic) is going on tour for the summer with Creed and several other 90’s bands.
How proud you must be if your son Sandra.
HiM, Mary. My two daughters are so special, too.❤️
How beautiful was that. Your son, so handsome, patience and talented!! Thanks for sharing Sandra(:-))
Thanks you so much. Our children are all very special, each In their own way, aren’t they? He is my youngest and grew up in a household full of women! Poor kid! ❤️. Sandra
love you and your lovely family too...bless you all ❤❤
💜💐💃I saw Tonic, The Go Go Dolls and Fern at The Brice Joryden Center in PA a long time ago. That was a Awesome time! 😊💐💜
Yes it was!
Thanks for sharing
Sandra, so happy to find this conversation with your handsome, talented son. I have one of those too, who was also in the music arena, as I was for a time. Thank you for allowing us to meet Emerson!.
Thank you, Francine. You know, then, what a tough business my son is in. A lot of talent, work and luck is behind every successful musician. He has lived on tour buses and airplanes for over twenty years, missing his family, yet living in gratitude that he is able to do what he does and loves. You really understand. ❤️. Sandra
Thank you Sandra for indroducing us to your son. He has your eyes.
I still have not hear his music. I will try to listen, soon
Oh please do listen to his music. It is so great and soulful
What a fine son you have! Handsome AND talented...how proud you must be. Thanks to you both for sharing
Oh what a special treat ...I had heard of Emerson from listening to Tonic long before meeting you here on your channel...💟...!!! I have always been a huge music lover...for as long as I can remember, music has been an integral part of my life...every single day...music has saved me from myself so many times. I am never alone because of music...from piano lessons for nearly 10 years, to learning to play clarinet in elementary school and from that going on to be in my high school marching band...to singing in glee club at school and my church choir...not to mention a lifetime following so many music genres...bands and solo artists...SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES...SO MANY FRIENDS I HAVE NEVER MET.
Music has always played a big part in my and my family’s lives as well! The first thing I do each morning is turn on my music. It is what makes our hearts beat! ❤️. Sandra
You look nice,Sandra, he looks like you,nice smile,beautiful music can’t beleive he is ur son ,another creator in the family ,what a nice human being nice interview. 💙👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒👒✊🇺🇸😎👍👍👍👍👍
He is a good person, ❤️. Sandra
Eu amoooooooooooooooo o Emerson. Sou brasileira. Sou fã faz anos.
I will let him know!
Your. Son is. Handsome. And and. Talented. Thanks. For. Sharing
Thank you so much
He has truly become one of my favorite musicians because of you... Thank you..
Oh, Beth, that is so nice. Thank you so much. I’ll have to share that with him! ❤️. Sandra
Enjoyed your chat to Emerson! As I said earlier, love his voice and music!
Thank you for introducing us to your son. Did I hear correctly that you have two daughters as well? Love his music by the way.
Yes. I also have two daughters
Love him he's so talented. I'm shocked to find out this is your son. Mom you must be so very proud. God Bless.
Pearl, I have two daughters and a son. He is the youngest of my three children. I am so proud of all my children but I am so happy that he’s been able to use his talent and to be able to share with others. He gave an online concert last night and it was so good to see him. I usually an with him in Nashville during the summer, but because of Covid I was not able to get there this year.❤️
SANDRA, this was an amazing and very interesting video with your Son, Emerson!! Best interview he has ever done with so much love! I definitely want his music. I believe, he lives about 2 hours, if that far, from my husband and myself. Thank you so much for this fantastic time with your Son. Susan
He’s in Williamson County.
Such a small world! My daughter's been a fan of your son and his group since she was quite young. I just had to show her this video. 😊 Such a special mother-son occasion for you two to spend that time together. Your son looks a bit like you---of course he's handsome and you are beautiful. Thank you, Sandra and Emerson! 🎶🎵🎤🎸🎹
Susan, Wow! That’s so nice to hear. Your daughter has a great taste in music! 😊. I’ll show this to Emerson when he gets back from California. I am really enjoying my stay with him and his beautiful wife and my granddaughter. Family is everything to me as I am sure it is to you, also. Thanks for joining our chat and have a wonderful Saturday! ❤️. Sandra
Hi Sandra the girls and I love Emerson we listen to his music will never forget meeting him on the deck at your house what a great day my daughters will never forget
Lisa, That was a great day and the end of an era for all of us. Thanks for watching and sharing that today. I think of you and the girls often. ❤️. Sandra
Loved this Sandra thank you for sharing your son with us he seems so lovely and talented I’ll be playing all his songs now to hear those stories. My husband was a lead guitarist and singer in the sixties he’s written a few songs for me and sang them I just love him xxxx❤
What a handsome and talented young man💕
Thank you, Cindy. He’s my youngest. Poor boy grew up surrounded by women!!!! ❤️. Sandra
He favors you Sandra . Can’t wait to hear his music. I can tell he carries much depth and his music must reflect that . He works his life out through his song. Been through a lot . Deep guy . Humble spirit .
