I've listened to Wicked...well, a lot.

Since loading the song onto my iPod on New Years Eve 2006, I have since listened to all of the songs a total of 2,160. (Not including listening to live Wicked songs and instrumentals (499), plus all the Idina Menzel (249) and Kristin Chenoweth songs (570), which I probably would not be listening to today without Wicked, and not to mention the YouTube videos. Oh, yes, and the songs by Stephanie J. Block (38) and one by Julia Murney (11).) Phew! I think that is all the Wicked related songs I have. (EDIT: Actually, I realized I left out You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Kristin Chenoweth) and Brooklyn (Eden Espinosa). So many!) So, the grand total of songs related to Wicked is 3,527(+) plays since I got the Wicked soundtrack in 2006. Below is a list of my top iTunes songs. As you can see, Wicked dominates 9 out of the top 10 spots.

"That does sound wonderful!"

P.B.

How I discovered Wicked the Musical

Well, now that you know a little about me from yesterday, I suppose we'll begin....well, where it all began.

It all started a few years ago. I don't remember the exact date, since I didn't see it as important at the time. I think it was 2003, probably closer to 2004 though. I was visiting a friend's MySpace, and they had the song Popular from Wicked on their profile. (Back when I first had MySpace, it was only one song for the profile and not a whole playlist, unless you put it on your page manually from an external site.) Well, that is where it all began. I liked what I heard, and for some reason it sounded familiar. (I have some recollection of them playing it at the movie theater, because they play music before the movie starts while the advertisements are shown.) I do think I may be wrong though.

Well, from there, I'm not sure what happened. New Years Eve 2006, a friend had just bought the CD, and she brought it to my house (we were having a party). I think it may have been sealed still! I immediately loaded it onto my computer, and shortly after it made it's way to my iPod (actually, that same night). (Check tomorrow's post for more on that.)

Back then, I couldn't find many people who had even heard of Wicked. Today I am still sometimes surprised when I mention the musical and someone has heard of it. Wicked seems to be gaining it's bit of fame, and I cannot wait for the movie! (NO, do NOT get your hopes up, the soonest is 2012, was 2010, but who really knows?!)

Well, I suppose that's my story. I accidentally stumbled on a song, and that led down a yellow brick road to where I am today.

"I never asked for this, or planned it in advance..."

P.B.