In
September of 2002, over 5 million people were touched by these songs.
Both songs celebrate not only the life & death of the heroes of 9/11/01,
but also those who gave the ultimate sacrifice prior to and after
9/11/01. Sandy’s collaboration with Doug Benson of Harvest Recording
Studio in Maryland and Kathy Foley of Link4U Productions in California
brought much comfort and healing to many and continue to do so.
“Fallen
Heroes” was inspired by the tragedy of 9/11/01 and also by her Father,
who had been a fireman when she was a child in Norwood, NY. “I
remember when the fire alarm would go off, my Dad would stop whatever he
was doing and go rushing out the door. On the floor by his side of the
bed, he would have his clothes laid out in such a way that enabled him
to get dressed at a moment’s notice in case he was called in the
middle of the night,” Sandy remembers. “I thought it was exciting! I
always felt that my Dad was a hero, but I never had any idea of the
danger involved,” she adds.
“As
I was reviewing the just-recorded “Fallen Heroes” song in the
studio, I started to cry, recalling those days when my Dad was a
fireman. My Dad died many years ago when I was only 16. It was very
strange to realize only after I had written and recorded ‘Fallen
Heroes’ that I had basically written the song for my Father, even
though the original inspiration came from the 9/11/01 disaster,” Sandy
says.
“I
had never recorded a song that I myself had not written. But when Link4U
Productions requested that I record the song "Little Did She Know
She'd Kissed A Hero” written by K. Jackson, I was delighted,"
Sandy says. “I am so glad that I did, because the two songs have
brought a lot of healing and comfort to many."
“When
these powerful songs, with their videos were released, the reaction was
overwhelming,” Joe Miller from Link4U Productions recalls. “I am
certain these tributes will continue to heal and comfort for many years
to come,” Miller adds. "It's an incredible feeling to know that
Sandy and I helped to comfort over five million people online during the
week of 9/11/02," says Ms. Foley. These tributes were also shared
across the country at special memorial events and services: military
bases, schools, churches, and other non-profit organizations.
An
online message board was created for people to share how these tributes
touched their lives. It is located at www.link4U.com/littledidsheknow.htm
Performed
by: Sandy Soffe
Produced by: Sandy Soffe, Doug Benson
Instr. Arrangement by: Doug Benson
Guitar by: Paul Rosenstock
Recorded by: Harvest Recording
FALLEN HEROES Written by: Sandy Soffe
Little Did She Know She's Kissed A Hero Written by: Kristy Jackson -
Licensed August 16th, 2002
Note*:
Regarding "Little Did She Know She'd Kissed A
Hero" song: We are
not able to offer a sample clip or let you hear the song
"Little Did She Know She'd Kissed A Hero" on
this website any longer. Even though we had permission
in the year 2002 for the performance of this song with
the video and as a sample clip, the writer has decided
not to grant permission for the year 2003. We have
complied and removed the song from the video, and
the sample of the song on this website. If you remember
this version, it is still available on CD with a special
download of the video only. If you are a radio
station and would like a demo cd for airing we would be
happy to send you one. Thank you for all your kind
encouragement.
All
Rights Reserved. This is an Audio CD for stereo use.