He is DJ. Thanks for seeing that. ❤️. Sandra
Thanks for the updates ☺️☺️☺️
Nice interview. He is very interesting.
Lisa, He is very grounded and that’s a good thing! ❤️. Sandra
Your son seems like a lovely man. I wanted to hear him sing, so I googled his name and "If your gonna leave' came up, so I listened to it: He's really talented. Love the song. I can understand why you are so proud of him.
Good Morning! He is as real as he is in my video. The song you listened to was the most played song on radio that year and stayed on the Billboard charts for the whole year I think. He won the Billboard Award that year for it. He is very kind and grounded in spite of his success and that makes me more proud than anything! ❤️. Thank you. Sandra
I finally get to meet your lovely son, he has such calm and welcoming spirit just like you, Sandra. I enjoyed the interview. Thanks for another great video🌷🌻🌼🌸
Thanks for watching and getting to know my youngest. In spite of his success he is very humble. A side of him that I’m most proud. ❤️
Ahhh , so fun ! Your son is such a talented singer/songwriter/musician . I am such a fan of his music. What an amazing family you are blessed with .
Robin, Thank you so much. I’m grateful that he is grounded and has maintained keeping his feet on the ground. ❤️. Sandra
You're a wonderful interviewer, Sandra.
Just like your daughter I see you in his face. This was so interesting especially since I just finished the podcast. I feel like I am getting to know you better and I just love what I am learning. I hope you keep making videos and writing.
Sharon, how we are behind UA-cam is really important in getting to know one another. I am so grateful for all of my smart, kind and loyal subscribers. We are all a family of sorts. Women trying to help one another live the best life ever. Thanks for sharing today. ❤️. Sandra
I enjoyed this so much, Sandra. All of your children are very talented, and creative. You can easily see the love in your son's eyes. This was so interesting. Many blessings, and much joy...MaryEllen
Thanks for watching MaryEllen. As a mother, you know how we feel when our children are happy and building good lives for themselves. We were both single parents at one time, So I feel doubly blessed that all is well! ❤️. Love you and thank you for your support. Sandra
My oldest Trevor is now 38. He was driving my car that night for the first time after receiving his license earlier in the day when all of the sudden on the car radio we heard the news that Princess Diana had been killed. I came running into the house and threw myself down on the living room floor and sobbed and sobbed. That sorry bastard Charles, I still blame him for her death..Your son and mine I think are almost the same age. I've heard your sons music a lot over the years! Wow just another connection!
Annette, Diana’s death was a defining moment for so many of us! So horrible and sad for her children. Thank you for sharing that you know my son’s music. Mid_ September he has a new album releasing. ❤️. Sandra
So. Handsome and talented. We as moms love our sons so much it hurts because we want to be happy 🎵🎶🎶🎸
Doris, I couldn’t have said it any better. Thank you! You know. ❤️. Sandra
Feel better. Prayers are on the way. Thanks for sharing this video. Mariaknits27 💃🏻💕🙏🏻
Your son seems such a nice guy Sandra and he looks so much like you. I enjoyed your 'interview'.
Gracie, One thing of which I am most proud. In spite of his success in life, he is still humble and grounded and not attached to material trappings. Thanks for watching. ❤️. Sandra
Thanks for sharing.
What a sweet fellow,soo handsome! My daughter is a musician and feels the same way about music as your sweet Emerson,love your children! The apple doesnt fall far...
