Eddie Hughes Perspective on In My Fairy Tale

We are excited to share Eddie Hughes' new track "In My Fairy Tale"! Our goal at SongBlog is to highlight outstanding new music and give you a peek at the artist’s world behind the music. In this blog we get a chance to sit down with Eddie Hughes to learn all about the inspiration, concepts, and creative energy that it took to create and produce "In My Fairy Tale". We hope you enjoy and please feel free to ask Eddie Hughes anything!

Who are you and what do you do?

Answer:

I am a Motown singer. I am a member of the "Fantastic Four" singing group. I have been singing over 40 years. I am a father of two children and married to a loving wife for 40 years. I retired from UPS delivery company with 30 years of service. I was known as the singing UPS Man.

How does your background play into this song?

Answer:

I am a dreamer! I have always believed in myself and that all things are possible! I have a creative mind and often fantasize about places and things that are fun! So what if could do anything what would you do?

What is your earliest memory of listening to music?

Answer:

I started singing at the age of 6 in the church. I come from a family of singers and entertainer so it was natural for me to pick up the microphone and go.

At what moment in your life did you decide to become an artist / performer?

Answer:

After pursuing professional football with the Detroit Lions, I decided to go into music full time.

What genres does this release play into?

Answer:

R&B / funk

How has your sound and style evolved in the last 3 years?

Answer:

I started in gospel for twenty years and one day I was asked to sing with R&B group call First Class Band.

If you could go on tour with any artist, who would it be and why?

Answer:

I would love to go on tour with the OHIO PLAYER! I opened up for them in Warren Ohio last summer. I would like to go on tour with any R & B / Funk Group really!

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