Barbara, that’s how we feel about our children, isn’t it. We wish the best for them! ❤️. Sandra
Absolutely!Good health and contentment to all our children. Bless you,barbata
It’s funny someone very special to me sent me “If You Could Only See”. He told me the song reminded him of me. It’s strange how small this world really is. Thank you for sharing. 💕
SS Wow! Thank you for sharing that. He must think an awful lot of you! Isn’t it a small world for sure! Thanks for sharing that tonight. You are a lucky woman! ❤️. Sandra
Wonderful young man............a ''feel good" video. Thank you Sandra !!
Thank you, Lisa. We are all proud of our children, aren’t we?! And most of all when we see that they are happy and leading fulling lives. ❤️. Sandra
That was a great interview with your son. He looks a lot like you. He seem like such a great guy. Of course he takes after his mom...nice to see you as always.................ILY.............MINDY
Mindy De Britos. Ditto
Thanks Mindy. He is still humble and grounded and I am really proud he hasn’t forgotten his roots and where he came from. ❤️. Sandra
Good Morning Sandra, You have such a lovely family. All of you seem so down to earth "good folks". They have your loving way about them. I love these videos. Love to you all
Shirley, Lots Of Love right back to you today. Thanks for joking my son and I today in a little ‘kitchen chat’ before his trip to perform in California. Thanks for taking the time to share your comments with us. ❤️. Sandra
How I enjoyed this, Sandra! What a very special family you have! I feel so fortunate that we've all 'met' through youtube. Blessings! Jackie in NY state
I feel that way, too, Jackie. My subscribers are very special to me. ❤️. Sandra
Thank you for this special interview ..you have a wonderful family.. love you and God's blessings always 🙏❤
Thank you so much. Right now I’m enjoying being with my family❤️
Interesting..handsome fellow, who looks like his mother. 🙂
Thanks Rebecca. It’s hard to see, but we get that a lot! ❤️. Sandra
Sandra, After watching this video (very interesting) I asked my son if he had heard of the Band named Tonic and your son Emerson Hart. He knew both the band and your son's solo work!! My son is 38 - small world that I watch you and he has listened to your son's work (a lot apparently). Your son is very handsome - I can see you in him as well. Hugs to you my lovely friend. xoxo Deb :-)
Deb, That is awesome. You son is just about the right age to have been exposed to Tonic and Emerson’s solo work. Emerson has written and sung for movies, too, including the teen movie several years ago, AMERICAN PIE with Jason Biggs., Your son must like music. Thanks for sharing that with me tonight. Have a great week, Deb. ❤️. Sandra
Thank you for letting me into your life! Your son is lovely! Kx
Kathleen. I really appreciate that. I love all my children and my son is very special. ❤️
this was wonderful....you must be very proud
Dolly, I am. Thanks for sitting in on our conversation. ❤️. Sandra
Love his music!! You can be a proud Mum!!
Thank you for sharing your good looking son with us but of course he looks a lot like you, he is intelligent and very deep to write music and words in that order.
I love music, my brother and cousins had their own bands in Karachi, Pakistan. You can find one of my cousins band called the Talismen on UA-cam or Legendary music of Karachi.
What a beautiful nice son , great interview Sandra have a great week ♥️
Thank you I do feel blessed❤️
Such a lovely conversation. Your son is a gentle soul with beautiful voice.
Lia, He is. Nice you recognized that! Sandra
Great video I think he did well in letting us see A kind man. With a big heart a mothers love is there you have done well sandra thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for watching this interview Loretta. I am so proud of my youngest child. He is a good father and husband and son❤️
Sandra Your son is sweet and so humble regarding his talent. I have listened to some of his songs and they are very meaningful. I loved the way how he said I can't explain it when you asked him how he writes and composes the music which to me shows true talent a true gift. All your children grew to be wonderful caring adults A job well done Sandra
Patricia, I am most proud of Emerson in that he has never forgotten his roots, is a wonderful husband and father and doesn’t surround himself with tempting material trappings! ❤️. Thanks for your kind comment. Sandra
Brings back very fond memories of the year at our apartment overlooking Silver Lake in the early years before Tonic. I still would like to see Emerson in an acting role since that seemed to be his motive in first moving to LA. Miss you and your family!
Roger, We miss you, too! I often think back on those early days and how you kept my son alive with your good cooking! I honestly thought he was going to be an actor. His music career really took me by surprise. I would love to see him do a movie and use that part of his creativity sometime. Thanks for watching. Love you. Sandra
Such a lovely lad , and he does resemble you with his beautiful brown eyes
As well as being a gifted Musician , no wonder Sandra you feel pride.
You are also so gifted, and I so enjoy your uplifting vlogs
In the past two years, I lost two of my four sons plus my husband of 51yrs
Both my sons were very gifted, amen 🙏
Mary Canada 🇨🇦
Sandra, I really enjoyed "meeting" your son in your little Q&A session with him! I commented to you a couple months ago, when I first found your channel, how much I loved "If You Could Only See" because I could relate it with what what was going on in my life at the time. I was in love with a guy who was much younger than me, and my family and friends frowned upon it. Anyway, it was such a delight to actually "meet" the guy who had put into a song all of the feelings that I had back then! Oh, and he's a very attractive man, too! :-) Best wishes to him on his solo project!
Your post will really make his day! He was in love with an older woman! It didn’t work out, but he got a great song out of it! ❤️. Sandra
A treasure of an interview! Thank you Sandra, and your lovely son and songwriter.
I instantly knew I will love his work, putting on 32 thousand days.. what a gift.
I’m new to your channel, just this week, but I love it all very much. I need your life advice, thank you for doing it! ❤️
I lost my fiancé, a great musician, to a cruel cancer, less than two years ago. Loved to live with him and his music.
Love, AB. 56 yrs.
Sandra, you know I am a ***HUGE*** fan of Tonic so I enjoyed this so much! Your son looks so much like you. I didn't realize he also played solo and I bet his stories are great (I always love the intimacy of hearing the stories behind songs). I love knowing his next album will be about Arthur's life. It is so cool knowing you when you share all these various pieces of your life/family - thank you Sandra for sharing your life with us. Tell Emerson I said hi (I hope to meet him one day lol!) ♥ Elle
Thank you Elle. I just hugged him about an hour ago as he was headed out again today for a Tonic show in California. I do love his solo shows because they are so intimate, even though sometimes in very large venues, because of his ability to tell about the song and how it came about. If you can, you should check out C & G or Hurricane. Flyin’ is one of my favorite songs from his first solo album. Arthur is so touched about this tribute concept album. He was never married before and never had children, so it is especially meaningful. I will tell him Elle, that you enjoy his music and that he should come your way and do a live show. Have a great day and thank you again. ❤️. Sandra
He is so well spoken
Karen, he is. I guess that’s why he can write lyrics when he is composing. He has a special way with words. ❤️. Sandra
Thank you Sandra for the interview with your charming son, he is a great talent that loves what he was blessed with. Thank you for sharing with us your son and your love as a proud Mother.
I am proud, Donna, of all of my children. He is talented and lucky o be able to use his gifts. ❤️. Sandra
What a beautiful voice.
He truly is I wonderful son. I’m so proud of him❤️
In this day and age, having children with respect is so great. It's how you're raised and I firmly believe that. We learned manners and respect for other people before we even learned to walk. I'm sure you did the same, and that's why you have children to be so proud of.........productive members of society, talented and beautiful people.
Lisa, you are so correct. Respect for others and respect for a good work ethic. If you want it badly enough, you have to work for it and don’t tread on others on your way up. Whatever you have today can be taken away and you will meet them again on your way down! ❤️. Sandra
Oh WOW Sandra what a treat!! I was so excited to see this when I found your video in my in-box!! I remember "If You Could Only See" being one of my all time FAVORITE songs back in the day... then when I stumbled on your channel and read your back story finding out Emerson was your son it brought a whole new interest in Tonic and Emerson as a solo artist for me. I purchased "Cigarettes and Gasoline" and still cannot get enough of it up for the rawness and personal feelings behind it. So looking forward to the new solo album after the new year! Thank you so much Sandra and Emerson for sharing your time with us!!!
Carrie, As I said in the video, Cigarettes and Gasoline is my favorite solo album ever. All of the songs are melody and lyric rich. I’m glad you agree! Thanks for sharing today. ❤️. Sandra
Great interview! Love, love, love your family! Thanks for sharing. ❤️🎶💕🎵❤️
My guitar seems to be my best friend ( next to my daughters and grandchildren ). When I write, the words come first. Maybe I’ll try finding the music first like Emerson does. He is so talented! Handsome, too!
Painting and writing music has always felt like God takes over just when I need it the most. Thanks for the great interview!👍🏻❤️💕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Patricia, Keep that music coming in your life. It will keep you forever young!! ❤️. Sandra
Beautiful 😍
aw, your son is such a cutie pie! I see a lot of you in him. My kids are thrilled that I know Emerson Hart's mother!!! lol I can't grasp how you can write a melody and the words. That is true talent. I love how he said he lived in his craft now. I know you are so proud of him. He is such a kind young man. Thanks for sharing him with us! Lots of love, Melissa
Melissa, I didn’t know your children were Tonic fans! I know he is grateful that after 20 years he still has a healthy career. So many bands that started in the 90’s have disappeared off the music map. I think having a solo career has also helped. Thanks for watching! Hasn’t it been so hot these last two days! I’m so used to ocean winds cooling things off!! Have a nice evening. ❤️. Sandra
He has your smile🤗
Thank you, Ingrid. ❤️. Sandra
Thank you Sandra for introducing your son.looking forward to hearing his music.im currently listening to Brett westgrove.he was a NASA engineer .he to is very good .but I’m always looking for new up and coming music.good luck with all his travels/music. From England.🌹🌹👩🏼 I’m heading over now to listen to Emerson’s music..
Thanks so much! I think you will enjoy this album. He has been called the Tom Petty if his generation. ❤️
Good morning Sandra. This was so refreshing to see your son on your channel. He is so handsome and very informative. Sharing his vivid memories about lady Diana was very fascinating. Hugs 🤗.
Thank for watching Ranalynn. I am enjoying you beautiful FB posts. ❤️. Sandra
There must be magic in the air in New Jersey. So many great musicians and song writers began there. Loved your interview Sandra and hope your son plays in Tahoe sometime soon! xo
Funny you should say that. I’ve always said there must be something they put in our water! It is amazing, isn’t it? Bob Jovi, Springsteen, Melanie, Max Weinberg and Kevin Smith ( creative people) all lived and grew up within two miles of us. Queen Latifa and others lived up north. For a small state we have had more than our share of both actors and singer/songwriters. ❤️. Sandra
Hello Sandra. What a very handsome, intelligent, talented and personable man Emerson is. I see the strong resemblance you to share Sandra. Did he release the album he spoke of, and is it on UA-cam or elsewhere? Congratulate him for me🍰🎈😀
Claudia, One song is being released in October and the album around December. ❤️. Sandra
So great for us living in other parts of the world to hear about american musicians. Your son looks a lot like you, also very nice- have a great weekend with your beloved family 💕😊
Miss Bemi, Thank you for joining me in this conversation with my son and taking the time to comment! ❤️. Sandra
Thank you Sandra and Emerson for taking the time to share this with us. I appreciate conversations like this one because I like hearing other artists talk about their process. I find that it is mostly a mysterious process that words can't always express.
Thanks for watching. We are happy that you can relate as a musician yourself and take something away from our conversation. Keep on creating. ❤️. Sandra
Hugely interesting. Love the song concept of 32,000 days. Listened to his music. Amazing!!!!
I never though if putting years into days, either. He always has a unique way of expressing his thoughts. As a mother I am happy he is able to live his dreams. In his industry it doesn’t always happen. ❤️. Sandra
Sandra, what an experience meeting your son! You must be so proud of what a talented, well balanced, gifted and handsome young man he is. He's very like you and it's quite obvious that you have a loving, close relationship. I enjoyed "if you could only see" and am going to now listen to his other hits! Thank you again for another very enjoyable video. Cheers, Wendy from "Down Under"
Wendy, Thanks for watching. Emerson and I both love Australia! I’ve been there several times and love both all of you and your beautiful country! Tonic has several platinum awards hanging in his studio from record sales in Australia! ❤️. Sandra
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Sandra, my younger daughter was horrified that I hadn't heard of Tonic or your son! Apparently both very well known here in Australia! Not at all surprising now that I've listened to more of his music . ❤️Wendy
Awesome
Thank you! ❤️. Sandra
Oh Sandra . I watched your video early this morning.but I wasn't awake enough to write. Everyone said what I was thinking ....he looks like you ...your beautiful eyes..I really like him. You have been blessed through the years as well as challenged .
Thank you for your great.uplifting videos. God bless you and your family. I want to listen to more of his music. He looks younger than his years like you. 💘 Judy.
Thank you Judy. He has been a good son throughout his life and for that I am grateful. Being able to earn a living in his field is very difficult, so he is grateful every day for his success. ❤️. Sandra
Judy, There are like below the video to his music videos and a nice short film behind the making of Cigarettes and Gasoline. ❤️. Sandra
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Hi Sandra, I so enjoyed meeting your son. I know your very proud of him. I listened to some of his music. Love it. He is very talented. He is very gifted. Have a wonderful weekend. 😊
Debbie, Thanks for the nice comment and listening to some of his music. I don’t know how he does it, but I do know he enjoys making music!! Have a great day! ❤️. Sandra
Hello Sandra! Nice to be part of your conversation with your son. I really enjoyed it. I love his voice and his songs. Enjoy your stay. Hugs 🤗
Thank you for watching today, Rita. He is fortunate to be able to use his gifts as a living. I live in gratitude everyday for my children. ❤️. Sandra
Amazing Congratulations 🎈🍾🎊
Hi Sandra love! Loved meeting your impressive son!!! You’re an accomplished bunch!!! I can’t imagine how proud you must be! We are the ingredients of our heroes. ❤️ Thank you for sharing such a special piece of yourself with us! 😘😘😘
Hi Kathy and Good Morning! As a mother, you know this, we love our children and when they are happy and fulfilled, we are, too. Emerson has a deep soul and is a hard worker like the girls. Each of them is special in their own way! ❤️. Sandra
Oh, Sandra - I'm sure you realize how blessed you are! Your son looks so much like you, and I've been enjoying your beautiful Brett's channel, also. God bless you and all your family. They are truly a treasure, as you are to us.
Enjoying you sharing your travels & family time! Rosemarie :)
Rosey, I wake up in gratitude everyday. My children have always been such an important part of my life. Thank you for the kind blessing. ❤️. Sandra
Who’s Brett rosey x
How fascinating was this!!! Had no idea Emerson Hart was your son. You are quite the family. Loved seeing you use your journalism skills to interview him. Truly special. - xx, Carla
LOL! I didn’t think about that - interviewing - until I edited this video and it brought back work memories! Only you could relate to that with your background! Thanks for watching and joining in on our mother-son session! Have a great Saturday! ❤️. Sandra
You have so much love, sensitivity, talent, and intelligence in your family. Thank you for sharing Sandra. oxox
Robin, what a nice and very kind thing to say! Thank you so much for that! I do love my children - bunches! ❤️. Sandra
Sandra your son is so handsome! You must be very proud of all your children. How can we hear some of his music?
Most streaming services. iTunes, Amazon and he is all over UA-cam from fans videoing his concerts. CD’s also. I put a few links below this video to some official videos. Check UA-cam under Emerson Hart or Tonic . Thanks for asking.❤️. Sandra
What a lovely interview. I love Tonic. 32 Thousand Days is amazing. Just love that music 🎼 it's magic. Thank you 💓
Thank you so much Linda. I’ll tell my son that you like his music. Thanks for watching❤️
I subscribed to all his channels....this is my new favorite music.love his music.
I’ll tell him! ❤️. Sandra
Life Over Sixty With Sandra. Thanks . He dresses nice too. I really am not too old to enjoy good music ..
Beautiful video with your lovely son. Thank you for sharing xoxo Bettyrose Woody
Bettyrose, Thanks for joining our mother-son chat this evening. Nice that you joined us and took the time to comment. Have a great day! ❤️. Sandra
I loved this interview, absolutely love hearing the stories behind songs!
Thanks, Janet! ❤️. Sandra
That was such a sweet personal conversation with your talented son, Sandra. My children went to NY last weekend & experienced Bruce Springsteen's one man show about his life, deeply personal. Your son could do an interesting show like that. People would love to hear his story. Thanks, my friend.
Great idea Cheryl. Emerson in his teens did commercials and I thought he was going to be an actor when he went to LA, but his love of music took over. I guess that was his destiny. Bruce and Max ( his drummer) used to live near us and when Emerson was little went sled ridding with them. He also had an 8 year old crush on Max’s girlfriend. Bruce’s show must have been wonderful! Lucky you! ❤️. Sandra
I didn't get to go, as we were in San Antonio. My children said it was a wonderful show.
What a wonderful video. Your son favors you. I know you are proud! Enjoyed!!!
Thank you for joining into the conversation, Theresa. We do love our children, don’t we?! ❤️. Sandra